Infinity: Caged Torment PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jontte Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pulkannaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkannaru is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Judas Priest - Pain Killer. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Man
vs
Pulkannaru

175 cm
26
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

206 cm
32
162 lbs
4 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jontte Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pulkannaru!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkannaru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man.
Man wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Man has managed to clinch.
Pulkannaru has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Man has Pulkannaru pushed against the cage.
Man is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pulkannaru wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.

Pulkannaru has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Man regains guard immediately.
Pulkannaru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Man looking for a triangle here. Pulkannaru is fighting it but it looks tight! Man pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pulkannaru is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jontte Man!
In defeat, Pasi Pulkannaru stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dang, the fattest dude won this time'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

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

Allen
vs
Alic

181 cm
27
178 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

189 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rock Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rinov Alic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Allen tries to land a body kick
and Alic counters with a straight right hand.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Alic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Alic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Rock Allen has been cut.
Allen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allen throws a hook but Alic blocks it.

Allen tries to sprawl but Alic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Alic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Allen has hold of Alic's hands but Alic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alic seems to be working for a kimura but Allen defends the submission attempt.
Alic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Alic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Alic decides to stand up.
Danga de danga de dang - Allen scores with a four punch combination!

Alic moves into the clinch successfully.
Allen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alic smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Alic, which made it look bad.
Alic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Alic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen throws a lazy head kick
letting Alic counter with a right hand.
Alic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alic scores with the left hand. Allen knows he should have avoided that one.
Alic lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Alic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alic jabs Allen right on the nose. Allen blinks but takes it well.

Allen is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Allen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alic tries a quick counter leg kick but Allen is wise to it.
Alic scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alic pounces like a tiger and cracks Allen with a vicious hook! Allen is down but not out! Alic follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rinov Alic!
An out of breath Rinov Alic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supermies comes to the cage accompanied by D12 - Fight Music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Supermies
vs
Templar

180 cm
46
196 lbs
47 - 34 - 0

173 cm
26
167 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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 47 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phoenix Templar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Supermies misses with a head kick.
Supermies throws an overhand right that lands on Templar's shoulder, as Templar tries to avoid the shot.
Supermies throws a lazy head kick
and Templar counters with a good, hard body kick but Supermies shrugs it off.
Templar scores with a nice right hand.
Templar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Templar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Templar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Templar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Supermies in his tracks.
Templar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Templar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Templar 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Phoenix Templar has been cut.
Templar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies takes one on the button.

Supermies has closed the distance and engaged Templar in a clinch.
Templar avoiding damage as Supermies throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Templar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Supermies's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Supermies obliges.
Templar fails to pull guard.
Templar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Supermies tries to throw a body punch but Templar avoids it by throwing Supermies back against the cage.
Templar lands a right hand.
Supermies lands a nice uppercut.
Templar lands an uppercut.
Supermies lands a hook that snaps the head of Templar backwards.
Supermies lands a knee to the head.

Templar is rocked!
Templar fails to pull guard.
Templar is still on wobbly legs! Can Supermies finish him?
Supermies stalling.

Supermies is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Templar can't fight it off and eventually Supermies manages to take the fight to the floor. Templar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templar working a defensive guard here.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templar 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.
Supermies scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies gets to his feet and stands over Templar, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Templar felt that one! Supermies unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Templar from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Supermies!
Simo Supermies seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kacik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kacik has chosen The Hydrant - Bali Bandidos as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Galvao
vs
Kacik

180 cm
23
194 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
224 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

THE END 32

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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Kacik!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galvao gets the takedown into side control.
Galvao trying to control the action but Kacik is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kacik tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
Kacik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galvao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kacik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galvao.
Galvao has control of an arm but Kacik manages to advance to Galvao's back!
I've been told that Kacik has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Galvao turns into Kacik and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao is standing up over Kacik. Kacik looks to escape but Galvao dives into side control.

Galvao tries for a kimura but Kacik is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Galvao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galvao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galvao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kacik's legs.

Galvao is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kacik looks calm but he's in trouble here. Galvao gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kacik is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Galvao lets go of the hold and Kacik can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Galvao!
Our winner, Andre Galvao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Zharkov 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!

