Infinity: Tortured Souls PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucie Versetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoli Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Versetti
vs
Kuznetsov

164 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

165 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucie Versetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anatoli Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Versetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Versetti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Versetti has Kuznetsov pushed against the cage.
Versetti misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Versetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Versetti connects with a body shot.
Versetti looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Versetti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuznetsov scrambles back to his feet.
Versetti scores with a nice right hand.
Versetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Versetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov is trying to pull guard but Versetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Versetti misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versetti lands an uppercut.
Versetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Versetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznetsov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Versetti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Versetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov has Versetti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Versetti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lucie Versetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Kuznetsov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Versetti is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Versetti is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Versetti.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Versetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Versetti lands a right hand.
A short right from Versetti on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versetti controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuznetsov looking to stall.
Versetti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kuznetsov has Versetti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Versetti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Versetti.
Versetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Versetti has him pressed against the cage.
Versetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Versetti.
Versetti pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Versetti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.

Kuznetsov successfully pulls guard.
Kuznetsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kuznetsov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Versetti looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kuznetsov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versetti tries to roll over but Kuznetsov keeps him under control.
Versetti trying to control from the bottom.

Kuznetsov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Versetti to stand up.
Versetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt - Versetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to the liver by Versetti. Beautiful body shot.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Versetti is looking to counter punch.
Versetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuznetsov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuznetsov.
Versetti lands a body shot.

Versetti forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Versetti lands a nice uppercut.
Versetti working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Versetti.
Versetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Versetti digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Versetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Versetti swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Versetti.
Versetti lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.

Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Versetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Versetti finish him?
Lucie Versetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Versetti drops Kuznetsov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuznetsov looks back up at him and smiles so Versetti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versetti throws an overhand right that drops Kuznetsov like a sack of potatoes! Versetti dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucie Versetti!

C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Fu Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oke Yagin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yagin has chosen Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Higher Ground 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.

Fu Tu
vs
Yagin

172 cm
23
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

163 cm
24
143 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Shi Fu Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oke Yagin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu Tu takes one to the chin there.
Fu Tu swings for the body but Yagin moves out of range.
Yagin scores with a punch to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yagin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fu Tu - the referee stops the clock and Yagin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fu Tu. Yagin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yagin's head backwards.
Yagin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fu Tu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Yagin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu looks to land a body kick but Yagin moved away.
It seemed like Yagin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick that knocks Yagin off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yagin lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Fu Tu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fu Tu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fu Tu throws out a leg kick but Yagin moves out of range and Fu Tu only half commits.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fu Tu looks to land a left hand but Yagin moved out of range nicely.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yagin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yagin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Yagin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagin lands with a shot to the body.
Fu Tu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fu Tu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagin was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Yagin throws a lazy right hand but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yagin scores with a decent looking hook.
Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Yagin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu Tu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fu Tu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu Tu throws a front kick that sends Yagin stumbling back into the cage.
Yagin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yagin throws a series of punches but Fu Tu avoids them all with ease.
Fu Tu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yagin.
Yagin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagin was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Yagin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Fu Tu.
Good shot there by Yagin.
Fu Tu slips under a jab from Yagin.
Fu Tu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fu Tu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yagin has time to react.
Yagin tries for a takedown but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Yagin.
Yagin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fu Tu circles away.
Yagin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Yagin. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu tests Yagin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Yagin misses.
Fu Tu lands a lovely overhand right.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yagin.
Fu Tu is looking to chop away at Yagin's legs.
Fu Tu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yagin swings widly with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Yagin finds it's way through Fu Tu's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yagin misses with a series of wild punches.
Yagin cracks a nice hook into Fu Tu's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu throws a sloppy body shot
and Yagin counters with a nice leg kick.
Yagin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Fu Tu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A punch combination from Yagin misses.
Fu Tu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yagin avoids it.
Yagin blocks a jab.
Fu Tu throws a shot from downtown. Yagin moves away and avoids it.
Yagin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fu Tu scores with a nice body kick.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Fu Tu as Yagin shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Yagin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fu Tu sprawls well initially but Yagin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Fu Tu kicks Yagin off and gets back to his feet.
Yagin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yagin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fu Tu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Yagin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Fu Tu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yagin misses with a hook to the body
and Fu Tu counters with a nice uppercut.
Yagin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fu Tu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fu Tu with a jab.
Yagin slips under a jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Yagin avoids it.
Yagin throws a poor cross that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a left and a right that stings Yagin.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Fu Tu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Yagin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fu Tu is trying to defend but Yagin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu Tu tries to get to full guard but Yagin has control of the leg.
Yagin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu Tu gets back to full guard.
Fu Tu controls Yagin momentarily but Yagin frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fu Tu is on top in guard.

