Infinity: And Beyond PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bilashki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo's entrance music is Puddle Of Mudd - Psycho . A fine choice. Bilashki has chosen The Warriors of Skyrim as his entrance music. Jon Bilashki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Azevedo
vs
Bilashki

179 cm
27
151 lbs
11 - 12 - 2

225 cm
41
300 lbs
13 - 22 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Machiavelli Boutique

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Bilashki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo shoots in and drives through. Bilashki sprawls well.
Azevedo fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Azevedo misses.
Bilashki scoring well with a low kick there.
Azevedo misses with a leg kick.
Azevedo misses with a body kick.
Azevedo throws a head kick but Bilashki moves out of range.
Bilashki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bilashki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Azevedo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Azevedo moves out of range of the body kick from Bilashki.
Azevedo throws a series of strikes that have Bilashki backpedaling.

Bilashki has closed the distance and engaged Azevedo in a clinch.
Bilashki scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bilashki manages to break the clinch.
Azevedo looks for the body kick but Bilashki saw that one coming.
Bilashki wants to counter with a clinch but Azevedo pushes him away.
Azevedo connects with a single shot there.
Azevedo lands a leg kick that knocks Bilashki off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilashki slips a jab and a cross from Azevedo.
Bilashki counters with a body kick.
Azevedo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bilashki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo cracks the inside of Bilashki's front leg.

Azevedo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Azevedo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azevedo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bilashki wants to stand but Azevedo is controlling the position.
Azevedo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is looking to regain half guard here but Bilashki keeps moving and retains side control.
Bilashki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Azevedo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Azevedo tries to improve position but can't.
Azevedo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bilashki's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bilashki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bilashki's back!
Azevedo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bilashki is trying to get back to his feet but Azevedo has full control of the position and if anything, Bilashki has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Azevedo working for the choke.

Azevedo working for a choke but Bilashki is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Bilashki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azevedo's arms.
Bilashki is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bilashki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Azevedo is persistently looking for the submission but Bilashki is defending it well.
Bilashki trying to control the action but Azevedo just sinks the hooks in.
Bilashki trying to get back to his feet but Azevedo is in full control for now.

Azevedo looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Azevedo 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.

Azevedo scores with a head kick. Bilashki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Azevedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azevedo keeps Bilashki at a distance using the push kick.
Thiago Azevedo is winning the standup battle so far.
Azevedo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Azevedo throws a head kick that misses.
Azevedo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thiago Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bilashki clinches with his opponent.
Bilashki leaning against his opponent.

Bilashki manages to break the clinch.
Azevedo swinging wildly here.
Thiago Azevedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilashki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Azevedo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!

Azevedo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bilashki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Azevedo has Bilashki in his guard.

Azevedo is working an open guard so Bilashki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Azevedo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Bilashki lands a big uppercut and Azevedo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Azevedo looks OK. Bilashki waves Azevedo back to his feet!

Azevedo is rocked!
Bilashki dodges the punch combination from Azevedo.
Oh Azevedo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bilashki throws a body kick that misses.
Azevedo is looking for a counter combo.
Azevedo tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
A cross from Azevedo lands.
Bilashki fails with a takedown attempt.
Azevedo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bilashki pinned against the cage. Bilashki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azevedo seems to have got his legs back now.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azevedo, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki moves in looking to clinch but Azevedo pushes him off.
Bilashki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bilashki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azevedo misses with the combination.
Bilashki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Azevedo.
A little jabbing left from Bilashki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Bilashki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Azevedo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bilashki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azevedo is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Azevedo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Azevedo manages to get back to half guard.
Azevedo is trying to get back to full guard.
Bilashki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azevedo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Azevedo is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo is working hard here to advance position.
Azevedo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bilashki wants to stand up but Azevedo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Azevedo tries to roll over but Bilashki keeps him under control.
Bilashki slows the pace down in half guard.
Azevedo tries to roll over but Bilashki keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Azevedo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bilashki throws a head kick but Azevedo moves out of range.
Azevedo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bilashki as he avoids it easily.
Bilashki tries to counter by closing the distance.

