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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Latitude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Searlas Saucier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Latitude has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Latitude
vs
Saucier

186 cm
27
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

170 cm
28
180 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Latitude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Searlas Saucier!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saucier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saucier blocks a head kick by Latitude.

Saucier instigates a clinch.

Saucier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Latitude sprawls well. Latitude wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saucier gets slowly back to his feet.

Latitude clinches.
Latitude tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Latitude breaks the clinch.
Saucier dives in for a single leg takedown but Latitude sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Latitude misses with a hook
and Saucier counters with a three punch combo that has Latitude backing up. Latitude nods at Saucier to acknowledge the strikes.
Latitude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saucier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Saucier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Latitude tries for a takedown but Saucier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saucier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saucier is looking to clinch but Latitude is avoiding it.
It looked like Latitude was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck for Saucier with that takedown attempt.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.
Horrible takedown attempt by Latitude or perhaps it was just good defense by Saucier, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saucier.

Saucier closes the distance and clinches.

Saucier breaks the clinch.
Latitude closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saucier circles away.
Latitude throws out a loose jab but Saucier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saucier misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Saucier.
A little feinted left hand from Latitude on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Saucier tries to keep at a distance but Latitude has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saucier has Latitude pressed against the cage, preventing Latitude from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Saucier pulls Latitude into guard.

Saucier pushes Latitude off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Latitude.
Saucier has a takedown stuffed.

Saucier looking to score a takedown here. Latitude is defending well but Saucier drives through and ends up in Latitude's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saucier trying to control but Latitude is working from the bottom.
Saucier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saucier trying to control but Latitude is working from the bottom.
Latitude looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Latitude is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saucier defends well.
Saucier prevents Latitude from getting back to his feet.
Saucier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saucier trying to control but Latitude is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saucier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saucier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saucier throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Searlas Saucier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Saucier tries to clinch but Latitude is having none of it.
Latitude defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saucier.
Saucier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saucier dives in and grabs Latitude's left leg, looking for a takedown. Latitude pushes down on Saucier's head and hops out.
Latitude wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saucier fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Latitude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saucier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Latitude fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Latitude as he avoids it easily.
Saucier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Latitude but Latitude pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saucier shoots in looking for a takedown but Latitude manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saucier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saucier tries for a takedown but Latitude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saucier is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Latitude.
Some wild striking there from Latitude.
Latitude shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saucier but Saucier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Latitude displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saucier.
Latitude throws a head kick that misses.
Saucier swats away the attempt to clinch by Latitude.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Latitude gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Saucier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saucier takes a swing at Latitude's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Latitude.
Latitude shoots in for a double leg but Saucier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saucier throws a big counter head kick but Latitude avoids it with no problem.
Saucier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Latitude circles away.
Latitude pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Saucier moves into the clinch.
Latitude prevents the takedown attempt.
Saucier tries to break the clinch but Latitude is controlling the position.
Saucier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Latitude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saucier stuffs the takedown.

Saucier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Latitude will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Latitude can't keep his opponent in guard - Saucier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saucier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saucier controlling the pace.
Latitude wants to control the action here but instead Saucier manages to pass to full mount!

Saucier swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Latitude is now in Saucier's guard. A big mistake from Saucier there, giving up the dominant position!

Saucier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Latitude defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latitude's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Latitude really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saucier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saucier keeping moving, preventing Latitude from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saucier tries for a takedown but Latitude circles away easily

and Latitude counters by clinching up.

Latitude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saucier fails with the takedown.

Latitude moves into range and clinches up with Saucier.
Latitude prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.

Latitude has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saucier uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latitude is trying to control the position but Saucier postures up.
Latitude looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Latitude keeping moving, preventing Saucier from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saucier stands and steps away. Latitude gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saucier tries for a takedown but Latitude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saucier slaps away a takedown attempt from Latitude, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Latitude dives in and grabs Saucier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saucier pushes down on Latitude's head and hops out.
Latitude moves in looking to clinch but Saucier pushes him off.
Latitude is looking to clinch but Saucier is avoiding it.
Latitude throws a nice looking combination but Saucier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Latitude gets tackled into the cage by Saucier. Saucier maintains the clinch.

