REZDOG 27: Lonely Dog PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus Bartholomew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Cruz has chosen Remember The Name - Fort Minor as his entrance music. Juan Dela Cruz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bartholomew
vs
Dela Cruz

175 cm
20
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Angus Bartholomew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Dela Cruz.
Nice body punch from Dela Cruz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dela Cruz!
Dela Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Dela Cruz.
Bartholomew darts in looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Bartholomew into the cage.
Dela Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Bartholomew stalling in the clinch.
Bartholomew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dela Cruz'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.
Dela Cruz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bartholomew.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Bartholomew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholomew is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz pushes Bartholomew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Dela Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dela Cruz cracks Bartholomew with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Bartholomew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bartholomew lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dela Cruz is on top in guard.

Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartholomew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartholomew pulls Dela Cruz in to control the position.
Bartholomew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Bartholomew is keeping the position.
Bartholomew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bartholomew 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.
Dela Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dela Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bartholomew is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Bartholomew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bartholomew shoots in but Dela Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bartholomew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dela Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela Cruz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dela Cruz duly obliges.
Bartholomew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bartholomew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Dela Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Bartholomew shoots in for a double leg but Dela Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dela Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Bartholomew is rocked!
Dela Cruz pounces like a tiger and cracks Bartholomew with a vicious hook! Bartholomew is down but not out! Dela Cruz follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juan Dela Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Dela Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Angus Bartholomew had this to say: 'Thank you god for the opportunity, when I lose I don't lose the lesson.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Pandarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Viloria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pandarian
vs
Viloria

178 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
26
138 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Pandarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Viloria!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Viloria gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pandarian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pandarian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viloria is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pandarian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pandarian throwing strikes from guard but Viloria blocks nicely.
Pandarian stopping the sweep attempt from Viloria.
Viloria is trying to keep Pandarian in close.

Viloria is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pandarian presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viloria looking for a takedown.

Pandarian has clasped his hands together around Viloria's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandarian is chipping away with strikes.
Viloria tries to bench press Pandarian off him but Pandarian keeps the position.
Viloria gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pandarian thows a huge punch but Viloria dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandarian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Viloria wants to improve his position but Pandarian is controlling well.
Viloria wants to control but Pandarian is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viloria is trying to stand.
Pandarian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Viloria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pandarian is working away from the top position though.
Viloria wants to improve his position but Pandarian is controlling well.
Pandarian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pandarian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Viloria is looking for a sweep. Pandarian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viloria is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandarian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pandarian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Viloria with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Viloria avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pandarian.
Viloria is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pandarian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pandarian's back!
Pandarian is taking damage to the body and head.
You can see the frustration on Pandarian's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pandarian is working hard here to advance position.
Pandarian covers up after that shot from Viloria.
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!
Viloria gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Pandarian is really stuck here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Viloria thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Pandarian covers up after that shot from Viloria.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandarian tries to roll but Viloria sticks to his back.
Pandarian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pandarian tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pandarian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pandarian connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Viloria scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Viloria thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viloria blocks the strikes from Pandarian.
Pandarian tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pandarian landing a few short strikes.
Pandarian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viloria.
Pandarian throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Viloria thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pandarian's head.
Viloria is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viloria landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pandarian punching from the bottom.
Pandarian lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Pandarian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pandarian shoots in but no luck this time.

