ABW 148 Takano - Gonza PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dodgy Build (ranked 5437 p4p, 506 weight class) and Longburn Rayson (ranked 21596 p4p, 685 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Build
vs
Rayson

185 cm
24
198 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

191 cm
24
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dodgy Build!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Longburn Rayson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Build tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rayson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Build moves in looking to clinch but Rayson pushes him off.
Rayson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Build instigates a clinch.

Rayson breaks the clinch.

Build forces Rayson back against the cage and clinches.
Rayson lands with a light punch inside.
Rayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rayson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Build has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Build scores with a shot to the side of Rayson's head.

Rayson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rayson is looking to land body kicks.
Build tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rayson counters with a nice uppercut.

Build rushes Rayson and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rayson scores with a shot to the side of Build's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Build.
Rayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rayson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rayson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rayson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rayson blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Build as Rayson tries to tie him up.
Build has a couple of punches blocked by Rayson.
Build blocks an elbow strike from Rayson.
Rayson lands a nice uppercut.
Build lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Build.
Rayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Build backwards.
Rayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Build has a couple of punches blocked by Rayson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Build.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Build creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayson pushes Build back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Build.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rayson tries to work over Build's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Build misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rayson.
Build lands with a right to the head.

Rayson breaks from the clinch.
Rayson scores with a leg kick.

Build forces Rayson back against the cage and clinches.
Build working aggressively here.
Build misses with the head strike.
Rayson takes a shot to the head.
Build swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rayson.
Build working aggressively here.
Build misses with a short punch on the inside.
Build lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Build backwards.
Rayson lands a hook that snaps the head of Build backwards.
Build throws a punch but it's blocked by Rayson.
Rayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Build leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rayson lands a hook that snaps the head of Build backwards.
Build throws a head punch that misses.
Rayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Build leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rayson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Build tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Build misses with some punches.
Rayson lands a right hand.
Rayson trying to land knees to the body.
Rayson tries to work over Build's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Build has a couple of punches blocked by Rayson.
Rayson stalling in the clinch but Build improves position.
Build misses with some punches.
Rayson has a couple of punches blocked by Build.
Rayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Build swings wildly with an uppercut but Rayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Build swings wildly with an uppercut but Rayson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rayson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Build swings wildly with an uppercut but Rayson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Rayson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rayson misses with a two punch combination.
Rayson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Build takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Rayson.
Rayson lands a jab to Build's midsection.

Build clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Rayson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rayson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Build tries to clinch up.
Build wants to clinch up but Rayson keeps it at a distance.
Dodgy Build seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Build tries to clinch up but Rayson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rayson tests Build's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Build tries to clinch there but Rayson circles away.
Build doesn't manage to clinch there - Rayson circles away.
Rayson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rayson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Build tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rayson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Rayson gets tackled into the cage by Build. Build maintains the clinch.
Rayson blocking some punches.
Build lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Build swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

Rayson gets tackled into the cage by Build. Build maintains the clinch.
Build fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Build managing to block the knees to the body from Rayson.
Rayson blocks an uppercut.
Rayson blocking some punches.
A short right from Build on the inside.

Rayson breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Build is looking to clinch but Rayson is avoiding it.
Longburn Rayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rayson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Rayson there.
Build tries to clinch but Rayson is having none of it.
Build tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Build tries to clinch but Rayson is having none of it.
Build fails in his attempt to clinch.
Build tries to clinch up.
Build tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rayson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rayson looks to land a combination but Build avoids it well.
Rayson throws the kick towards the body but Build avoids it.
Rayson throws a one two combo.

Build moves into range and clinches up with Rayson.
Rayson is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rayson.
Rayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Build backwards.
Rayson can't find room to land a body shot as Build controls the action.

Rayson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Build looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rayson misses the shot to the body.

Build gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Build backwards.
Rayson taking a breather.
Rayson tries to stall but Build uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Build fails to land.
Rayson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Rayson manages to break the clinch.
Rayson throws a nice inside leg kick.

Rayson gets tackled into the cage by Build. Build maintains the clinch.
Build lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rayson misses with a knee strike.
Rayson takes a shot to the head.