Alves
vs
Zharkov

175 cm
26
180 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

183 cm
26
182 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Andrei Zharkov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zharkov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Alves rushes Zharkov and presses him up against the cage.
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zharkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alves walks away with a smile on his face. Zharkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alves slips under a jab from Zharkov.

Alves darts in and clinches Zharkov up against the cage.
Alves with a knee to the head.

It looks like Andrei Zharkov has been cut.
Alves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zharkov is looking for a takedown.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zharkov.

Zharkov jumps guard and drags Alves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alves trying to control but Zharkov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zharkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zharkov chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zharkov trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Zharkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves pulls Zharkov in to control the position.
Zharkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves 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.
Zharkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Zharkov with a nice head shot there.
Zharkov is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zharkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alves keeping moving, preventing Zharkov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zharkov is pushing down on Alves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alves is fighting to maintain full guard but Zharkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zharkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zharkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alves wants to improve his position but Zharkov is controlling well.
Alves is trying is best to control the position here.
Zharkov not doing much here.
Alves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zharkov.
Alves won't allow Zharkov to pass to mount.

Zharkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zharkov trying to mount his opponent but Alves defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zharkov slips a nice elbow through Alves's hands, connecting with Alves's forehead.
Alves controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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. Zharkov connects with a nice short shot to Alves's temple.
Zharkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zharkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zharkov with the ground and pound but Alves uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zharkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zharkov cracks Alves with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Zharkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zharkov wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zharkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well.
Zharkov is putting a hurting on Alves here, landing some big shots from side control.

Zharkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alves prevents Zharkov from improving position.
Zharkov advances to full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves is looking to improve his position but Zharkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Zharkov working Alves over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Zharkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Zharkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zharkov misses with a looping right.
Alves tries to clinch up but Zharkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zharkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zharkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Alves rushes Zharkov and presses him up against the cage.
Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zharkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alves walks away with a smile on his face. Zharkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Andrei Zharkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zharkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves.
Zharkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves tries to land a front kick but Zharkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zharkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alves counters with a left and a right that stings Zharkov.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zharkov.
Zharkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the cage. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zharkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zharkov.
Zharkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zharkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zharkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Zharkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zharkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Zharkov shoots in.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Zharkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Alves is predictable there

and Zharkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zharkov throwing strikes but missing.
Andrei Zharkov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zharkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zharkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zharkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zharkov is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zharkov is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zharkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zharkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zharkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alves's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zharkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control but Zharkov is keeping busy.
Alves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zharkov on the ground.
Zharkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zharkov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Zharkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves tries to hold on but Zharkov postures up.
Zharkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zharkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Alves is rocked!
Zharkov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Zharkov! Alves is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Zharkov!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister has chosen the whores of westeros as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Riseman
vs
Lannister

189 cm
43
280 lbs
37 - 32 - 3

166 cm
35
135 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

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 37 - 32 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Riseman does no damage.
Lannister misses with a low kick.

Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lannister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riseman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Riseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lannister.
Lannister misses with a few strikes there.
Riseman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riseman scores with a jab. Lannister acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Riseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lannister looks to throw the jab but Riseman is out of range.
Lannister lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lannister.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riseman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riseman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lannister fails to land with a series of punches.
Lannister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister lands with a nice body punch.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. Riseman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lannister breaks the clinch.
Lannister dives in and grabs Riseman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riseman pushes down on Lannister's head and hops out.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riseman. Lannister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riseman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riseman.
Lannister tries to clinch but Riseman moves out of range.

Lannister has taken the fight to the clinch.

Riseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arne Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Riseman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lannister moves out of range as Riseman strikes.
Riseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lannister circles away quickly and effectively.
Lannister tries to clinch but Riseman moves out of range.
Lannister connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Riseman ducks under a wild hook from Lannister.
A little feinted left hand from Riseman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riseman lands a lovely overhand right.
Lannister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lannister misses with a looping right.
Lannister lands a slapping body shot.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riseman moves away.
Riseman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Lannister stuns Riseman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lannister. Those never looked like landing.
Lannister avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
Lannister is looking to clinch but Riseman is avoiding it.
A combination from Riseman does no damage.

Lannister rushes Riseman and presses him up against the cage.

Riseman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lannister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riseman throws a right hand that Lannister ducks under and follows up with a left that Lannister also avoids with ease.
Riseman lands a jab-cross combination.
Lannister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riseman can pounce on him.
Riseman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riseman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Riseman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lannister is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riseman rather than just go for the knockout.
Riseman scores with a sloppy right hand. Lannister should have avoided that one.

