Infinity: Destiny PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Cymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Ireland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cymanski
vs
Ireland

189 cm
27
194 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tadeusz Cymanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Bret Ireland!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ireland.
Cymanski swinging wildly here.
Ireland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ireland tries to clinch but Cymanski moves out of range.
Cymanski throws a series of punches but Ireland avoids them all with ease.
Cymanski misses with a two punch combination.
Tadeusz Cymanski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ireland shoots in looking for a takedown but Cymanski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ireland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tadeusz Cymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Ireland.
Cymanski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ireland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cymanski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cymanski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ireland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cymanski looks to land a combination but Ireland avoids it well.
Ireland slips a jab and a cross from Cymanski.
Cymanski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Cymanski throws a right hand that Ireland ducks under and follows up with a left that Ireland also avoids with ease.
Ireland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ireland moves into the clinch successfully.

Cymanski breaks the clinch.
Cymanski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ireland.

Ireland forces Cymanski back against the cage and clinches.

Cymanski breaks from the clinch.
Ireland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cymanski misses with a two punch combination.
Cymanski dips to his left and cracks Ireland with an uppercut!
Ireland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cymanski as he jumps to the side.
Cymanski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ireland counters with a three punch combo that has Cymanski backing up. Cymanski nods at Ireland to acknowledge the strikes.
Cymanski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ireland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cymanski is breathing heavily.
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!
Cymanski lands with a nice combination. Ireland backs away looking to recover.
Ireland takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cymanski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ireland moves away.
Cymanski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ireland circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ireland looks for a takedown but Cymanski sprawls well.
Cymanski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ireland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cymanski lands with an uppercut that bounces Ireland off the cage and back into range.
Cymanski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cymanski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cymanski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ireland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cymanski.
Cymanski misses with a hook. Ireland ducked under it nicely.
Cymanski throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ireland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cymanski throws a series of punches but Ireland avoids them all with ease.

Ireland forces Cymanski back against the cage and clinches.
Ireland is trying to drag Cymanski to the mat but Cymanski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Cymanski breaks the clinch.
Cymanski misses with a wild combination.
Cymanski scores with a three punch combo!
Cymanski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ireland shoots for a double leg takedown but Cymanski sprawls well. He's pushed Ireland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cymanski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ireland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cymanski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ireland.
Cymanski swinging wildly here.
As Cymanski backs off Ireland throws a huge counter combo but Cymanski manages to avoid it all.
Cymanski feints a jab promting Ireland to slip. Cymanski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ireland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ireland tries to clinch there but Cymanski circles away.
Cymanski throws a series of punches but Ireland moves out of range.
Ireland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ireland shoots in for a takedown but Cymanski shows good takedown defense.
Ireland shoots in for a takedown but Cymanski shows good takedown defense.
Cymanski leaves Ireland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cymanski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cymanski looks to land a combination. Ireland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cymanski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ireland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ireland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tadeusz Cymanski is winning the standup battle so far.
Cymanski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cymanski looks to land a combination but Ireland avoids it well.
Ireland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cymanski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Ireland is rocked!
Cymanski throws an overhand right that has Ireland reeling! Cymanski follows up with more punches and Ireland is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tadeusz Cymanski!
Tadeusz Cymanski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Easy Muthaeffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Savage
vs
Muthaeffin

190 cm
22
199 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

196 cm
26
207 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Easy Muthaeffin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muthaeffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muthaeffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muthaeffin tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Muthaeffin tries to keep at a distance but Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muthaeffin missing with knees to the body.
Savage blocks an elbow strike.
Muthaeffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage tries to circle away but Muthaeffin has him pinned against the cage.
Savage prevents a body shot from Muthaeffin.
Savage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muthaeffin up against the cage.
The referee calls for Muthaeffin to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muthaeffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muthaeffin managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Muthaeffin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muthaeffins head.
Muthaeffin managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muthaeffin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Muthaeffin.
A short right from Muthaeffin.
Muthaeffin working aggressively here.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muthaeffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muthaeffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Muthaeffin pushes off an throws an elbow but Savage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savage managing to block the knees to the body from Muthaeffin.
Muthaeffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Savage blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Savage.
Savage lands a hook that snaps the head of Muthaeffin backwards.
Muthaeffin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muthaeffin tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Muthaeffin back against the cage.
Muthaeffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muthaeffin trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muthaeffin.
Muthaeffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muthaeffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage lands with a right to the head.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muthaeffin blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin slowing the pace effectively.
Muthaeffin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Savage is trying to maintain a safe position but Muthaeffin gets an underhook and turns Savage into the cage.
Muthaeffin avoids the elbow strike from Savage, against the cage.
Muthaeffin working Savage over with knees to the body.
Savage avoids a wild elbow strike from Muthaeffin.
Savage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Muthaeffin controls the action.
Savage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muthaeffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muthaeffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muthaeffin wants to stall.
Savage trying to control the position but instead, Muthaeffin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Savage into the cage.

Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muthaeffin throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a nice looking combination but Muthaeffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muthaeffin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savage tries to clinch but Muthaeffin is having none of it.
A big right from Muthaeffin misses.
Muthaeffin swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Savage counters by clinching up.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muthaeffin is defending well for now.
Muthaeffin crunches a lovely knee into Savage's ribcage.
Muthaeffin looking to slow down the pace here.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muthaeffin misses with a short punch on the inside.

Savage breaks from the clinch.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Savage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savage swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Muthaeffin as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Rocky Savage has been cut.