Rayson breaks from the clinch.
Build tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rayson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Build fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rayson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Build wants to clinch.
Build tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rayson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Build fails in his attempt to clinch.
Build tries to clinch up
and Rayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Build tries to clinch but Rayson moves out of range.
Build tries to clinch up.
Rayson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rayson looks to land a left hand but Build moved out of range nicely.
Rayson keeps the fight on the outside.
Build is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Build checks a low kick from Rayson.
Rayson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rayson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Build tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rayson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Build fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rayson throws a right and a left that Build avoids nicely.
Build moves in looking to clinch but Rayson pushes him off.
Build tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rayson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rayson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Build has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rayson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rayson breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Build looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rayson misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Rayson finds it's target.
Build tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Build.
Rayson throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Longburn Rayson 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!

A punch combination from Rayson misses.
Build doesn't manage to clinch there - Rayson circles away.
Rayson misses with a head kick.
Rayson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rayson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rayson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Build doesn't manage to clinch there - Rayson circles away.
Rayson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rayson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rayson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Build.
Build moves in looking to clinch but Rayson pushes him off.
Build keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rayson.
Build tries to clinch but Rayson moves out of range.
Build tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rayson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Build tries to close the distance and clinch but Rayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Build fails in his attempt to clinch.

Build instigates a clinch.
Build working aggressively here.
Build has a couple of punches blocked by Rayson.

Rayson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Build moves into range and clinches up with Rayson.
Rayson lands a hook that snaps the head of Build backwards.
Build swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Build lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Build throws a punch but it's blocked by Rayson.
Build on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rayson stalling.
Rayson throws an elbow that misses.
Dodgy Build has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Build misses with some punches.
Rayson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Build being controlled against the cage.
Build misses with some punches.
Dodgy Build has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Build swings wildly with an uppercut but Rayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rayson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rayson is trying to stall.
Rayson blocking some punches.
Rayson tries to work over Build's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rayson stalls.

Rayson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rayson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Build fails with an attempt to clinch.
Build moves in looking to clinch but Rayson pushes him off.
Rayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Build.
Rayson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Build tries to clinch but Rayson is having none of it.
Rayson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Build wants to clinch up but Rayson keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rayson!
Build fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rayson! But no joy.
Rayson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Build on the side of the head.
Build tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rayson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Build.
Build lands with a cross.
Build throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rayson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Build swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rayson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rayson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Build.
Rayson lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Build is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rayson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Build.
Longburn Rayson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Build is looking to clinch but Rayson is avoiding it.
Build checks a leg kick.
Build is looking to counter punch.
Build darts in trying to clinch
and Rayson counters with a left and a right that stings Build.
Build's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rayson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Build scrambles back to his feet.
Build wants to clinch
and Rayson counters with a body kick that stops Build in his tracks momentarily.
Build fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rayson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rayson throws out a counter right but Build avoids it with no problem.
Rayson lunges at Build with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Build's hand.
Rayson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rayson digs a good hook to Build's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Longburn Rayson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rayson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Longburn Rayson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Dignam (ranked 4188 p4p, 416 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 21497 p4p, 693 weight class). Dignam comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dignam
vs
Dela Rosa

