MMAHelsinki - 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Wiley (ranked 4583 p4p, 412 weight class) and Duece Monroe (ranked 8263 p4p, 563 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wiley
vs
Monroe

175 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobo Wiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duece Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiley throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Wiley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monroe sprawls well initially but Wiley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Monroe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wiley scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wiley connects with a nice short shot to Monroe's temple.
Wiley trying to control the action but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Wiley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Monroe taking some punishment here, with Wiley in his half guard.
Wiley 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.
Wiley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wiley uses his free foot to push down on Monroe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monroe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Monroe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wiley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wiley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Monroe is rocked!

It looks like Duece Monroe has been cut.
Wiley is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Monroe is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wiley fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Monroe from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wiley! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobo Wiley!
Our winner, Bobo Wiley, 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
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Galloun (ranked 24861 p4p, 590 weight class) and Simba Moso (ranked 7166 p4p, 535 weight class). Moso has chosen The Lion Sleeps Tonight as his entrance music. Simba Moso will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Galloun
vs
Moso

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

169 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Galloun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simba Moso!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galloun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moso lands a stunning uppercut that sends Galloun to the mat!

Galloun is rocked!

It looks like Brad Galloun has been cut.

Moso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galloun sees it coming and defends easily.
Oh Galloun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moso is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Galloun is hurt! He's hurt bad - Moso fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Galloun from any more punishment! Congratulations to Moso! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simba Moso!
An out of breath Simba Moso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Siwa Khamcham (ranked 6730 p4p, 392 weight class) and Long Schlong (ranked 4170 p4p, 309 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khamcham
vs
Schlong

173 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Siwa Khamcham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Schlong!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khamcham doesn't manage to clinch there - Schlong circles away.
Khamcham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schlong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khamcham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schlong.
No luck for Khamcham with that takedown attempt.
Schlong has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Khamcham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Khamcham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khamcham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong looks to score with a jab to the body but Khamcham is just out of range.
Khamcham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlong defends well and Khamcham ends up having to push Schlong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siwa Khamcham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamcham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schlong tries to work over Khamcham's front leg with a kick but Khamcham checks it.
Khamcham shoots in but no luck this time.
Khamcham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamcham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schlong circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Schlong. That snapped Khamcham's head back.
Schlong throws a hook but Khamcham blocks it.
Schlong swats away the attempt to clinch by Khamcham.
Khamcham takes one to the chin there.
Khamcham has his takedown stuffed
and Schlong counters with a body kick.
Khamcham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schlong scores with a shot to the body.
Schlong missing with a left hand there. Khamcham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Schlong gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schlong trying to mount his opponent but Khamcham defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong stalling.
Schlong uses his free foot to push down on Khamcham's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Khamcham.
Schlong looking to control but Khamcham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khamcham is desperately trying to improve his position but Schlong has a good base and remains in mount.
Schlong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khamcham is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamcham is working hard here to advance position.
Schlong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamcham tries to lock up and control but Schlong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schlong is trying to take his opponent's back.
Khamcham wants to hold on but Schlong pushes him away.
Schlong controlling from mount.
Khamcham is trying desperately to improve position.
Schlong unloads with some shots from mount but Khamcham bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khamcham is trying to escape the mount but Schlong keeps good control and instead manages to take Khamcham's back.
Khamcham prevents Schlong from getting a body triangle.

Schlong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Khamcham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Khamcham for a finish.
Schlong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Schlong tries to keep control of the position but Khamcham is staying busy.
Schlong slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Khamcham is keeping busy.
Schlong controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Schlong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Khamcham clinches up with Schlong and pushes him back against the cage.

Khamcham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schlong.
Schlong misses with a body shot.
Khamcham misses with a takedown attempt
and Schlong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khamcham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schlong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khamcham scrambles back to his feet.
Schlong scores with a jab.
Schlong has a takedown stuffed.

Schlong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khamcham to the ground. Schlong is now in Khamcham's guard.

