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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Robert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Randleman
vs
Robert

179 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Robert!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Randleman tries for a takedown but Robert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randleman has a takedown stuffed.
Robert doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman shoots in but no luck this time.

Robert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robert lands an elbow that stopped Randleman in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Quinton Randleman has been cut.
Robert prevents the takedown attempt.
Robert throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robert lands an elbow inside that Randleman shrugs off.
Robert misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robert lands an elbow inside that Randleman shrugs off.
Robert looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Randleman blocks the elbow strike.

Robert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robert wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Robert misses.
Randleman fails with the takedown

and Robert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Randleman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robert lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robert lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robert gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robert throws an elbow but misses.
Robert lands a damaging elbow.
Randleman has Robert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Randleman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robert comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robert gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Randleman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robert can't fight it off and eventually Randleman manages to take the fight to the floor. Robert looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing that Randleman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Randleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Robert has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robert controls Randleman momentarily but Randleman frees himself.
Robert looking to control but Randleman passes into half guard.
Randleman thows a huge punch but Robert dodges it nicely.
Randleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randleman slows the pace down in half guard.
Randleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randleman is working away from the top position though.
Randleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Randleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Randleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Randleman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Randleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Randleman throwing shots but Robert is blocking nicely.
Randleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robert's head.
Randleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Robert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman'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.

Randleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Robert tries to strike from the bottom.
Quinton Randleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Randleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Randleman is working Robert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Randleman controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Robert has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robert wants to stand and escape but Randleman is having none of it.
Randleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Randleman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Randleman postures up in Robert's guard and throws a big left but Robert blocks it.
Randleman controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robert's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Robert's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gary Robert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robert slaps away a takedown attempt from Randleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randleman has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Robert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randleman somewhat.

Randleman shoots in and gets a takedown into Robert's guard.

Robert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robert wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randleman preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randleman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robert's guard.
Randleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Robert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Randleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robert wants to control the action here but instead Randleman manages to pass to full mount!
Robert taking shots to the head.
Randleman content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Randleman working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Randleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman'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. This is the final round!

Randleman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robert quickly recovers to half guard.
Robert wants to control but Randleman is keeping busy.
Randleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randleman lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randleman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Randleman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robert taking some punishment here, with Randleman in his half guard.
Randleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Randleman working Robert over with strikes.
Randleman is nestled in close to Robert, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Randleman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Randleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robert's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randleman.
Still in half guard, Randleman seems content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Robert tries to roll over but Randleman keeps him under control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Robert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randleman.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Robert tries to counter with a clinch but Randleman shakes him off and moves away.
Randleman shoots and misses
and Robert counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Quinton Randleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randleman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robert follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Randleman has his takedown stuffed

and Robert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robert lands an elbow that stopped Randleman in his tracks for a moment.
Randleman blocks an elbow strike from Robert.
Robert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Randleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Robert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Robert.
Randleman avoiding damage as Robert throws knees to the body.
Randleman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robert is defending well.

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

Robert tries to sprawl but Randleman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Randleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Robert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robert trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robert can do anything to dispel that myth.
Randleman controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robert is trying to maintain the position but Randleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Randleman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quinton Randleman.
I think Randleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Randleman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernst Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riki Shi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riki Shi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Schmidt
vs
Shi

184 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

M.O. Fight Wear

Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernst Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riki Shi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Shi.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt shoots in for a double leg but Shi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Shi connects with a high kick.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt attempts a counter takedown but Shi avoids it well and moves away.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmidt attempts a counter takedown but Shi avoids it well and moves away.
Schmidt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Schmidt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schmidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Schmidt's head coaches at MM eh Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shi misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Shi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Shi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shi looks winded!
Shi lands a head kick. Schmidt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shi throws a head kick but Schmidt moves out of range.
Shi throws a head kick but Schmidt moves out of range.
Shi avoids the head kick by Schmidt.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Riki Shi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Shi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shi checks a leg kick.
Shi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shi throws a head kick that misses

and Schmidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schmidt.
Shi is pressed up against the cage. Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shi down to the mat. Shi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick

and Schmidt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schmidt.
Shi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schmidt manages to pass to side control.
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!

Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmidt in particular looking to stall.
Shi is trying to stand up here but Schmidt is controlling him well.
Schmidt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shi pushes Schmidt off looking to stand but Schmidt dives back in and keeps control.
Schmidt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shi pushes Schmidt off looking to stand but Schmidt dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shi can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt lands with a punch from half guard.
Schmidt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shi is trying to escape back to his feet but Schmidt uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Schmidt taking a breather here.
Shi wants to get back to his feet but Schmidt drags him back down.
Shi being controlled for a moment.
Schmidt trying to control the position but Shi is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shi wants to get back to his feet but Schmidt drags him back down.
Schmidt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shi keeps working.
Shi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shi is trying to buck Schmidt off.
Schmidt landing a few strikes.
Schmidt prevents Shi from escaping the position.
Schmidt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shi down.
Shi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Shi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Schmidt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shi throws a head kick that misses

and Schmidt counters with a shoot takedown. Shi fights it but they end up in guard.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Schmidt prevents Shi from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shi is wriggling around but Schmidt manages to pass to half guard.
Schmidt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ernst Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt working the head and body with strikes.
Schmidt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shi pushes Schmidt off looking to stand but Schmidt dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt working Shi over with strikes.
Schmidt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shi is looking to escape.
Schmidt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt is controlling the pace.

Shi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shi throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shi throws a head kick that Schmidt semi-blocks.
Shi throws a head kick that Schmidt semi-blocks.
Shi checks the leg kick.
Shi cracks Schmidt with a good jab.

Schmidt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shi on his heels. He'll look to pass Shi's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shi wants to stand up but Schmidt is controlling him.
Shi keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shi keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shi wants to stand and escape but Schmidt is having none of it.
Schmidt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shi is looking to stand up but Schmidt isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ernst Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt feinted with a counter takedown.

Schmidt moves into range and clinches up with Shi.
A short uppercut from Schmidt.
Shi wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmidt won't allow it.

Shi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Schmidt swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Schmidt tries to counter by clinching up but Shi breaks away and moves out of range.
Riki Shi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt slips a jab and a cross from Shi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Shi moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Shi.
Schmidt lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but Shi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Shi moves out of range.
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Shi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy right hand. Shi should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Riki Shi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Shi saw it coming and moves away.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt feinted with a counter takedown.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Shi moves out of range.

Schmidt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmidt controls the pace.
Schmidt trying to control but Shi is working from the bottom.
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound.
Shi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt trying to control but Shi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shi wants to get back to his feet but Schmidt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shi is looking to stand back up but Schmidt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shi.
Shi tries to kick Schmidt off but Schmidt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shi is not content to let Schmidt control the position.
Shi is trying to escape back to his feet but Schmidt uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Schmidt takes a little break here. Shi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Shi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schmidt trying to control the action but Shi is working from the bottom.
Shi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shi bucks up and tries to throw Schmidt off but instead Schmidt has got his back!
Schmidt biding his time, controlling Shi.
Will Schmidt go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shi wants to get back to his feet.
Shi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shi is keeping busy.
Shi is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
Shi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Schmidt.

Schmidt working for a choke but Shi is defending well.
Riki Shi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shi wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidt lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Shi.
Schmidt lands strikes to the head.
Schmidt scores with strikes from the back.
Shi wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidt is riding his opponent, not letting Shi buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shi is trying to stand back up.
Ernst Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Schmidt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ernst Schmidt!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xabilonso Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alonso's entrance music is Die Motherfker Die. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Alonso
vs
Caballero

180 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xabilonso Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Caballero!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caballero looks for the body kick but Alonso saw that one coming.
Alonso scores with a shot to the body.
Caballero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alonso tries to avoid it but Caballero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alonso to the ground. Alonso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caballero fails with the takedown
and Alonso counters with a nice body shot.
Alonso is looking to clinch.
Caballero fails with a takedown attempt.
As Caballero looks to move away, Alonso throws a big counter combo but Caballero just gets out of the way.
Xabilonso Alonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Caballero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caballero looks to land a combination but Alonso avoids it well.
Caballero should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Caballero shoots in looking for a takedown. Alonso tries to sprawl out of it but Caballero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alonso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alonso fails with the takedown.
Alonso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonny Caballero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alonso scores with a jab.
Caballero misses with a low kick.
Caballero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alonso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caballero takes a swing at Alonso's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Alonso there.