Latitude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Latitude tries to clinch but Saucier is having none of it.
Saucier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Latitude defends it well.

Latitude rushes Saucier and presses him up against the cage.
Saucier working aggressively here.
Latitude prevents the takedown attempt.
Saucier has Latitude pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Latitude manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saucier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saucier has Latitude pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Latitude manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saucier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Latitude walks away with a smile on his face. Saucier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Latitude defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saucier.
Saucier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Latitude!
Saucier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Latitude sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saucier 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.
Latitude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Latitude thows a body kick. Saucier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Latitude is looking to clinch.
Latitude displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Latitude lands with a kick to the ribs.
Latitude doesn't manage to clinch there - Saucier circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Latitude here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Latitude moves into the clinch.
Latitude is looking to control Saucier's arms but Saucier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Latitude has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latitude is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Latitude drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saucier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saucier trying to control but Latitude is working from the bottom.
Saucier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Saucier stands up and waves to Latitude to follow him.
Latitude throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Latitude!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Buffel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiri Necas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Buffel
vs
Necas

170 cm
28
133 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

155 cm
23
141 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Buffel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jiri Necas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Buffel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buffel with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Necas rushes Buffel and presses him up against the cage.
Necas is trying to pull guard but Buffel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Necas wants to take the fight to the mat but Buffel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Necas is trying to break the clinch but Buffel is controlling him.
Necas is trying to push Buffel away but Buffel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Necas wants a takedown.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Necas.
Buffel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Necas's efforts to push away.
Necas prevents a body shot from Buffel.

Necas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Necas is trying to work for a kimura but Buffel is defending well.
Necas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Necas is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffel wants to control but Necas is keeping busy.
Necas is looking to advance position but Buffel won't allow it.
Buffel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Buffel looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buffel wants to get back to full guard.

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

Necas moves into the clinch successfully.
Necas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buffel just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buffel throws a sloppy head kick and Necas moves out of range easily.
Necas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buffel throws a series of punches but Necas avoids them all with ease.
Necas unleashes a big counter combination but Buffel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Necas has closed the distance and engaged Buffel in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Necas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buffel just stands there and leans against the cage.
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 Thomas Buffel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Necas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buffel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Necas backwards.
Buffel misses with a knee to the head.
Necas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Necas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buffel walks away with a smile on his face. Necas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Necas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Necas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Necas gets a clinch.
Buffel works on Necas's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Necas working hard to break the clinch.

Necas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buffel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Necas has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

Necas moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Necas stalling in the clinch.
Necas can't get the takedown.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Necas.
Stalling in the clinch from Buffel.
Buffel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Necas prevents a body shot from Buffel.
Necas avoiding damage.
Necas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buffel tries a body shot but Necas blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Necas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Necas is trying to drag Buffel to the mat but Buffel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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

Necas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buffel, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Necas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Necas manages to end up in side control.
Buffel wants to control but Necas postures up.

Necas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiri Necas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Buffel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Necas clinches up with Buffel and pushes him back against the cage.
Buffel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Necas up against the cage.
Buffel trying to control the position but instead, Necas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buffel into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Necas is trying to pull guard but Buffel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Necas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buffel smiles and moves away.

Necas has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Necas wants to take the fight to the mat but Buffel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Necas.
Buffel tries a body shot but Necas blocks it.
Buffel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Necas up against the cage.
Buffel avoiding damage.
Necas can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffel stops a takedown attempt from Necas.
Stalling in the clinch from Buffel.
Necas has Buffel pressed against the cage.
Necas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buffel pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Buffel.
Buffel throws a low kick but Necas avoids it.
Thomas Buffel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buffel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Necas clinches up with Buffel and pushes him back against the cage.
Jiri Necas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buffel wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buffel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Necas fails to pull guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jiri Necas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Szalony Adi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Turin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Adi
vs
Turin

185 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Szalony Adi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Turin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Adi is trying to get back to half guard.

