Causing Havoc 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiMag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McDonald's choice of entrance music: Get Low. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

DiMag
vs
McDonald

170 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nich DiMag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMag takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DiMag misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
DiMag misses with a series of wild punches.
DiMag throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
DiMag connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
DiMag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DiMag scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald lands a jab to DiMag's midsection.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DiMag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
DiMag scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but DiMag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DiMag throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DiMag misses with a left hand
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
DiMag throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DiMag misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DiMag throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nich DiMag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DiMag moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DiMag swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DiMag moves away.
DiMag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DiMag lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DiMag fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from DiMag.
DiMag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Jab from McDonald.
McDonald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DiMag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DiMag misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
DiMag is breathing heavily.
DiMag slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
DiMag misses with the combination.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DiMag takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonald connects with a jab.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DiMag misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald lunges at DiMag with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DiMag's hand.

DiMag is rocked!
McDonald circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops DiMag to the canvas! DiMag doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McDonald keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy McDonald!
After winning the bout, Jimmy McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powell has chosen The Big Payback - James Brown as his entrance music. George Dank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dank
vs
Powell

170 cm
26
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Dank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Powell!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dank misses with a takedown
and Powell counters with a one-two to the body.
Dank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powell works Dank's body with a nice hook.
Dank moves forwards but Powell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Powell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dank tries to bum rush Powell with a series of wild strikes but Powell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been hearing reports that Dank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Powell connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dank is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Powell. Beautiful body shot.
Powell connects with a right hand. Dank shakes it off.

Powell lands a left and a right that send Dank crashing to the mat, dazed. Powell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Dank is rocked!
Powell catches Dank with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Dank forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamal Powell!
Jamal Powell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Komaroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Himen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komaroff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here's To Us. 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.

Komaroff
vs
Himen

169 cm
20
151 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Sun-Tzu
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vasili Komaroff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Himen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Komaroff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Komaroff throws a hook but Himen blocks it.
Komaroff stuns Himen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Himen lands a really nice looking cross but Komaroff seems unphased.
Himen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Komaroff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komaroff lands with a hook. Himen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Komaroff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Himen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Komaroff is out of range and Himen settles back down.

Himen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Himen tries a body shot but Komaroff blocks it.
Himen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Himen misses with a punch on the inside.
Komaroff is trying to force a seperation but Himen has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Himen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Himen misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff tries to circle away but Himen has him pinned against the cage.
Komaroff wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Himen.
Komaroff wants to break free but Himen has control.
Komaroff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Himen.
Komaroff is trying to break the clinch but Himen is controlling him.
Komaroff is trying to break the clinch but Himen is controlling him.
Komaroff is trying to break free.
Himen blocks an uppercut.
Himen lands an uppercut.
Komaroff tries to work over Himen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Himen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Himen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Komaroff is trying to break the clinch but Himen has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Himen throws a head punch that misses.
Himen tries to work over Komaroff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Komaroff breaks from the clinch.
Himen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Himen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Himen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Komaroff's efforts to push away.
Komaroff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Komaroff is trying to force a seperation but Himen has the dominant position.
Komaroff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Himen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Komaroff breaks the clinch.
Komaroff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Himen.
Himen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Komaroff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buster Himen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Komaroff throws a jab but it's blocked by Himen.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himen is looking to clinch but Komaroff is avoiding it.

Himen gets a clinch.
Komaroff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Komaroff misses with the head strike.
Komaroff wants to get back to striking at distance but Himen won't allow it.
Komaroff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Komaroff is trying to force a seperation but Himen has the dominant position.
Komaroff is trying to pull guard but Himen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Komaroff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Himen.