Alonso shoots in and gets a takedown into Caballero's guard.
Caballero wants to sweep here but Alonso controlling him for the moment.
Alonso has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caballero is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Caballero postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alonso to stand up.

Caballero drives through with a takedown into Alonso's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alonso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Caballero controls the pace.
Caballero's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Caballero has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caballero stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Caballero closes the distance and clinches up with Alonso, looking for a takedown. Caballero pushes Alonso against the cage but Alonso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Caballero has his takedown stuffed
and Alonso counters with a nice uppercut.
Caballero swats away the attempt to clinch by Alonso.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Alonso moves out of range.
Alonso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Caballero swings for the body but Alonso moves out of range.
Alonso misses with a double jab

and Caballero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alonso's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso is looking to stand up but Caballero isn't so interested in that idea.
Caballero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alonso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caballero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Caballero throwing strikes but missing.
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 Xabilonso Alonso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Caballero tries to clinch but Alonso moves out of range.
A low kick from Alonso misses

and Caballero counters with a takedown into side control.
Sonny Caballero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caballero throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alonso works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Alonso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caballero.
Alonso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caballero on the ground.

Caballero gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Alonso pushes Caballero up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alonso prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alonso with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alonso breaks from the clinch.

Alonso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Caballero sprawls well initially but Alonso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Caballero has his hands clasped together around Alonso's back. He's all about the action.
Caballero trying to hold on to Alonso's head to control him but Alonso postures up.
Caballero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caballero preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso is pressing down on Caballero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caballero is holding on for now.
Caballero is looking to control Alonso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caballero avoid being mounted?
Alonso prevents Caballero from improving his position.
Caballero is controlling Alonso's trapped leg to prevent Alonso from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero is looking to escape.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caballero tries to clinch but Alonso is having none of it.
Alonso appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Alonso scores with a four punch combination!
Alonso throws a series of punches but Caballero moves out of range.
Caballero throws a body shot but no joy.
Alonso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alonso connects with a looping right hand.
Caballero tries to close the distance and clinch but Alonso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Alonso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caballero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alonso fails with the takedown

and Caballero counters with a single leg into guard. Alonso didn't expect that.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Caballero has eaten all the pies!
Caballero is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Alonso manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xabilonso Alonso dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Alonso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alonso moves in looking to clinch but Caballero pushes him off.
A low kick from Alonso misses

and Caballero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Caballero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alonso's head.
Alonso wants to get back to his feet.
Caballero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caballero wants to pass to mount but Alonso is defending the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alonso feints and then cracks Caballero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caballero down.

Alonso gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Alonso manages to break the clinch.
Alonso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caballero's waist but Caballero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alonso off to one side.
Alonso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caballero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alonso's guard.
Caballero is stalling in the full guard.
Alonso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caballero won't allow Alonso to get back to his feet.
Caballero throwing strikes but missing.

Caballero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alonso, up you get!
Caballero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alonso manages to avoid it.
Alonso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Caballero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alonso is trying to defend but Caballero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Caballero maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alonso could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Caballero has cracked it and Alonso is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Caballero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sonny Caballero!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Pocketts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finlay Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pocketts comes to the cage accompanied by Hajime No Ippo. This should be a great matchup!

Pocketts
vs
Hope

182 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brendan Pocketts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Finlay Hope!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pocketts is looking to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

Hope gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hope wriggles free and stands up.