Yagin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fu Tu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yagin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu trying to control the position from guard on top but Yagin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yagin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fu Tu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yagin keeping moving, preventing Fu Tu from controlling successfully.
Yagin trying to control the position.
Fu Tu is looking to work some ground and pound but Yagin has wrist control.
Fu Tu trying to control but Yagin is working from the bottom.
Yagin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fu Tu's guard.

Fu Tu tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fu Tu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Yagin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fu Tu to score with a decent uppercut.
Fu Tu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Yagin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fu Tu sprawls well initially but Yagin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fu Tu tries to get to full guard but Yagin has control of the leg.
Fu Tu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yagin can do to turn this around?
Yagin content to control rather than advance.
Fu Tu wants to get back to full guard.
Fu Tu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yagin winds up and cracks Fu Tu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Yagin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fu Tu defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yagin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Yagin is working for a kimura but Fu Tu is defending it quite comfortably.
Fu Tu is not content to let Yagin control the position.
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep. Yagin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yagin lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Fu Tu 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!

Fu Tu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yagin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yagin checks a leg kick nicely.
Fu Tu stuffs the takedown attempt from Yagin. Yagin gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Yagin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Yagin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fu Tu throws the kick towards the body but Yagin avoids it.
Yagin moves out of range of the body kick.
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yagin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Yagin tries to bum rush Fu Tu with a series of wild strikes but Fu Tu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yagin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Yagin avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yagin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yagin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yagin checks a low kick from Fu Tu.
Sloppy strikes from Yagin. Those never looked like landing.
Yagin blocks the body kick.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fu Tu jabs Yagin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fu Tu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yagin lands a leg kick that knocks Fu Tu off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fu Tu lunges at Yagin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yagin's hand.
Fu Tu staying out of range there.
Fu Tu throws a body punch but Yagin moves out of range.
Fu Tu misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yagin under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yagin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fu Tu is out of range and Yagin settles back down.
Yagin throws an overhand right that lands on Fu Tu's shoulder, as Fu Tu tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yagin.
Fu Tu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fu Tu's calf.
Yagin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Yagin dives in and grabs Fu Tu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fu Tu pushes down on Yagin's head and hops out.
Fu Tu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yagin throws a series of punches but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Yagin blocks the leg kick.
Fu Tu scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Yagin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Yagin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fu Tu lands a jab to the head.
Fu Tu throws out a powerful jab.
Fu Tu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yagin throws out the jab.
Yagin lunges at Fu Tu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fu Tu's hand.
Yagin ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu slips a straight right by Yagin.
Yagin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu avoids it really well and circles away.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Yagin.
Donk. Fu Tu catches Yagin right on the button with a cross.
Yagin fails with a takedown attempt.
Fu Tu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yagin just manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Yagin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yagin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fu Tu but Fu Tu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fu Tu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yagin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yagin cracks Fu Tu with a good jab.
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!
Fu Tu cracks a nice hook into Yagin's ribs.
Fu Tu throws a poor cross that misses
and Yagin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Fu Tu misses.
Yagin shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oke Yagin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shi Fu Tu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fu Tu tries to land a front kick but Yagin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shi Fu Tu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fu Tu 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shi Fu Tu!
A very excited looking Shi Fu Tu 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.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stone Flail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Horwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flail comes to the cage accompanied by Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself by Ice Cube. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Flail
vs
Horwat

188 cm
29
177 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

179 cm
27
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Stone Flail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dragan Horwat!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horwat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horwat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flail.
Horwat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Horwat.
Flail fakes the leg kick and cracks Horwat in the body.
Flail blocks a head kick by Horwat.
Horwat takes one to the side of the head.
Flail throws the kick towards the body but Horwat avoids it.
Horwat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flail.
Flail misses with an uppercut.
Flail rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horwat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horwat thumps Flail with a low kick.
Flail misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Horwat counters with a good low kick that Flail was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horwat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flail checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flail lands with a cross.
Flail avoids the head kick by Horwat.
Horwat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flail tries a head kick but it misses.
Flail is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flail keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flail throws a nice head kick!
Flail throws a sloppy head kick and Horwat moves out of range easily.
Flail throws out a loose jab but Horwat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horwat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horwat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Horwat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Horwat shapes to counter with a head kick.
Flail misses with a straight right.
Horwat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horwat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid body kick from Flail.
Horwat avoids the head kick by Flail.
Flail scores with a one two! Horwat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horwat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horwat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flail - that will leave a mark!
Horwat moves out of range as Flail strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flail lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Horwat backs up against the cage.