Pandarian gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandarian is breathing heavily.
Pandarian is working Viloria over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pandarian is working Viloria over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pandarian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pandarian creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viloria is looking to reverse the position.
Pandarian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Viloria down.
Viloria is looking to regain half guard here but Pandarian keeps moving and retains side control.
Viloria felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Check out the look on Pandarian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pandarian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Viloria scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pandarian is looking to improve his position.
Viloria looks to land a strike but Pandarian avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pandarian scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Pandarian trying to strike off his back.
Viloria lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pandarian throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Viloria works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viloria thows a huge punch but Pandarian dodges it nicely.
Viloria throwing shots but Pandarian is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viloria throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viloria sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pandarian defending well though.
Pandarian is pressing down on Viloria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viloria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viloria cracks Pandarian with a solid left hand.
Viloria is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandarian striking from the bottom.
Pandarian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pandarian punching from the bottom - just letting Viloria know he's still in a fight.
Viloria with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pandarian scores with a nice shot.
Pandarian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pandarian tries to get out of the position.
Pandarian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viloria.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Viloria looking to score a takedown here. Pandarian is defending well but Viloria drives through and ends up in Pandarian's guard.
Pandarian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viloria advances position into side control!
Pandarian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Viloria thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viloria blocks the strikes from Pandarian.
Pandarian tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Viloria throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandarian taking some punishment here, with Viloria in his half guard.
Pandarian scores with a few weak punches.
Viloria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pandarian punching from the bottom.
Pandarian tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pandarian wants to improve his position but Viloria is controlling well.
Viloria looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Viloria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pandarian missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pandarian punching from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Viloria shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Viloria missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viloria throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viloria winds up and cracks Pandarian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Viloria working Pandarian over with strikes.
Pandarian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pandarian missing with punches from the bottom.
Viloria throwing shots but Pandarian is blocking nicely.
Viloria throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pandarian lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Pandarian punching from the bottom.
Viloria throwing shots but Pandarian is blocking nicely.
Viloria sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pandarian defending well though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viloria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viloria doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pandarian counters by moving into the clinch.

Pandarian has hold of one of Viloria's legs. Viloria is fighting the takedown attempt but Pandarian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Viloria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pandarian manages to get himself to full guard.

Pandarian scores with a nice shot.
Pandarian lands a decent punch to the body there.
Viloria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pandarian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Viloria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viloria connects with a couple of short punches.
Pandarian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandarian scoring with some ground and pound.
Pandarian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pandarian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Viloria is trying to defend but Pandarian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Viloria is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pandarian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pandarian is thwarting Viloria's attempts to control the position.
Viloria is trying to stand back up but Pandarian is controlling him
Pandarian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pandarian prevents Viloria from standing back up.
John Pandarian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viloria regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viloria is looking to stand up but Pandarian isn't so interested in that idea.
Viloria has his hands on Pandarian's head, controlling the position.
Viloria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pandarian stands up over Viloria, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandarian stands up over Viloria, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pandarian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Viloria's head.
Pandarian won't allow Viloria to get back to his feet.
Pandarian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pandarian landing some decent shots from guard.
Viloria looking for a sweep. Not yet Viloria, not yet.
Pandarian working some strikes from top position.
Pandarian lands a couple of digs.
Pandarian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pandarian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pandarian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Viloria working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pandarian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pandarian postures up.
Pandarian stopping the sweep attempt from Viloria.
Viloria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pandarian landing some decent shots from guard.
Pandarian is working Viloria over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pandarian cracks Viloria with a solid left hand.
Viloria is looking to stand up but Pandarian isn't so interested in that idea.
Pandarian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viloria swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viloria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pandarian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viloria wants to stand but Pandarian is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viloria lands a really nice looking cross but Pandarian seems unphased.
Viloria tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pandarian defends well and Viloria ends up having to push Pandarian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Viloria has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pandarian after a bit of a struggle.

Pandarian gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pandarian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Pandarian.
Pandarian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pandarian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandarian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Viloria is trying to stand back up but Pandarian is controlling him
Viloria is looking for a sweep. Pandarian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viloria is looking to escape.
Pandarian lands with a punch from half guard.
Viloria is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pandarian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Viloria is trying to stand up here but Pandarian is controlling him well.
Pandarian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pandarian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Viloria is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandarian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Viloria is still in real trouble! Can Pandarian finish him?
Viloria has hold of Pandarian's hands but Pandarian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Viloria tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pandarian manages to move to mount!
Viloria tries to buck Pandarian off but he can't manage it.
Pandarian has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Viloria's face.
Pandarian breaks from Viloria's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Viloria tries to lock up and control but Pandarian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Viloria is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Pandarian.
Pandarian drops a big elbow. That's hurt Viloria! More shots from Pandarian and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pandarian!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kivi Kipelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aito Makki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kipelainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is To Vahalla!. Makki has chosen Laival Eka Laival Vika as his entrance music. Aito Makki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kipelainen
vs
Makki

180 cm
26
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kivi Kipelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aito Makki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kipelainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makki pinned against the cage. Makki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kipelainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Makki with that takedown attempt.

Kipelainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Makki to the mat! Makki manages to get full guard.
Makki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kipelainen is now in half guard.
Makki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makki wants to improve his position but Kipelainen is controlling well.
Kipelainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kipelainen thows a huge punch but Makki dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kipelainen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makki missing with punches from the bottom.
Kipelainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makki is trying to stand up here but Kipelainen is controlling him well.
Kipelainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kipelainen lands strikes from half guard.
Kipelainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Makki trying to control but Kipelainen postures up.
Well, if Kipelainen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makki is trying to maintain the position but Kipelainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Makki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kipelainen.
Kipelainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kipelainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kipelainen trying to control from half guard but Makki is working away.
Makki tries to kick Kipelainen off but Kipelainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kipelainen slips a nice elbow through Makki's hands, connecting with Makki's forehead.
Kipelainen trying to control from half guard but Makki is working away.

Kipelainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makki has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kipelainen throwing shots but Makki is blocking nicely.
Kipelainen works his way into full mount!
Kipelainen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kipelainen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kipelainen looking to control but Makki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kipelainen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kipelainen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Makki?
Kipelainen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Makki is rocked!
Kipelainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kipelainen lands a couple of good shots and Makki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Makki is still in real trouble! Can Kipelainen finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kipelainen is raining down hard shots and and Makki has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kivi Kipelainen!
Kivi Kipelainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Aito Makki had this to say: '64tick'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juha Nimmaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heiki Sagoras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiki Sagoras is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Nimmaki
vs
Sagoras

170 cm
23
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

165 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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 Helsinki, Juha Nimmaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heiki Sagoras!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimmaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sagoras to score with a decent uppercut.
Sagoras just misses with a punch to the body.

Nimmaki instigates a clinch.
Nimmaki keeps control of Sagoras as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Sagoras has picked Nimmaki up - he's going for a ride! Sagoras dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sagoras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nimmaki keeping hold of Sagoras's head, controlling as best he can.
Sagoras missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nimmaki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagoras throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nimmaki to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimmaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sagoras working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nimmaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sagoras tries to stand but Nimmaki is controlling from the bottom.
Sagoras loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sagoras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nimmaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Nimmaki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sagoras is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Nimmaki drags the fight down to the ground.
Nimmaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nimmaki is standing up over Sagoras. Sagoras looks to escape but Nimmaki dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagoras tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sagoras is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sagoras is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Nimmaki has taken his back!
Sagoras is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagoras is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nimmaki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nimmaki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sagoras wants to get back to his feet.

Nimmaki gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagoras slips a jab and a cross from Nimmaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Nimmaki dominated 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.

Sagoras jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sagoras lands with a nice combination. Nimmaki backs away looking to recover.
Sagoras is looking to clinch but Nimmaki is avoiding it.
Nimmaki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nimmaki tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sagoras blocks the leg kick.

Sagoras closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nimmaki to the mat! Nimmaki manages to get full guard.
Sagoras throws a big right hand that misses.
Sagoras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nimmaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sagoras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sagoras postures up in Nimmaki's guard and throws a big left but Nimmaki blocks it.
Sagoras postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Sagoras gets to his feet. Nimmaki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sagoras blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagoras circles away from the clinch attempt.

Nimmaki clinches with his opponent.
Nimmaki is looking for a takedown.
Sagoras tries to throw a body punch but Nimmaki avoids it by throwing Sagoras back against the cage.

Nimmaki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nimmaki stops Sagoras from standing up.
Nimmaki is standing up over Sagoras. Sagoras looks to escape but Nimmaki dives into side control.

Nimmaki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nimmaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sagoras.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimmaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sagoras.
Sagoras scores with a hook.
Nimmaki throws a head kick but Sagoras moves out of range.
Nimmaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagoras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimmaki.
Nimmaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nimmaki tries to clinch up.
Heiki Sagoras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagoras feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nimmakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nimmaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sagoras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sagoras swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sagoras throws a looping overhand right but Nimmaki ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sagoras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nimmaki misses with a body kick.
Nimmaki blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Sagoras misses.
Sagoras scores with a three punch combo!
Nimmaki blocks a jab.
Sagoras might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sagoras checks a leg kick.
Sagoras misses with a wild combination.
Sagoras is breathing heavily.
Nimmaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagoras manages to avoid it.
Sagoras throws out a loose jab but Nimmaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sagoras throws a shot from downtown. Nimmaki moves away and avoids it.
Sagoras misses with a wild combination.

