SFC: Sloppy Seconds PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Cline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Pontare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Cline had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cline
vs
Pontare

178 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Cline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Pontare!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pontare shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pontare is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pontare sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cline defending well though.
Pontare takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cline looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pontare works his way into side control.
Pontare lands a few punches from side control.
Pontare looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cline is avoiding damage well.
Pontare creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pontare lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cline down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cline defending against the ground and pound.
Pontare lands a strong strike to the head of Cline. That's dazed him! Pontare looking to finish here. Cline is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Pontare lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Pontare!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Fernandez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hughes
vs
Fernandez

176 cm
21
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Fight Club Clothing™
BLKOUT Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hughes clinches.
A shot in the inside from Fernandez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Fernandez wants to break free but Hughes has control.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fernandez tries to stall but Hughes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Fernandez trying to land knees to the body.

Hughes has hold of one of Fernandez's legs. Fernandez is fighting the takedown attempt but Hughes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Fernandez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hughes is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Fernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fernandez avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hughes's face.
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
Fernandez raining down shots from the mount!
Hughes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fernandez thows a big elbow that misses.
Hughes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Fernandez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hughes throws up his legs and catches Fernandez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fernandez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hughes! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mark Hughes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Potenciano Paquibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevo Gavrankapetanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gavrankapetanovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Public Enemy - He Got Game kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Paquibot
vs
Gavrankapetanovic

214 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
243 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Potenciano Paquibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevo Gavrankapetanovic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavrankapetanovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paquibot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paquibot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gavrankapetanovic.
Paquibot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gavrankapetanovic.
Potenciano Paquibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Gavrankapetanovic.
Paquibot fails with the takedown

and Gavrankapetanovic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gavrankapetanovic.

Gavrankapetanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to control from the top but Paquibot keeps moving.
Gavrankapetanovic looks gassed!
Paquibot wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gavrankapetanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paquibot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gavrankapetanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paquibot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gavrankapetanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Paquibot's legs - danger averted.

Paquibot working for a triangle but Gavrankapetanovic defends it easily.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to pass the guard but Paquibot is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paquibot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gavrankapetanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Paquibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paquibot has his foot on Gavrankapetanovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gavrankapetanovic works his way back into a safe position though.

Paquibot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gavrankapetanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paquibot is looking to sweep but instead, Gavrankapetanovic has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gavrankapetanovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to get back to his feet.
Paquibot is staying active underneath Gavrankapetanovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paquibot is trying to get back to full guard.
Paquibot is pressing down on Gavrankapetanovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Potenciano Paquibot will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Paquibot has his takedown stuffed

and Gavrankapetanovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paquibot's guard.
Gavrankapetanovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavrankapetanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Paquibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Paquibot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gavrankapetanovic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paquibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to control from the top but Paquibot keeps moving.
Gavrankapetanovic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

Paquibot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gavrankapetanovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paquibot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Paquibot working for a triangle but Gavrankapetanovic defends it easily.
Paquibot wants to sweep here but Gavrankapetanovic controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paquibot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gavrankapetanovic is aware though and is defending well.

Paquibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paquibot being controlled here, momentarily.

Gavrankapetanovic has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Paquibot to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gavrankapetanovic is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Paquibot pulls down on the head and he's put Gavrankapetanovic to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Potenciano Paquibot!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Christianson
vs
Locke II

191 cm
22
217 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cameron Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Locke II!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christianson tries to avoid it but Locke II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christianson to the ground. Christianson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christianson tries to clinch but Locke II moves out of range.

Locke II shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Locke II showed some decent athleticism there.
Christianson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Locke II.
Christianson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Locke II trying to control from half guard but Christianson is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke II might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Christianson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Locke II is working for a submission of some sort.
Locke II trying to control from half guard but Christianson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Locke II is pressing down on Christianson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christianson is holding on for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Christianson gets a clinch.
Locke II tries for a takedown but Christianson manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Christianson.