Lannister is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister digs a good body shot into Riseman's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.

Lannister closes the distance and clinches.
Riseman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lannister is keeping busy.
Riseman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.

Lannister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Riseman misses.
Lannister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lannister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
Lannister tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lannister throws a head kick that half lands.
Riseman throws a low kick but Lannister avoids it.

Lannister moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

That was a close round but I would say that Arne Riseman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Riseman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riseman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riseman misses with a low kick.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Lannister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Lannister with that takedown attempt.
Riseman is looking to counter punch.
Lannister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
Riseman throws a combination that misses
and Lannister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riseman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lannister has time to react.
Riseman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Lannister lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riseman doesn't seem phased though.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lannister lands a nice looking body shot.
Riseman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riseman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lannister throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riseman tries to keep at a distance but Lannister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lannister gets through Riseman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riseman swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Lannister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riseman.
Riseman throws a big shot that misses.
Riseman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lannister.
Riseman throws a leg kick which misses Lannister's front leg but catches the back leg as Lannister tries to avoid it.
Arne Riseman is winning the standup battle so far.
Lannister shoots in and drives through. Riseman sprawls well.
Riseman misses with a wild combination.

Lannister forces Riseman back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riseman backwards.
Riseman prevents a body shot from Lannister.

Riseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riseman.

Lannister clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister lands a left hand.

Riseman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lannister tries to clinch there but Riseman circles away.
Arne Riseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lannister pushes Riseman up against the cage in a clinch.

Riseman breaks the clinch.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. Riseman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lannister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riseman.
Riseman tries a head kick but it misses.

Lannister instigates a clinch.

Lannister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister scores with a sloppy right hand. Riseman should have avoided that one.
Lannister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Lannister looks to move away, Riseman throws a big counter combo but Lannister just gets out of the way.
Lannister scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lannister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Riseman throws a right hand that Lannister ducks under and follows up with a left that Lannister also avoids with ease.
Lannister is looking for the big counter here.
Riseman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lannister looks for a takedown but Riseman sprawls well.
Riseman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arne Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Lannister drives through and clinches with Riseman against the cage.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Riseman.
Lannister misses with the head strike.

Lannister breaks the clinch.
Lannister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riseman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister is looking to clinch.
Lannister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riseman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Lannister rushes Riseman and presses him up against the cage.
Riseman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riseman leaning against his opponent.

Riseman manages to break the clinch.
Riseman throws a low kick, looking for Lannister's leg but Lannister calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lannister! But no joy.
Riseman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lannister throws a shot from downtown. Riseman moves away and avoids it.
Lannister misses with an uppercut. Riseman saw that one coming.
Riseman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Lannister misses.

Lannister shoots in and bounces Riseman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Riseman pushes Lannister off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lannister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riseman throws a big counter combination but Lannister scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riseman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lannister.
Some wild striking there from Riseman.
Lannister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riseman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riseman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lannister moves out of range as Riseman throws a body kick.
Lannister goes for a double leg but Riseman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riseman continues to drive forward.
Lannister lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riseman fakes the leg kick and cracks Lannister in the body.
Lannister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riseman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lannister blocks a head kick by Riseman.
A swing and a miss from Riseman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lannister.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister throws a front kick aimed at Riseman's knee but Riseman avoids it well.
Riseman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Riseman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lannister throws out the jab.
Riseman connects with a jab.
Riseman misses with a wild combination.

Lannister clinches up against the cage.
Lannister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Riseman manages to break the clinch.
Riseman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lannister. Lannister obviously looking to wear him down.
Riseman throws the left hand but Lannister avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister dodges the punch combination from Riseman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lannister darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Lannister instigates a clinch.

Lannister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Lannister.
Lannister moves forwards but Riseman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister is looking to clinch but Riseman is avoiding it.
Lannister wants to clinch.
Lannister catches Riseman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lannister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riseman's hands.

Lannister drives through and clinches with Riseman against the cage.