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

Himen clinches up against the cage.
Himen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Himen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Himen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Himen pushes Komaroff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Komaroff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Komaroff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Komaroff scores with a decent looking hook.
Himen is looking to clinch.
Himen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komaroff misses with a looping right.
Komaroff misses with a wild body shot.
Komaroff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Himen throws out a counter right but Komaroff avoids it with no problem.
Himen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Himen slips under a jab.
Himen takes a swing at Komaroff's ribcage but misses.
Komaroff misses with a body shot.
Komaroff has been working on his balance at House of 1000 Corpses, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Himen.
Komaroff throws out a loose jab but Himen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Himen throws a fast counter high kick but Komaroff manages to duck under it in time.
Himen tries to close the distance and clinch but Komaroff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Himen wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Himen tries to clinch there but Komaroff circles away.
Himen closes the distance but Komaroff moves to the side
and Komaroff counters with a left to the body.
Komaroff moves out of range as Himen strikes.
Himen tries to clinch up but Komaroff circles away and keeps his distance.
Komaroff cracks Himen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Himen has managed to clinch.
Komaroff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Himen.
Himen lands a right hand.
Himen lands a right hand.
Komaroff wants to get back to striking at distance but Himen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Himen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Himen swings wildly with an uppercut but Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Himen taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Himen misses with a punch to the body.

Himen breaks the clinch.
Himen tries to move into range but Komaroff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Komaroff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Himen.
A telegraphed right hand from Komaroff misses the target.
Komaroff just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Himen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Komaroff takes a swing at Himen's ribcage but misses.
Komaroff lands with a good body shot.
Himen throws the left hand but Komaroff avoids the punch easily.
Himen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komaroff.
Himen wants to clinch up but Komaroff keeps it at a distance.

Himen has managed to clinch.
Himen tries a body shot but Komaroff blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff is trying to break the clinch but Himen is controlling him.
Komaroff is trying to pull guard but Himen has him pressed against the cage.
Himen lands a left hand.
Komaroff blocks a body shot from Himen.
Himen is looking to control Komaroff's arms but Komaroff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Himen has his back to the cage.

Himen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Komaroff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Himen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Himen tries to clinch but Komaroff is having none of it.
Himen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Komaroff paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Himen clinches with his opponent.
Komaroff working hard to break the clinch.
Komaroff tries to break free but Himen pushes him back against the cage.
Himen keeps control of Komaroff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Komaroff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Komaroff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Himen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Komaroff jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasili Komaroff is winning the standup battle so far.
Himen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Komaroff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Komaroff scores with a punch to the head.
Komaroff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Komaroff misses with a series of wild punches.
Komaroff takes a swing at Himen's ribcage but misses.
Himen wants to clinch up but Komaroff keeps it at a distance.
Komaroff connects with a single shot there.
Komaroff misses with a two punch combination.
Komaroff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Himen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Himen rushes Komaroff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Komaroff wants to get back to striking at distance but Himen won't allow it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Himen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Himen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Himen blocking some punches.
Himen gets underhooks to prevent Komaroff's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Komaroff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komaroff is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Komaroff.
Himen tries to work over Komaroff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komaroff tries to circle away but Himen has him pinned against the cage.
Himen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Himen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Himen gets through Komaroff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Himen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Himen struggles to land a body shot inside as Komaroff controls his hands.
Himen stalling.
Himen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buster Himen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Komaroff throws a series of punches but Himen moves out of range.
Komaroff throws a body shot but no joy.

Himen rushes Komaroff and presses him up against the cage.
Himen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Komaroff.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Himen.
Komaroff is trying to break the clinch but Himen has him pressed against the cage.
Komaroff wants to get back to striking at distance but Himen won't allow it.
Komaroff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Komaroff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Himen walks away with a smile on his face. Komaroff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Himen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Himen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Komaroff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komaroff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Himen.
Komaroff throws a jab but it's blocked by Himen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Himen fails in his attempt to clinch.

Himen instigates a clinch.
Himen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Komaroff backwards.
Himen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Komaroffs head.
Buster Himen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Komaroff is working for takedown but Himen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komaroff can't break the clinch.
Komaroff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Himen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Himen scores with a shot to the side of Komaroff's head.
Himen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Komaroff or not.
Komaroff wants to break free but Himen has control.

Komaroff breaks the clinch.

Himen clinches up against the cage.
Komaroff is trying to break the clinch but Himen is controlling him.