Nimmaki moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Sagoras tries to keep at a distance but Nimmaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sagoras tries to break the clinch but Nimmaki is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nimmaki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagoras tries to kick Nimmaki off but Nimmaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Nimmaki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The fighters circling - Sagoras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Nimmaki closes the distance and clinches.
Nimmaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sagoras pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sagoras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sagoras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nimmaki's elbow.
Sagoras is trying to break the clinch but Nimmaki has him pressed against the cage.

Nimmaki manages to break the clinch.
Heiki Sagoras seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Nimmaki has Sagoras up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heiki Sagoras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nimmaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nimmaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sagoras can't find room to land a body shot as Nimmaki controls the action.

Nimmaki manages to pull guard.
Sagoras throws a big elbow that misses.
Sagoras wants to stand and escape but instead Nimmaki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Sagoras wants to get back to his feet but Nimmaki passes into half guard.
Sagoras wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagoras wants to stand back up but Nimmaki manages to pass into side control.

Nimmaki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nimmaki slips under a jab.

Nimmaki rushes Sagoras and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Nimmaki breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Nimmaki misses.
Sagoras misses with a straight right.
Nimmaki misses with the combination.
Sagoras throws a lazy right hand but Nimmaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nimmaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sagoras.
Sagoras throws a hook but Nimmaki blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagoras lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nimmaki is looking to clinch.
Sagoras swinging wildly here.
Sagoras shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nimmaki eats them both and turns towards Sagoras to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sagoras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagoras fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagoras blocks a head kick by Nimmaki.
Nimmaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sagoras.
Sagoras misses the jab.
Nimmaki walks into a stiff left hand from Sagoras.
Nimmaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Sagoras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nimmaki moves out of range as Sagoras strikes.
Nimmaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sagoras drives through with a takedown into Nimmaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sagoras throws a strike but Nimmaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagoras is wriggling around but Nimmaki manages to pass to half guard.
Sagoras felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sagoras is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Juha Nimmaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Nimmaki stands up from mount. Strange move.

Sagoras gets tackled into the cage by Nimmaki. Nimmaki maintains the clinch.
Nimmaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sagoras to keep the fight standing.
Nimmaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sagoras to keep the fight standing.
Sagoras misses with a body punch.
Sagoras gets underhooks to prevent Nimmaki's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Nimmaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagoras tries a body shot but Nimmaki blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagoras is trying to push Nimmaki away but Nimmaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagoras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nimmaki's elbow.
Sagoras wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Nimmaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Sagoras chips away with some ground and pound.
Sagoras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nimmaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nimmaki is controlling Sagoras's posture.
Sagoras postures up in Nimmaki's guard and throws a big left but Nimmaki blocks it.
Sagoras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sagoras throwing strikes but missing.
Sagoras stands up over Nimmaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heiki Sagoras.
I think Sagoras has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juha Nimmaki!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zheng Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingos Eto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Domingos Eto enters the cage!

Ming
vs
Eto

180 cm
27
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zheng Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingos Eto!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Domingos Eto has been cut.
Eto misses with a low kick.
Eto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eto lands a nice looking body kick.
Ming throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ming avoids the head kick by Eto.
Eto tries a head kick but it misses.
Ming blocks the body kick.
Eto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Domingos Eto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ming avoids the head kick by Eto.
Ming getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eto throws a low kick, looking for Ming's leg but Ming calmly moves out of range.

Ming clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming managing to block the knees to the body from Eto.
Eto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ming takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Zheng Ming has been cut.
Ming wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eto.
Ming lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eto.

Zheng Ming's cut is getting worse.
Ming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Ming.
Eto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ming avoids it.
Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ming is defending well for now.
Eto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ming managing to block the knees to the body from Eto.
Eto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eto.
Ming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ming'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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ming blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Eto.
Eto throws an elbow but it misses.
Eto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ming lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eto throws an elbow but it misses.
Ming takes an elbow to the forehead.

Zheng Ming's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
Eto lands an elbow just above Ming 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eto lands an elbow inside that Ming shrugs off.