184 cm
24
197 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

191 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergeant Dignam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Rosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Dignam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dignam lands a slapping body shot.
Dela Rosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dela Rosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dignam misses with a hook.
Dignam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dignam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dela Rosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Dela Rosa misses with a double jab
and Dignam counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dela Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Dignam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dela Rosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dignam connects with a nice looking jab.
Dela Rosa slips a straight right by Dignam.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dela Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Dignam misses the target.
Dela Rosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dignam.
Dela Rosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dela Rosa misses with a head kick.
Dela Rosa darts in trying to clinch
and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dignam lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ronald Dela Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Rosa closes the distance but Dignam moves to the side
enabling Dignam to counter with a crisp jab.
Dela Rosa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dignam counters with a straight right hand.
Dignam looks to land a left hand but Dela Rosa moved out of range nicely.
Dignam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Dela Rosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dignam lands with a hook. Dela Rosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dela Rosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Dignam tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Rosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dignam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam stuffs the takedown attempt from Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergeant Dignam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa tries to clinch up but Dignam circles away and keeps his distance.
Dignam is looking to counter punch.
Dignam throws a series of punches but Dela Rosa moves out of range.
Dignam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dignam feints a jab promting Dela Rosa to slip. Dignam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dela Rosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dela Rosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dela Rosa with a poor takedown
and Dignam counters with a straight right hand.
Dela Rosa looks for a takedown but Dignam sprawls well.
It looked like Dignam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dignam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dela Rosa darts in trying to clinch
and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dela Rosa slips a jab and a cross from Dignam.
Dela Rosa misses with the body kick
and Dignam counters with a stiff right hand.
Dela Rosa shoots and misses
and Dignam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Rosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dela Rosa misses with a takedown
and Dignam counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dignam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dignam catches Dela Rosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergeant Dignam dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dela Rosa has his takedown stuffed
and Dignam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dela Rosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dignam has got the better of the exchanges.
Dela Rosa tries for a takedown but Dignam circles away easily
and Dignam counters with a nice uppercut.
Dela Rosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Dignam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dela Rosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Dignam to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergeant Dignam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa tries to clinch
and Dignam counters with a left and a right that stings Dela Rosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dignam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dela Rosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dignam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dela Rosa misses with a takedown
and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries to clinch but Dignam moves out of range.
Dignam throws a big counter combination but Dela Rosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice jab there from Dignam.
Dignam connects with a nice looking jab.
Dela Rosa misses with a takedown
and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dela Rosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dela Rosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dela Rosa with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dignam counter with a right hand.
Dela Rosa shoots and misses
and Dignam counters with a nice body shot.
Dela Rosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Dignam tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Rosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dignam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dela Rosa is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa throws a body punch but Dignam moves out of range.
Dela Rosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dignam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dela Rosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dignam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Rosa misses with a takedown
and Dignam counters with a straight right hand.
Dignam scores with a hook to the body. Dela Rosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dignam throws an overhand right that lands on Dela Rosa's shoulder, as Dela Rosa tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Dela Rosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dela Rosa tries to clinch up
and Dignam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa closes the distance but Dignam moves to the side
and Dignam counters with a straight right hand.
Dela Rosa tries to clinch up
and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dela Rosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dela Rosa moves to clinch but Dignam breaks away
and Dignam counters with a straight right hand.
Ronald Dela Rosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dignam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam scores with a jab to the head.
Dignam slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Rosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dela Rosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Dignam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dela Rosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dignam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dela Rosa has his takedown stuffed
and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dela Rosa is looking to clinch but Dignam is avoiding it.
Dignam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Dignam scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Dignam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Dela Rosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Dignam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergeant Dignam dominated that second round.
That's time! Dignam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dela Rosa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dignam counters with a series of strikes. Dela Rosa will be more careful next time no doubt.

Dela Rosa is rocked!
Dela Rosa fails with the takedown
and Dignam counters with a stiff right hand.
Dela Rosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dignam finish him?
Dignam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dela Rosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dignam comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Dela Rosa stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Dignam is on him like rabid pit bull! Dela Rosa slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergeant Dignam!
Sergeant Dignam was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Asinen (ranked 3335 p4p, 451 weight class) and Pertti Naulakko (ranked 6471 p4p, 703 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Asinen
vs
Naulakko

188 cm
24
213 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

180 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Asinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pertti Naulakko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asinen scores with a takedown into Naulakko's guard.
Asinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Naulakko has Asinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Asinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Naulakko wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Asinen has gone for a leg lock! Naulakko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Asinen's guard.