Savage pushes Muthaeffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Muthaeffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muthaeffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Savage stalling in the clinch.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Muthaeffin controls the action.
Savage wants to stall.
Muthaeffin avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muthaeffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savage tries to break the clinch but Muthaeffin is controlling the position.
Savage blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Easy Muthaeffin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Savage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muthaeffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savage wants to clinch up but Muthaeffin keeps it at a distance.
Muthaeffin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muthaeffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage wants to clinch.
Muthaeffin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Savage.

Muthaeffin gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
Muthaeffin misses with some punches.
Muthaeffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muthaeffin trying to land knees to the body.
Savage takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Muthaeffin.
Savage misses with a knee strike.
Muthaeffin misses with a punch to the body.
Muthaeffin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Savage up against the cage.
Savage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muthaeffin to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Muthaeffin - that landed with a thud.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Muthaeffin avoids the damage to the body.
Muthaeffin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muthaeffin tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muthaeffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muthaeffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muthaeffin misses with a knee to the head.
Muthaeffin misses with a punch to the body.
Muthaeffin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muthaeffin missing with knees to the body.
Easy Muthaeffin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muthaeffin tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
Savage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Savage avoiding damage as Muthaeffin throws knees to the body.
Muthaeffin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Savage is pressed up against the cage. Muthaeffin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savage down to the mat. Savage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin connects with a crisp jab.
Muthaeffin misses with a straight right.
Muthaeffin leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muthaeffin. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocky Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muthaeffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muthaeffin misses with a body shot.
Savage defending well as Muthaeffin loads up on a big left hand.
Muthaeffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muthaeffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savage tries to move into range but Muthaeffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Muthaeffin takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Savage misses its target.
Easy Muthaeffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage has Muthaeffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage managing to block the knees to the body from Muthaeffin.
Muthaeffin looking to stall.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Muthaeffin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muthaeffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savage.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Muthaeffin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muthaeffin is defending well for now.
Muthaeffin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muthaeffin throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muthaeffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muthaeffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage managing to block the knees to the body from Muthaeffin.
Savage slows down the pace here.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muthaeffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Muthaeffin.
Muthaeffin prevents a body shot from Savage.
Savage takes a knee to the side of the body.

Savage breaks the clinch.
Savage wants to clinch up but Muthaeffin keeps it at a distance.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muthaeffin.
As Muthaeffin looks to move away, Savage throws a big counter combo but Muthaeffin just gets out of the way.
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!
Savage slips a jab from Muthaeffin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Easy Muthaeffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Savage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Savage clinches with his opponent.
Muthaeffin avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Muthaeffin has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
Muthaeffin dodges an elbow strike from Savage.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage dodges an elbow strike from Muthaeffin.
Savage tries for a takedown but Muthaeffin manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Savage on the inside.
Muthaeffin missing with knees to the body.
Muthaeffin trying to land knees to the body.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Muthaeffin has him pressed against the cage.
Muthaeffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savage is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muthaeffin is defending well for now.
Muthaeffin stalling in the clinch.
Savage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muthaeffin is defending well.
Muthaeffin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage is looking to control Muthaeffin's arms but Muthaeffin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savage has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Muthaeffin is controlling him.
Muthaeffin blocks a body shot from Savage.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muthaeffin.
Savage is looking to break free of the clinch but Muthaeffin has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Savage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savage managing to block the knees to the body from Muthaeffin.
A hook to the body from Savage.
Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muthaeffin as Savage tries to tie him up.
Muthaeffin slows down the pace here.
Savage prevents a body shot from Muthaeffin.
Muthaeffin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage avoiding damage as Muthaeffin throws knees to the body.
Muthaeffin lands with a light punch inside.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muthaeffin avoids it.
Muthaeffin blocks a body shot from Savage.
Muthaeffin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savage.

Savage breaks the clinch.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muthaeffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage throws a front kick aimed at Muthaeffin's knee but Muthaeffin avoids it well.

Savage instigates a clinch.
Muthaeffin misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muthaeffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muthaeffin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savage's elbow.
Muthaeffin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage avoids the elbow strike from Muthaeffin, against the cage.
Muthaeffin is pressed up against the cage. Savage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muthaeffin down to the mat. Muthaeffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage tries to clinch up.
Muthaeffin misses with a body shot.
Muthaeffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savage as he avoids it easily.
Muthaeffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt - Muthaeffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savage.
Savage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muthaeffin loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to clinch but Muthaeffin is having none of it.
Savage sets himself, and Muthaeffin steps forward looking for the clinch! Savage avoids it this time.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Muthaeffin circles away.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muthaeffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savage thuds a left hand into Muthaeffin's body.
Muthaeffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Muthaeffin misses the shot to the body.
Rocky Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Muthaeffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muthaeffin connects with a looping right hand.
Muthaeffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Muthaeffin circles away.
Muthaeffin takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Easy Muthaeffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muthaeffin 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Easy Muthaeffin!
A very excited looking Easy Muthaeffin 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.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Suihkija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saiyan Southbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Suihkija might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Suihkija
vs
Southbrook