It looks like Dragan Horwat has been cut.
Horwat tried to score with a low kick but Flail checks it.
Flail throws a hook but Horwat avoids it easily.
Flail misses with a straight right.
Horwat feints a counter leg kick.

Horwat clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Horwat throws an elbow but misses.
Flail makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flail tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flail with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flail misses with a body punch.
Flail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horwat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flail lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horwat backwards.

Flail breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Flail lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flail throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horwat moves away from the strike by Flail.
Flail throws a head kick that half lands.

Horwat is rocked!
Flail batters Horwat with a massive right followed by a huge left! Horwat is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Flail lands a final crushing right hand to drop Horwat to the mat with a gruesome thud! Flail is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stone Flail!
Stone Flail bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartmen comes to the cage accompanied by Eric Cartman - Come Sail Away . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cartmen
vs
Duncan

181 cm
27
210 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

190 cm
27
214 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

The Empire Clothing and Laundry

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Cartmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grant Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duncan throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Cartmen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cartmen.
A right handed body shot lands from Cartmen.
Cartmen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duncan has Cartmen pressed against the cage.
Cartmen blocking some punches.
Duncan has Cartmen pushed against the cage.
Cartmen connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Grant Duncan has been cut.
Cartmen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cartmen misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Cartmen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cartmen tries a knee to the head but Duncan blocks it.
Duncan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duncan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Duncan.
Cartmen misses with a body punch.
Cartmen misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartmen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duncan looks winded!
Cartmen works on Duncan's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartmen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cartmen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Duncan blocks a body shot from Cartmen.
Cartmen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartmen.
A right hand to the body from Cartmen.
Cartmen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duncan has a couple of punches blocked by Cartmen.
Cartmen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duncan stalling in the clinch but Cartmen improves position.
Cartmen stalling in the clinch.
Cartmen effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Cartmen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan prevents a body shot from Cartmen.
Duncan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Duncan takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duncan.
Duncan lands an uppercut.
Duncan tries a body shot but Cartmen blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cartmen as Duncan tries to tie him up.
Cartmen slows down the pace here.
Duncan has a couple of punches blocked by Cartmen.
Duncan is pushing Cartmen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Cartmen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen connects with a knee to the head.
Duncan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cartmen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartmen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duncan is defending well for now.
Cartmen controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cartmen.
Cartmen is working Duncan over against the cage.
Cartmen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duncan blocks an elbow strike from Cartmen.
Duncan has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Duncan trying to control the position but instead, Cartmen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duncan into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cartmen can't find room to land a body shot as Duncan controls the action.
Cartmen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cartmen tries to land a knee to the head but Duncan blocks with his arms.
Cartmen misses with a body punch.
Cartmen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duncan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duncan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cartmen is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duncan.
Cartmen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cartmen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Cartmen.
Duncan misses with a punch to the body.
Duncan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cartmen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Duncan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cartmen scores with a hook to the body. Duncan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Cartmen blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Cartmen tenderised Duncan's leg. Duncan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duncan throws a push kick but Cartmen slaps the foot to one side.

Cartmen lands a left and a right that send Duncan crashing to the mat, dazed. Cartmen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cartmen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cartmen!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartmen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Cartmen drops Duncan with a beautiful combination! Duncan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cartmen is looking for the KO!

Duncan is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Cartmen!
Duncan is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartmen finish him?
Cartmen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cartmen throws an overhand right that drops Duncan like a sack of potatoes! Cartmen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Cartmen!
A very excited looking Eric Cartmen 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soul Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Kasvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jah's entrance music is Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jah
vs
Kasvi

196 cm
27
250 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
232 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soul Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jyrki Kasvi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasvi looks to land a right hand but Jah moved out of range.
Jah looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kasvi swings for the body but Jah moves out of range.
Jah quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kasvi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Jah counter with a right hand.