Khamcham looking for subs off his back but Schlong has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khamcham wants to get back to full guard but Schlong has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong controlling from mount.
Schlong is looking to work his way around to Khamcham's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Schlong is working for a guillotine from mount but Khamcham frees his head quite easily.
Long Schlong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schlong prevents Khamcham from getting the reversal.
Khamcham wants to hold on but Schlong pushes him away.
Schlong controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong is looking to work his way around to Khamcham's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Schlong content just to control the position here.
Khamcham tries to hold on but Schlong postures up.
Schlong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khamcham is looking to escape.
Khamcham has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Schlong is trying to control but Khamcham is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schlong looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Khamcham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schlong trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Schlong looking to secure an arm triangle but Khamcham defends it well.
Khamcham prevents Schlong from taking his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khamcham is looking to escape.
Schlong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khamcham wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Schlong looking for the RNC.

Schlong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Khamcham fending off the submission attempt from Schlong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong is hanging on to Khamcham's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Schlong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Khamcham ducks under a wild hook from Schlong.
Khamcham shoots in but Schlong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khamcham tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Schlong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schlong scores with a jab.
Khamcham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schlong but Schlong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schlong lands a right hook to the body.
Schlong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khamcham attempts a counter takedown but Schlong avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamcham fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siwa Khamcham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Schlong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong throws a lazy right hand but Khamcham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khamcham tries to counter with a takedown but Schlong is quick to defend against it.
Khamcham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schlong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khamcham.
Schlong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Khamcham tries to sprawl but Schlong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khamcham tries to get to full guard but Schlong has control of the leg.
Schlong trying to control the action but Khamcham is working from the bottom.

Schlong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Khamcham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong is trying to control the action in half guard but Khamcham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schlong wants to pass to mount but Khamcham is defending the position.
Schlong controlling the action here.
Schlong is pressing down on Khamcham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khamcham is holding on for now.
Schlong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamcham is pressing down on Schlong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schlong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schlong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khamcham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schlong 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schlong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khamcham moves away.
Khamcham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Khamcham shoots in and drives through. Schlong sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schlong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schlong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khamcham ducks under a wild hook from Schlong.
Khamcham fails to land the takedown.
And Schlong tries to counter it with a takedown but Khamcham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schlong connects with a body shot that sends Khamcham's belly button to the back.
Schlong throws a low kick but Khamcham moves out of range easily.
Khamcham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khamcham tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schlong jabs at Khamcham's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Siwa Khamcham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khamcham misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Long Schlong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schlong 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Schlong!
In his post fight interview, Long Schlong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 Luke Honik (ranked 4601 p4p, 547 weight class) and Antero Vuori (ranked 5862 p4p, 603 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Honik
vs
Vuori

190 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Honik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Vuori!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vuori gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vuori holds on and takes a little breather.
Honik pushing down on Vuori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Honik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Honik throwing shots but Vuori is blocking nicely.

Honik stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vuori to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honik tries for a takedown but Vuori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vuori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Honik fails to land the takedown.
Honik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vuori counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Honik. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honik walks into a left hand.

It looks like Luke Honik has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Honik or perhaps it was just good defense by Vuori, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Honik is breathing heavily.
Vuori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vuori lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Honik can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Vuori and Honik drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Vuori.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Vuori!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Howell (ranked 4650 p4p, 553 weight class) and Marku Litamen (ranked 4134 p4p, 511 weight class). Litamen has chosen Timantit on ikuisia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Howell
vs
Litamen

188 cm
26
201 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Combat Wombat (90% Laundry)

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marku Litamen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howell has taken the fight to the clinch.

Howell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Litamen regains guard immediately.
Howell lands a couple of digs.
Litamen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Howell wants to control from the top but Litamen keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Litamen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Howell 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Litamen is controlling Howell's posture.
Howell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Litamen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Litamen is one step ahead there.
Litamen trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.

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.
Howell managing to control the position.
Litamen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litamen postures up in Howell's guard and throws a big left but Howell blocks it.

Litamen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Litamen has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Litamen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howell has his foot on Litamen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Litamen works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Litamen postures up in Howell's guard and throws a big left but Howell blocks it.
Litamen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howell shoots for a double leg takedown but Litamen sprawls well. He's pushed Howell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Litamen slaps away a takedown attempt from Howell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Litamen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Litamen misses with a kick to the body.
Howell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Litamen defends well and Howell ends up having to push Litamen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Howell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Howell showed some decent athleticism there.
Litamen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Litamen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Litamen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been informed that Litamen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell trying to control but Litamen is working from the bottom.
Litamen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Litamen. No joy for Howell on that attempt.
Litamen feints a counter leg kick.