Asinen is pulling down on Naulakko's head. It's preventing any offense from Naulakko, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Naulakko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Asinen is pulling down on Naulakko's head to control his posture.
Naulakko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Asinen controls Naulakko momentarily but Naulakko frees himself.
Naulakko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Asinen is trying to keep Naulakko in close.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko misses with a hook. Asinen ducked under it nicely.
Naulakko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Naulakko duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asinen scores with a hook.
Asinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naulakko sprawls well. Naulakko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Naulakko cracks a nice hook into Asinen's ribs.
Asinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asinen misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko throws an overhand right that lands on Asinen's shoulder, as Asinen tries to avoid the shot.
Asinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naulakko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naulakko misses with a straight right.
Naulakko misses with a body shot.
Asinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naulakko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asinen lands with a shot to the body.
Naulakko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naulakko's coach down at The House of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Naulakko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Naulakko takes a swing at Asinen's ribcage but misses.
Asinen misses with a head kick.
Naulakko looks to score with a jab to the body but Asinen is just out of range.
Asinen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naulakko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Naulakko throws a body punch but Asinen moves out of range.
Naulakko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asinen scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Naulakko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Naulakko throws a right hand that Asinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Asinen also avoids with ease.
Asinen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Naulakko counters with a straight right hand.
Naulakko circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Naulakko misses.
Asko Asinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naulakko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Naulakko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naulakko scores with a shoulder strike.
Naulakko pushes Asinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Naulakko controls his hands.
Asinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naulakko's elbow.
Naulakko lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Asinen.
Naulakko blocks a body shot from Asinen.
Naulakko lands a shot to the body.
Naulakko lands a left hand.
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!
Naulakko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asinen backwards.
Asinen blocks a body shot from Naulakko.
Asinen blocks an uppercut.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulakko swings wildly with an uppercut but Asinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asinen lands a right hand.
Naulakko is trying to stall.
Naulakko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naulakko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asinen working aggressively here.
Naulakko throws a head punch that misses.
Asinen misses with a punch to the body.
Naulakko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asinen's elbow.
Asinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naulakko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Asinen fails to land.
Naulakko blocks an uppercut.
Asinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Naulakko.
Naulakko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naulakko throws a punch but it's blocked by Asinen.
A head punch on the inside from Asinen fails to land.
Asinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naulakko's elbow.
Naulakko misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asinen is leaning against Naulakko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asinen presses Naulakko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Naulakko is breathing heavily.
Asinen blocks a body shot from Naulakko.
Asinen misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naulakko's elbow.
Asinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Naulakko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naulakko lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Naulakko misses with a punch on the inside.
Naulakko tries a body shot but Asinen blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naulakko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Asinen is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Naulakko fails to land.
Oh Asinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Naulakko on the inside.
Asinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naulakko's elbow.
Naulakko throws a big uppercut that drops Asinen! More strikes from Naulakko and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Asinen lies dazed against the cage as Naulakko celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Naulakko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ushat Belov (ranked 2544 p4p, 104 weight class) and Eddie Miller (ranked 6017 p4p, 194 weight class). Miller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Not Falling. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Belov
vs
Miller

195 cm
21
288 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

194 cm
24
283 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ushat Belov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Belov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Belov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Belov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belov.
Nice defenses there by Belov.
Sloppy strikes from Belov. Those never looked like landing.
Belov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belov.
Belov walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Belov misses with a hook.
Belov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Miller.
A head kick misses from Belov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belov.
Belov misses with a two punch combination.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Belov scores with a jab to the body.
Miller walks into a left hand.

It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Belov ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Belov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Belov's ribs.
Belov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belov tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
Belov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Belov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belov misses with the combination.
Belov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Belov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Belov throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Belov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller moves out of range as Belov throws a body kick.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Belov's belly button to the back.
Miller throws a series of punches but Belov avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Miller does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov avoids the body shot from Miller.
Belov throws a front kick that sends Miller stumbling back into the cage.
Belov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belov lands a nice looking body kick.
Miller looks winded!
Belov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belov throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller avoids the head kick by Belov.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Belov.
Belov blocks a jab.
Belov throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Belov throws a nice head kick!
Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belov misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov scores with a head kick. Miller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
enabling Belov to counter with a crisp jab.

That has opened up Eddie Miller's cut even more.
Belov throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Belov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller defending well as Belov loads up on a big left hand.
Belov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Belov.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Belov's defenses.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belov lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Belov scores with a kick to the body.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ushat Belov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Belov throws a sloppy body shot
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belov.
Miller throws a body punch but Belov moves out of range.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?

Belov instigates a clinch.
Belov misses with a punch to the body.
Belov lands a nice elbow.
Belov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

The cut above Eddie Miller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belov.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belov can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Belov lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belov lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Belov.

Eddie Miller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Belov tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller tries to stall but Belov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Belov lands a nice uppercut.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Belov misses with a body punch.
Belov connects with a knee to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Miller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ushat Belov!
A relieved looking Ushat Belov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Usko Matonen (ranked 2440 p4p, 90 weight class) and Plu To Pi Fian (ranked 2474 p4p, 91 weight class). Plu To Pi Fian told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Matonen
vs
To Pi Fian

165 cm
24
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

165 cm
24
132 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Matonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Plu To Pi Fian!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Matonen moves out of range easily.
Pi Fian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pi Fian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pi Fian misses with a hook.
Matonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pi Fian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
Pi Fian looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.

Matonen clinches.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matonen is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Matonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Matonen lands a right hand.
Matonen is struggling to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen stalls.
The referee calls for Matonen to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pi Fian misses with an elbow strike.
Matonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pi Fian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Pi Fian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pi Fian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Pi Fian lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Matonen breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by Matonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Matonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian moves out of range of the body kick from Matonen.
Matonen throws a nice looking combination but Pi Fian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pi Fian unleashes a big counter combination but Matonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matonen misses with an attempted mid kick.