Jeez, Zheng Ming's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ming lands with a left to the head.
Eto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ming wants to stall.
Ming tries to throw a body punch but Eto avoids it by throwing Ming back against the cage.
A short right from Ming.
Eto trying to land knees to the body.
Eto misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ming avoiding damage as Eto throws knees to the body.
Eto misses with a body punch.
Ming misses with a body punch.
Eto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ming blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ming takes an elbow to the forehead.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zheng Ming's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Domingos Eto!
The defeated Zheng Ming had this to say: 'I did my best but sadly, it wasn't enough.'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisn Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammel Nister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Khan
vs
Nister

189 cm
27
184 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

182 cm
25
196 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Krisn Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sammel Nister!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Nister.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nister misses with a looping left.
Nister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
Nister has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Khan is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Nister looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khan trying to control from the bottom.
Khan wants to improve his position but Nister is controlling well.
Nister not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nister working over Khan with some ground and pound. Khan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nister controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nister prevents Khan from improving his position.
Nister working Khan over with strikes.
Nister is nestled in close to Khan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nister seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nister looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nister is thwarting Khan's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khan is not content to let Nister control the position.
Nister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nister missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nister looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nister winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nister.
Nister winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nister on the ground.
Nister lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nister seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nister is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khan has hold of Nister's hands but Nister slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Nister there.
Nister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nister looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Nister there.
Nister winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nister lands a nice short elbow.
Nister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nister sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Khan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nister is working away from the top position though.
Khan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nister.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nister scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from Nister misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Khan. No joy for Nister on that attempt.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nister misses with a two punch combination.
Nister avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nister misses with a wild body shot.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Nister is out of range.
Krisn Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
Nister moves out of range as Khan strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Khan.

It looks like Sammel Nister has been cut.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nister.
Khan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nister misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Nister misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nister misses with a double jab.
Khan takes one to the side of the head.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Khan.
Krisn Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nister works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nister misses with a wild combination.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Nister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nister.
Nister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nister on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krisn Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nister drives through with a takedown into Khan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nister lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nister stands up over Khan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nister sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khan tries to get out of the position.
Nister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nister throws a big right hand that misses.
Nister with a nice head shot there.
Nister landing some decent shots from guard.
Nister advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nister missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nister controlling the action here.
Nister lands strikes from half guard.
Khan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nister.
Nice strikes from Nister there.
Nister working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.
Nister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nister is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nister throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan avoids the body shot from Nister.
Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nister with a hook.
Khan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Nister misses.
Nister slips under a jab from Khan.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Nister off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nister throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammel Nister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sammel Nister's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nister is just out of range.
Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nister circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Nister.
Khan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nister misses with a double jab.
Nister shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.

Nister shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nister was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Khan is trying to escape the position but Nister is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nister lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nister fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nister working the ground and pound.
Nister working the head and body with strikes.
Nister lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nister taking a breather here.
Nister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Khan trying to remain calm as Nister controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nister creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nister lands an elbow.
Nister landing a few strikes.
Khan taking a bit of punishment here - Nister scoring with strikes.
Khan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nister works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Khan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nister.
Khan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is being controlled here.
Nister connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Khan some visible discomfort.
Nister working the ground and pound.
Nister scoring with punches and elbows.
Nister creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sammel Nister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nister moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nister lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Krisn Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammel Nister!
Sammel Nister 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
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Morgoslepov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Pereira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morgoslepov
vs
Pereira

187 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Morgoslepov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thiago Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira scores with a body shot.

Pereira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pereira.
Morgoslepov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pereira walks away with a smile on his face. Morgoslepov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pereira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgoslepov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pereira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pereira throws a head kick but Morgoslepov moves out of range.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira lands with a kick to the temple. Morgoslepov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Evgeny Morgoslepov has been cut.
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgoslepov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgoslepov lands a head kick!

It looks like Thiago Pereira has been cut.
Pereira scores with a head kick.
Pereira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pereira.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgoslepov connects with a high kick.
Morgoslepov throws a body kick that misses
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgoslepov.
Pereira wants to slow Morgoslepov down by chopping away at his legs.