Litamen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Howell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Litamen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Howell trying to control but Litamen is working from the bottom.
Leonard Howell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Litamen 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.
Litamen content to stall in guard here.

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

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

Howell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Litamen can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Litamen keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Litamen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Litamen keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Litamen's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell throwing strikes but missing.
Litamen keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Litamen working a defensive guard but Howell manages to pass into side control anyway.

Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Litamen is defending well.
Litamen tries to bench press Howell off him but Howell keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Litamen keeps working.
Litamen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Litamen manages to get to full guard.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Litamen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Litamen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Litamen throws a push kick but Howell slaps the foot to one side.
Howell moves in looking to clinch but Litamen pushes him off.
Litamen with the counter takedown but Howell avoids it easily.

Howell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Litamen!
Howell working away.
Litamen isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litamen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Howell looks up at the clock and then as Litamen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Howell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Litamen is defending well.

Howell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Litamen is defending well.
Litamen wants to control but Howell postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Litamen is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control.

Howell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Litamen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Litamen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Howell off and has taken his back!
Howell is trying to break free.

Litamen looking for the choke but no joy.

Howell showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell tries to escape but Litamen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Litamen looking for the RNC.
Howell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Litamen has control of Howell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Howell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Litamen trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Litamen landing shots from mount.
Howell tries to hold on but Litamen postures up.
Howell blocking the ground and pound.
Howell wants to hold on but Litamen pushes him away.
Litamen unloads with some shots from mount but Howell bucks and avoids them well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Litamen looking to ground and pound but Howell is blocking nicely.

Litamen working for a submission but Howell is keeping him at bay.
Marku Litamen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard Howell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marku Litamen.
I think Howell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Howell!
An out of breath Leonard Howell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Williams (ranked 4094 p4p, 506 weight class) and Randy Engelhard (ranked 3036 p4p, 410 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Randy Engelhard enters the cage!

Williams
vs
Engelhard

198 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
20
216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

HELLBENT
Urban Fighter

Beer or Fear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Engelhard!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Engelhard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Engelhard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engelhard slows the pace down.
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Engelhard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engelhard is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Engelhard has control of the leg.
Engelhard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelhard lands a heavy elbow.
Engelhard dominating with strikes here.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engelhard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Engelhard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Engelhard!

Engelhard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engelhard has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Engelhard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engelhard trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Engelhard defends it easily.
Engelhard stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Engelhard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Williams has his foot on Engelhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Engelhard works his way back into a safe position though.
Engelhard wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Engelhard wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Engelhard advances to half guard.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.

Engelhard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelhard works his way into full mount!
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Engelhard is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Engelhard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to improve his position but Engelhard is controlling well.
Engelhard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engelhard wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Williams tries to roll over but Engelhard keeps him under control.
Engelhard trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams is not content to let Engelhard control the position.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engelhard trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Engelhard is looking for the big counter here.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Engelhard counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams slips a straight right by Engelhard.
Engelhard throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Engelhard defends it nicely.
And Engelhard tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Engelhard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Engelhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Engelhard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Engelhard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Engelhard lands a nice short elbow.

Williams looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Engelhard is working for a submission of some sort.
Engelhard prevents Williams from improving his position.
Engelhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Engelhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Engelhard wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Engelhard trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engelhard.
Engelhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Engelhard wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.