Locke II breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Locke II with that takedown attempt.
Cameron Christianson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke II.
Christianson tries to clinch up but Locke II circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke II closes the distance but Christianson moves to the side
and Christianson counters with a solid body kick.
Locke II looks gassed!
Locke II gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Christianson counters by moving into the clinch.
Locke II has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christianson misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christianson.
Locke II changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Christianson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Christianson is looking to clinch but Locke II is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson shoots in for a double leg but Locke II sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Locke II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Christianson moves into the clinch.
Locke II has had enough of the clinch but Christianson keeps him there for the moment.
Christianson is leaning against Locke II and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Christianson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Locke II in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Christianson with a knee to the head.
Christianson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Christianson tries to land knees in the clinch but Locke II avoids the damage to the body.
Christianson pushes off an throws an elbow but Locke II leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Locke II breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christianson tries to clinch but Locke II moves away
and Locke II counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christianson tries to clinch up.
Christianson tries to clinch but Locke II is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Locke II misses

and Christianson counters by moving into the clinch.
Christianson looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Locke II pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke II looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Christianson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Christianson darts in trying to clinch

and Locke II counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christianson looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Locke II breaks the clinch.
Locke II throws a lazy head kick

and Christianson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christianson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Locke II breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christianson wants to clinch

and Locke II counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Locke II.
Locke II trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Locke II loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson keeping moving, preventing Locke II from controlling successfully.
Locke II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christianson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Locke II trying to control but Christianson is working from the bottom.

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.
Locke II wants to stand but Christianson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Locke II gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Locke II has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christianson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Locke II dodges an elbow strike from Christianson.
A frustrated look appears on Locke II's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christianson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Locke II pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke II tries for a takedown but Christianson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Locke II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Christianson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Christianson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke II tries to reverse the position but Christianson maintains control.
Christianson controlling his opponent.
Locke II is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Locke II will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Christianson stuffs the takedown attempt from Locke II. Locke II gets slowly back to his feet.
Christianson leaves Locke II with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Locke II throws a head kick that misses
and Christianson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Locke II with a lazy takedown attempt

and Christianson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cameron Christianson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke II.
Christianson lands an elbow inside.
Christianson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Christianson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Christianson tries a knee to the head but Locke II blocks it.
Locke II has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Locke II tries to score a body lock takedown but Christianson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christianson crunches a lovely knee into Locke II's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christianson lands a nice knee to the body.
Christianson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Christianson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Locke II fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Christianson throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Christianson.
Locke II is working for takedown but Christianson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Locke II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christianson's defenses.
Christianson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Locke II blocks an elbow strike.
Locke II is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Christianson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christianson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Locke II is working for takedown but Christianson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Christianson missing with knees to the body.

Locke II breaks the clinch.
Christianson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Locke II blocks the body kick.
Locke II shoots in but Christianson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Locke II shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Christianson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Locke II wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christianson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Locke II breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Locke II gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Christianson moves into the clinch.
Christianson lands an elbow that stopped Locke II in his tracks for a moment.
Christianson blocks an elbow strike.
Locke II misses with an elbow over the top.
Locke II can't get the takedown.
Locke II has Christianson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Christianson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Locke II jumps guard but Christianson stands there with Locke II around his waist. Locke II gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Christianson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Locke II tries to score a body lock takedown but Christianson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christianson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Locke II's efforts to push away.
Locke II tries for a takedown but Christianson manages to get underhooks.
Locke II drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christianson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Christianson lands an elbow inside.
Christianson tries to land a knee to the head but Locke II blocks with his arms.

Locke II jumps guard and drags Christianson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Locke II pushes Christianson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Christianson wants to clinch
and Locke II counters with a left and a right that stings Christianson.
Locke II misses with a combination
and Christianson counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Locke II scores with a takedown into Christianson's guard.
Locke II trying to control the position from guard on top but Christianson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christianson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christianson tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Locke II is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Locke II trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Christianson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christianson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Christianson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brand Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Dos Anjos has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Pound
vs
Dos Anjos