Himen breaks the clinch.
Himen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komaroff.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with a two punch combination.
Komaroff takes a swing at Himen's ribcage but misses.
Komaroff sets himself, and Himen steps forward looking for the clinch! Komaroff avoids it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Himen slips under a jab.

Himen pushes Komaroff up against the cage in a clinch.

Komaroff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Himen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Komaroff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Komaroff misses with a left hand
and Himen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Komaroff throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Himen.
Himen throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Himen.
Komaroff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Komaroff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Komaroff throws a body shot but no joy.
Himen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Komaroff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Himen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Himen misses with the head strike.

Komaroff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Komaroff looks to score with a jab to the body but Himen is just out of range.
Komaroff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Himen throws a head kick that misses.
Himen tries to clinch there but Komaroff circles away.
Komaroff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Himen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Himen finds it's target.
Jab from Komaroff.
Himen ducks under a wild hook from Komaroff.
Himen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komaroff.

Himen closes the distance and clinches.
Himen misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff is trying to force a seperation but Himen has the dominant position.
Himen blocking some punches.
Himen lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Komaroff tries to break the clinch but Himen is controlling the position.
Komaroff blocks a body shot from Himen.
Komaroff tries to break the clinch but Himen is controlling the position.

Himen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Himen tries to clinch up.
Himen wants to clinch.
Komaroff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Komaroff as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Himen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Himen 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Buster Himen!
A victorious Buster Himen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazier comes to the cage accompanied by TrollfesT. Melvin Garcia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Brazier
vs
Garcia

174 cm
20
137 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor Brazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brazier scores with a jab to the head.
Brazier throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia is looking for the big counter here.
Brazier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Garcia is rocked!
Brazier drops Garcia with a naaaaasty hook - Garcia is in real trouble here! Brazier dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Brazier!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Conor Brazier waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
Melvin Garcia spoke after the fight, saying 'Props to the other guy, but I think it was a fluke. But I want to give a shout out to Dissolution Fight Wear.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drogo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tribes song. 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?

Drogo
vs
Jabbar

189 cm
20
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

Cyclone Nutrition Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdul Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar moves to clinch but Drogo breaks away
and Drogo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Abdul Jabbar has been cut.
Drogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drogo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jabbar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jabbar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jabbar tries to clinch up but Drogo circles away and keeps his distance.
Drogo lands a leg kick that knocks Jabbar off balance momentarily.

Jabbar has managed to clinch.
Jabbar is trying to drag Drogo to the mat but Drogo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jabbar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drogo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drogo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jabbar or not.
Jabbar looks winded!
Drogo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khal Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Jabbar.
Drogo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabbar wants a takedown.
Drogo lands a body punch.
Drogo stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drogo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Drogo lands a shot to the body.
Drogo slowing the pace effectively.

Drogo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jabbar is trying to keep an underhook but Drogo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Drogo uses his free foot to push down on Jabbar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jabbar.

Drogo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Drogo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khal Drogo!
Our winner, Khal Drogo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olof Bonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EA Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonde comes to the cage accompanied by Hayden James - Embrace. EA Poe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bonde
vs
Poe

188 cm
19
179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olof Bonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, EA Poe!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe throws a right hand that Bonde ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonde also avoids with ease.
Bonde wants to land a leg kick but Poe is out of range.
Nice jab there from Poe.
Poe lands a jab to Bonde's midsection.
Bonde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poe misses the shot to the body.
Bonde ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Bonde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poe.