Azevedo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bilashki!
Azevedo prevents Bilashki from escaping the position.

Azevedo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bilashki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilashki is trying to stand back up but Azevedo is controlling him
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Bilashki is defending the position.

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

Azevedo seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two 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.
Bilashki wants to get back to his feet.

Bilashki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Azevedo. Those never looked like landing.
Azevedo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bilashki tries to avoid it but Azevedo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bilashki to the ground. Bilashki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Azevedo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bilashki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Azevedo is in Bilashki's guard.

Azevedo has gone for a leg lock! Bilashki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Azevedo's guard.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bilashki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bilashki is one step ahead there.
Bilashki trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Bilashki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Azevedo's guard.

Azevedo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bilashki is aware though and is defending well.
Bilashki preventing the sweep.

Azevedo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bilashki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Azevedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bilashki's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo stops Bilashki from standing up.
Jon Bilashki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bilashki wants to sweep here but Azevedo controlling him for the moment.

Azevedo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bilashki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Azevedo, into his guard.

Azevedo looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo, not yet.
Bilashki working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bilashki has passed into side control.
Bilashki trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Thiago Azevedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azevedo tries to bench press Bilashki off him but Bilashki keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thiago Azevedo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Azevedo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riza Rakija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakija's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rakija. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rakija
vs
Ysengrin

174 cm
25
167 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
166 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Fast

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Riza Rakija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rakija gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ysengrin misses with a hook from the clinch.

Rakija manages to break the clinch.

Ysengrin closes the distance and clinches.

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

Ysengrin moves into range and clinches up with Rakija.
Rakija blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Rakija.
A shot in the inside from Ysengrin.
Rakija prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rakija up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ysengrin tries to work over Rakija's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ysengrin is trying to force a seperation but Rakija has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakija prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rakija.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Rakija blocks it.
Ysengrin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rakija seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ysengrin can turn it around.
Ysengrin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin misses with some punches.
Rakija blocks a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ysengrin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ysengrin tries to throw a body punch but Rakija avoids it by throwing Ysengrin back against the cage.
Ysengrin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rakija backwards.
Ysengrin throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin takes a shot to the head.
Ysengrin wants to get back to striking at distance but Rakija won't allow it.
Rakija prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Rakija's head.
Ysengrin prevents Rakija from breaking the clinch.
Ysengrin slows down the pace here.
Rakija is trying to push Ysengrin away but Ysengrin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ysengrin lands with a left to the head.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ysengrin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rakija cracks Ysengrin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rakija with a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ysengrin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rakija backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Rakija.
Ysengrin swings wildly with an uppercut but Rakija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ysengrin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ysengrin has a couple of punches blocked by Rakija.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakija misses with a punch to the body.

Rakija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ysengrin swats away the attempt to clinch by Rakija.
Rakija sets himself, and Ysengrin steps forward looking for the clinch! Rakija avoids it this time.
Ysengrin punishes Rakija's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakija.

Rakija darts in and clinches Ysengrin up against the cage.
Ysengrin working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rakija.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rakija leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ysengrin takes a swing at Rakija's ribcage but misses.
Ysengrin keeps the fight on the outside.

Ysengrin gets a clinch.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin tries to work over Rakija's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ysengrin tries to throw a body punch but Rakija avoids it by throwing Ysengrin back against the cage.
The referee calls for Rakija to work.
Ysengrin throws a head punch that misses.
Ysengrin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rakija dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ysengrin breaks the clinch.
Rakija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ysengrin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ysengrin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rakija throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rakija moves in looking to clinch but Ysengrin pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakija tries to clinch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ysengrin! But no joy.
Ysengrin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rakija has time to react.
Rakija ducks under a wild hook from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rakija was well out of range. Poor timing from Ysengrin.
Rakija misses with a wild combination.
Ysengrin fails to land with a series of punches.
Rakija dodges the punch combination from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rakija wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rakija has Ysengrin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rakija keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ysengrin's efforts to push away.
Ysengrin lands a shoulder strike.