Turin tries for a kimura but Adi is defending well.
Adi is looking to reverse the position.
Turin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Adi is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Turin stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adi is trying to control Turin's posture but Turin avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turin off and has taken his back!

Adi looking to break Turin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Adi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Adi tightening his grip on Turin, looking for the choke.
Turin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Adi controlling well, preventing Turin from escaping the position.

Adi working for the choke.
Even with his hooks in, Adi manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Turin tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Turin is defending well though. Adi let's go of the attempt for now.
Turin tries to roll but Adi sticks to his back.

Adi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Turin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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!
Turin rolls, trying to escape but Adi keeps control of the position.
Adi wants to control but Turin manages to buck him off and is now in Adi's guard! Nice work there by Turin!
Turin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adi trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Adi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turin defends well.
Adi controls Turin momentarily but Turin frees himself.
Turin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adi wants to sweep here but Turin controlling him for the moment.
Adi pulls Turin in close to prevent any damage.

That's four 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.
Turin tries to free his leg and advance position but Adi is retaining full guard.
Turin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Adi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turin controls the pace.
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 Szalony Adi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adi lands in his opponent's guard.
Adi throws a big right hand that misses.
Adi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adi wants to control from the top but Turin keeps moving.
Turin trying to keep a closed guard but Adi is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adi trying to control the position from guard on top but Turin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adi wants to control from the top but Turin keeps moving.
Adi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turin can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turin holds on and takes a little breather.
Szalony Adi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Adi drops back looking for a leg! Turin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turin manages to kick Adi off! Adi jumps back into Turin's guard.
Turin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Turin controlling from side mount.
Adi gets back to half guard.
Adi wants to control but Turin is keeping busy.
Adi is refusing to be controlled, as Turin sits in half guard.
Turin tries to pass to full mount but Adi defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adi gets full guard.
Adi working a defensive guard here.

Adi looking for a guillotine here but Turin defends easily.

Turin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Adi working for submissions but it's allowed Turin to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adi is staying active underneath Turin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Adi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Turin frees his head nicely. Oh but Adi has switched to an armbar! Turin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Szalony Adi!
Szalony Adi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Saber is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Perry
vs
Saber

178 cm
28
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

187 cm
45
177 lbs
32 - 18 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Saber!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Saber lands.
Perry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perry throws a leg kick
and Saber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perry fails with a takedown attempt.
Saber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Perry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saber. Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saber counters with a nice body shot.
Saber defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
Saber tests Perry's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like King Perry has been cut.
Perry misses with a hook
and Saber counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry misses the body punch
and Saber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Perry misses
and Saber counters with a low kick, right behind Perry 's knee.
A shot to the body from Perry misses
and Saber counters with a good low kick that Perry was not able to check.
Perry is breathing heavily.
Perry swings widly with a right hand
and Saber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saber sizes up Perry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the body from Perry misses
and Saber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Perry is rocked!
Saber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Saber feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Perry sprawling to the canvas! Perry rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saber finish him?!
Oh Perry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perry wants to clinch
and Saber counters with a huge right that knocks Perry out cold! Saber is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cameron Saber!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cameron Saber waved his t-shirt featuring 95% Laundry 's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Berzerk. Johnson has chosen Can't Hold Us as his entrance music. Ashton Eaton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Eaton
vs
Johnson

170 cm
29
161 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

175 cm
34
160 lbs
16 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class 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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eaton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Eaton working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Eaton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Eaton trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Eaton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Eaton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eaton wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Eaton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Eaton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnson is not content to let Eaton control the position.
Eaton working the strikes but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eaton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Eaton seems content to control.
Eaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eaton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eaton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Eaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eaton is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Eaton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eaton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eaton.
Johnson slips a jab from Eaton.