198 cm
33
209 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

197 cm
24
217 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Suihkija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saiyan Southbrook!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southbrook fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suihkija looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Southbrook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suihkija.
Southbrook connects with an inside leg kick.
Southbrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Southbrook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suihkija misses with a double jab
and Southbrook counters with a nice low kick that buckles Suihkija's knee momentarily.
Southbrook lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suihkija throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Saiyan Southbrook has been cut.
Suihkija gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Southbrook.
Southbrook 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.
Suihkija misses with a takedown
and Southbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suihkija, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southbrook lands with a straight right. Suihkija didn't see that one coming.
Southbrook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suihkija takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Southbrook misses the target.
Suihkija went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Southbrook misses with a head kick.
Suihkija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Southbrook pinned against the cage. Southbrook gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hessu Suihkija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southbrook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suihkija has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suihkija's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Southbrook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suihkija scrambles back to his feet.
Southbrook throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Hessu Suihkija has been cut.
Suihkija tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Southbrook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suihkija has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suihkija is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Southbrook gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suihkija being controlled against the cage.
Suihkija blocks a body shot from Southbrook.
Suihkija has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Southbrook after a bit of a struggle.
Suihkija tries to land a knee to the head but Southbrook blocks with his arms.
Southbrook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suihkija prevents it.
Southbrook lands a left hand.
Southbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Southbrook has Suihkija pressed against the cage, preventing Suihkija from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suihkija being controlled against the cage.
Suihkija tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Southbrook just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suihkija has Southbrook pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Southbrook manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suihkija jumps guard but Southbrook stands there with Suihkija around his waist. Suihkija gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Southbrook to work.
Southbrook is leaning against Suihkija and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Suihkija is fighting off a takedown attempt but Southbrook is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Suihkija to the mat. Suihkija regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Suihkija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suihkija pulls Southbrook in close to prevent any damage.
Southbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Suihkija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Southbrook is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija wants to sweep but no luck.
Southbrook trying to control but Suihkija is working from the bottom.

Suihkija is working an open guard so Southbrook takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Southbrook lands with a cross.

Suihkija clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Southbrook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Southbrook is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Suihkija can't get the takedown.
Southbrook stops a takedown attempt from Suihkija.
Southbrook stops a takedown attempt from Suihkija.

Southbrook breaks the clinch.
Southbrook throws a hook to the side of Suihkija's head but Suihkija sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saiyan Southbrook dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Southbrook lands a nice hook to Suihkija's body. Suihkija takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Southbrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suihkija ducks under a wild hook from Southbrook.
Saiyan Southbrook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Southbrook throws a good cross that connects.
Suihkija shoots for a takedown but Southbrook saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Southbrook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suihkijas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Suihkija closes the distance and clinches.
Southbrook taking a breather.
Southbrook pushes Suihkija back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Suihkija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Southbrook misses with an uppercut.
As Southbrook looks to move away, Suihkija throws a big counter combo but Southbrook just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hessu Suihkija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suihkija moves forwards but Southbrook connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Southbrook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suihkija throws a body kick that misses
and Southbrook counters with a straight right hand.
Saiyan Southbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suihkija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Southbrook feints a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suihkija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Southbrook.
Suihkija shoots for a takedown but Southbrook saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Southbrook tries to counter by closing the distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Southbrook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southbrook or perhaps it was just good defense by Suihkija, which made it look bad.
Suihkija stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Southbrook.
Suihkija misses with a takedown attempt
and Southbrook counters with a body kick that stops Suihkija in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hessu Suihkija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Southbrook.
Southbrook connects with a leg kick. Suihkija looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Southbrook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suihkija tries to close the distance and clinch but Southbrook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suihkija checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suihkija tries to clinch but Southbrook is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southbrook feints and then cracks Suihkija's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suihkija down.
Suihkija takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Southbrook has Suihkija up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Southbrook.
Southbrook is looking for a takedown.
Suihkija is trying to drag Southbrook to the mat but Southbrook just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Suihkija wants a takedown.
Southbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Suihkija looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Southbrook.
Suihkija tries to pull guard but Southbrook forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Southbrook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Southbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suihkija backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suihkija backwards.
Suihkija looking to slow down the pace here.
Southbrook taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Suihkija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Southbrook is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Suihkija tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Southbrook just stands there and leans against the cage.

Southbrook manages to break the clinch.
Suihkija tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suihkija.
Southbrook buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Southbrook with a jab.
Southbrook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suihkija is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Southbrook lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Suihkija tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suihkija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Southbrook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southbrook lands with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Southbrook.
Southbrook circles away from the clinch attempt
and Southbrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Southbrook thuds a left hand into Suihkija's body.

Southbrook has managed to clinch.
Suihkija lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Southbrook slows down the pace here.
Suihkija jumps guard but Southbrook turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saiyan Southbrook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Suihkija's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Southbrook.
Suihkija takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Suihkija takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A leg kick checked by Suihkija.
A punch lands to the side of Suihkija 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suihkija wants to clinch.
Suihkija shoots in looking for a takedown but Southbrook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suihkija's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Southbrook cracks a nice hook into Suihkija's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Southbrook.
Suihkija takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body kick there by Southbrook.
Suihkija takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Hessu Suihkija's cut is getting worse.
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!
Suihkija takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southbrook lands with a hook. Suihkija tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Suihkija is rocked!
That kick from Southbrook tenderised Suihkija's leg. Suihkija is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Suihkija gets tackled into the cage by Southbrook. Southbrook maintains the clinch.
Southbrook lands with a short shot to the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Suihkija. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Suihkija is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Southbrook gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Southbrook lands a right hand.
Oh Suihkija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Southbrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suihkija backwards.
Suihkija tries to pull guard but Southbrook won't allow it.
Suihkija seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hessu Suihkija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southbrook displaying some good clinch control by pressing Suihkija up against the cage.
Suihkija wants a takedown but no success here.
Suihkija is trying to pull guard but Southbrook turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Suihkija creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Suihkija tries to pull guard but Southbrook holds him up against the cage and eventually Suihkija drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southbrook slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suihkija can't get the takedown.
Southbrook is pressed up against the cage. Suihkija has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Southbrook down to the mat. Southbrook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suihkija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Southbrook with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southbrook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suihkija momentarily.