Pocketts gets caught flat footed, as Hope shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pocketts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pocketts wants to sweep but no luck.
Pocketts looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pocketts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pocketts has his hands on Hope's head, controlling the position.
Pocketts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pocketts looking for a sweep. Not yet Pocketts, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hope looking to sit in guard and control but Pocketts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hope pushes Pocketts off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hope fails to land with a series of punches.
Hope looks to land a right hand but Pocketts moved out of range.

Hope looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pocketts has Hope pulled in close to control his posture.

Pocketts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hope wants to control from the top but Pocketts keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope is working Pocketts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hope won't allow Pocketts to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hope accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pocketts is on top in guard.

Pocketts pushing down on Hope's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Pocketts seems content to control.

Hope kicks Pocketts off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pocketts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hope pinned against the cage. Hope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hope shoots in and gets a takedown into Pocketts's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pocketts pulls Hope in close to prevent any damage.
Hope stopping the sweep attempt from Pocketts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hope connects with a single shot there.
Pocketts is looking to clinch but Hope is avoiding it.
Hope scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Brendan Pocketts has been cut.
Hope misses the jab.

Hope throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pocketts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hope is in Pocketts's guard.
Pocketts wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hope manages to pass to side control.

Finlay Hope has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pocketts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pocketts trying to control the position here.
Pocketts keeping moving, preventing Hope from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been informed that Hope has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pocketts looking to control.
Hope is stalling in the full guard.
Pocketts has Hope pulled in close to control his posture.
Pocketts is trying to control the position but Hope postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hope stopping the sweep attempt from Pocketts.
Pocketts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hope trying to control the position from guard on top but Pocketts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pocketts looking for a sweep. Not yet Pocketts, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hope trying to control the position from guard on top but Pocketts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hope working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hope trying to control the position from guard on top but Pocketts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pocketts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pocketts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pocketts feinted with a counter takedown.
Pocketts moves in looking to clinch but Hope pushes him off.
Hope leaves Pocketts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pocketts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hope as he jumps to the side.
Pocketts misses with a takedown
and Hope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Pocketts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pocketts tries to clinch up but Hope circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pocketts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hope to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hope trying to control but Pocketts is working from the bottom.
Pocketts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pocketts looking for a sweep. Not yet Pocketts, not yet.
Hope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pocketts has Hope pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hope content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pocketts wants to clinch but Hope slips to the side
and Hope makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hope, as that shot connected.

Hope has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pocketts fails to pull guard.

Hope has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pocketts is trying to keep an underhook but Hope manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pocketts defending well though.
Pocketts trying to control but Hope postures up.
Pocketts is not content to let Hope control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocketts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pocketts.
Hope with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope throws a strike but Pocketts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hope has his feet on Pocketts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hope misses with a series of wild punches.
Pocketts connects with a body shot that sends Hope's belly button to the back.
Pocketts lands a nice hook to Hope's body. Hope takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pocketts looks to throw the jab but Hope is out of range.
Hope is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hope stuffs the takedown attempt from Pocketts. Pocketts gets slowly back to his feet.
Finlay Hope seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pocketts tries to clinch up but Hope circles away and keeps his distance.
Hope misses with a combination