Eaton shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eaton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Eaton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eaton wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Eaton landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eaton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashton Eaton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Eaton wants to clinch.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ashton Eaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eaton moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Eaton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Eaton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eaton wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eaton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Eaton wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is controlling Eaton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Johnson is staying active underneath Eaton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson wants to control but Eaton is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Eaton is working for a submission of some sort.
Eaton with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eaton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eaton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eaton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eaton throws a big right hand that misses.
Eaton trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

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

Eaton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eaton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Eaton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking some punches.

Eaton pulls guard.
Ashton Eaton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eaton managing to control the position.

Eaton working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Eaton keeps moving.

Eaton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Eaton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton trying to control but Johnson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Eaton trying to control the hands but Johnson won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eaton is holding onto Johnson's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
I really don't envy Eaton right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashton Eaton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eaton.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Eaton avoids it easily.
Eaton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashton Eaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eaton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.

Eaton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eaton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eaton is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Eaton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eaton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eaton wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Eaton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to control Eaton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is not content to let Eaton control the position.
Eaton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Eaton seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Eaton sits in half guard.
Eaton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eaton fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Eaton.
Eaton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eaton misses with a body kick.
Eaton throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.

Eaton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Eaton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson pulls Eaton in to control the position.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eaton wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eaton swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eaton misses with a series of wild punches.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Eaton pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ashton Eaton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eaton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashton Eaton!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Joseph
vs
Owraa

175 cm
44
163 lbs
33 - 17 - 0

178 cm
28
194 lbs
19 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Uruk Owraa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owraa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Owraa!

Joseph gets a clinch.
Owraa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joseph smiles and moves away.
Owraa throws a head kick that misses.

Joseph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Owraa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joseph smiles and moves away.
Owraa misses with a few strikes there.
Joseph closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Uruk Owraa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Joseph closes the distance and pushes Owraa back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Owraa tries to pull guard but Joseph holds him up against the cage and eventually Owraa drops back down to his feet.
William Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uruk Owraa.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Owraa backwards.

Owraa has picked Joseph up - he's going for a ride! Owraa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Joseph manages to get to full guard.

Owraa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joseph is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joseph has escaped and now he's on top!

Owraa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joseph defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joseph passes Owraa's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Joseph gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Owraa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owraa misses with a two punch combination.
Owraa thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joseph has Owraa up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Joseph lands a knee to the body.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Owraa backwards.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Joseph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Owraas head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph works on Owraa's body with a couple of short punches.
Joseph lands a good knee to the midsection. Owraa won't want to take too many of those.
Owraa looks winded!
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph lands a knee to the body.
Joseph lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Joseph landing knees to the head.
Joseph is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Joseph cracks Owraa with a nice body shot.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Owraa backwards.
Joseph unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Joseph.
Joseph pushes Owraa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands a good knee to the midsection. Owraa won't want to take too many of those.
Joseph just leaning against Owraa, taking a breather.
Joseph scores a nice knee to the body.
Joseph scores with a knee to the head.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Joseph on the inside.
Nice body punch from Joseph - that landed with a thud.
Joseph lands with a left to the head.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Joseph.
Owraa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joseph to keep the fight standing.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joseph connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joseph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joseph lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joseph leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joseph obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joseph lands a knee to the body.
Joseph digs a right hand into Owraa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Owraa's gas tank.
Joseph is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joseph holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joseph putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Owraa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Joseph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joseph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joseph lands a knee to the body.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Owraa backwards.
Joseph is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees to the body from Joseph.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Joseph.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Joseph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uruk Owraa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Joseph digs a good body shot into Owraa's ribs.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Owraa.