Rakija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakija is looking to clinch but Ysengrin is avoiding it.

Rakija has managed to clinch.
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ysengrin pushes Rakija back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Rakija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rakija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakija is looking to clinch.

A jab-cross combination lands for Ysengrin and sends Rakija crashing to the mat! Ysengrin follows him down to the mat - Rakija regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Rakija is rocked!
Ysengrin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Oh Rakija is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rakija keeping full guard, as Ysengrin tries to pass.
Rakija keeping moving, preventing Ysengrin from controlling successfully.
Ysengrin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rakija looking to control.
Ysengrin is stalling in the full guard.
Ysengrin trying to control but Rakija is working from the bottom.
Rakija seems to have got his legs back now.
Ysengrin stops Rakija from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin wants to control from the top but Rakija keeps moving.
Ysengrin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ysengrin looking to pass the guard.
Rakija wants to sweep here but Ysengrin controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakija's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ysengrin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rakija scrambles back to his feet.
Ysengrin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Ysengrin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ysengrin lands a head shot.

Ysengrin takes the fight into the clinch.

Ysengrin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rakija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ysengrin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ysengrin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rakija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin.

Ysengrin takes the fight into the clinch.
Rakija prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ysengrin lands a hook that snaps the head of Rakija backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
Ysengrin working hard to break the clinch.

Rakija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rakija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ysengrin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ysengrin throws out a loose jab but Rakija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ysengrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rakija circles away quickly and effectively.
Ysengrin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ysengrin misses with a body kick.
Rakija appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ysengrin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rakija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ysengrin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Ysengrin misses.

Rakija clinches.
Ysengrin tries to break the clinch but Rakija is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ysengrin breaks from the clinch.
Rakija misses with a series of wild punches.

Ysengrin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rakija, pushing him back against the cage.
Rakija blocks an uppercut.
Rakija blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Rakija breaks the clinch.
Ysengrin misses with a two punch combination.
Rakija tries to clinch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakija's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ysengrin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rakija scrambles back to his feet.
Rakija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ysengrin swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ysengrin gets tackled into the cage by Rakija. Rakija maintains the clinch.
Rakija blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin misses with some punches.

Rakija breaks from the clinch.
Rakija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Rakija misses.
A lazy left from Ysengrin finds it's target.

Ysengrin gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ysengrin.

Ysengrin breaks the clinch.
Ysengrin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rakija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rakija is looking to clinch but Ysengrin is avoiding it.
Ysengrin wants to counter the offense by Rakija and move into the clinch position.
Rakija fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin misses with a two punch combination.
Rakija tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rakija sets himself, and Ysengrin steps forward looking for the clinch! Rakija avoids it this time.
Artur Ysengrin seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Ysengrin clinches up with Rakija and pushes him back against the cage.
Rakija cracks Ysengrin with a nice body shot.

Rakija manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rakija displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rakija tries to clinch up.
Artur Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ysengrin finds it's way through Rakija's defenses.
Rakija ducks under a wild hook from Ysengrin.

Rakija clinches with his opponent.
Riza Rakija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Ysengrin.
Rakija tries a body shot but Ysengrin blocks it.
Ysengrin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Ysengrin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ysengrin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Ysengrin!
Artur Ysengrin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Deverux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadeusz Cymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tadeusz Cymanski looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Deverux
vs
Cymanski

195 cm
21
213 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

189 cm
26
194 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Deverux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tadeusz Cymanski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deverux lands a nice hook to Cymanski's body. Cymanski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cymanski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Deverux closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Tadeusz Cymanski has been cut.
Deverux plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Cymanski swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Cymanski face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Deverux!

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C
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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruarc Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Maynard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maynard
vs
Harris

195 cm
40
218 lbs
22 - 25 - 0

194 cm
27
218 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruarc Harris!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Maynard gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
Harris tries to clinch up but Maynard circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harris just manages to avoid it.
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.

Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
Maynard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peter Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruarc Harris.