Bonde pushes Poe up against the cage in a clinch.
Poe digs a right hand underneath Bonde's ribcage. Bonde let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poe.
Bonde is trying to pull guard but Poe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Poe tries to throw a body punch but Bonde avoids it by throwing Poe back against the cage.
Poe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonde.
Poe lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonde lands an elbow that stopped Poe in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like EA Poe has been cut.
Bonde throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Bonde jumps guard and drags Poe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Poe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe wants to control from the top but Bonde keeps moving.
Bonde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bonde is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bonde lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poe is looking to control Bonde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poe avoid being mounted?
Bonde with the ground and pound but Poe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Poe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bonde dives into side control.
Bonde landing a few strikes.
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.
Poe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bonde easily slips into full mount!
Poe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bonde not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poe moves into full guard.
Poe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonde is controlling him.
Poe has his hands on Bonde's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poe looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonde postures up and lands a big shot to Poe's brow.
Bonde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bonde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Bonde's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bonde wants to control from the top but Poe keeps moving.
Poe wants to sweep here but Bonde controlling him for the moment.
Poe trying to control the position.
Bonde stands and throws Poe's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poe is looking for a sweep.
Poe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bonde easily slips into full mount!
Bonde lands a big shot there that rocks Poe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonde landing punches.
Bonde lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Bonde.
Poe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Bonde connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olof Bonde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on EA Poe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bonde has managed to clinch.
Poe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonde is defending well for now.
Bonde pushes off an throws an elbow but Poe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bonde tries to pull guard but Poe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bonde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poe can do to turn this around?
Poe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonde keeps control of Poe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Poe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonde.
Poe tries to throw a body punch but Bonde avoids it by throwing Poe back against the cage.
Poe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bonde.
Bonde wants to take the fight to the mat but Poe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olof Bonde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonde.
Poe misses with a body punch.
Poe is trying to break the clinch but Bonde is controlling him.
Poe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonde has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe avoids a wild elbow strike from Bonde.
Poe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonde.
Poe blocks the elbow strike.
Poe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bonde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poe's brow.
Bonde tries to pull guard but Poe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Poe throws a head punch that misses.
Bonde jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poe walks away with a smile on his face. Bonde gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bonde swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bonde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poe tries to avoid it but Bonde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poe to the ground. Poe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poe is defended easily by Bonde.
Poe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Bonde will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Poe lands a left and a right that send Bonde crashing to the mat, dazed. Poe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonde finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poe lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bonde falls backwards - clearly groggy! Poe dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EA Poe!
A pretty intense looking EA Poe took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Rautakallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rautakallio has chosen Finlandia Hymni as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Laukkanen
vs
Rautakallio

190 cm
22
249 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
230 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

SP Ultimate Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Laukkanen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tarmo Rautakallio!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Laukkanen .
Laukkanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rautakallio to score with a decent uppercut.
Rautakallio checks a low kick from Laukkanen .
Laukkanen throws a low kick but Rautakallio avoids it.
Laukkanen throws a lazy head kick
enabling Rautakallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Rautakallio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laukkanen .
Laukkanen misses with a body shot.
Rautakallio with the counter takedown but Laukkanen avoids it easily.
Laukkanen misses with an uppercut.
Rautakallio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laukkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rautakallio.
Laukkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rautakallio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laukkanen defends it well.
Laukkanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rautakallio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laukkanen tries to land a leg kick but Rautakallio saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Rautakallio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rautakallio looks to land a left hand but Laukkanen moved out of range nicely.
Laukkanen connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukkanen throws a leg kick which misses Rautakallio's front leg but catches the back leg as Rautakallio tries to avoid it.

Rautakallio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laukkanen 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rautakallio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laukkanen 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.
Laukkanen is adopting a defensive guard.
Laukkanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rautakallio on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rautakallio trying to control but Laukkanen is working from the bottom.
Rautakallio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laukkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen pulls Rautakallio in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Rautakallio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laukkanen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laukkanen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laukkanen !

Rautakallio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laukkanen 's best efforts.
Laukkanen is trying to control. Rautakallio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rautakallio is trying to maintain the position but Laukkanen is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen throwing shots but Rautakallio is blocking nicely.
Laukkanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rautakallio is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laukkanen trying to control the action but Rautakallio is working from the bottom.
Rautakallio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laukkanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Rautakallio is looking for a triangle but Laukkanen pushes his legs off easily.
Rautakallio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rautakallio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rautakallio keeping moving, preventing Laukkanen from controlling successfully.
Laukkanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rautakallio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laukkanen won't allow Rautakallio to sweep him here.
Rautakallio is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rautakallio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laukkanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laukkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rautakallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tarmo Rautakallio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Laukkanen throws a hook but Rautakallio avoids it easily.
Rautakallio misses with a takedown attempt - Laukkanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rautakallio shoots for a takedown but Laukkanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rautakallio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santeri Laukkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarmo Rautakallio.
Laukkanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rautakallio goes for a double leg but Laukkanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laukkanen continues to drive forward.
Laukkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rautakallio! But no joy.
Laukkanen throws a looping overhand right but Rautakallio ducks down to avoid it.
Rautakallio feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Laukkanen as Rautakallio shoots in.
Rautakallio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rautakallio goes for a double leg but Laukkanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laukkanen continues to drive forward.
Laukkanen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rautakallio's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Laukkanen .
Rautakallio takes a kick to the side of the head.