Joseph darts in and clinches Owraa up against the cage.
Joseph landing knees to the head.
A body shot lands from Joseph.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph.
Owraa letting Joseph take a breather here.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Owraa.
Joseph lands a good knee to the midsection. Owraa won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
Owraa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Owraa letting Joseph take a breather here.
Joseph lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Owraa is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph lands a good knee to the midsection. Owraa won't want to take too many of those.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Owraa's ribcage. Owraa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owraa can do to turn this around?
Joseph connects with a knee to the head.
Joseph stalling in the clinch.
Owraa tries to pull guard but Joseph holds him up against the cage and eventually Owraa drops back down to his feet.
Joseph utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Joseph here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Owraa backwards.
Owraa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joseph digs a right hand into Owraa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Owraa's gas tank.
Joseph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joseph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Owraa or not.
Joseph pushes Owraa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joseph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Owraa up against the cage.
Joseph pushes Owraa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joseph unloads a knee to the mid-section. Owraa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Joseph landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Owraa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Joseph stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Stalling in the clinch from Joseph.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Owraa fails to pull guard.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Joseph - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Joseph is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joseph.
Joseph controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Joseph.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Joseph digs a right hand into Owraa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Owraa's gas tank.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Joseph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joseph unloads a knee to the mid-section. Owraa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joseph.
William Joseph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joseph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joseph obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Joseph.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Joseph landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Owraa takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up Uruk Owraa's cut even more.
Joseph is leaning against Owraa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joseph slows down the pace here.
Joseph putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Owraa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Joseph on the inside.
Joseph is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Joseph just leaning against Owraa, taking a breather.
Joseph with a knee to the head.
Owraa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Owraa's ribcage. Owraa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joseph is stalling here.
Joseph pushes Owraa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owraa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joseph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Owraa or not.
Joseph landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joseph gets through Owraa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Joseph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uruk Owraa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owraa, pushing him back against the cage.
Owraa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joseph just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joseph utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Joseph putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Owraa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Joseph connects with a knee to the head.
Joseph presses Owraa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joseph taking a breather.
Joseph pushes Owraa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Joseph landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Joseph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph taking a breather.
Owraa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Owraa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph pushes Owraa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph lands a good knee to the midsection. Owraa won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joseph.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Come on Joseph - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Owraas head.
Joseph is struggling to control the position.
Joseph crunches a lovely knee into Owraa's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Joseph.
Joseph lands a knee to the head.
Owraa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.

Owraa is rocked!
Joseph working Owraa over with knees to the body.

Joseph drops Owraa with a big knee straight up the middle! Owraa is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Owraa is still on wobbly legs! Can Joseph finish him?
William Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joseph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joseph creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Owraa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Owraa drops to his knees and Joseph pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Joseph!
William Joseph is the new middleweight champion!
William Joseph thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Uruk Owraa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I did not get to drink the blood of my opponent but I promise Il be back to take his soul.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kucharski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ochoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Kucharski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Ochoa's chin.

Kucharski
vs
Ochoa

177 cm
33
144 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

165 cm
25
132 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Kucharski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochoa has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Ochoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Ochoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Ochoa.
Ochoa shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mario Ochoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa with a poor takedown
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ochoa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ochoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa misses with a leg kick
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.

Ochoa clinches up against the cage.

Kucharski pulls guard successfully.
Kucharski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ochoa manages to get himself to full guard.

Kucharski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kucharski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kucharski lands a couple of elbows.

Ochoa is rocked!
Kucharski arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ochoa's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michal Kucharski!
Michal Kucharski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opel Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hogg
vs
Astra

185 cm
27
260 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

220 cm
27
265 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Lion Fightwear

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 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Opel Astra!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hogg has managed to clinch.
Hogg is working Astra over against the cage.
Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Astra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Astra looks winded!
Hogg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Astra's defenses.
Hogg lands a knee to the body.
Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Astra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hogg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Hogg.

It looks like Opel Astra has been cut.
Astra takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogg lands a right hand.
Hogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hogg.
Hogg lands a damaging elbow.
Hogg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hogg landing knees to the body.
Hogg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Astra's defenses.
Hogg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Astra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hogg lands an elbow inside that Astra shrugs off.
Hogg crunches a lovely knee into Astra's ribcage.
Hogg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Astra's face.

Astra is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Astra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Astra is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogg finish him?
Hogg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Opel Astra's cut even more.
Hogg dips a shoulder and cracks Astra with a mighty uppercut! Astra falls back against the cage and Hogg unloads with a barrage of strikes! Astra is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hogg screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JD Hogg!
Our winner, JD Hogg, 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.