Pi Fian gets tackled into the cage by Matonen. Matonen maintains the clinch.
Matonen taking a breather.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Pi Fian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.

Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen walks into a stiff left hand from Pi Fian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matonen rushes Pi Fian and presses him up against the cage.

Matonen manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Matonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Pi Fian shrugs it off.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Pi Fian throws a lazy body kick
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Pi Fian looks for the body kick but Matonen saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Pi Fian misses the target.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Pi Fian's legs.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Pi Fian throws a counter combo.
Matonen scores with a nice body kick.
Matonen is looking to slow Pi Fian down with leg kicks.
Matonen lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Matonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Matonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Pi Fian misses the target.
Matonen throws a low kick but Pi Fian avoids it.
Pi Fian is looking for the big counter here.
Matonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pi Fian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pi Fians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Matonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pi Fian doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Pi Fian catches Matonen right on the button with a cross.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Matonen. That snapped Pi Fian's head back.
Matonen throws a front kick aimed at Pi Fian's knee but Pi Fian avoids it well.
Pi Fian misses with a combination
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Pi Fian 's knee.
Matonen slips a jab from Pi Fian.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Pi Fian misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Matonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice combination there by Pi Fian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian throws a leg kick
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Pi Fian was not able to check.
Pi Fian tries to bum rush Matonen with a series of wild strikes but Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pi Fian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matonen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Matonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.

Matonen rushes Pi Fian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Pi Fian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Pi Fian as the two fighters clinch.

Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pi Fian.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pi Fian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pi Fian.
Matonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Pi Fian - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pi Fian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Pi Fian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Pi Fian off the cage and back into range.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Usko Matonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Matonen is looking to land body kicks.
Matonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matonen lands a front kick.
Pi Fian throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Pi Fian only half commits.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matonen!
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pi Fian misses with a two punch combination.
Matonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pi Fian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pi Fian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matonen wants to clinch.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Pi Fian misses.
Matonen throwing a counter right hand but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Matonen throws a front kick that sends Pi Fian stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matonen.
That kick from Matonen tenderised Pi Fian's leg. Pi Fian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pi Fian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matonen.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Matonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pi Fian just manages to avoid it.
Pi Fian thows a body kick. Matonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Pi Fian's legs.
Matonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pi Fian feints a jab promting Matonen to slip. Pi Fian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pi Fian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pi Fian tries to work over Matonen's front leg with a kick but Matonen checks it.
Matonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian checks a low kick from Matonen.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Pi Fian connects with a leg kick. Matonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Pi Fian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Pi Fian's head.
Pi Fian slips a jab and a cross from Matonen.
Pi Fian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Matonen misses with a low kick.

Matonen clinches with his opponent.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.

Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pi Fian takes a step back to recover.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pi Fian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pi Fian lands with a nice body kick.
Pi Fian scores with a push kick.
Matonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pi Fian throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
As Pi Fian backs away, Matonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen looks for the body kick but Pi Fian saw that one coming.
Pi Fian throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut there from Matonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pi Fian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen throws a hook but Pi Fian blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Pi Fian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian throws a front kick aimed at Matonen's knee but Matonen avoids it well.
Matonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pi Fian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Pi Fian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pi Fian feints a jab promting Matonen to slip. Pi Fian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Pi Fian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Pi Fian 's knee.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
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!
Pi Fian takes one on the button.
Pi Fian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pi Fian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Pi Fian's head.
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Matonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pi Fian is out of range and Matonen settles back down.
Matonen thumps Pi Fian with a low kick.
Good exchange - Matonen coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that Matonen avoids nicely.
Matonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Pi Fian misses.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Pi Fian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pi Fian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pi Fian needs to keep his hands up - Matonen had a free shot at his head there.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pi Fian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Matonen.

Matonen rushes Pi Fian and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pi Fian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pi Fian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Matonen lands a left hand.