Rautakallio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laukkanen did well to prevent Rautakallio getting side control.
Rautakallio is breathing heavily.
Rautakallio wants to pass the guard but Laukkanen is defending well.

Rautakallio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rautakallio prevents Laukkanen from improving his position.

Rautakallio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laukkanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rautakallio.

Rautakallio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautakallio is looking to advance position but Laukkanen won't allow it.
Laukkanen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laukkanen tries to get out of the position.
Rautakallio prevents Laukkanen from improving his position.

Rautakallio seems to be looking for submissions.
Rautakallio is looking to advance position but Laukkanen won't allow it.
Laukkanen is trying is best to control the position here.

Rautakallio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laukkanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rautakallio.
Rautakallio wants to control but Laukkanen is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen is looking for a sweep. Rautakallio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rautakallio seems to be looking for submissions.
Laukkanen is looking to improve his position.
Laukkanen is staying active underneath Rautakallio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laukkanen controlling the position well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rautakallio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rautakallio.
Rautakallio checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rautakallio! But no joy.
Laukkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Laukkanen , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rautakallio! But no joy.
Laukkanen looks to throw the jab but Rautakallio is out of range.
Laukkanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laukkanen lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laukkanen throws a hook but Rautakallio blocks it.
Laukkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santeri Laukkanen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Laukkanen delivers a nice body kick.
Rautakallio goes for a double leg but Laukkanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laukkanen continues to drive forward.
Laukkanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laukkanen misses with an uppercut.
Laukkanen scores with a nice head shot.
Laukkanen tests Rautakallio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rautakallio moves forwards but Laukkanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laukkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Laukkanen misses with an uppercut.
Rautakallio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laukkanen as he avoids it easily.
Santeri Laukkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Laukkanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rautakallio.

Rautakallio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rautakallio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laukkanen wants to control but Rautakallio postures up.
Laukkanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Rautakallio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Rautakallio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laukkanen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rautakallio but great work by Laukkanen .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen throwing strikes but Rautakallio manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Rautakallio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laukkanen keeping his opponent close.
Laukkanen is trying to control Rautakallio's posture but Rautakallio avoids it.
Laukkanen manages to get back to half guard.
Laukkanen is looking for a sweep. Rautakallio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rautakallio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen wants to control but Rautakallio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laukkanen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Rautakallio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Laukkanen is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laukkanen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Laukkanen is pressing down on Rautakallio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rautakallio trying to control but Laukkanen is working from the bottom.
Laukkanen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tarmo Rautakallio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laukkanen seems keen to control Rautakallio's posture.
Laukkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rautakallio can do to turn this around?
Laukkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Laukkanen , not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laukkanen has his hands on Rautakallio's head, controlling the position.
Laukkanen keeping moving, preventing Rautakallio from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santeri Laukkanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laukkanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santeri Laukkanen !
During a confident post fight interview, Santeri Laukkanen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darren Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu-Jitsu kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Granger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Brown
vs
Granger

189 cm
26
142 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Solid 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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darren Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Granger!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.

Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Granger looking to control.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown preventing the sweep.

Granger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Granger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Granger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Granger controlling Brown's posture.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger is trying to get back to half guard.
Granger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Granger defends it well.
Granger wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Granger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Granger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.

Granger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Granger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Granger is on top in guard.

Granger wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown wants to hit a switch here but Granger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brown there!
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Granger has taken his back!
My spies in Unicorn Powered Fighting inform me that Granger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Granger has good solid back control here.
Brown tries to escape but Granger has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Granger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
Brown tries to escape but Granger has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brown turns into Granger and is now in his guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Granger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Granger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Granger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.

Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!

Brown defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Granger's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to break free.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.

Brown is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Granger has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Brown! Can he survive? No! He's out! Granger gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Granger!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Granger thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jambo Jambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Wax is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Wax
vs
Jambo

179 cm
20
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Wax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jambo Jambo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wax throws a leg kick but Jambo moved away.
Wax throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jambo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wax stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wax wants it to stay on the feet.
Wax fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jambo just manages to avoid it.
Wax scores with a hook to the body. Jambo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wax misses with a head kick.
Wax thows a leg kick but Jambo checks it

and Jambo counters with a takedown into side control.
Jambo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wax keeps working.
Wax is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jambo tries to move to mount but Wax blocks the move with his legs.

Jambo tries for a kimura but Wax is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jambo trying to control the action but Wax is working from the bottom.

Jambo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wax has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jambo but great work by Wax.

Wax is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jambo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wax is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jambo's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jambo is trying to control Wax's posture but Wax avoids it.
Jambo tries to bench press Wax off him but Wax keeps the position.
Wax trying to control the action but Jambo is working from the bottom.

Wax working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jambo wants to control but Wax postures up.
Jambo sneaks back into half guard.
Jambo is refusing to be controlled, as Wax sits in half guard.
Wax trying to control the pace.

Wax is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Wax is looking for a kimura here.
Wax is trying to control the action in half guard but Jambo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jambo trying to control from the bottom.

Wax is working for a kimura but Jambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Wax controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slapping leg kick lands for Wax.
Charlie Wax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jambo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jambo feints the counter takedown.
Wax throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jambo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jambo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wax does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Wax.
Wax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jambo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wax defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jambo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wax throws a solid leg kick but Jambo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wax.
Wax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wax tries to work over Jambo's front leg with a kick but Jambo checks it.
Jambo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax throws a solid leg kick but Jambo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wax.
Nice body kick from Wax.
Wax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jambo can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Wax misses the target.
Wax tries a low kick but Jambo avoids it.
Wax misses with a head kick.
Jambo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wax defends it well.
That kick from Wax tenderised Jambo's leg. Jambo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wax throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wax tries a low kick but Jambo avoids it.
Jambo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wax.
Wax throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jambo.
Jambo feints the counter takedown.
Wax loads up on a big right hand but Jambo slips the punch.
Wax throws a head kick but Jambo moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wax connects with a leg kick. Jambo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Jambo moves into range and clinches up with Wax.
Jambo avoiding damage as Wax throws knees to the body.
Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Jambo is working for takedown but Wax is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wax crunches a lovely knee into Jambo's ribcage.
Wax is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wax landing knees to the body.
Jambo is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Wax.
I was talking to Wax's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wax landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax scores with a knee to the head.
Wax using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wax crunches a lovely knee into Jambo's ribcage.
Wax lands a knee to the body.
Jambo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Charlie Wax has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wax scores with a knee to the head.
Wax landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jambo's face.
Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wax lands a knee to the head.
Wax taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Jambo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wax misses with a knee strike.
Wax connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wax.
Jambo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Wax.
Wax scores with a knee to the head.
Wax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jambo's face.
Wax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jambo's face.
Wax landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Wax dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Wax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Jambo tries to keep at a distance but Wax has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jambo is trying to break free.
Jambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wax is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wax connects with a knee to the head.
Wax scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax landing knees to the body.
Wax lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wax.
Jambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jambo takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jambo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wax lands a good knee to the midsection. Jambo won't want to take too many of those.
Stalling in the clinch from Wax.
Wax lands a knee to the head.
Wax lands a knee to the head.
Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wax is pushing Jambo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jambo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wax prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jambo takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wax lands a hook that snaps the head of Jambo backwards.
Wax misses with a knee strike.

Wax drops Jambo with a big knee straight up the middle! Jambo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Jambo is rocked!

It looks like Jambo Jambo has been cut.
Jambo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wax finish him?
Wax lands a big head kick that sends Jambo to the canvas! Wax follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Wax!
Our winner, Charlie Wax, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.