Lannister breaks the clinch.
Lannister doesn't manage to clinch there - Riseman circles away.
Lannister lands a jab.
Lannister takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lannister scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Lannister shoots in and bounces Riseman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Riseman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Lannister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Riseman sprawls well initially but Lannister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lannister lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lannister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riseman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riseman tries to get to full guard but Lannister has control of the leg.

Lannister seems to be looking for submissions.
Riseman wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy.
Lannister thows a huge punch but Riseman dodges it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister gave a mention to Just Fight (Everything 8$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen You Know It as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ford
vs
Knight

195 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
30
196 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Knight!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Ford misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ford doesn't seem bothered though.
Ford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knight at a distance.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ford. Ford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Ford scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ford darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.
Ford landing knees to the head.

Knight is rocked!

It looks like Ellis Knight has been cut.
Knight looks winded!
Clinched against the cage, Ford lands a big elbow that drops Knight! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Knight is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Ford!
Rob Ford thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Pride Theme. Sergei Dragunov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Rafael Batista Da Silva
vs
Dragunov

186 cm
41
208 lbs
35 - 30 - 0

212 cm
42
235 lbs
25 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 35 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista Da Silva throws a series of punches but Dragunov avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva feints and then cracks Dragunov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragunov down.
Batista Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Batista Da Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Batista Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Batista Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragunov sprawls well. He's pushed Batista Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragunov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batista Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Dragunov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batista Da Silva throws a right and a left that Dragunov avoids nicely.
Dragunov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragunov avoids a kick to the body.
Batista Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Batista Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragunov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batista Da Silva can pounce on him.
Batista Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Dragunov gets double underhooks and turns Batista Da Silva into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragunov misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Dragunov blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Batista Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Dragunov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batista Da Silva's defenses.

It looks like Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Dragunov fails to land.

Batista Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragunov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Batista Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Batista Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batista Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragunov tries a quick counter leg kick but Batista Da Silva is wise to it.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragunov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batista Da Silva's hands.
Batista Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Dragunov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batista Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Batista Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragunov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batista Da Silva wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Dragunov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dragunov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dragunov lands a big head kick that sends Batista Da Silva tumbling to the mat! Dragunov takes a step backwards and waves Batista Da Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Batista Da Silva takes a swing at Dragunov's ribcage but misses.
Batista Da Silva connects with a high kick.
Batista Da Silva looks for a takedown but Dragunov sprawls well.
Batista Da Silva fails to land the takedown.
Dragunov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batista Da Silva with a body shot.
Batista Da Silva throws a right hand that Dragunov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragunov also avoids with ease.
Dragunov stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Dragunov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batista Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Batista Da Silva throws a series of punches but Dragunov moves out of range.
Batista Da Silva misses with a hook.
Batista Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Dragunov saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Dragunov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dragunov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Batista Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dragunov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batista Da Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Dragunov misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragunov. Dragunov obviously looking to wear him down.
Sergei Dragunov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragunov. That's going to slow Batista Da Silva down.
Batista Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Dragunov tries to sprawl out of it but Batista Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dragunov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragunov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Batista Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Dragunov tries to sprawl out of it but Batista Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dragunov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batista Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dragunov throws out a counter right but Batista Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Dragunov tests Batista Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batista Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Dragunov slips the punch.
Dragunov lands with a nice body punch.
Batista Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragunov slips a jab and a cross from Batista Da Silva.
Dragunov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov tries to work over Batista Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Batista Da Silva checks it.
Dragunov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batista Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dragunov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista Da Silva somewhat.
Dragunov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batista Da Silva momentarily.
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!
Batista Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragunov. Batista Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragunov scores with a jab to the head.

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

Batista Da Silva is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batista Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Dragunov.
Batista Da Silva throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dragunov avoids it.
Oh Batista Da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batista Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dragunov counters with a thumping low kick.
Batista Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dragunov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Dragunov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dragunov ducks under a wild hook from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.