Pi Fian is rocked!
Matonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Pi Fian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pi Fian misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pi Fian slips under a jab.
Pi Fian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pi Fian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pi Fian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pi Fian looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matonen lands a leg kick that knocks Pi Fian off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matonen throws a leg kick which misses Pi Fian's front leg but catches the back leg as Pi Fian tries to avoid it.
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
After the fight, Usko Matonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Hund (ranked 2731 p4p, 302 weight class) and Devin Watkins (ranked 5106 p4p, 479 weight class). Watkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. What Happened to That Boi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hund
vs
Watkins

185 cm
30
180 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borys Hund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Watkins!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hund looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watkins is fending him off so far but Hund persists. Nope, Watkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hund on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Watkins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Watkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Watkins misses the target.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Watkins, right into the meat.
Hund fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watkins wants to counter the offense by Hund and move into the clinch position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hund.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Watkins.
Watkins stuffs the takedown.
Watkins closes the distance and clinches up with Hund, looking for a takedown. Watkins pushes Hund against the cage but Hund circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Hund darts in looking for a takedown but Watkins gets double underhooks and turns Hund into the cage.
A punch combination from Watkins misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hund shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hund was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Watkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Watkins is trying to maintain the position but Hund is very close to passing his half guard.
Watkins tries to roll over but Hund keeps him under control.
Hund throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watkins to regain full guard.
Watkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hund advances to half guard.
Hund stalling away here and it's allowed Watkins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hund throwing strikes but missing.
Hund has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hund preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hund throwing strikes from guard but Watkins blocks nicely.
Watkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Watkins throws a big right hand that misses.

Hund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watkins is aware though and is defending well.
Hund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins pulls Hund in close to his closed guard and prevents Hund from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hund wants to control from the top but Watkins keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watkins is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hund passes into half guard.
Hund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hund trying to control the action but Watkins is working from the bottom.

Hund is looking for a kimura but Watkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hund to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watkins keeps working.
Watkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hund.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins tries to get to full guard but Hund has control of the leg.

Hund is trying to work for a kimura but Watkins is defending well.
Nice strikes from Hund there.
Hund not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Hund there.
Watkins is not content to let Hund control the position.
Hund content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Watkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devin Watkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Watkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Watkins enables Hund to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Watkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hund passes Watkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Watkins manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins keeping full guard, as Hund tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hund throwing strikes but missing.
Watkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Watkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borys Hund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watkins controls Hund momentarily but Hund frees himself.
Watkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hund wants to control from the top but Watkins keeps moving.

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.
Watkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hund 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.
Watkins has momentary wrist control but Hund slips an elbow through the middle.
Hund stopping the sweep attempt from Watkins.
Hund looking to sit in guard and control but Watkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Watkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Hund is retaining full guard.
Watkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Watkins trying to control but Hund is working from the bottom.
Hund is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watkins is one step ahead there.
Hund has momentary wrist control but Watkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Hund looking for a sweep. Not yet Hund, not yet.
Watkins wants to control from the top but Hund keeps moving.
Hund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watkins defends it easily.
Hund has momentary wrist control but Watkins slips an elbow through the middle.

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.
Watkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Watkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hund's head.
Hund is trying to keep Watkins in close.

Hund pushes a forearm under Watkins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Watkins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Hund!
A relieved looking Borys Hund thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Devin Watkins spoke after the fight, saying 'I gotta get better. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincon Samuals (ranked 1000 p4p, 161 weight class) and Franz Schubert (ranked 5175 p4p, 639 weight class). Samuals comes to the cage accompanied by I Sit I Watch I Wait- Lost Sounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Samuals
vs
Schubert

190 cm
25
210 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

198 cm
24
221 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincon Samuals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franz Schubert!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuals throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schubert walks into a jab.

Schubert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schubert lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Samuals manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Schubert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schubert is trying to push Samuals away but Samuals has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Samuals stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Samuals keeps control of Schubert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Samuals fails to land.
Schubert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Schubert has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Samuals uses from the top position.
Samuals has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samuals trying to control the position from guard on top but Schubert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schubert trying to control the position here.
Samuals won't allow Schubert to sweep him here.
Schubert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Schubert throws a big right hand that misses.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuals wants to stand but Schubert is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schubert keeping moving, preventing Samuals from controlling successfully.

