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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gena Lap (ranked 23715 p4p, 640 weight class) and Mickey Oneil (ranked 24485 p4p, 620 weight class). Oneil is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fucking in the bushes, Oasis.. Mickey Oneil will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lap
vs
Oneil

165 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

179 cm
25
174 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Heavy handed

Hot Spunk

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gena Lap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Oneil!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oneil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oneil does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oneil connects with a body shot.
Lap is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Lap 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oneil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oneil lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oneil.
Oneil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Lap is rocked!
Oneil lands a big right hook! Lap looks hurt but is still standing! Oneil lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Lap falls down and Oneil dives in with a huge hammer fist! Lap's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Oneil runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mickey Oneil!
Mickey Oneil made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The minute he stepped in the cage with me, he was proper fucked!'.

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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 Finko Naikkorine (ranked 6858 p4p, 467 weight class) and Petar Popajic (ranked 6663 p4p, 465 weight class). Naikkorine comes to the cage accompanied by Mexico - The Dead Daisies. Popajic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slavija kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Naikkorine
vs
Popajic

175 cm
24
148 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finko Naikkorine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petar Popajic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Naikkorine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naikkorine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Naikkorine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Naikkorine darts in looking for a takedown but Popajic gets double underhooks and turns Naikkorine into the cage.
Popajic lands with a nice body punch.
Naikkorine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Popajic tries to avoid it but Naikkorine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Popajic to the ground. Popajic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naikkorine misses with a takedown attempt - Popajic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Popajic catches Naikkorine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naikkorine dodges the punch combination from Popajic.
A little feinted left hand from Naikkorine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naikkorine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Naikkorine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popajic lands a jab to Naikkorine's midsection.
Popajic scores with a body shot.
Naikkorine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Popajic digs a good body shot into Naikkorine's ribs.
Popajic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Naikkorine tries for a takedown but Popajic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popajic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naikkorine backs 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!
Popajic jabs Naikkorine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popajic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Popajic wants it to stay on the feet.
Popajic lands a jab to the nose.
Naikkorine closes the distance and clinches up with Popajic, looking for a takedown. Naikkorine pushes Popajic against the cage but Popajic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Popajic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Naikkorine with a body shot.
Popajic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Popajic jabs at Naikkorine's body.
Naikkorine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popajic avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Popajic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab lands there for Popajic.
Popajic connects with a body shot that sends Naikkorine's belly button to the back.
Naikkorine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popajic lands a body shot.
Popajic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popajic lands a right hook to the body.

Naikkorine looking to score a takedown here. Popajic is defending well but Naikkorine drives through and ends up in Popajic's guard.
Naikkorine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naikkorine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Popajic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been informed that Popajic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Popajic 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.
Naikkorine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Naikkorine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Popajic is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naikkorine tries for a takedown but Popajic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Popajic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Popajic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Naikkorine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Popajic is trying to improve his position.

Naikkorine tries for a kimura but Popajic is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Popajic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Naikkorine misses with a takedown attempt
and Popajic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popajic throws a shot to the body.
Naikkorine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Popajic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Popajic.
Popajic leaves Naikkorine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naikkorine misses with a takedown attempt - Popajic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naikkorine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Popajic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Naikkorine rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naikkorine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Naikkorine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Popajic tries to avoid it but Naikkorine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Popajic to the ground. Popajic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Naikkorine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Popajic defends well and Naikkorine ends up having to push Popajic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Naikkorine with a poor takedown
and Popajic counters with a stiff right hand.
Popajic scores with a decent looking hook.
Popajic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Popajic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Popajic.
Popajic connects with a body shot.
Petar Popajic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naikkorine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naikkorine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popajic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naikkorine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petar Popajic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naikkorine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Popajic.
Popajic stalks Naikkorine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Naikkorine's face. Naikkorine staggers backwards, shaken.
Finko Naikkorine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naikkorine fails with the takedown
and Popajic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Popajic thuds a left hand into Naikkorine's body.
Popajic lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petar Popajic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Popajic 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petar Popajic!
A relieved looking Petar Popajic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Corolt (ranked 5921 p4p, 440 weight class) and Ken Kenny (ranked 24597 p4p, 493 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Corolt
vs
Kenny

169 cm
18
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Corolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Kenny !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corolt misses with an uppercut
and Kenny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kenny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenny defending well as Corolt loads up on a big left hand.

Kenny gets a double leg takedown into Corolt's guard.
Corolt is looking to stand back up but Kenny counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Corolt.

Corolt is looking for a sweep. Kenny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kenny controlling the pace.
It looks like Kenny might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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.
Kenny lands strikes from half guard.
Kenny slows the pace down in half guard.
Corolt tries to get to full guard but Kenny has control of the leg.