180 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brand Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anjos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pound's waist but Pound gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos Anjos off to one side.
Dos Anjos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pound is fending him off so far but Dos Anjos persists. Nope, Pound circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Anjos has a takedown stuffed.
Brand Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos dives in and grabs Pound's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pound pushes down on Dos Anjos's head and hops out.
Pound leaves Dos Anjos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Pound closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Anjos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pound is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dos Anjos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Anjos looks gassed!
Pound lands a big shot there that rocks Dos Anjos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pound controlling his opponent.
Dos Anjos is desperately trying to improve his position but Pound has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pound cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dos Anjos tries to reverse the position but Pound maintains control.
Dos Anjos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pound landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dos Anjos is working to get back to half guard.
Pound has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dos Anjos's face.
Pound looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Pound.
Pound with shots to the head and body - Dos Anjos looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pound looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pound is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dos Anjos tries to reverse the position but Pound maintains control.
Dos Anjos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dos Anjos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pound fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Pound.
Dos Anjos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound prevents Dos Anjos from getting the reversal.
Pound takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pound putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dos Anjos can't escape the position.
Pound lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pound working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pound working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pound looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pound dominating with strikes here.
Dos Anjos is looking to improve his position but Pound isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Pound.
Dos Anjos is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pound looking to finish Dos Anjos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dos Anjos!
Dos Anjos tries to reverse the position but Pound maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dos Anjos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pound counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dos Anjos won't be happy with that.
Pound in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dos Anjos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Anjos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pound landing small, sideways elbows.
Pound trying to control from the bottom.
Pound is controlling Dos Anjos's trapped leg to prevent Dos Anjos from advancing to side control.
Dos Anjos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pound reverses the position - he's now on top in Dos Anjos's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pound working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dos Anjos's head.
Pound trying to control but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom.

Dos Anjos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pound has passed into half guard!
Dos Anjos is looking for a sweep. Pound is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Dos Anjos has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pound escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pound!
Pound lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dos Anjos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dos Anjos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pound working the ground and pound.
Pound controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dos Anjos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pound presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dos Anjos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dos Anjos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dos Anjos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pound really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brand Pound dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dos Anjos.

Dos Anjos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Dos Anjos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pound has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dos Anjos but great work by Pound.
Dos Anjos tries to bench press Pound off him but Pound keeps the position.
Dos Anjos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pound is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dos Anjos can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound breaks from Dos Anjos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pound trying to control but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
Dos Anjos working to try and regain half guard.
Junior Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dos Anjos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Dos Anjos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pound passes into side control!
Dos Anjos manages to get back to half guard.

Dos Anjos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dos Anjos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pound pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dos Anjos looking for submissions off his back.

Dos Anjos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pound pulls his head out easily.

Dos Anjos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dos Anjos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pound pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dos Anjos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown

and Pound counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dos Anjos's guard now.
Pound is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dos Anjos has an active guard here but Pound has managed to pass into half guard.

Dos Anjos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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 Brand Pound.
Well Pound 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brand Pound!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willem DeFoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atleetti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beyonce - Halo. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Atleetti
vs
DeFoe

180 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

178 cm
22
177 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willem DeFoe!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atleetti swats away the attempt to clinch by DeFoe.
A combination from Atleetti does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeFoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

DeFoe takes the fight into the clinch.
DeFoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atleetti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atleetti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeFoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeFoe digs a right hand into Atleetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atleetti's gas tank.

DeFoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeFoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeFoe defending well as Atleetti loads up on a big left hand.
DeFoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Atleetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeFoe moves in looking to clinch but Atleetti pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Atleetti misses the target.

DeFoe rushes Atleetti and presses him up against the cage.
Atleetti tries to pull guard but DeFoe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Atleetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeFoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
DeFoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.

Atleetti is rocked!
DeFoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
Oh Atleetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

DeFoe breaks the clinch.
Atleetti swats away the attempt to clinch by DeFoe.
DeFoe is looking to clinch but Atleetti is avoiding it.
Atleetti seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti misses the shot to the body.
DeFoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Atleetti circles away.
Atleetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atleetti misses with an uppercut.
DeFoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atleetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

DeFoe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, DeFoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeFoe lands with a right to the head.
DeFoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeFoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atleetti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeFoe.
Nice body punch from DeFoe.
Atleetti is breathing heavily.
DeFoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeFoe lands a nice uppercut.
DeFoe is leaning against Atleetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeFoe lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeFoe throws a big uppercut that drops Atleetti! More strikes from DeFoe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Atleetti lies dazed against the cage as DeFoe celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willem DeFoe!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ahtopaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel McVicar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Ahtopaine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel McVicar's chin.

Ahtopaine
vs
McVicar

185 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight 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 Helsinki, Igor Ahtopaine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel McVicar!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahtopaine is defended easily by McVicar.
McVicar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McVicar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahtopaine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahtopaine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ahtopaine shoots in for a double leg but McVicar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Ahtopaine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVicar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McVicar tries a head kick but it misses.