Hessu Suihkija's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Southbrook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Southbrook scores with a body shot.
Southbrook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Suihkija closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Southbrook quickly recovers to half guard.

Southbrook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southbrook preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Southbrook is looking to control Suihkija's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Southbrook avoid being mounted?

Southbrook is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suihkija pulls his head out easily.

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

Southbrook is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suihkija pulls his head out easily.

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.
Suihkija missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Southbrook is trying to stand.
Hessu Suihkija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Southbrook looking for submissions off his back.
Southbrook is looking for a sweep. Suihkija is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saiyan Southbrook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Southbrook is concentrating on defense, preventing Suihkija from advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saiyan Southbrook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Southbrook 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saiyan Southbrook!
An out of breath Saiyan Southbrook thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Hessu Suihkija was interviewed post fight and said 'Got the number of that bus?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demar Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Kondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Kondo

188 cm
26
167 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
166 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Demar Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuki Kondo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones blocks a jab.
Kondo misses with a wild body shot.
Kondo throws a good cross that connects.
Kondo throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kondo. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kondo is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Jones throws a leg kick but Kondo checks it.
A cross from Kondo lands.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kondo looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.

Kondo closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Kondo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kondo goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones clobbers Kondo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The gym in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondo avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Yuki Kondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Demar Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kondo lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Kondo.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Kondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kondo tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kondo.
Jones is looking to wear down Kondo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kondo.
Kondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kondo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Kondo.
Kondo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kondo drops Jones with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jones! Kondo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuki Kondo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bilashki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supermies comes to the cage accompanied by D12 - Fight Music. Bilashki has chosen The Warriors of Skyrim as his entrance music. Jon Bilashki 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!

Supermies
vs
Bilashki

180 cm
45
196 lbs
46 - 32 - 0

225 cm
42
300 lbs
14 - 24 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed

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 46 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Bilashki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bilashki moves out of range of the body kick from Supermies.
Bilashki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Supermies.
Supermies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supermies misses with an uppercut. Bilashki saw that one coming.
Bilashki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bilashki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Supermies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bilashki.
Supermies throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bilashki counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies throws a head kick but Bilashki moves out of range.
Supermies throws a push kick but Bilashki slaps the foot to one side.
Bilashki wants to counter the offense by Supermies and move into the clinch position.

Bilashki closes the distance and pushes Supermies back into the cage.
Bilashki is pressed up against the cage. Supermies has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bilashki down to the mat. Bilashki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bilashki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilashki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bilashki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Supermies goes for a double leg but Bilashki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bilashki continues to drive forward.
Supermies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bilashki.
Bilashki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Supermies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bilashki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Supermies pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bilashki back to the cage. Supermies follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Bilashki closes the distance and clinches.
Supermies looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Supermies jumps guard but Bilashki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Supermies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilashki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies prevents Bilashki from breaking the clinch.
Supermies tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Bilashki breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Supermies gets the takedown into side control.
Supermies cracks Bilashki with a big elbow.
Supermies sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bilashki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bilashki is trying to get back to half guard.
Supermies tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Supermies takes a little break here. Bilashki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Supermies working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bilashki is not content to let Supermies control the position.
Bilashki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Supermies looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bilashki is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Supermies's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Supermies throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Supermies.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bilashki to see if he's OK.
Supermies wants to control but Bilashki is keeping him busy.
Supermies is putting a hurting on Bilashki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Supermies just content to control the position.
Bilashki dodges the ground and pound from Supermies.
Bilashki pushes Supermies away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Supermies gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Supermies working the head and body with strikes.

Supermies is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bilashki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bilashki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Supermies misses.
Supermies bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Supermies lands with a slapping head kick.
Simo Supermies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supermies takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies throws a sloppy head kick and Bilashki moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Supermies coming out on top.
Supermies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies lands a body shot.
Bilashki throws a solid leg kick but Supermies takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bilashki.
Supermies lands a front kick.
Bilashki blocks a head kick by Supermies.
Bilashki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bilashki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supermies lands a leg kick that knocks Bilashki off balance momentarily.
Bilashki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supermies.
Supermies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bilashki staying out of range there.
Supermies throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bilashki lands with a cross.
Bilashki throws a jab when Supermies was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Supermies tries to clinch but Bilashki is having none of it.
Supermies shoots in looking for a takedown. Bilashki tries to sprawl out of it but Supermies keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bilashki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Supermies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bilashki wants to counter with a clinch but Supermies pushes him away.
Bilashki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Supermies if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!

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

Supermies is rocked!

Bilashki takes the fight into the clinch.
Bilashki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Supermies closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bilashki quickly recovers to half guard.
Supermies stops Bilashki from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supermies content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bilashki tries to kick Supermies off but Supermies keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Supermies throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Supermies blocks the strikes from Bilashki.
Supermies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Supermies not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supermies controlling the pace.