It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut.
Kasvi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Jah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kasvi scores with the left hand. Jah knows he should have avoided that one.
Kasvi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kasvi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah staying out of range there.
Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi scores with a punch to the head.
Kasvi misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasvi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasvi throws an off balance right hand
and Jah counters with a left to the body.
Kasvi misses with a wild combination.
Jah is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kasvi just misses with a punch to the body.
Soul Jah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasvi throws a combination that misses
and Jah counters with a thumping low kick.
Kasvi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jah on the side of the head.
Jah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasvi.
Kasvi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kasvi throws a leg kick
and Jah counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah drops his hands momentarily and Kasvi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasvi falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jah counters by clinching up.
A body shot lands from Jah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kasvi manages to break the clinch.
Kasvi throws the left hand but Jah avoids the punch easily.
Kasvi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kasvi looks to land a right hand but Jah moved out of range.
Kasvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jah manages to avoid it.
Kasvi scores with a nice head shot.
Kasvi throws a shot from downtown. Jah moves away and avoids it.
Jah thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi throws a right hand that misses
and Jah counters with a solid body kick.
Kasvi throws a solid leg kick but Jah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kasvi.
Jah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jah slips under a jab from Kasvi.
Jah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kasvi looks to land a right hand but Jah moved out of range.
Jah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kasvi avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Kasvi misses.
Kasvi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasvi misses with a wild body shot.
Kasvi throws a solid leg kick but Jah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kasvi.
A quick step to the side and Jah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi punishes Jah's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Kasvi misses
and Jah finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jah checks a low kick from Kasvi.
Jah thinks about countering with a body kick.
A lazy left from Kasvi finds it's target.
Kasvi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasvi throws out a loose jab but Jah uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Jah counters with a quick kick to the body but Kasvi blocks it.
Kasvi misses with a hook.
Jah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasvi throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasvi throws a lazy uppercut
and Jah counters with a body kick.
Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Kasvi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Kasvi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kasvi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasvi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasvi misses the jab.
Jah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kasvi misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jah moves away.
Jah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jah.
The fighters circling - Kasvi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasvi misses with a wild combination.
Kasvi misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Kasvi.
Jah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasvi misses with a left hand

and Jah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jah.

Kasvi breaks the clinch.
Kasvi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kasvi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kasvi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jah counters with a crisp one two that drops Kasvi! Jah thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kasvi to his feet! Kasvi is in big trouble!
Jah defending well as Kasvi loads up on a big left hand.
Kasvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jah was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasvi.
A counter left hand to the body from Jah misses its target.
Kasvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kasvi misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kasvi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasvi throws a leg kick that misses.
Jah avoids the body shot from Kasvi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kasvi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kasvi swings widly with a right hand
and Jah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kasvi's knee momentarily.
Kasvi throws a hook to the side of Jah's head but Jah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasvi lands with a shot to the body.
Jah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasvi throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi delivers a nice body kick.
Kasvi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jah is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kasvi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kasvi misses with a looping right.
Jah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jah defending well as Kasvi loads up on a big left hand.
Jah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kasvi just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kasvi is predictable there
and Jah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi throws a looping overhand right but Jah ducks down to avoid it.
Jah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kasvi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasvi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jah on the side of the head.
Jah is looking to wear down Kasvi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kasvi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kasvi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kasvi avoids it.
Kasvi lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasvi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kasvi takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
Jah avoids the body shot from Kasvi.
Jah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasvi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kasvi duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Kasvi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Kasvi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kasvi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasvi misses with a double jab.
Jah throws a counter high kick but Kasvi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasvi misses with a leg kick.
Kasvi looks to throw the jab but Jah is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasvi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasvi has a takedown stuffed.
Jah thinks about countering with a head kick.
Soul Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrki Kasvi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasvi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jah. Jah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasvi.
Jah tried to counter with a leg kick but Kasvi avoided it.
Kasvi throws a series of punches but Jah avoids them all with ease.
As Kasvi looks to move away, Jah throws a big counter combo but Kasvi just gets out of the way.
Kasvi is looking to chop away at Jah's legs.
Jah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kasvi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jah throws a counter high kick but Kasvi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kasvi throws a lazy uppercut
and Jah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kasvi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasvi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi throws a jab when Jah was well out of range.
Jah blocks a jab.
Jah is looking to counter punch.
Kasvi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jah counters with a thumping low kick.
Kasvi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jah staying out of range there.
Soul Jah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasvi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jah counters with an inside leg kick.
Kasvi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kasvi lands with a right hand.
Kasvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasvi misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kasvi missing with a left hand there. Jah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jah is looking for a counter combo.
Kasvi swinging wildly here.
It looked like Jah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kasvi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jyrki Kasvi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jah staying out of range there.
Kasvi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Kasvi.
Jah ducks right into an uppercut from Kasvi.
Jyrki Kasvi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jah moves out of range as Kasvi throws a body kick.
Jah staying out of range there.
A left lands for Kasvi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasvi throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasvi.
Kasvi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jah tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kasvi manages to circle out of the way.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrki Kasvi!
A relieved looking Jyrki Kasvi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Soul Jah stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nova Zigaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul OConnell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nova Zigaman's chin.