Morgoslepov lands a big head kick that sends Pereira tumbling to the mat! Morgoslepov takes a step backwards and waves Pereira back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Pereira is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgoslepov throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira tries to clinch but Morgoslepov is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgoslepov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira cracks Morgoslepov with a good jab.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Morgoslepov misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. Morgoslepov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morgoslepov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morgoslepov avoids a kick to the body.
Pereira throws a leg kick which misses Morgoslepov's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgoslepov tries to avoid it.
Pereira throws a chopping leg kick but Morgoslepov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgoslepov. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgoslepov throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Morgoslepov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Morgoslepov misses
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Pereira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgoslepov takes an elbow to the temple.
Pereira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Morgoslepov gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
Morgoslepov tries to pull guard but Pereira holds him up against the cage and eventually Morgoslepov drops back down to his feet.
Morgoslepov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeny Morgoslepov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira trying to land knees to the body.
Morgoslepov blocks an elbow strike from Pereira.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pereira.

Morgoslepov pulls guard successfully.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgoslepov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgoslepov wants to stand up but Pereira is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control but Morgoslepov is working from the bottom.
Pereira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgoslepov wants to stand but Pereira is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Pereira dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Morgoslepov misses with a straight left.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Pereira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgoslepov. Morgoslepov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pereira jabs at Morgoslepov's body.
Morgoslepov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Morgoslepov misses.
Morgoslepov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pereira doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgoslepov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgoslepov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pereira.
Pereira blocks the body kick.
Pereira throws a combination. Morgoslepov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgoslepov misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pereira has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Morgoslepov checks a leg kick.
Pereira cracks Morgoslepov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgoslepov just misses with a punch to the body.

Pereira has managed to clinch.
Morgoslepov tries to pull guard but Pereira holds him up against the cage and eventually Morgoslepov drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pereira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morgoslepov's brow.
Pereira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgoslepov controls his hands.
Pereira leaning against his opponent.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgoslepov controls his hands.
Morgoslepov wants a takedown.
Morgoslepov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeny Morgoslepov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgoslepov tries for a takedown but Pereira manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pereira is pressed up against the cage. Morgoslepov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pereira down to the mat. Pereira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice cross by Pereira.
Morgoslepov throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Morgoslepov.
Evgeny Morgoslepov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgoslepov tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira misses with a leg kick.
Morgoslepov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira scoring well with a low kick there.

Pereira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pereira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pereira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Pereira - that landed with a thud.
Pereira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morgoslepov is defending well for now.
Morgoslepov can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgoslepov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgoslepov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morgoslepov avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
Pereira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morgoslepov wants a takedown but no success here.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgoslepov controls his hands.
Morgoslepov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pereira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Pereira.

Morgoslepov pulls Pereira into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pereira wants to get up but he can't break Morgoslepov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morgoslepov keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Pereira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira wants to stand but Morgoslepov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morgoslepov is looking to stand up but Pereira isn't so interested in that idea.
Pereira trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morgoslepov's guard.
Pereira looking to sit in guard and control but Morgoslepov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pereira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgoslepov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Morgoslepov throws a push kick but Pereira slaps the foot to one side.
Morgoslepov misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.

Pereira moves into the clinch.
Morgoslepov is trying to pull guard but Pereira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgoslepov controls his hands.
Morgoslepov blocks an elbow strike from Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is pressed up against the cage. Morgoslepov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pereira down to the mat. Pereira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pereira throws a chopping leg kick but Morgoslepov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morgoslepov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pereira.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Morgoslepov keeps it at a distance.
Morgoslepov lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgoslepov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Morgoslepov throws a right hand that misses
and Pereira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Pereira rushes Morgoslepov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morgoslepov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeny Morgoslepov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morgoslepov prevents a body shot from Pereira.
Pereira tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgoslepov avoids the damage to the body.
Pereira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morgoslepov's defenses.
Pereira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgoslepov backwards.
Pereira throws an elbow but it misses.

Morgoslepov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pereira is trying to keep an underhook but Morgoslepov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morgoslepov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Morgoslepov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgoslepov keeps the fight on the outside.
Pereira throws a head kick but Morgoslepov moves out of range.
Pereira lands a head shot.
A jab from Morgoslepov misses.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgoslepov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgoslepov misses with a straight left.
Morgoslepov throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgoslepov.
Morgoslepov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgoslepov checks a leg kick.
Morgoslepov avoids a kick to the body.