Engelhard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Engelhard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engelhard.
Engelhard slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Engelhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Engelhard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Engelhard eventually gives up the hold.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Engelhard in his half guard.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engelhard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Engelhard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Engelhard.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Engelhard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Engelhard's back!
Williams has the hooks in. Engelhard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Engelhard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Williams has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Engelhard is in real trouble here. Williams gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Engelhard is tapping out! Williams wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Williams!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phol Boxaaja (ranked 2082 p4p, 300 weight class) and Israel King (ranked 3515 p4p, 447 weight class). King has chosen Ocean Eyes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boxaaja
vs
King

180 cm
19
188 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phol Boxaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Israel King!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boxaaja feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends King sprawling to the canvas! King rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boxaaja finish him?!
Boxaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King misses the body punch
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp right that sends King to the canvas! Boxaaja follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hesam Khavari (ranked 2896 p4p, 309 weight class) and Lyoto Yoshida (ranked 1657 p4p, 203 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Khavari
vs
Yoshida

176 cm
20
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
189 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hesam Khavari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khavari throws a right hand that misses
and Khavari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khavari throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.

Yoshida forces Khavari back against the cage and clinches.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.

Khavari breaks the clinch.

Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.

Khavari breaks from the clinch.
Khavari thows a left - swing and a miss!

Yoshida instigates a clinch.
Khavari has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Khavari controls his hands.
Khavari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khavari.
Khavari blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Khavari cracks Yoshida with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khavari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khavari takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Khavari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khavari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshida.
Khavari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khavari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khavari has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Khavari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khavari lands an uppercut.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Khavari controls the action.
Khavari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khavari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshida.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Khavari.
Khavari swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khavari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Khavari lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida avoiding damage.

Khavari breaks the clinch.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khavari.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Khavari controls his hands.
Khavari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshida.
A short left from Khavari.
Khavari blocks an elbow strike from Yoshida.
Yoshida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khavari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khavari lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Khavari breaks the clinch.
Yoshida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yoshida looks winded!
Khavari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Khavari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khavari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khavari lands an overhand right.

It looks like Lyoto Yoshida has been cut.
Khavari throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida thinks about the counter body kick.
Khavari misses with a hook.
Yoshida slips a jab from Khavari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yoshida has closed the distance and engaged Khavari in a clinch.
Yoshida trying to control the position but instead, Khavari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yoshida into the cage.
Yoshida tries to stall but Khavari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Khavari avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khavaris head.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khavari's elbow.
Khavari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khavari is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khavari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khavari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Khavari.

Khavari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khavari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Khavari misses the target.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khavari.
Yoshida looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Khavari is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yoshida's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khavari, as that shot connected.

Yoshida is rocked!
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!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Khavari moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Yoshida! Khavari continues to tee off on Yoshida, landing with a left and a right! Khavari connects with a right hand that leaves Yoshida sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Khavari!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hesam Khavari!
Hesam Khavari is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Hesam Khavari 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
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Try New (ranked 2810 p4p, 116 weight class) and Jesus Ortiz (ranked 2565 p4p, 109 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

New
vs
Ortiz

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Try New!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
New tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.

New clinches with his opponent.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
New creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ortiz's defenses.

It looks like Jesus Ortiz has been cut.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
New comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
New misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ortiz's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, New throws an elbow but misses.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
Ortiz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
New throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz blocks an elbow strike from New.
Ortiz lands a hook that snaps the head of New backwards.
New misses with an elbow strike.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the side of New's head.
New misses with an elbow strike.
New misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Ortiz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
Ortiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
New misses with an elbow over the top.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ortiz lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by New.
Ortiz misses with some punches.
Ortiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Try New has been cut.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ortiz.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
New throws an elbow that misses.
Ortiz lands a right hand that snaps the head of New backwards.
Ortiz lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz blocks an elbow strike.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the side of New's head.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of New backwards.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz lands a right hand that snaps the head of New backwards.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ortiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by New.
With the fighters up against the cage, New throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ortiz's brow.
New takes a shot to the head.
Ortiz lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by New.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ortiz avoids the elbow strike from New, against the cage.
Ortiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Try New's cut is getting worse.
New's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

New is rocked!
Ortiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of New backwards.
Oh New is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
New seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortiz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Ortiz working aggressively here.
New blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
New blocks an uppercut.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
New creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ortiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down New.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
Ortiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
New takes a shot to the head.
New misses with an elbow strike.
Ortiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down New.
New is breathing heavily.
Ortiz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ortiz.

Try New's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ortiz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a nice uppercut.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ortiz pushes New against the cage. Ortiz is working some dirty boxing. Ortiz pushes off with a quick right hook! New goes down! New tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ortiz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Ortiz!