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

Schubert is looking for a triangle but Samuals pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schubert throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Samuals slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Schubert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samuals defends well.
Schubert is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Schubert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Schubert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samuals controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Samuals wants to stand but Schubert is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franz Schubert will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick misses from Schubert.
An attempted straight right counter from Samuals misses the target.
Samuals scores with a jab to the body.
Schubert shoots in looking for a takedown but Samuals manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schubert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schubert shoots in but Samuals avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Samuals wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franz Schubert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schubert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Samuals's waist but Samuals gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schubert off to one side.
Lincon Samuals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Schubert.
Schubert misses with a takedown attempt
and Samuals counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schubert is defended easily by Samuals.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuals lands a leg kick that knocks Schubert off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schubert shoots for a takedown but Samuals saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schubert tries for a takedown but Samuals circles away easily
and Samuals counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schubert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samuals counters with a low kick, right behind Schubert 's knee.
Schubert shoots in but Samuals avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schubert fails to land the takedown.
Schubert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samuals counters with a nice uppercut.
Samuals looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schubert is breathing heavily.
Samuals throws a head kick but Schubert moves out of range.
Samuals ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samuals fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samuals looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Samuals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schubert can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Samuals catches Schubert right on the button with a cross.
Samuals throws a good cross that connects.
Lincon Samuals is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Schubert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samuals is trying to maintain the position but Schubert is very close to passing his half guard.
Samuals keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Samuals avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schubert.
Schubert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schubert throws a strike but Samuals avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Schubert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Samuals knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schubert on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuals preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schubert is in close to Samuals's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schubert advances position into side control!
Schubert throws an elbow but Samuals slips to the side and avoids it well.
Schubert working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Schubert is trying to get an arm triangle but Samuals is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schubert working the body and head with strikes.
Schubert lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Samuals down.
Samuals dodges the ground and pound from Schubert.

Schubert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schubert looks up at the clock and then as Samuals takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schubert smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schubert misses with the ground and pound.
Samuals wants to get back to his feet but Schubert drags him back down.
Samuals struggling a bit here.
Schubert moves into full mount!
Schubert working the ground and pound effectively.
Schubert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schubert scoring with strikes but Samuals is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Franz Schubert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Samuals ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schubert moves away.
Samuals feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schubert's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Samuals. No joy for Schubert on that attempt.
Schubert lands with a shot to the body.
Samuals catches Schubert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for Samuals. That snapped Schubert's head back.
Samuals leaves Schubert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuals jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schubert.
Lincon Samuals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Schubert.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samuals gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schubert won't allow Samuals to sweep him here.
Schubert passes into half guard.
Schubert wants to pass the guard but Samuals is defending well.
Samuals trying to control but Schubert postures up.
Samuals has hold of Schubert's hands but Schubert slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Samuals is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schubert scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schubert is pressing down on Samuals's thigh, looking to free his foot. Samuals is holding on for now.
Schubert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samuals defending well though.
Schubert lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schubert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Samuals avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schubert.

Schubert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Schubert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samuals defends it well.
Samuals trying to control here.
Lincon Samuals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schubert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Samuals has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schubert working the head and body with strikes.
Franz Schubert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schubert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Samuals is trying to stand.

Schubert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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.

Samuals is defending against the submission attempts here by Schubert.

Schubert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schubert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Schubert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schubert 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Schubert!
Our winner, Franz Schubert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wasyl Plutov (ranked 1682 p4p, 177 weight class) and Zero Chance (ranked 4810 p4p, 366 weight class). Chance has chosen Evelina - Katri Helena as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Plutov
vs
Chance

178 cm
25
155 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

170 cm
24
156 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zero Chance!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutov.
Chance wants to slow Plutov down by chopping away at his legs.
Chance misses with an uppercut
and Plutov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chance really felt that one!
A lazy left from Plutov finds it's target.
Plutov lands a high kick!
Zero Chance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chance at a distance.
Plutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chance throws a right and a left that Plutov avoids nicely.
Chance looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chance feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Plutov's calf.

Chance rushes Plutov and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chance blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov managing to block the knees to the body from Chance.
Plutov lands a good knee to the midsection. Chance won't want to take too many of those.
Chance swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov misses with an elbow over the top.
Chance lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Chance fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Plutov.
Chance is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chance takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Zero Chance has been cut.
Chance misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chance.
Chance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chance lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Chance throws a head punch that misses.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Chance lands a good knee to the midsection. Plutov won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chance.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Chance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plutov presses Chance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plutov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chance's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chance tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plutov avoids it.
Chance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Chance on the inside.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Plutov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Plutov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chance.
Chance prevents a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov lands a good knee to the midsection. Chance won't want to take too many of those.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
Chance takes an elbow to the forehead.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chance is defending well for now.
Chance misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Chance has had enough of the clinch but Plutov keeps him there for the moment.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Plutov lands a right hand.