OConnell
vs
Zigaman

209 cm
27
285 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

203 cm
27
287 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nova Zigaman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnell misses with a head kick.
Zigaman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
OConnell scores with the left hand. Zigaman knows he should have avoided that one.
OConnell misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown. OConnell fights it but they end up in guard.

OConnell kicks Zigaman off and gets to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OConnell, as that shot connected.
Zigaman throws a lazy right hand but OConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OConnell misses with an uppercut

and Zigaman counters with a nice double leg into side control. OConnell won't be happy with that.

OConnell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Zigaman throws a jab but it's blocked by OConnell.
Good leg kick by OConnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
OConnell thows a leg kick but Zigaman checks it

and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zigaman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OConnell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zigaman scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman stops OConnell from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman is controlling the pace.
Zigaman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OConnell wants to get back to his feet.
OConnell is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OConnell tries to kick Zigaman off but Zigaman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
OConnell taking some punishment here, with Zigaman in his half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zigaman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
OConnell tries to kick Zigaman off but Zigaman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zigaman slows the pace down in half guard.

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.
Zigaman prevents OConnell from standing back up.
Zigaman is trying to control the action in half guard but OConnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zigaman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
OConnell really wants to buck Zigaman off and get back to his feet.
Zigaman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OConnell is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OConnell is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zigaman cracks OConnell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman lands a big shot there that rocks OConnell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zigaman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OConnell is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zigaman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
OConnell is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Zigaman.
Zigaman landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnell really wants to buck Zigaman off and get back to his feet.
Zigaman lands a nice shot to the head.
Zigaman landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman lands a big shot there that rocks OConnell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
OConnell tries to buck Zigaman off but he can't manage it.

OConnell somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
OConnell tries a low kick but Zigaman avoids it.
OConnell misses with a hook

and Zigaman counters with a single leg into guard. OConnell didn't expect that.
Zigaman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zigaman passes OConnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zigaman trying to control the action but OConnell is working from the bottom.
Zigaman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A low kick from OConnell misses

and Zigaman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zigaman is working OConnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman is controlling him.
Zigaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zigaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OConnell is looking to stand back up but Zigaman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by OConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OConnell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zigaman lands strikes from half guard.
Zigaman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zigaman working the head and body with strikes.
Nova Zigaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
OConnell pushes Zigaman off looking to stand but Zigaman dives back in and keeps control.
Zigaman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but OConnell keeps working.
Zigaman working over OConnell with some ground and pound. OConnell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zigaman winds up and cracks OConnell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zigaman.
Zigaman is looking to take a break and control but OConnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zigaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zigaman is nestled in close to OConnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zigaman is stalling here. OConnell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zigaman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and OConnell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zigaman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
OConnell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zigaman controls his leg.

Zigaman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zigaman tries to get to full guard but OConnell has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman moves into full guard.

OConnell stands up from Zigaman's guard - OConnell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zigaman catches OConnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
OConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Zigaman blocks the low kick.
OConnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zigaman's head backwards.
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OConnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OConnell throws a head kick but Zigaman moves out of range.
OConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zigaman.
OConnell jabs Zigaman right on the nose. Zigaman blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell looks to land a left hand but Zigaman moved out of range nicely.
Zigaman shoots in and drives through. OConnell sprawls well.
OConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OConnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nova Zigaman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

OConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zigaman at a distance.
We've been told by OConnell's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

OConnell gets caught flat footed, as Zigaman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zigaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman is controlling him.
OConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zigaman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman stays in close to OConnell's body and controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
OConnell misses with a leg kick.
OConnell throws a right hand that misses
and Zigaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zigaman throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting OConnell counter with a right hand.
Zigaman missing with a left hand there. OConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Zigaman.
OConnell moves out of range as Zigaman strikes.
OConnell is looking to counter punch.
OConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Zigaman.
Paul OConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnell misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Zigaman moves into the clinch.
Zigaman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OConnell to keep the fight standing.
OConnell lands an elbow that stopped Zigaman in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.

OConnell manages to break the clinch.
OConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zigaman manages to avoid it.
Zigaman stuns OConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OConnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zigaman finds it's way round the side to connect with OConnell's head.
Zigaman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OConnell tried to counter with a leg kick but Zigaman avoided it.
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!
Zigaman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnell cracks Zigaman on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zigaman falls backwards against the cage. OConnell follows up with more strikes that drop Zigaman to his knees. OConnell keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zigaman! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell 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.
Nova Zigaman was interviewed post fight and said 'If you look up the word fluke in the dictionary, it will have a picture of this piece of shit Gab Batista. You try doing that again and I'll show you how the bombastic one plays.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sioldster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes into the arena with Control by Puddle of Mudd blaring out of the sound system. Sioldster has chosen Chaos - Burgatory as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belfort
vs
Sioldster

184 cm
27
186 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

181 cm
27
181 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Sioldster!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort checks the leg kick nicely there.