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

Bilashki moves into the clinch.
Supermies throws a knee to the head but misses.
Supermies drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bilashki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bilashki moves out of range of the body kick from Supermies.
Supermies connects with the punch.
Bilashki throws a head kick but Supermies moves out of range.
Bilashki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Supermies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Simo Supermies's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supermies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 Simo Supermies will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Supermies closes the distance and clinches up with Bilashki, looking for a takedown. Supermies pushes Bilashki against the cage but Bilashki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Supermies tries a head kick but it misses.
Bilashki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bilashki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bilashki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Supermies.
Bilashki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Supermies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Supermies. Those never looked like landing.
Supermies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bilashki can do to turn this around?
Bilashki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Supermies misses with a two punch combination.
Bilashki throws a fast counter high kick but Supermies manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Supermies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supermies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bilashki tries to counter with a clinch but Supermies shakes him off and moves away.
Bilashki is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies lands with a nice body kick.
Bilashki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Supermies but Supermies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Supermies throws a series of punches but Bilashki moves out of range.
Supermies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bilashki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bilashki throws a sloppy body shot

and Supermies counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simo Supermies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Supermies scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Supermies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bilashki keeping moving, preventing Supermies from controlling successfully.
Supermies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bilashki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies throws an elbow that misses. Bilashki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Supermies's guard. Nice move by Bilashki!

Supermies 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.
Bilashki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Supermies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bilashki won't allow Supermies to sweep him here.
Bilashki is looking to work some ground and pound but Supermies has wrist control.

Supermies working for a triangle but Bilashki defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bilashki postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilashki won't allow Supermies to sweep him here.
Supermies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bilashki's guard.

Supermies trying to control but Bilashki is working from the bottom.
Supermies works over Bilashki with some ground and pound from guard.
Supermies trying to control but Bilashki is working from the bottom.
Supermies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jon Bilashki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies prevents Bilashki from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Supermies throws a hook but Bilashki blocks it.
Bilashki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bilashki blocks a head kick by Supermies.
Supermies throws a head kick that misses

and Bilashki counters by clinching up.
Supermies tries a knee to the head but Bilashki blocks it.
Supermies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilashki stops a takedown attempt from Supermies.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Supermies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Supermies prevents Bilashki from breaking the clinch.

Bilashki manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Supermies.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Supermies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Supermies, 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 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Supermies!
After winning the bout, Simo Supermies thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell comes to the cage accompanied by Encore Jay z and Lincoln Park. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Russell
vs
Murphy

183 cm
24
195 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

189 cm
25
182 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q)

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 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Psycho Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendan Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Russell's guard.
Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Russell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Russell's brow.
Russell wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling him.

Russell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Murphy advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell is trying to stand up here but Murphy is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Russell's temple.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell tries to kick Murphy off but Murphy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Russell looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Russell's temple.
Murphy not doing much here.

Russell looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Russell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murphy throwing shots but Russell is blocking nicely.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.
Russell tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
Russell trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Russell is having none of it.
Russell is trying to stand.
Russell wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell pushes Murphy off but Murphy dives into side control.
Russell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.
Murphy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Murphy prevents Russell from escaping the position.
Murphy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Russell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Murphy trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
Russell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Russell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Murphy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scoring with punches from side control.
Murphy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Murphy controls the position.
Russell is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy prevents Russell from escaping the position.
Russell struggling a bit here.
Russell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy lands a nice forearm strike.
Murphy trying to control the position but Russell is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Russell shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy cracks the inside of Russell's front leg.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russell throws out the jab.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Russell keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Russell swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brendan Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Russell misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Murphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murphy trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
Russell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Russell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russell is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Russell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy working over Russell with some ground and pound. Russell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murphy moves nicely into side control.
Murphy misses with the ground and pound.
Russell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Murphy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Murphy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Russell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Russell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Murphy scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Murphy crashes against the mat.
Murphy scores with punches from side control.

Murphy tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
Murphy lands a decent elbow from side control.

Russell is rocked!
Murphy in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Russell looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Murphy turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Murphy!
A relieved looking Brendan Murphy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Psycho Russell had this to say: 'Got to train harder and get more focus'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo comes to the cage accompanied by Puddle Of Mudd - Psycho . Lannister comes into a darkened arena with his song building. the whores of westeros kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Azevedo
vs
Lannister

179 cm
28
151 lbs
13 - 13 - 2

166 cm
34
135 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent 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 13 - 13 - 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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lannister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Azevedo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lannister is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azevedo is defending well for now.
Lannister stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Lannister is fighting off a takedown attempt but Azevedo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lannister to the mat. Lannister regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lannister pulls Azevedo in to control the position.
Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Azevedo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lannister tries for a kimura but Azevedo is defending well.
Azevedo is trying to get back to half guard.

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

Lannister is trying to get an arm triangle but Azevedo is defending well.
Azevedo is trying to get back to half guard.
Azevedo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lannister off and has taken his back!
Lannister trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lannister is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Azevedo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Azevedo tightening his grip on Lannister, looking for the choke.

Azevedo working for a choke but Lannister is defending well.
Lannister trying to control the hands but Azevedo breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lannister trying to control the position but Azevedo manages to sink in the hooks.

Azevedo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lannister has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Lannister defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azevedo's arms.
Azevedo is not going to allow Lannister to sit and survive in this position.
Lannister tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Azevedo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Lannister defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azevedo's arms.
Lannister rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Azevedo fails with the takedown
and Lannister counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Lannister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lannister slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lannister lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azevedo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azevedo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lannister closes the distance and pushes Azevedo back into the cage.