Ahtopaine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McVicar to the mat! McVicar manages to get full guard.

Ahtopaine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McVicar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McVicar has escaped and now he's on top!
Ahtopaine looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahtopaine, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahtopaine trying to keep a closed guard but McVicar is proving a slippery customer.
McVicar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahtopaine keeping full guard, as McVicar tries to pass.

McVicar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahtopaine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McVicar has managed to get both his arms back between Ahtopaine's legs - danger averted.
Ahtopaine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Ahtopaine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McVicar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McVicar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahtopaine is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from McVicar.
McVicar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVicar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahtopaine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahtopaine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McVicar.
McVicar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahtopaine tries to clinch up but McVicar circles away and keeps his distance.
McVicar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVicar thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahtopaine avoids the head kick by McVicar.

Ahtopaine has managed to clinch.
Ahtopaine keeps control of McVicar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahtopaine is working for takedown but McVicar is calmly controlling the position for now.

Ahtopaine jumps guard and drags McVicar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McVicar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McVicar is stalling in the full guard.

Ahtopaine has his foot on McVicar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVicar works his way back into a safe position though.
McVicar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ahtopaine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ahtopaine has a closed guard, preventing McVicar from standing up.
Ahtopaine keeping full guard, as McVicar tries to pass.
McVicar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McVicar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ahtopaine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McVicar.
Ahtopaine shoots in for a double leg but McVicar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahtopaine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McVicar tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahtopaine shoots in but McVicar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McVicar with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahtopaine blocks the leg kick.
McVicar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Igor Ahtopaine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahtopaine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Ahtopaine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVicar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel McVicar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahtopaine shoots in but McVicar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahtopaine blocks a head kick by McVicar.
McVicar stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahtopaine. Ahtopaine gets slowly back to his feet.
McVicar lands with a hook. Ahtopaine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McVicar tries to land a front kick but Ahtopaine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McVicar lands a right hook to the body.
McVicar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McVicar throws a sloppy head kick and Ahtopaine moves out of range easily.
McVicar lands a two punch combo.
McVicar pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicar throws a right hand that Ahtopaine ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahtopaine also avoids with ease.
McVicar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McVicar tries to clinch there but Ahtopaine circles away.
Ahtopaine moves out of range as McVicar throws a body kick.
Ahtopaine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McVicar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahtopaine rather than just go for the knockout.
McVicar misses with a head kick.
Ahtopaine moves out of range of the body kick from McVicar.
McVicar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McVicar looks to land a combination but Ahtopaine avoids it well.
McVicar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahtopaine momentarily.
McVicar tries to bum rush Ahtopaine with a series of wild strikes but Ahtopaine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ahtopaine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ahtopaine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahtopaine throwing shots but McVicar is blocking nicely.
McVicar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McVicar tries to get to full guard but Ahtopaine has control of the leg.
McVicar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahtopaine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahtopaine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Ahtopaine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McVicar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahtopaine.
McVicar is concentrating on defense, preventing Ahtopaine from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicar gets full guard.
McVicar trying to control the position here.
McVicar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahtopaine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McVicar holds on and takes a little breather.

Ahtopaine drops back looking for a leg! McVicar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McVicar manages to kick Ahtopaine off! Ahtopaine jumps back into McVicar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McVicar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McVicar lands a nice hook to Ahtopaine's body. Ahtopaine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McVicar stuffs the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVicar 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 Ahtopaine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahtopaine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McVicar throws a sloppy head kick and Ahtopaine moves out of range easily.
Ahtopaine shoots in and drives through. McVicar sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicar tests Ahtopaine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as McVicar blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McVicar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahtopaine circles away quickly and effectively.
McVicar stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Ahtopaine. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicar tries to land a front kick but Ahtopaine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McVicar throws a head kick that misses.
Ahtopaine moves out of range as McVicar throws a body kick.
McVicar lands a head shot.
Ahtopaine fails with an attempt to clinch.
McVicar cracks Ahtopaine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahtopaine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McVicar connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from McVicar does it's job there.
McVicar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahtopaine at a distance.
McVicar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahtopaine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahtopaine blocks a head kick by McVicar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as McVicar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A left and a right from McVicar both land. Nice combination.
McVicar thuds a left hand into Ahtopaine's body.
Ahtopaine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVicar fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVicar misses with a head kick.
McVicar throws a series of strikes that have Ahtopaine backpedaling.
A jab lands there for McVicar.
McVicar throws a head kick but Ahtopaine moves out of range.
McVicar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McVicar looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahtopaine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McVicar throws a head kick but Ahtopaine moves out of range.
McVicar lands a nice looking body shot.
McVicar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahtopaine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahtopaine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McVicar lands a jab-cross combination.
McVicar scores with a jab.
Ahtopaine avoids a kick to the body.
Ahtopaine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daniel McVicar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicar wants to clinch.
McVicar misses with a jab, cross combination.