Belfort moves into range and clinches up with Sioldster.
Sioldster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Sioldster.
Sioldster is looking to break free of the clinch but Belfort has double underhooks.
Sioldster misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Belfort.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belfort.
Belfort keeps control of Sioldster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sioldster throws a head punch that misses.
Sioldster has had enough of the clinch but Belfort keeps him there for the moment.
Belfort blocks an uppercut.
Sioldster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sioldster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sioldster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belfort tries to clinch up.
We've been informed that Sioldster has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sioldster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Sioldster circles away.

Belfort drives through and clinches with Sioldster against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belfort creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land.
Belfort misses with some punches.
Sioldster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sioldster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belfort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sioldster.
Belfort cracks Sioldster with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sioldster.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belfort lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sioldster backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sioldster fails to land.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belfort blocks an elbow strike from Sioldster.
Sioldster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sioldster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sioldster blocking some punches.
Belfort lands a nice uppercut.
Sioldster working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster tries to work over Belfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belfort blocking some punches.
A short right from Sioldster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Sioldster prevents a body shot from Belfort.
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belfort has a couple of punches blocked by Sioldster.
Belfort tries to throw a body punch but Sioldster avoids it by throwing Belfort back against the cage.
A short right from Belfort.
Belfort struggles to land a body shot inside as Sioldster controls his hands.
Belfort working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Sioldster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belfort scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belfort cracks Sioldster with a nice body shot.
Sioldster takes a shot to the head.
Belfort lands a right hand.
Belfort lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sioldster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sioldster.
Sioldster blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort has a couple of punches blocked by Sioldster.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Belfort takes a shot to the head.
Belfort misses with some punches.
Sioldster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sioldster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belfort lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Sioldster uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Belfort.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Sioldster.
Belfort works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sioldster has had enough of the clinch but Belfort keeps him there for the moment.
Belfort lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sioldster fails to land.
Sioldster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sioldster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belforts head.
Belfort scores with a shot to the side of Sioldster's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort struggles to land a body shot inside as Sioldster controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands a body punch.
Sioldster is working Belfort over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Belfort.
Sioldster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort lands a right hand.
Belfort scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sioldster misses with a hook to the ribs.

Sioldster breaks from the clinch.
Belfort wants to clinch.
Belfort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sioldster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Belfort instigates a clinch.
Sioldster lands a shoulder strike.
Sioldster blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belfort.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Belfort dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sioldster is looking to slow Belfort down with leg kicks.
Sioldster throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
Belfort tries to clinch but Sioldster is having none of it.
Sioldster tries to bum rush Belfort with a series of wild strikes but Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jordan Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Belfort gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sioldster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort has a couple of punches blocked by Sioldster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sioldster.
Jordan Belfort has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sioldster tries to break the clinch but Belfort is controlling the position.
Belfort misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Belfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sioldster throws a head punch that misses.
Sioldster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belfort.
Belfort has a couple of punches blocked by Sioldster.
Belfort lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sioldster backwards.

It looks like Mike Sioldster has been cut.
Sioldster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Sioldster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sioldster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
Sioldster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
Sioldster blocks a body shot from Belfort.
Sioldster blocking some punches.
Belfort goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sioldster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belfort.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sioldster can do to turn this around?
Belfort lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sioldster.
Sioldster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sioldster misses with some punches.
Belfort lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sioldster backwards.

Sioldster manages to break the clinch.
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Sioldster circles away.
Belfort has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but Sioldster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belfort moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSioldster.
Belfort darts in trying to clinch
and Sioldster makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belfort moves into the clinch.
Sioldster misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort gets through Sioldster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Sioldster manages to break the clinch.
Sioldster throws a solid leg kick but Belfort takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sioldster.
Belfort tries to bum rush Sioldster with a series of wild strikes but Sioldster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sioldster follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Belfort avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sioldster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but Sioldster pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sioldster! But no joy.
Sioldster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belfort tries to clinch up.
Sioldster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sioldster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belfort shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belfort tries to clinch but Sioldster is having none of it.
Sioldster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Belfort with a body shot.
Sioldster lands a nice hook to Belfort's body. Belfort takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jordan Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster thumps Belfort with a low kick.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sioldster swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Sioldster circles away.
It seemed like Sioldster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sioldster throws a hook but Belfort avoids it easily.
Belfort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sioldster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Sioldster circles away.
Belfort wants to clinch.
Belfort wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but Sioldster pushes him off.