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

Batista Da Silva is rocked!
Dragunov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dragunov weaves into range and cracks Batista Da Silva right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Batista Da Silva goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Dragunov is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Dragunov!
After winning the bout, Sergei Dragunov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herman Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munster's entrance music is The Munsters Theme. A fine choice. Stapleton has chosen Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Munster
vs
Stapleton

192 cm
31
210 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

194 cm
31
215 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

THE END 32
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herman Munster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton pushes Munster away with a front kick.
Munster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stapleton missing with a left hand there. Munster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munster scores with a shot to the body.
Stapleton moves away from the strike by Munster.
Stapleton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Munster blocks it well.
We've been hearing reports that Munster has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stapleton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
and Stapleton counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Munster! He's just covering up as Stapleton starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Stapleton!
After winning the bout, Jeremy Stapleton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Total Domination. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lamb's choice of entrance music: Tea for the Tillerman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cartwright
vs
Lamb

170 cm
27
141 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
160 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Cartwright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Lamb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lamb tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Lamb pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright taking a breather.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Lamb on the inside.
Lamb lands a nice uppercut.
Lamb wants to get back to striking at distance but Cartwright won't allow it.

Cartwright jumps guard and drags Lamb to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lamb controls the pace.
Lamb stands and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cartwright throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Lamb is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamb controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lamb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lamb is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cartwright tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lamb trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.

Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Cartwright has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lamb escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lamb!
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cartwright is not content to let Lamb control the position.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright is not content to let Lamb control the position.
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lamb connects with a decent elbow.
Lamb looks up at the clock and then as Cartwright takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lamb smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamb wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lamb presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright is looking to get to half guard.
Lamb trying to control but Cartwright is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but Lamb has a good base and remains in mount.
Lamb controlling his opponent.
Cartwright taking shots to the head.
Lamb with good strikes from the mount here!
Lamb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lamb prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
Lamb controlling the pace for now.
Cartwright throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cartwright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lamb 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.

Lamb catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lamb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Lamb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartwright momentarily.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamb.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamb circles away.
Lamb throws out a counter right but Cartwright avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cartwright instigates a clinch.
A short left from Lamb.
Lamb lands a nice uppercut.
Lamb can't break the clinch.
Lamb misses with a punch on the inside.

Cartwright manages to pull guard.
Lamb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lamb defends well.
Lamb lands a couple of digs.

Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cartwright can't keep his opponent in guard - Lamb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lamb content to control rather than advance.
Lamb is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamb is taking a breather. Cartwright says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lamb lands a nice short elbow.
Lamb winds up and cracks Cartwright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamb is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lamb is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lamb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Lamb keeps him under control.
Lamb slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Lamb there.

Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is not content to let Lamb control the position.

Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to control but Lamb is keeping busy.
Lamb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lamb has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Globo Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lamb trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Lamb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lamb is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
Lamb working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Darren Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lamb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamb wants it to stay on the feet.
Cartwright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamb throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Lamb catches Cartwright right on the button with a cross.
Lamb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.
Lamb catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lamb tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
A lazy left from Lamb finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Lamb.
Lamb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Lamb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Lamb keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Lamb sprawls well.
Cartwright is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lamb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lamb bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lamb trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb working away.

Lamb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartwright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lamb cracks Cartwright with a big elbow.
Lamb slows the pace down.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Lamb taking a breather here.
Cartwright is not content to let Lamb control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cartwright is not content to let Lamb control the position.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lamb's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cartwright is refusing to be controlled, as Lamb sits in half guard.
Lamb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Lamb keeps him under control.
Lamb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lamb pulls his head out easily.

Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.

Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lamb pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamb slips a nice elbow through Cartwright's hands, connecting with Cartwright's forehead.
Cartwright is in trouble now - Lamb has advanced to mount!
Lamb unloading with bombs!
Lamb trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lamb wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Lamb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Lamb.

Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Lamb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lamb really 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.

Cartwright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamb swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Lamb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lamb tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lamb to the ground. Lamb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lamb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Lamb looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cartwright!
Lamb lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Lamb.
Lamb content just to control the position here.
Cartwright throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lamb. What's that going to do exactly?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cartwright is looking to escape.
Lamb connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lamb looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Lamb maintains control.
Lamb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lamb looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lamb landing strikes from the mount.
Lamb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cartwright looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb avoids the attempt from Cartwright to control.
Cartwright is in a horrible position here. Lamb smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Lamb.
Lamb wants to control the pace but Cartwright is squirming around nicely.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position but Lamb isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamb cracks Cartwright with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Cartwright is rocked!
Lamb unloading with bombs!
Oh Cartwright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamb lands a big elbow.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Lamb in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lamb content just to control the position here.
Lamb's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cartwright bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lamb and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Lamb!
Darren Lamb is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Darren Lamb 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.