WPFA: Red, White, & Boom PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McMonster (ranked 5546 p4p, 384 weight class) and Synister Thrasher (ranked 3032 p4p, 285 weight class). Mike McMonster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McMonster
vs
Thrasher

193 cm
18
266 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

218 cm
24
238 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike McMonster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Synister Thrasher!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMonster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMonster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrasher.
Danga de danga de dang - McMonster scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Synister Thrasher has been cut.

Thrasher has McMonster up against the cage in a clinch.

Thrasher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrasher swinging wildly here.

Thrasher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thrasher controlling from the top position.
McMonster tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrasher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thrasher tries to free his leg and advance position but McMonster is retaining full guard.
Thrasher connects with a couple of short punches.
McMonster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McMonster controls Thrasher momentarily but Thrasher frees himself.
McMonster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McMonster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thrasher wants to improve his position but McMonster is controlling well.
Thrasher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McMonster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thrasher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thrasher can do anything to dispel that myth.
McMonster lands with a punch from half guard.
McMonster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from McMonster there.

Thrasher is rocked!
McMonster has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMonster lands a big elbow - Thrasher is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McMonster!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McMonster!
Mike McMonster thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodtang Jaotalaytong (ranked 2502 p4p, 282 weight class) and Marlin Scars (ranked 24050 p4p, 567 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jaotalaytong
vs
Scars

182 cm
25
159 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

One stop shop

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodtang Jaotalaytong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlin Scars!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A big head kick from Jaotalaytong and Scars is sent sprawling to the canvas!

It looks like Marlin Scars has been cut.
Jaotalaytong wants to stand but Scars is controlling his posture from full guard.
Scars managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scars told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jaotalaytong wanted to stand there but Scars had control of the position.

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

Scars scores with a takedown into Jaotalaytong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaotalaytong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scars lands a couple of elbows.

Scars 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.
Jaotalaytong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scars is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scars trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaotalaytong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scars stops Jaotalaytong from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scars is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scars won't allow Jaotalaytong to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scars working some strikes from top position.
Scars trying to control but Jaotalaytong is working from the bottom.
Scars is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scars's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaotalaytong lands with a kick to the temple. Scars shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Scars gets tackled into the cage by Jaotalaytong. Jaotalaytong maintains the clinch.

Scars has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jaotalaytong is trying to keep an underhook but Scars manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Scars prevents Jaotalaytong from standing back up.
Scars is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jaotalaytong is trying to stand up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Scars tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Scars has control of Jaotalaytong's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jaotalaytong regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scars controlling the pace for now.
Scars can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaotalaytong is looking to escape.
Jaotalaytong is in a horrible position here. Scars smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jaotalaytong is trying to stand up.
Scars takes Jaotalaytong's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jaotalaytong is in trouble.
Scars has Jaotalaytong flattened out and is raining down punches.

Jaotalaytong showing good submission defense here.
Jaotalaytong staying busy and making it hard for Scars to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scars working for the choke.

Scars is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jaotalaytong defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jaotalaytong is trying to get back to his feet but Scars has full control of the position and if anything, Jaotalaytong has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Jaotalaytong is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Scars gets his way!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaotalaytong wants to get back to his feet.

Jaotalaytong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Scars tries to keep control of the position but Jaotalaytong is staying busy.

Scars working for the choke.
Jaotalaytong wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlin Scars dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlin Scars's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Scars scores with a takedown into Jaotalaytong's guard.
Marlin Scars has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jaotalaytong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jaotalaytong feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Scars collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodtang Jaotalaytong!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Menard (ranked 6927 p4p, 527 weight class) and Dub Kong (ranked 7358 p4p, 541 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Menard
vs
Kong

187 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
28
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Menard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dub Kong!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Menard clinches up against the cage.
Kong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Menard struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong wants to break free but Menard has control.
Kong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Menard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Menard won't allow it.
Menard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands a body shot.
Menard pushes off an throws an elbow but Kong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.

Menard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menard.
Menard tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Menard tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Menard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dub Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menard moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
Nice cross by Kong.
Menard wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.