Lannister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lannister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azevedo tries to avoid it but Lannister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azevedo to the ground. Azevedo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Azevedo dives in and grabs Lannister's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lannister pushes down on Azevedo's head and hops out.
Lannister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azevedo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister.
Azevedo loads up on a big right hand but Lannister slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Azevedo moves out of range.
Azevedo throws a counter high kick but Lannister was just alert enough to avoid it.
Azevedo swings away with a body shot that misses

and Lannister moves into the clinch.

Azevedo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo darts in looking for a takedown but Lannister gets double underhooks and turns Azevedo into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azevedo tries to counter with a takedown but Lannister is quick to defend against it.
Azevedo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azevedo throws a head kick that misses
and Lannister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lannister fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Azevedo lands.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azevedo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azevedo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lannister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lannister doesn't manage to clinch there - Azevedo circles away.
Azevedo connects with a solid leg kick.
Azevedo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Azevedo misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister blocks a head kick by Azevedo.
Lannister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Azevedo finds it's way through Lannister's defenses.

Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lannister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo.

Lannister bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lannister wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azevedo, who protects the arm well.
Azevedo sneaks back into half guard.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but Azevedo defending well.
Lannister works his way into full mount!
Lannister connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lannister trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Lannister looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lannister looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azevedo can't escape the position.
Lannister lands a heavy elbow.
Azevedo working to try and regain half guard.
Lannister scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lannister trying to control but Azevedo is having none of it.

Lannister looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister prevents Azevedo from getting the reversal.
Lannister lands a nice shot to the head.
Lannister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lannister looking to finish Azevedo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Azevedo!
Azevedo working to try and regain half guard.

Lannister looking to secure an arm triangle but Azevedo defends it well.
Azevedo is squirming around, avoiding Lannister's attempts to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lannister with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lannister landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrion Lannister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A combination from Azevedo does no damage.
Lannister with the counter takedown but Azevedo avoids it easily.
A big right from Azevedo misses.
Lannister misses with the combination.
Lannister throws a hook but Azevedo blocks it.
Lannister moves out of range as Azevedo throws a body kick.

Lannister closes the distance and clinches.
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Azevedo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lannister moves into the clinch.

Lannister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
Lannister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo.
Azevedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo blocks a jab.
Lannister connects with a nice looking jab.
Lannister steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Azevedo. That one must have hurt.
Azevedo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lannister avoids it really well and circles away.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown but Lannister shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azevedo throws out a leg kick but Lannister moves out of range and Azevedo only half commits.
Lannister chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Azevedo keeps the fight on the outside.
Azevedo tries to counter with a takedown but Lannister is quick to defend against it.
Azevedo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lannister.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lannister lands with a good body shot.
Azevedo fails to land with a series of punches.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azevedo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lannister.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo throws a chopping leg kick but Lannister manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Azevedo misses
and Lannister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Azevedo is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lannister gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Azevedo manages to break the clinch.
Lannister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azevedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lannister uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azevedo has time to react.
Lannister scores with a body shot.
Lannister catches Azevedo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azevedo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lannister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lannister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Azevedo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Azevedo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister is trying to break the clinch but Azevedo has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lannister.
Nice body punch from Lannister.

Azevedo manages to break the clinch.
Lannister throws a right hand that Azevedo ducks under and follows up with a left that Azevedo also avoids with ease.
Lannister fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azevedo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azevedo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lannister throws a low kick but Azevedo avoids it.
Azevedo throws a body kick that misses
letting Lannister counter with a right hand.
Thiago Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Lannister shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo taking some punishment here, with Lannister in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lannister working the head and body with strikes.
Azevedo is looking to improve his position.
Lannister works his way into side control.
Lannister working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Azevedo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Azevedo tries to improve position but can't.
Azevedo seems to have got his legs back now.

Lannister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azevedo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Azevedo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lannister connects with a decent elbow.
Lannister working the ground and pound.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo tries to bench press Lannister off him but Lannister keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrion Lannister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lannister 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$), into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vann Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahkim Abdullah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Abdullah
vs
Knight

190 cm
30
149 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

185 cm
33
184 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry

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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rahkim Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vann Knight!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abdullah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knight throws a leg kick but Abdullah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knight throws a chopping leg kick but Abdullah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdullah.
Abdullah looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Knight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abdullah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdullah.

Abdullah drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Abdullah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knight 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.
Knight has Abdullah pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdullah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abdullah's guard.

Knight stands and steps away. Abdullah gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdullah wants to slow Knight down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Abdullah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knight throws a head kick but Abdullah moves out of range.
Knight checks a low kick from Abdullah.
Abdullah seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abdullah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Vann Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdullah takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
Abdullah goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knight continues to drive forward.
Knight flicks out a counter leg kick but Abdullah steps away.
Vann Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knight.
A leg kick checked by Abdullah.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Abdullah on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdullah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah misses with a right hand
and Knight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abdullah. That did some damage!
Abdullah avoids the body shot from Knight.
Abdullah throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Abdullah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah checks a leg kick.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Abdullah moves away and avoids it.
Abdullah digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Knight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abdullah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
Knight feints a counter leg kick.
Abdullah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abdullah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Abdullah misses
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Knight connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah misses with a leg kick.
Knight is looking for the big counter here.
Abdullah shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdullah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abdullah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdullah has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vann Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Abdullah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdullah.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abdullah. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah misses the shot to the body.
Abdullah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdullah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Rahkim Abdullah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdullah's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdullah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abdullah fails in his attempt to clinch.