Pereira instigates a clinch.
Morgoslepov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morgoslepov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pereira is defending well.
Pereira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pereira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgoslepov backwards.
Pereira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morgoslepov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands a body shot.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgoslepov backwards.
Morgoslepov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pereira after a bit of a struggle.
Morgoslepov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pereira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pereira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgoslepov trying to land knees to the body.
Pereira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morgoslepov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pereira pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pereira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Evgeny Morgoslepov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Evgeny Morgoslepov's cut is getting worse.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morgoslepov is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pereira 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Pereira!
Thiago Pereira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Evgeny Morgoslepov had this to say: 'Sorry, Russia'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leboj Jedan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Going Out In Style. 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.

Kid
vs
Jedan

195 cm
19
247 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
260 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

The Knot

V-Mask Clothing + 70% laundry

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, The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leboj Jedan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kid misses.
Kid lands a nice shot that snaps Jedan's head back.
Kid moves away from the strike by Jedan.
Kid slaps away a takedown attempt from Jedan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jedan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kid.
Leboj Jedan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid lands a jab-cross combination.
Jedan connects with a body shot.
Kid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jedan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kid sprawls well. He's pushed Jedan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kid blocks a jab.
Jedan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jedan's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kid throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jedan eats them both and turns towards Kid to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jedan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like The Kid has been cut.
Kid looks to land a body kick but Jedan moved away.
Jedan misses with a right hand
and Kid counters with a head kick. That will keep Jedan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kid closes the distance and clinches.
Jedan being controlled against the cage.
Kid gets underhooks to prevent Jedan's takedown attempt.
The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leboj Jedan.
Kid is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jedan tries to stall but Kid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kid just leaning against Jedan, taking a breather.
Kid gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jedan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jedan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jedan can turn it around.
A short right from Kid on the inside.
Kid tries a body shot but Jedan blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jedan looking to stall.
Kid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Jedan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jedan has had enough of the clinch but Kid keeps him there for the moment.
Jedan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Jedan controls his hands.
Jedan is working for takedown but Kid is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jedan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kid is defending well for now.
Kid presses Jedan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kid works on Jedan's body with a couple of short punches.
Kid displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jedan up against the cage.

Kid breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jedan throws a lazy uppercut
and Kid counters with a head kick. That will keep Jedan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jedan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jedan swings widly with a right hand
letting Kid counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kid.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kid, right into the meat.
Jedan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kid counters with a nice leg kick.
Jedan connects with a crisp jab.
Kid moves away from the strike by Jedan.
Kid is looking to clinch but Jedan is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Kid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Kid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jedan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kid can pounce on him.
A solid body kick from Kid.
Jedan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kid scores with the left hand. Jedan knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Kid has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jedan.
Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jedan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jedan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jedan misses with a straight left.
Jedan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kid sprawls well. Kid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jedan gets slowly back to his feet.
The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leboj Jedan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kid.
Jedan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kid counters with a right hand to the body.
Kid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kid lands with a slapping head kick.
Jedan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jedan catches Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jedan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jedan throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kid manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jedan misses the target.
Jedan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jedan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kid scores with a kick to the body.
Jedan is breathing heavily.
Kid connects with a high kick.
Jedan throws a hook but Kid blocks it.
Jedan tries to bum rush Kid with a series of wild strikes but Kid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Jedan.
Kid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jedan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jedan.
Kid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jedan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kid thumps Jedan with a low kick.
Kid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jedan takes a swing at Kid's ribcage but misses.
Kid connects with a right hand. Jedan shakes it off.
Kid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jedan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jedan ducks right into an uppercut from Kid.
Kid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jedan's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jedan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kid scores with a kick to the midsection.

Jedan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jedan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kid is trying to control Jedan's posture but Jedan avoids it.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jedan can do to turn this around?
Kid tries to bench press Jedan off him but Jedan keeps the position.
Jedan wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy.
Kid is looking to regain half guard here but Jedan keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Kid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Kid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jedan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jedan misses with a body kick.
Jedan misses with a hook
and Kid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jedan's knee momentarily.
Donk. Kid catches Jedan right on the button with a cross.
Jedan doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kid counter with a right hand.
Kid throws a front kick that sends Jedan stumbling back into the cage.
Jedan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kid!
Kid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jedan's sensitive parts.
Jedan throws a looping overhand right but Kid ducks down to avoid it.
Kid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kid rushes Jedan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kid stalls.
Kid lands a hook that snaps the head of Jedan backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kid.
Jedan looking for a takedown.
Kid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jedan up against the cage.
Jedan tries to score a body lock takedown but Kid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leboj Jedan.
Jedan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kid is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Kid scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid stalling.
Jedan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kid scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Kid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid misses with the combination.
Jedan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kid. That one must have hurt.