McVicar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ahtopaine wants to stand but McVicar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McVicar keeping full guard, as Ahtopaine tries to pass.

Ahtopaine drops back looking for a leg! McVicar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McVicar manages to kick Ahtopaine off! Ahtopaine jumps back into McVicar's guard.
Igor Ahtopaine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McVicar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahtopaine throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel McVicar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McVicar 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel McVicar!
Daniel McVicar is the new featherweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Black Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack McConnely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McConnely has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Hv0tsvpyU&feature=channel as his entrance music. Zack McConnely will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Black Bear
vs
McConnely

191 cm
23
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Black Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zack McConnely!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black Bear defending well as McConnely loads up on a big left hand.
McConnely turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McConnely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from McConnely does no damage.
McConnely throws a right hand that Black Bear ducks under and follows up with a left that Black Bear also avoids with ease.
McConnely misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black Bear. McConnely does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnely thumps Black Bear with a low kick.
Black Bear leaves McConnely with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McConnely throws the kick towards the body but Black Bear avoids it.
McConnely tries to work over Black Bear's front leg with a kick but Black Bear checks it.
Black Bear avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black Bear avoids the head kick by McConnely.
Black Bear avoids the head kick by McConnely.
McConnely tries to clinch but Black Bear moves out of range.
Black Bear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black Bear lands a right hook to the body.

Black Bear bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McConnely is looking to reverse the position.

Black Bear is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McConnely knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Bear in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McConnely gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McConnely is looking to improve his position but Black Bear isn't that keen on the idea.
McConnely wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Black Bear.

Black Bear working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Black Bear sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Black Bear goes for an armbar but McConnely turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McConnely.

Black Bear working for a triangle but McConnely defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear keeping full guard, as McConnely tries to pass.

Black Bear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McConnely doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McConnely manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McConnely trying to control but Black Bear is working from the bottom.
McConnely postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Black Bear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McConnely gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Black Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear keeping moving, preventing McConnely from controlling successfully.

Black Bear working for a triangle but McConnely defends it easily.

Black Bear is looking for a triangle but McConnely pushes his legs off easily.
Black Bear is breathing heavily.
Black Bear throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnely throwing strikes but missing.

Black Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McConnely got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black Bear has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnely has managed to get both his arms back between Black Bear's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black Bear trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McConnely accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Black Bear has his foot on McConnely's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McConnely works his way back into a safe position though.
Black Bear utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McConnely wants to control from the top but Black Bear keeps moving.
McConnely trying to stand up but can't free himself from Black Bear's guard.

McConnely avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McConnely avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McConnely wants to stand but Black Bear has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Black Bear throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McConnely escapes and throws Black Bear's legs to the side, diving into side control!

McConnely tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Black Bear closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McConnely to the mat! McConnely manages to get full guard.

Black Bear is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Black Bear drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McConnely dives on top into guard.

Black Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Black Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black Bear striking off his back but it's not causing McConnely any problems.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Black Bear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McConnely gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McConnely passes Black Bear's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnely tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Black Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McConnely throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Black Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Black Bear gets full guard.
Black Bear keeping moving, preventing McConnely from controlling successfully.
McConnely working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

McConnely drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McConnely jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McConnely looks to land a combination but Black Bear avoids it well.
McConnely slips a jab from Black Bear.

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.

Black Bear shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McConnely napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McConnely is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Black Bear is controlling him well.

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

Black Bear wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McConnely, who protects the arm well.

Black Bear is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McConnely knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on McConnely's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McConnely is looking to regain half guard here but Black Bear keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Black Bear has an Americana. McConnely didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Black Bear is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Black Bear hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rich Black Bear!