Chance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plutov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Plutov pushes Chance away with a front kick.
Plutov digs a good body shot into Chance's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plutov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chance tries to clinch up.
Plutov misses with a wild combination.
Plutov misses with a double jab
and Chance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Chance drives through and clinches with Plutov against the cage.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chance's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Plutov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Chance controls his hands.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chance slowing the pace effectively.
Chance digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chance takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plutov half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plutov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plutov is looking to counter punch.
Plutov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Chance.
Plutov lands a head kick!

Chance is rocked!
Chance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chance is still on wobbly legs! Can Plutov finish him?
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chance seems to have recovered his senses.
Plutov swats away the attempt to clinch by Chance.
Chance throws a series of punches but Plutov moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chance tries to clinch there but Plutov circles away.
Plutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chance.
Chance shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plutov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zero Chance's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A head kick misses from Plutov.
Chance moves away from the strike by Plutov.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Chance.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Chance moves out of range easily.
Chance walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chance lands a right hook to the body.
Chance finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Plutov lands a high kick!
Plutov scores with a kick to the body.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses.
Chance throws a body shot but no joy.
Chance tries a head kick but it misses.
Chance throws a lazy right hand but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Plutov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Chance scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chance has closed the distance and engaged Plutov in a clinch.
Chance working aggressively here.
Chance misses with a punch on the inside.
Chance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutov lands a shot to the body.
Plutov tries to throw a body punch but Chance avoids it by throwing Plutov back against the cage.
Plutov avoiding damage as Chance throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Plutov.
A short left from Plutov.
Chance is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov tries a body shot but Chance blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plutov.
Chance misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chance is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Plutov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Plutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chance can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Chance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chance shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Plutov throws a head kick but Chance moves out of range.
Chance was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chance gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Plutov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wasyl Plutov!
Wasyl Plutov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Turnbull (ranked 1145 p4p, 155 weight class) and Nivolumab Opdivo (ranked 1828 p4p, 220 weight class). Opdivo has chosen Bristol-Myers Squibb corporate anthem as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Turnbull
vs
Opdivo

180 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
186 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nivolumab Opdivo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opdivo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turnbull explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turnbull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Opdivo to score with a decent uppercut.
Opdivo throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Opdivo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turnbull seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Opdivo moves forwards but Turnbull connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turnbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Opdivo.
Turnbull goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turnbull digs a good hook to Opdivo's body.
Opdivo slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Opdivo misses with a two punch combination.
Opdivo throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull connects with a solid leg kick.
Opdivo throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull slips under a jab from Opdivo.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Opdivo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turnbull lands a body shot.
Opdivo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull defending well as Opdivo loads up on a big left hand.
Turnbull lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Turnbull. Beautiful body shot.
Turnbull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Turnbull tries to keep at a distance but Opdivo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Opdivo.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Opdivo tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Opdivo back against the cage.
Opdivo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turnbull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Opdivo.
We've been informed that Opdivo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Opdivo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Opdivo blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Opdivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Opdivo can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Opdivo.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Opdivo.
Opdivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Opdivo.
Turnbull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Opdivo or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opdivo struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.

Opdivo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Opdivo working a defensive guard here.
Turnbull slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turnbull has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Opdivo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turnbull is one step ahead there.
Turnbull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opdivo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turnbull slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Opdivo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Turnbull rolls with it to try and escape but Opdivo cranks on the arm and Turnbull is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nivolumab Opdivo!
A very excited looking Nivolumab Opdivo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Takano (ranked 239 p4p, 23 weight class) and Captain Gonza (ranked 324 p4p, 34 weight class). Gonza has chosen Mononoke Hime as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Takano
vs
Gonza

192 cm
25
255 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

192 cm
24
231 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars
Conviction

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoshi Takano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Captain Gonza!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonza scores with a jab.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonza manages to avoid it.
Gonza connects with a right hand. Takano shakes it off.
Gonza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gonza misses.

Gonza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takano sprawling to the canvas! Takano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonza finish him?!

Takano is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Gonza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonza's calf.
Takano throws an overhand right that lands on Gonza's shoulder, as Gonza tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takano.
Gonza thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Gonza. Beautiful body shot.
Gonza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Gonza throws a looping overhand right but Takano ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Takano does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonza sends Takano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gonza is motioning to the referee to let Takano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Takano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Yoshi Takano has been cut.
Takano misses with a left hand
and Gonza counters with a crisp right that sends Takano to the canvas! Gonza follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Captain Gonza misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.