and Pocketts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pocketts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hope!
Pocketts landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pocketts trying to control but Hope is having none of it.
Pocketts is stalling here but it's allowed Hope to get half guard.
Hope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pocketts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hope tries to kick Pocketts off but Pocketts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pocketts is looking to advance position but Hope won't allow it.
Hope trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pocketts manages to pass to mount!
Pocketts controlling the position easily from mount.
Hope tries to reverse the position but Pocketts maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pocketts trying to control but Hope is having none of it.
Hope wants to hold on but Pocketts pushes him away.
Pocketts trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Pocketts has hold of Hope's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hope manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Finlay Hope just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Brendan Pocketts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Pocketts shoots in for a double leg but Hope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pocketts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hope defends it nicely.
A combination from Hope does no damage.
Pocketts tries to clinch there but Hope circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hope drives through with a takedown into Pocketts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pocketts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hope is one step ahead there.
Pocketts wants to get back to his feet but Hope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pocketts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hope is aware though and is defending well.
Hope throws a big right hand that misses.
Pocketts is trying to keep Hope in close.
Pocketts has control of Hope's left arm, preventing Hope from doing any damage.
Pocketts continues to stall.
Pocketts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pocketts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pocketts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hope wants to improve his position but Pocketts is controlling well.
Hope won't allow Pocketts to pass to mount.
Hope is doing well to control the position and prevent Pocketts from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pocketts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hope tries to get to full guard but Pocketts has control of the leg.
Hope holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pocketts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pocketts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope tries to reverse the position but Pocketts maintains control.
Pocketts controlling his opponent.
Pocketts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hope is looking to escape.

Pocketts looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Pocketts had his way with Finlay Hope in that round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Pocketts's cut.
That's time! Pocketts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hope gets a double leg takedown into Pocketts's guard.
Pocketts keeping moving, preventing Hope from controlling successfully.
Pocketts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hope.
Pocketts managing to control the position.
More hug and hope from Pocketts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope trying to control but Pocketts is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hope is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hope throws an elbow that misses. Pocketts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hope's guard. Nice move by Pocketts!

Pocketts wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.
Hope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pocketts is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hope is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pocketts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pocketts trying to control but Hope is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pocketts is trying to control the action in half guard but Hope is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hope is doing well to control the position and prevent Pocketts from advancing to side control.
Brendan Pocketts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pocketts passes to side control.
Hope is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hope stops Pocketts from passing to mount.
Hope is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pocketts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pocketts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Finlay Hope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hope trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pocketts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brendan Pocketts.
Well Hope has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Hope!
Finlay Hope is the new welterweight champion!
Brendan Pocketts spoke after the fight, saying 'Will be back stronger then today.'.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Marveux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Bispin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marveux comes into the arena with King without a crown blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Marveux
vs
Bispin

185 cm
25
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Marveux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Bispin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marveux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bispin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bispin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Anthony Marveux has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Marveux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anthony Marveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispin works over Marveux's head and body with a nice combination.
Marveux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marveux goes for a double leg but Bispin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bispin continues to drive forward.
Marveux misses with a takedown

and Bispin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Marveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bispin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marveux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bispin manages to break the clinch.
Marveux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bispin circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marveux shoots in but no luck this time.
Marveux is breathing heavily.

Bispin clinches.
A short right from Bispin.

Anthony Marveux's cut is getting worse.

Bispin successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bispin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bispin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispin working a defensive guard here.
Bispin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bispin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marveux is controlling him.
Marveux postures up in Bispin's guard and throws a big left but Bispin blocks it.
Marveux scoring with punches to the head and body.

Bispin kicks Marveux off and gets to his feet.

Bispin moves into the clinch.

Bispin breaks from the clinch.

Bispin rushes Marveux and presses him up against the cage.

Bispin breaks the clinch.
Marveux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bispin avoids it really well and circles away.
And Bispin tries to counter it with a takedown but Marveux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marveux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bispin is fending him off so far but Marveux persists. Nope, Bispin circles away and we're back to standing.

Bispin shoots in and gets a takedown into Marveux's guard.
Bispin stopping the sweep attempt from Marveux.
Bispin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bispin stands up and waves to Marveux to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marveux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bispin counters with a stiff right hand.

Bispin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marveux's guard.

Marveux is rocked!

Bispin stands up from Marveux's guard - Bispin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Marveux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Bispin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marveux, pushing him back against the cage.
Bispin has Marveux pressed against the cage.
Marveux seems to have got his legs back now.

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

Bispin drives through and clinches with Marveux against the cage.

Bispin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marveux is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Bispin just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Marveux has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamil Bispin!
Kamil Bispin is the new middleweight champion!
Kamil Bispin thanked the fans post fight for their support.