Kid lands a big head kick that sends Jedan tumbling to the mat! Kid takes a step backwards and waves Jedan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kid sends Jedan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kid is motioning to the referee to let Jedan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Jedan is rocked!
Kid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jedan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kid finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kid has closed the distance and engaged Jedan in a clinch.
Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jedan backwards.
Jedan tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Kid.
Kid is leaning against Jedan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jedan seems to have recovered his senses.
Kid pushes Jedan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jedan up against the cage.
Jedan is working for takedown but Kid is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leboj Jedan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedan takes a shot to the head.
Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Kid.
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
Kid presses Jedan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kid lands a right hand.
Kid lands a right hand.

Kid drops Jedan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jedan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kid lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jedan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jedan drops to his knees and Kid pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Kid!
During a confident post fight interview, The Kid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Boswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boswell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Trammps - Disco Inferno. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Boswell
vs
Astakhov

179 cm
27
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
197 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Boswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boswell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boswell pushes Astakhov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boswell lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boswell.
Astakhov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boswell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boswell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boswell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Astakhov backwards.
Boswell is leaning against Astakhov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boswell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Astakhov looks winded!
Boswell lands a body shot.
Boswell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boswell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Astakhov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boswell prevents it.
Astakhov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boswell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garrett Boswell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Astakhov.
A right hook to the body lands for Boswell.
A left hand lands to the body for Boswell.
A short uppercut from Boswell.
A right hook to the body lands for Boswell.
Boswell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boswell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boswell lands with a right to the head.
Boswell lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Boswell.
Boswell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boswell lands with a short shot to the head.
Boswell pushes Astakhov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boswell digs a right hand underneath Astakhov's ribcage. Astakhov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Boswell.
Boswell scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Boswell.
A body shot lands from Boswell.
Boswell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boswell is leaning against Astakhov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boswell digs a right hand underneath Astakhov's ribcage. Astakhov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Boswell as the two fighters clinch.
Boswell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boswell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boswell presses Astakhov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boswell.
Boswell cracks Astakhov with a nice body shot.
Boswell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astakhov backwards.

It looks like Shamil Astakhov has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Boswell.
Boswell lands a nice shot to the body.
Boswell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Boswell.
A short body shot lands from Boswell as the two fighters clinch.
Boswell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boswell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Astakhov or not.
Boswell lands a body punch.
Boswell cracks Astakhov with a nice body shot.
Boswell lands a nice shot to the body.
Boswell lands a nice shot to the body.
Boswell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astakhov backwards.
Boswell works on Astakhov's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boswell works on Astakhov's body with a couple of short punches.
Astakhov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boswell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Astakhov or not.
A short body shot lands from Boswell as the two fighters clinch.
Boswell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boswell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boswell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boswell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boswell lands a hook that snaps the head of Astakhov backwards.
Boswell is leaning against Astakhov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boswell lands a shot to the body.
Boswell digs a right hand underneath Astakhov's ribcage. Astakhov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boswell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boswell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Astakhov is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Boswell.
Astakhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Boswell finish him?
Boswell works on Astakhov's body with a couple of short punches.
Astakhov seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Boswell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boswell lands with a short shot to the head.
Boswell scores with a shoulder strike.
Boswell lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boswell.
Boswell scores with a hook to the body.
Boswell cracks Astakhov with a nice body shot.
Boswell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astakhov backwards.
Boswell cracks Astakhov with a nice body shot.
Boswell lands a nice shot to the body.
Boswell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Boswell lands an uppercut that drops Astakhov! Boswell follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Boswell lands a strong strike to the head of Astakhov. That's dazed him! Boswell looking to finish here. Astakhov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Boswell lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Boswell!
A victorious Garrett Boswell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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