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.
Kenny with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kenny wants to pass to mount but Corolt is defending the position.
Corolt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corolt tries to get out of the position.
Kenny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corolt keeps working.
Kenny looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kenny trying to control the action but Corolt is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corolt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Kenny dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kenny closes the distance and clinches.
Corolt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kenny tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Corolt smiles and moves away.
Corolt throws a shot to the body.

Kenny has closed the distance and engaged Corolt in a clinch.
Corolt working hard to break the clinch.

Kenny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kenny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenny prevents Corolt from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corolt is trying to break free.
Kenny prevents a body shot from Corolt.
Corolt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenny has him pressed against the cage.
Corolt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corolt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenny prevents a body shot from Corolt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Kenny manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Corolt.
Corolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenny .
Kenny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corolt swivels and escapes.
Corolt throwing a counter right hand but Kenny manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenny is defended easily by Corolt.
Cedric Corolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Kenny .
Corolt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kenny on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kenny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corolt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corolt defends it nicely.
Cedric Corolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny takes one on the button.
Corolt scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenny walks into a left hand.
Corolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corolt swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kenny moves into the clinch.
Kenny tries to throw a body punch but Corolt avoids it by throwing Kenny back against the cage.

Kenny ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kenny no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Kenny wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Corolt 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!

Corolt cracks Kenny with an open hand slap.
Nice sprawl there from Corolt as Kenny shoots in.
Corolt throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Kenny 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Corolt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ken Kenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corolt connects with a single shot there.
Corolt with a hook.
Kenny shoots in and drives through. Corolt sprawls well.
Cedric Corolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Kenny .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corolt stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenny . Kenny gets slowly back to his feet.
Corolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corolt circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Corolt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenny slips a jab from Corolt.
Corolt lands a nice looking body shot.
Kenny throws a body kick that misses
and Corolt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kenny on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corolt 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.

Kenny is rocked!
Corolt throws a monster overhand right that drops Kenny ! Corolt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Corolt!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dub Kong (ranked 2184 p4p, 253 weight class) and Simo Ahvenus (ranked 1441 p4p, 181 weight class). Dub Kong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kong
vs
Ahvenus

175 cm
29
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

178 cm
20
154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dub Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Ahvenus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong misses with a few strikes there.

Ahvenus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahvenus lands in his opponent's guard.
Ahvenus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at K.O Heaven. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ahvenus is controlling him.
Ahvenus working some strikes from top position.
Ahvenus working some strikes from top position.
Ahvenus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahvenus works over Kong with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahvenus wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Ahvenus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahvenus scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahvenus slips nicely into half guard.
Ahvenus is trying to control. Kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahvenus on the ground.

Ahvenus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kong defends it well.
Kong tries to kick Ahvenus off in order to stand up. Ahvenus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ahvenus working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahvenus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ahvenus scores with punches from side control.
Ahvenus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ahvenus cracks Kong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kong tries to get out of the position.
Ahvenus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ahvenus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ahvenus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kong to see if he's OK.
Ahvenus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ahvenus working the head with strikes.
Kong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Kong is pushing Ahvenus's head away, looking to escape. Ahvenus manages to hold on to the position though.
Kong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ahvenus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ahvenus with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahvenus lands a big elbow.
Ahvenus is landing with some decent strikes but Kong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
You get the feeling that Kong really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is squirming around, avoiding Ahvenus's attempts to control the action.
Ahvenus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kong is bucking up trying to escape but Ahvenus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahvenus tries to control but Kong wriggling away.
Kong is in a horrible position here. Ahvenus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ahvenus content just to control the position here.
Ahvenus looking to finish Kong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kong!

Ahvenus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kong squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kong is in a horrible position here. Ahvenus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahvenus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kong is looking to escape.
Ahvenus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kong looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Ahvenus dominated that 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.

Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahvenus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ahvenus eats them both and turns towards Kong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ahvenus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahvenus.
Dub Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong works Ahvenus's body with a nice hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahvenus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Kong taking a bit of punishment here - Ahvenus scoring with strikes.

Ahvenus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kong has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ahvenus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound from side control.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Ahvenus scoring with punches from side control.
Ahvenus scoring with punches from side control.
Ahvenus advances nicely into full mount.
Ahvenus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ahvenus lands a big elbow.
Ahvenus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ahvenus raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong taking shots to the head.
Ahvenus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Kong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ahvenus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kong's face.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ahvenus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ahvenus with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ahvenus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound effectively.
Ahvenus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Ahvenus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ahvenus lands a big shot there that rocks Kong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kong trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ahvenus wants to control the pace but Kong is squirming around nicely.
Ahvenus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ahvenus lands a heavy elbow.
Ahvenus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ahvenus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ahvenus is landing with some decent strikes but Kong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ahvenus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Ahvenus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kong is surviving well by controlling Ahvenus's body position as best he can.
Ahvenus with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Ahvenus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahvenus.
Ahvenus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahvenus fails to land the takedown.
Ahvenus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
Dub Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Ahvenus shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Ahvenus misses.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Dub Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Ahvenus
and Ahvenus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Ahvenus closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries to break free but Ahvenus pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Kong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to break free but Ahvenus pushes him back against the cage.
Kong digs a right hand into Ahvenus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahvenus's gas tank.
Kong taking a breather.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahvenus won't allow it.
Kong lands with a right to the head.

Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dub Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahvenus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong tries to bum rush Ahvenus with a series of wild strikes but Ahvenus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong tries to bum rush Ahvenus with a series of wild strikes but Ahvenus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahvenus closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Ahvenus pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahvenus throws a front kick aimed at Kong's knee but Kong avoids it well.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kong slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahvenus, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Ahvenus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Ahvenus tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Ahvenus's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Ahvenus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Ahvenus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahvenus slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Ahvenus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simo Ahvenus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Dub Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahvenus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Ahvenus!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ALex Waid (ranked 14503 p4p, 665 weight class) and Eriks Tregubs (ranked 24744 p4p, 658 weight class). ALex Waid looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Waid
vs
Tregubs

200 cm
20
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

198 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ALex Waid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eriks Tregubs!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tregubs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Waid's head.
Waid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Tregubs lands a big head kick that sends Waid tumbling to the mat! Tregubs takes a step backwards and waves Waid back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Waid is rocked!
Tregubs and Waid are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tregubs throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Waid into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tregubs knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eriks Tregubs!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Karhu (ranked 973 p4p, 123 weight class) and Radio Philips (ranked 401 p4p, 57 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Karhu
vs
Philips

213 cm
22
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

202 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu slips under a jab from Philips.
A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philips.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
Karhu sets himself, and Philips steps forward looking for the clinch! Karhu avoids it this time.
Philips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Philips scores with a hook to the body. Karhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Karhu misses with a double jab.
Philips has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Karhu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Philips takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Philips misses.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Philips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu throws a right hand that Philips ducks under and follows up with a left that Philips also avoids with ease.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Philips misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Karhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Philips doesn't seem phased though.
Karhu misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips slips under a jab from Karhu.
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Philips forces Karhu back against the cage and clinches.

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

Philips gets a clinch.
Philips lands a shot to the body.
Philips tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
Philips tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Philips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Philips throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Philips throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Philips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu.
Karhu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Philips. Philips circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Philips misses.
It looked like Karhu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot by Karhu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips slips under a jab.
Karhu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Philips saw that one coming.
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Philips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Philips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karhu moves forwards but Philips connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Philips tries to clinch there but Karhu circles away.
Philips lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Radio Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philips circles away quickly and effectively.
Philips wants to clinch up but Karhu keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philips lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Radio Philips will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Karhu misses with a straight right.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Philips misses
and Karhu counters with a left and a right that stings Philips.
Karhu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Philips cracks Karhu with an open hand slap.
Philips moves away from the strike by Karhu.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips throws a right and a left that Karhu avoids nicely.

Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Philips.
Karhu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Philips is defending well for now.

Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Philips.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu connects with a single shot there.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Philips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu misses with a hook. Philips ducked under it nicely.
Philips swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Philips tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Philips misses.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Karhu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Philips finds it's way round the side to connect with Karhu's head.
Karhu misses with a double jab.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Karhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Philips lands a glancing blow to the side of Karhu's head.
A punch lands to the side of Karhu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Philips.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Philips. That snapped Karhu's head back.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Philips 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.

Philips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Philips lands a shot to the body.
Philips throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
A head punch on the inside from Philips fails to land.
Philips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Philips avoids it.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu takes a shot to the head.

Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Philips catches Karhu right on the button with a cross.

Jesse Karhu's cut is getting worse.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Philips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Philips walks into a straight right hand from Karhu.
Jesse Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philips. Karhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Philips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Karhu throws the left hand but Philips avoids the punch easily.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Philips moved out of range.
Philips digs a good body shot into Karhu's ribs.

Philips gets a clinch.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Philips misses with the head strike.

Karhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karhu lands with a straight right. Philips didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips slips under a jab.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Philips.
Philips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu slips a straight right by Philips.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karhu punishes Philips's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Philips unleashes a big counter combination but Karhu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Philips misses its intended target.
Karhu throws a shot to the body.
Philips jabs Karhu right on the nose. Karhu blinks but takes it well.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Philips moves away.
Philips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philips slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Philips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Philips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Philips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philips fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Karhu with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Karhu. Those never looked like landing.
Philips misses with a straight right.
Philips connects with the punch.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Philips misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Karhu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Karhu misses.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philips.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Philips tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Philips thinking.
Karhu throws a nice looking combination but Philips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Philips throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Karhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Karhu misses.
Philips misses the shot to the body.
Radio Philips is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Philips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Karhu.
I think Philips has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morgan (ranked 3895 p4p, 352 weight class) and Jan Schrijber (ranked 3178 p4p, 310 weight class). Jan Schrijber acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Morgan
vs
Schrijber

189 cm
31
252 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

183 cm
28
237 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Groove Gear

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Schrijber!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan with a nice cross.
Morgan connects with an inside leg kick.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schrijber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Schrijber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Schrijber trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schrijber manages to get himself to full guard.

Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan wants to stand but Schrijber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at The Forge inform us that Schrijber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgan gets to his feet - Schrijber follows without any prompting.
Schrijber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schrijber gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrijber sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Morgan throws a front kick aimed at Schrijber's knee but Schrijber avoids it well.
Schrijber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morgan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Schrijber moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Schrijber slips a straight right by Morgan.
Morgan throws a right hand that Schrijber ducks under and follows up with a left that Schrijber also avoids with ease.
Schrijber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Morgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morgan takes a swing at Schrijber's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schrijber.
Jack Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Schrijber.
Morgan swings for the body but Schrijber moves out of range.
Schrijber tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schrijber slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Morgan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Schrijber down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schrijber is defended easily by Morgan.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
Jan Schrijber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Morgan.
Schrijber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Schrijber shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Schrijber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Schrijber ducks down to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Morgan.
Schrijber dodges the punch combination from Morgan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses the jab.
Schrijber with the counter takedown but Morgan avoids it easily.
Schrijber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schrijber if he has to take too many more of those.
Schrijber fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Schrijber.
Schrijber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Schrijber didn't see that one coming.
Schrijber dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schrijber can do to turn this around?

Excellent takedown into side control there by Schrijber.
Morgan is not content to let Schrijber control the position.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Schrijber throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schrijber tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
Morgan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schrijber asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schrijber remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Schrijber throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Schrijber prevents Morgan from escaping the position.
Schrijber is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Morgan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Schrijber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan swings for the body but Schrijber moves out of range.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Schrijber shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morgan has hold of Schrijber's hands but Schrijber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Schrijber wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Jan Schrijber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan tries to kick Schrijber off but Schrijber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Schrijber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schrijber stops Morgan from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrijber prevents Morgan from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schrijber content to control rather than advance.
Schrijber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schrijber slips a nice elbow through Morgan's hands, connecting with Morgan's forehead.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Schrijber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schrijber trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Schrijber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Morgan tries to roll over but Schrijber keeps him under control.
Morgan pushes Schrijber off looking to stand but Schrijber dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Schrijber's back. He's all about the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan scores with a hook.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schrijber's head.
Schrijber dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morgan delivers a nice body kick.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schrijber.
And Schrijber tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Schrijber's leg. Schrijber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan cracks Schrijber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Schrijber with the counter takedown but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Schrijber uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Morgan!
Jack Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Simpson (ranked 1058 p4p, 134 weight class) and Travis Copeland (ranked 1079 p4p, 135 weight class). Richie Simpson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Simpson
vs
Copeland

180 cm
26
154 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hot Spunk

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Copeland.
Simpson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Copeland scores with a punch to the head.
Copeland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch.

Copeland has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copeland.
Copeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland stalling the fight.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland has Simpson pressed against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Simpson in his tracks for a moment.
Copeland told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Copeland.

Simpson is rocked!
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Simpson in his tracks for a moment.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Simpson gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Simpson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Copeland cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Copeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Copeland thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Copeland wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Copeland clinches.
Simpson avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Simpson in his tracks for a moment.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Copeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Simpson dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Simpson blocks the elbow strike.
Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Copeland avoiding damage.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Copeland won't allow it.
Copeland connects with a knee to the head.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Travis Copeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Copeland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simpson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Copeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Copeland stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simpson is keeping busy.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Copeland lands a knee to the body.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Copeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copeland stalling.
Knees to the body from Copeland.
Copeland taking a breather.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
A hook to the body from Copeland.
Copeland scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Copeland trying to control the position but instead, Simpson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Copeland into the cage.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Simpson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Copeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Copeland is stalling here.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simpson up against the cage.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
Copeland has Simpson pressed against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Simpson shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Copeland tries to stall but Simpson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Copeland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Copeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Copeland lands a jab.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland staying out of range there.
Copeland with a nice cross.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Copeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
A knee to the head by Copeland.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Richie Simpson has been cut.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland cracks Simpson with an upwards elbow that sends him tumbling backwards, out cold! Simpson is rigid against the cage, staring into space! Ouch, that was brutal, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Travis Copeland!
Travis Copeland is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Travis Copeland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.