Abdullah clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vann Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight throws a chopping leg kick but Abdullah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abdullah wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Abdullah.
Knight throws a series of strikes that have Abdullah backpedaling.
Abdullah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abdullah. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knight lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abdullah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abdullah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abdullah doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight tries to score with a low kick but Abdullah moves his leg out of the way.
Abdullah attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Knight.
Good work by Abdullah as he checks the leg kick.
Abdullah moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Abdullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Abdullah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdullah showed some decent athleticism there.

Knight kicks off Abdullah and gets to his feet.
Abdullah is looking to wear down Knight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abdullah swinging wildly here.
Knight counters with a body kick.
Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abdullah. That did some damage!
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Abdullah has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight throws a push kick but Abdullah slaps the foot to one side.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abdullah's head.
Knight throws a front kick aimed at Abdullah's knee but Abdullah avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knight.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abdullah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knight slips under a jab from Abdullah.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vann Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Knight throws a lazy right hand but Abdullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdullah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdullah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Abdullah misses
and Knight counters with a leg kick.
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Abdullah misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Abdullah blocks the low kick.
Abdullah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Abdullah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abdullah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knight's guard.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight controlling Abdullah's posture.
Abdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdullah is looking to pass into half guard but Knight pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Knight is in guard.

Abdullah 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.
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a nice outside leg kick.

Abdullah drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.

Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abdullah tries to clinch up.
Knight throws out a counter right but Abdullah avoids it with no problem.
Knight blocks a low kick nicely.
Abdullah misses with a wild combination.
Knight misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdullah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdullah throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdullah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight feints a counter leg kick.
Knight throws a hook but Abdullah blocks it.
Knight throws a leg kick but Abdullah checks it.
Abdullah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rahkim Abdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight lands a jab to the head.
Knight throws a leg kick which misses Abdullah's front leg but catches the back leg as Abdullah tries to avoid it.
Abdullah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdullah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah throws an off balance right hand
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
That kick from Knight tenderised Abdullah's leg. Abdullah is trying to keep his angry face on.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vann Knight!
After the fight, Vann Knight was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Eddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hone Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Eddard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Eddard
vs
Huia

194 cm
25
243 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
31
205 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Eddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hone Huia!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eddard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huia fails to land with a series of punches.
Eddard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huia moves away.
Eddard lands a glancing blow to the side of Huia's head.
A big left from Eddard misses.
Huia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eddards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eddard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eddard.
Huia sizes up Eddard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eddard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Huia slips under a jab.
Huia looks to land a left hand but Eddard moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Eddard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eddard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huia.
Eddard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $1000 fee) in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eddard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eddard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

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

Huia is rocked!

It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
Huia tries to land a body kick
and Eddard counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Eddard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Freedom. Shane Walker 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!

Freedom
vs
Walker

180 cm
35
193 lbs
29 - 10 - 1

185 cm
33
205 lbs
23 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker moves out of range of the body kick from Freedom.
Walker misses with a leg kick
letting Freedom counter with a right hand.
Johnny Freedom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker digs a good hook to Freedom's body.
Walker swings for the body but Freedom moves out of range.
Walker throws a leg kick but Freedom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Freedom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Freedom chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Freedom drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
A short right from Walker.
Freedom tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Freedom back against the cage.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Freedom's head.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage.
Freedom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freedom lands an elbow just above Walker 's eye.
Walker has Freedom pushed against the cage.
Freedom misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom has Walker pressed against the cage, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freedom lands a body shot.
Walker avoiding damage as Freedom throws knees to the body.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.

Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freedom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Freedom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Freedom misses with a looping left.
Freedom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Walker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Walker throws a chopping leg kick but Freedom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Freedom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Walker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Freedom checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Walker.
Freedom checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Freedom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a head kick that misses.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freedom manages to avoid it.
Walker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Freedom's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Freedom finds it's target.
Freedom is looking to score with low kicks.
Freedom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Freedom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Freedom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Freedom pushes Walker away with a front kick.
Freedom jabs at Walker's body.
Walker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Freedom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Freedom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Walker misses with a leg kick
and Freedom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freedom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick.
Freedom throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.

Freedom clinches with his opponent.
Freedom trying to land knees to the body.
Freedom just leaning against Walker, taking a breather.
A short right from Freedom on the inside.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Freedom digs a right hand underneath Walker's ribcage. Walker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Freedom manages to break the clinch.
Freedom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Freedom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Freedom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walker. Walker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Walker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walker scores with a hook.
Walker moves out of range as Freedom throws a body kick.
Freedom throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Freedom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Freedom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Freedom throws a solid leg kick but Walker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Freedom.
A jab from Freedom does it's job there.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Freedom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A low kick from Walker is predictable there

and Freedom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Walker digs a right hand into Freedom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Freedom's gas tank.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Freedom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Walker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Freedom controlling the action here for a moment.
Freedom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnny Freedom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Freedom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Freedom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Freedom as the two fighters clinch.

Freedom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Freedom throws out the jab.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
letting Freedom counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freedom.
Walker flicks out a counter leg kick but Freedom steps away.
Freedom throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Freedom moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWalker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freedom. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Freedom blocks a head kick by Walker.
Freedom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Freedom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Freedom rather than just go for the knockout.

Freedom closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.

Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Freedom throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Walker counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Walker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom throws a wild body kick that Walker sees coming a mile off.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Freedom tries to land a body kick
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Freedom lands with a nice body punch.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Freedom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Johnny Freedom is winning the standup battle so far.
Freedom connects with an inside leg kick.
Freedom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker looks to land a combination but Freedom avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom lands a nice shot that snaps Walker's head back.
Freedom scores with a punch to the head.
Freedom lands with an overhand left.
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Freedom can pounce on him.
Freedom jabs at Walker's body.
Freedom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freedom misses the shot to the body.
Freedom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker misses with a low kick as Freedom jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Freedom.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freedom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Freedom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Freedom throws a head kick that misses.
Walker tried to score with a low kick but Freedom checks it.
Freedom misses the shot to the body.
Walker throws a fast counter high kick but Freedom manages to duck under it in time.
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 throws a hook but Freedom blocks it.
Freedom thinks about countering with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Freedom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Walker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Walker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Freedom.
Freedom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Freedom avoids the body shot from Walker.
Freedom throws a quick counter head kick but Walker was just out of range.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freedom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freedom lands with an uppercut that bounces Walker off the cage and back into range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Freedom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body punch from Walker.
Freedom is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
Walker misses with the body kick
and Freedom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walker throws a body kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freedom checks a leg kick.
Freedom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom throws a big shot that misses.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Freedom moved out of range.
Walker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Freedom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker lands with a straight right. Freedom didn't see that one coming.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freedom.
Walker throws out a counter right but Freedom avoids it with no problem.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Freedom's head but Freedom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Freedom throws a body shot but no joy.
Freedom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Walker is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Freedom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Walker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Walker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Freedom finish him?
Walker misses with a low kick.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Walker. Freedom shrugs it off though.
Walker throws a body punch but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Freedom lands with an uppercut that bounces Walker off the cage and back into range.
Walker misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Freedom misses
and Walker counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Freedom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Freedom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Walker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Freedom misses with a straight left.
Walker is looking to slow Freedom down with leg kicks.
Freedom tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Freedom misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Freedom misses.
Freedom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Walker counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Freedom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
Freedom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Freedom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Freedom breaks the clinch.
Walker throws a leg kick which misses Freedom's front leg but catches the back leg as Freedom tries to avoid it.
Walker pushes Freedom away with a front kick.
Freedom moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Danga de danga de dang - Freedom scores with a four punch combination!
Walker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom throws a leg kick but Walker moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Freedom loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Freedom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freedom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Freedom is just out of range.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker defending well as Freedom loads up on a big left hand.
Walker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Freedom throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Walker responds with a good body kick, but Freedom manages to step out the way in time.
Freedom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walker shapes to counter with a head kick.
Freedom throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Shane Walker just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Freedom tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Freedom throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Freedom looks to throw a body kick
and Walker counters with a leg kick.
Freedom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker avoids the body shot from Freedom.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freedom throws a lazy head kick
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Freedom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walker tries to clinch but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Freedom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walker checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freedom.
Walker throws a head kick that half lands.
Freedom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freedom.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
Freedom throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Freedom misses with the combination.
Freedom blocks a low kick nicely.
Walker ducks right into an uppercut from Freedom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Freedom can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Freedom throws a leg kick
and Walker counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Walker.

Freedom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Freedom.
Freedom has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Freedom.
Freedom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freedom throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker throws a leg kick but Freedom checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freedom wants to clinch.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Freedom blocks the body kick.
Freedom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.
Freedom lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Freedom. That snapped Walker's head back.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Walker stuns Freedom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Freedom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab by Walker.
Good work by Freedom as he checks the leg kick.
Freedom cracks a nice hook into Walker's ribs.
Freedom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Freedom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Walker pushes Freedom up against the cage in a clinch.
Freedom holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Freedom throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Shane Walker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Walker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Freedom tries a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Freedom scores with the left hand. Walker knows he should have avoided that one.
Freedom misses with a low kick.
Walker is looking for the big counter here.
Good shot there by Walker.
Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Freedom.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Freedom scores with a nice head shot.
Freedom throws a leg kick
and Walker counters with a good low kick that Freedom was not able to check.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Freedom's shoulder, as Freedom tries to avoid the shot.
Freedom thows a leg kick but Walker checks it
and Freedom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker scores with a nice body kick.
Walker cracks a nice hook into Freedom's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Freedom.
Freedom throws a wild body kick that Walker sees coming a mile off.
Freedom 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.
Freedom throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freedom throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Good work by Freedom as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Walker counters with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Walker.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freedom.
Walker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Freedom lands a front kick.
Freedom throws a leg kick but Walker checks it.
Freedom blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker misses with a body kick.
Freedom is looking to counter punch.
Freedom moves forwards but Walker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freedom, right into the meat.
Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Freedom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Freedom tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Freedom throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker thuds his shin into the meat of Freedom's side.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker throws a nice head kick!
Freedom connects with a looping right hand.
Freedom throws a right hand that misses
and Walker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Walker throws a head kick but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walker has time to react.
Freedom avoids the head kick by Walker.
Freedom misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a right hand that misses
and Walker counters with a thumping low kick.
Freedom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Walker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedom throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Freedom staying out of range there.
Walker thuds a left hand into Freedom's body.
Freedom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Freedom swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Freedom misses with a wild body shot.
Freedom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Freedom missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Freedom!
Johnny Freedom retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Johnny Freedom waved his t-shirt featuring Museum of Monsters & Madmen's logo in front of the cameras.