Belfort gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sioldster lands a body shot.
Sioldster throws a punch but it's blocked by Belfort.
Sioldster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belfort's elbow.
Belfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sioldster prevents a body shot from Belfort.
Sioldster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sioldster misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Belfort.
Belfort prevents a body shot from Sioldster.
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sioldster tries to work over Belfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sioldster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Sioldster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Sioldster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sioldster is looking to score with low kicks.
Sioldster throws a head kick that misses.
Belfort throws a quick counter head kick but Sioldster was just out of range.
Belfort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sioldster.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sioldster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sioldster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sioldster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sioldster swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but Sioldster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sioldster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belfort circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Belfort.
Mike Sioldster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sioldster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sioldster feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sioldster - that will leave a mark!
Belfort avoids the head kick by Sioldster.
Sioldster misses with a body shot.
Belfort checks a leg kick nicely.
Sioldster tries a low kick but Belfort avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Jordan Belfort has been cut.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Sioldster is avoiding it.
Sioldster throws a solid leg kick but Belfort takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sioldster.
Sioldster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sioldster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belfort back to the cage. Sioldster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Sioldster circles away.
Sioldster throws a body kick that misses
and Belfort counters with a one-two to the body.

Belfort moves into the clinch successfully.
Belfort lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Sioldster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sioldster scores with a one two! Belfort had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Belfort has closed the distance and engaged Sioldster in a clinch.
Belfort scores with a shot to the side of Sioldster's head.
Sioldster tries to break the clinch but Belfort is controlling the position.
Sioldster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belfort working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster prevents a body shot from Belfort.
A nice left hand lands by Sioldster.
Belfort lands with a left to the head.
Belfort goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sioldster tries a body shot but Belfort blocks it.
Belfort misses with a punch to the body.
Sioldster misses with the head strike.
Sioldster is trying to push Belfort away but Belfort has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Sioldster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sioldster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belfort fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Sioldster circles away.
Sioldster checks a low kick from Belfort.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sioldster. That's going to slow Belfort down.
Sioldster scores with a hook to the body. Belfort takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sioldster lands a jab.
Sioldster swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belfort tries to clinch up.
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Sioldster circles away.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Sioldster circles away.
Belfort tries to clinch but Sioldster is having none of it.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sioldster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belfort moves out of range of the leg kick from Sioldster.
Belfort moves out of range of the body kick.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sioldster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sioldster closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Belfort tries to clinch but Sioldster moves away
and Sioldster counters with a thumping low kick.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sioldster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sioldster swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort closes the distance but Sioldster moves to the side
and Sioldster counters with a straight right hand.
Sioldster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belfort's hands.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but Sioldster pushes him off.
Sioldster connects with an inside leg kick.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sioldster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sioldster misses with an uppercut. Belfort saw that one coming.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but Sioldster pushes him off.
Belfort wants to clinch.

Belfort forces Sioldster back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Belfort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Sioldster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sioldster 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Natural Mystic. Shraf comes into a darkened arena with his song building. O.C. - time's up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Black
vs
Shraf

192 cm
26
277 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

190 cm
28
212 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

THE END 32

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shraf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Shraf coming out on top.
Black tests Shraf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Shraf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shraf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shraf throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Shraf there.

It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Black scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shraf, as that shot connected.

Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black tries to break the clinch but Shraf is controlling the position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shraf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shraf wants to break free but Black has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Shraf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shraf lands a glancing blow to the side of Black's head.
Jamezdin Shraf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shraf misses with an uppercut.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shraf avoids it really well and circles away.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shraf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Black gets a takedown into half guard.
Shraf manages to get to full guard.

Shraf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shraf wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black scores with punches from side control.
Black throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Black lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shraf down.
Black is chipping away with strikes.
Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Shraf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shraf tries to buck Black off but Black is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Black crashes against the mat.
Shraf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black winds up and cracks Shraf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Black 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.
Black tries to stand and escape but Shraf actually recovers to full guard.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Shraf has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shraf is on top in guard.

Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Black seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Shraf has recovered full guard.
Shraf looking to control.
Black trying to control but Shraf is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf 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.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shraf's head.
Shraf 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.
Black works over Shraf with some ground and pound from guard.
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shraf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shraf manages to pass to mount!
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Matt Black will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Black's cut.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shraf scores with a jab. Black acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black with a poor takedown
and Shraf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shraf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shraf scores with a body shot.
Black works Shraf's body with a nice hook.
Shraf throws an off balance right hand
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black fails with the takedown
enabling Shraf to counter with a crisp jab.
Shraf might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Shraf pushes him off.
Black jabs Shraf right on the nose. Shraf blinks but takes it well.
Shraf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shraf wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Shraf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shraf circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Shraf misses.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Shraf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shraf swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shraf! But no joy.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Black backs off Shraf throws a huge counter combo but Black manages to avoid it all.
Matt Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black is looking to clinch but Shraf is avoiding it.
Shraf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shraf tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shraf slips a jab and a cross from Black.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Shraf is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shraf! But no joy.
Shraf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shraf tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shraf to the ground. Shraf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Black has closed the distance and engaged Shraf in a clinch.

Shraf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shraf throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Shraf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
Shraf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head.
Shraf scores with a body shot.
Shraf throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Nice uppercut there from Shraf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Black is rocked!
Shraf moves in close and cracks Black with a massive right hand! Black, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Shraf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamezdin Shraf!
Jamezdin Shraf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juntusen Viljo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mary Jane Rottencrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Viljo
vs
Jane Rottencrotch

175 cm
27
180 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
200 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juntusen Viljo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viljo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rottencrotch to score with a decent uppercut.
Viljo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rottencrotch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Viljo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viljo ducks right into an uppercut from Rottencrotch.
Good leg kick by Rottencrotch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rottencrotch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Viljo is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Rottencrotch has managed to clinch.
Viljo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viljo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rottencrotch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Viljo lands with a left to the head.
Viljo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rottencrotch tries a body shot but Viljo blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Viljo.
Viljo slowing the pace effectively.
Viljo is looking to control Rottencrotch's arms but Rottencrotch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Viljo has his back to the cage.
Rottencrotch working aggressively here.
Rottencrotch lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viljo working aggressively here.
Rottencrotch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viljo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viljo has a couple of punches blocked by Rottencrotch.
Viljo blocks an uppercut.
Viljo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rottencrotch misses with some punches.
Viljo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch on the inside.
Viljo scores with a shoulder strike.
Viljo has Rottencrotch pushed against the cage.
Rottencrotch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viljo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rottencrotch has a couple of punches blocked by Viljo.
Rottencrotch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viljo.
Rottencrotch digs a right hand underneath Viljo's ribcage. Viljo let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Viljo.
Rottencrotch lands a hook that snaps the head of Viljo backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rottencrotch lands with a light punch inside.
Rottencrotch throws a head punch that misses.
Rottencrotch letting Viljo take a breather here.
Viljo throws a head punch that misses.
Rottencrotch takes a shot to the head.
Rottencrotch blocks a body shot from Viljo.
Viljo stalling in the clinch.
Rottencrotch throws a punch but it's blocked by Viljo.
Viljo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Viljo.
Rottencrotch tries to work over Viljo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rottencrotch presses Viljo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rottencrotch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viljo tries to throw a body punch but Rottencrotch avoids it by throwing Viljo back against the cage.
Rottencrotch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viljo has Rottencrotch pushed against the cage.
Rottencrotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rottencrotch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rottencrotch blocks a body shot from Viljo.
Viljo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viljo throws a head punch that misses.
Viljo has Rottencrotch pushed against the cage.
Rottencrotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rottencrotch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viljo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viljo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rottencrotch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viljo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Rottencrotch.
Viljo lands a body shot.
Rottencrotch blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viljo digs a right hand underneath Rottencrotch's ribcage. Rottencrotch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viljo tries a body shot but Rottencrotch blocks it.
Viljo cracks Rottencrotch with a nice body shot.
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!
Viljo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rottencrotch up against the cage.
Viljo lands a shoulder strike.
Viljo throws a head punch that misses.
Rottencrotch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch on the inside.
Viljo tries to work over Rottencrotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Rottencrotch - that landed with a thud.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rottencrotch as the two fighters clinch.
Rottencrotch working aggressively here.
Viljo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viljo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mary Jane Rottencrotch will probably get the nod.
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.

Rottencrotch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rottencrotch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rottencrotch scores with a push kick.
Rottencrotch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Rottencrotch has closed the distance and engaged Viljo in a clinch.
Viljo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rottencrotch lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Rottencrotch.
Viljo misses with some punches.
Rottencrotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viljo is leaning against Rottencrotch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Viljo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottencrotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viljo's elbow.
Rottencrotch lands with a left to the head.
Viljo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viljo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rottencrotch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viljo stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viljo backwards.

Viljo is rocked!
Viljo takes a shot to the head.
Oh Viljo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rottencrotch unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Viljo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rottencrotch is unloading with more strikes now! Viljo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
Mary Jane Rottencrotch opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.