Kong instigates a clinch.
A short left from Kong.
Kong presses Menard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Menard has double underhooks.
Menard can't break the clinch.
Menard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
Menard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
Menard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kong stalls.
Menard tries to land a knee to the head but Kong blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menard struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Menard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menard tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
Kong lands a shot to the body.
Menard is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong has had enough of the clinch but Menard keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
Menard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Menard prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong has had enough of the clinch but Menard keeps him there for the moment.
Kong presses Menard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kong has Menard pushed against the cage.
Kong can't break the clinch.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from Menard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
Kong blocks the elbow strike.
Menard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Kong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kong presses Menard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Menard is trying to break free.
Menard misses with an elbow strike.
Kong lands with a left to the head.

Menard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Kong.
Menard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Menard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menard is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.

Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menard, pushing him back against the cage.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong is struggling to control the position.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Menard is controlling him.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Menard is controlling him.
Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong has Menard pressed against the cage, preventing Menard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kong presses Menard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Menard is controlling him.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menard or not.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
Kong is working Menard over against the cage.
Good body shot from Kong.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Menard is rocked!
Kong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oh Menard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menard seems to have got his legs back now.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Menard doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Menard wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kong lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Menard can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Kong and Menard drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Kong.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dub Kong!
Dub Kong gave a mention to King Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Keskinen (ranked 5041 p4p, 463 weight class) and Jaylond Sanderson (ranked 3052 p4p, 335 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jaylond Sanderson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Keskinen
vs
Sanderson

168 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaylond Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanderson.
Keskinen digs a good body shot into Sanderson's ribs.
Keskinen connects with a looping right hand.

Keskinen moves into the clinch.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen stalling.
Sanderson tries to pull guard but Keskinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanderson drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanderson can't find room to land a body shot as Keskinen controls the action.
Keskinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keskinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Keskinen is struggling to control the position.
Keskinen prevents Sanderson from breaking the clinch.
Keskinen misses with a punch to the body.
Keskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keskinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Our sources have told us that Keskinen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right hand to the body from Keskinen.
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
A short right from Keskinen.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sanderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keskinen digs a right hand into Sanderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanderson's gas tank.
Sanderson looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is trying to pull guard but Keskinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veikko Keskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaylond Sanderson.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanderson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanderson backwards.
Sanderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanderson.
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanderson or not.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen is working Sanderson over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen digs a right hand underneath Sanderson's ribcage. Sanderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanderson.
The referee calls for Keskinen to work.
A short right from Keskinen on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Keskinen.
Keskinen leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.
Keskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keskinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Keskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a body punch.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskinen.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskinen.
A short left from Keskinen.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen pushes Sanderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen pushes Sanderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Keskinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanderson dodges the punch combination from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands with a good body shot.
Keskinen punishes Sanderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Keskinen throws a shot to the body.

Sanderson tries to keep at a distance but Keskinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Keskinen on the inside.
Keskinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanderson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen scores with a shot to the side of Sanderson's head.
Keskinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
A short right from Keskinen on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanderson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanderson or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen.
Sanderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanderson wants to stall.
Keskinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskinen.
Keskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Keskinen on the inside.
Keskinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a body punch.
Keskinen cracks Sanderson with a nice body shot.
Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanderson backwards.
Keskinen pushes Sanderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Keskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandersons head.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.

Sanderson is rocked!
Keskinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanderson backwards.
Sanderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Keskinen finish him?
Keskinen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sanderson with a big uppercut! Sanderson tries to clinch up but Keskinen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sanderson to the mat! Sanderson covers up and Keskinen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Veikko Keskinen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Simpson (ranked 2365 p4p, 266 weight class) and Simo Ahvenus (ranked 5661 p4p, 493 weight class). Richie Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simo Ahvenus's chin.

Simpson
vs
Ahvenus

180 cm
25
154 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Ahvenus!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahvenus doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Ahvenus fails with the takedown
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Simo Ahvenus has been cut.
Ahvenus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.

Ahvenus is rocked!
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Simpson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ahvenus square on the jaw! Damn, Ahvenus is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

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