Harris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Maynard is trying to buck Harris off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris in side control, throwing shots but Maynard defends.

Harris is working to tighten his grip on Maynard's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Maynard has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Harris is really squeezing tight and eventually Maynard passes out! Harris breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ruarc Harris!
Ruarc Harris took some time post fight to say the following; 'To all the women that we love best, we love em best when there undressed. And when there dead and long forgotten, we will dig em up and screw them rotten.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

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

Jawo
vs
Nogueira

168 cm
24
145 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

170 cm
24
152 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Jawo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Jawo avoids them all with ease.
Nogueira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nogueira misses with a looping left.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Jawo avoids nicely.
Nogueira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jawo attempts a counter takedown but Nogueira avoids it well and moves away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jawo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Jawo tries for a kimura but Nogueira is defending well.
Nogueira 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.

Nogueira throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nogueira leaves Jawo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Nogueira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira looks to land a right hand but Jawo moved out of range.
Jawo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nogueira sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nogueira.
Nogueira looks to score with a jab to the body but Jawo is just out of range.
Chuck Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nogueira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jawo, pushing him back against the cage.
Nogueira unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Jawo jumps guard.
Nogueira is looking to stand up but Jawo won't let him.

Nogueira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jawo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jawo closes the distance and clinches up with Nogueira, looking for a takedown. Jawo pushes Nogueira against the cage but Nogueira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Nogueira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Nogueira does no damage.
Nogueira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Junior Jawo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jawo avoids a kick to the body.
Nogueira looks for the body kick but Jawo saw that one coming.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a good knee to the midsection. Jawo won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Nogueira.
Jawo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Jawo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jawo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jawo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nogueira to keep the fight standing.
Jawo jumps guard but Nogueira stands there with Jawo around his waist. Jawo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jawo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nogueira.
Jawo tries to pull guard but Nogueira holds him up against the cage and eventually Jawo drops back down to his feet.
Nogueira scores with a knee to the head.

Jawo is rocked!
Nogueira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nogueira gets through Jawo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Jawo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jawo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nogueira walks away with a smile on his face. Jawo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nogueira lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jawo is breathing heavily.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Jawo seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Nogueira catches Jawo right on the button with a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jawo or perhaps it was just good defense by Nogueira, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Nogueira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nogueira tests Jawo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jawo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle, before Nogueira throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jawo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Nogueira lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Chuck Nogueira!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sum Yung Gai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claus Clausen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sum Yung Gai's chin.

Clausen
vs
Yung Gai

189 cm
35
195 lbs
26 - 26 - 0

165 cm
26
200 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Clausen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sum Yung Gai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gai misses with a combination
and Gai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clausen staying out of range there.
Gai connects with a body shot.
Gai throws a poor cross that misses
and Clausen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clausen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gai.
Clausen throws a body punch but Gai moves out of range.
Gai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Gai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clausen lands a nice shot to the body.
Gai throws a big shot that misses.
As Gai backs away, Clausen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Gai moves into the clinch.
Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai tries to work over Clausen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clausen lands a nice uppercut.
Clausen pushes Gai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clausen tries to throw a body punch but Gai avoids it by throwing Clausen back against the cage.
Gai scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gai backwards.
Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clausen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gai scores with a shot to the side of Clausen's head.
Still in the clinch, Clausen scores with a nice short uppercut.

Gai manages to break the clinch.
Clausen swings for the body but Gai moves out of range.
Claus Clausen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gai tries to clinch there but Clausen circles away.
Clausen throws a big shot that misses.
Gai connects with an inside leg kick.
Clausen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gai on the side of the head.
Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gai throws a hook to the side of Clausen's head but Clausen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clausen misses with a low kick.
Clausen digs a good body shot into Gai's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gai gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clausen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clausen cracks Gai with an open hand slap.
Gai feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Clausen collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sum Yung Gai!
A victorious Sum Yung Gai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Du Hast. Freedom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny Freedom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Freedom was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Harris
vs
Freedom

180 cm
29
174 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

180 cm
34
194 lbs
26 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bastien Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Freedom's head.
Harris takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've been informed that Freedom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Freedom prevents a body shot from Harris.

Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Freedom circles away.
Freedom feints a counter leg kick.
Harris is looking to clinch but Freedom is avoiding it.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Freedom misses with a low kick.
Freedom scores with a body shot.
Freedom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Harris misses with a double jab

and Freedom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Harris breaks the clinch.
Freedom lands a nice looking body shot.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to clinch up but Freedom keeps it at a distance.
Harris misses with a double jab

and Freedom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Freedom.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freedom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harris's defenses.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freedom lands a good knee to the midsection. Harris won't want to take too many of those.
Harris controlling the action here for a moment.
Harris prevents a body shot from Freedom.
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Freedom misses with a punch on the inside.

Freedom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Harris.
Freedom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Harris moves into the clinch.
Freedom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harris is keeping busy.
Freedom just leaning against Harris, taking a breather.
Freedom takes an elbow to the forehead.
Freedom swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.

Harris breaks the clinch.

Harris drives through and clinches with Freedom against the cage.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freedom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Freedom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Freedom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freedom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Freedom fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Freedom sprawls and moves away.
Freedom blocks a head kick by Harris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Freedom finds it's target.
Harris blocks a head kick by Freedom.

Harris has closed the distance and engaged Freedom in a clinch.
Freedom working Harris over with knees to the body.
Freedom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.

Harris breaks from the clinch.
Freedom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
Harris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Freedom clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.

Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freedom looks for the body kick but Harris saw that one coming.

Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freedom tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Freedom back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freedom misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Freedom.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Freedom obliges.
Harris is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Freedom lands an uppercut.
Freedom lands with a right to the head.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Freedom keeps him there for the moment.
Freedom prevents a body shot from Harris.
Freedom scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Freedom slows down the pace here.
Harris is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freedom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freedom gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Harris is rocked!

Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to clinch up but Freedom circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Freedom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Freedom throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Freedom scores with a hook.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freedom lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Harris - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Freedom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Freedom!
A very excited looking Johnny Freedom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bastien Harris spoke after the fight, saying 'After this loss i think i will go home and hang myself now , goodbye'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. Maurice McDonald has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Dean Rockefeller's chin.

Dean Rockefeller
vs
McDonald

185 cm
30
173 lbs
21 - 7 - 1

180 cm
40
184 lbs
41 - 24 - 1

Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - Rockefeller had a free shot at his head there.
Rockefeller lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Rockefeller is predictable there
and McDonald counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
Rockefeller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonald punishes Rockefeller's body with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockefeller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockefeller tries to counter by clinching up but McDonald breaks away and moves out of range.
Rockefeller moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald swings for the body but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
McDonald clobbers Rockefeller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller fails with the takedown.

McDonald lands a big uppercut and Rockefeller crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rockefeller looks OK. McDonald waves Rockefeller back to his feet!

It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! McDonald throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Rockefeller is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maurice McDonald!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes to the cage accompanied by one bourbon one scotch one beer. Ansgar Axelsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Walker's chin.

Axelsson
vs
Walker

188 cm
37
214 lbs
36 - 15 - 1

185 cm
32
205 lbs
20 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson misses the shot to the body.
Walker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Axelsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Axelsson moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Axelsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Axelsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walker.
Axelsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Walker.
Axelsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Axelsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Walker.
Axelsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ansgar Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Axelsson tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.

Axelsson closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Axelsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsson pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Axelsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker tries to work over Axelsson's front leg with a kick but Axelsson checks it.
Axelsson throws a leg kick
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Ansgar Axelsson has been cut.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Axelsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axelsson misses with the combination.
Walker scores with a push kick.
Walker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Axelsson's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Walker blocks the body kick.
Axelsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Axelsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Axelsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Axelsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Walker's calf.
Walker takes one to the chin there.
Walker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axelsson throws a leg kick
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Axelsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axelsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Axelsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsson gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Axelsson tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Walker is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Axelsson buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Axelsson!! Axelsson is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Walker throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Walker!
A victorious Shane Walker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.