WPPW 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between ben dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakke Pietila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

dover
vs
Pietila

180 cm
27
282 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

183 cm
21
276 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ben dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakke Pietila!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pietila lands a left and a right that send dover crashing to the mat, dazed. Pietila thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like ben dover has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Pietila lands a beautiful left hook that drops dover. dover tries to recover but Pietila is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and dover lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakke Pietila!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Hollistan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Calzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desmond Calzone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marc Hollistan's chin.

Hollistan
vs
Calzone

198 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Hollistan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desmond Calzone!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzone scores with a one two! Hollistan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Calzone throws a one two combo.

It looks like Marc Hollistan has been cut.
Calzone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hollistan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hollistan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calzone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hollistan.
Calzone tries to kick Hollistan off but Hollistan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hollistan blocks the strikes from Calzone.
Hollistan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hollistan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Hollistan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calzone wants to get back to full guard but Hollistan has mounted him!
Hollistan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Calzone is trying desperately to improve position.
Hollistan looking to finish Calzone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Calzone!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzone working to try and regain half guard.
Hollistan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hollistan punching from mount but Calzone doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Hollistan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hollistan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calzone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hollistan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Hollistan is rocked!
Calzone flashes Hollistan a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hollistan's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hollistan crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Calzone punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Calzone!
Desmond Calzone is the new middleweight champion!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antionio Pele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pele is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye of the tiger . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gaines
vs
Pele

203 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
275 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antionio Pele!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gaines is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaines forces his way into half guard.
Pele should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gaines perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaines wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pele keeps working.
Gaines not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pele is looking to improve his position.
Gaines looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Gaines is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pele is trying to get back to full guard.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pele drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gaines holds on to Pele's head and controls the position momentarily.
Pele working the ground and pound.
Pele trying to control the action but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Gaines can't do much from the bottom here.

Pele looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gaines knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pele on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines is looking to reverse the position.
Pele tries to advance to mount but Gaines instead regains half guard.
Gaines is holding on to half guard well.

Gaines is defending against the submission attempts here by Pele.
Pele looks gassed!

Pele seems to be looking for submissions.
Pele is thwarting Gaines's attempts to control the position.

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

Gaines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pele pulls his head out easily.
Pele wants to free his trapped foot but Gaines is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gaines keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pele prevents Gaines from improving his position.
Gaines has his hands clasped together around Pele's back. He's all about the action.
Pele is looking to take a break and control but Gaines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Gaines will probably get the nod.
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.

Gaines clinches.
Pele can't get the takedown.

Gaines breaks the clinch.

Gaines drives through and clinches with Pele against the cage.
Pele tries for a takedown but Gaines manages to get underhooks.

Gaines gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gaines wants to stand up but Pele is controlling the position.
Pele is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaines moves into full mount! Pele won't be happy about that!
Pele is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pele in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pele is trying desperately to improve position.
Gaines is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pele is in real trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines keeps control of the position as Pele tries to break free.
Gaines trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gaines lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gaines.
Pele is trapped and Gaines is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines controls the action.

Gaines looking to break Pele's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pele remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gaines will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Gaines is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pele is defending well though. Gaines let's go of the attempt for now.
Pele is covering up but some of the strikes from Gaines are getting through and doing damage.
Pele prevents Gaines from getting a body triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaines cracks Pele with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Pele from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Gaines has good solid back control here.
Pele staying busy and making it hard for Gaines to control.
Gaines is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pele up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gaines looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gaines decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pele's guard.

Gaines decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gaines counters with a double leg. Pele bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Gaines follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jack Gaines!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer Fists has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fists
vs
Sanders

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Warrior MMA $10 Boosters

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hammer Fists!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fists tries to clinch but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Fists throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sanders moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sanders.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fists backwards.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but Fists blocks with his arms.
Sanders is working Fists over against the cage.
Fists is breathing heavily.
Sanders has a couple of punches blocked by Fists.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Fists avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Fists wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanders working Fists over with knees to the body.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Sanders - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanders connects with a knee to the head.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Fists.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fists backwards.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Sanders.
A short uppercut from Sanders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders lands a body punch.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fists backwards.
Fists blocking some punches.
Fists letting Sanders take a breather here.
Sanders lands a left hand.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Fists avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Sanders using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fists has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanders lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sanders stalls.
Sanders digs a right hand into Fists's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fists's gas tank.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fists is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Sanders.
Sanders works on Fists's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Sanders.
Sanders pushes Fists back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Sanders.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fists or not.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanders.
Sanders is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body.
Sanders lands with a left to the head.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
Sanders digs a right hand into Fists's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fists's gas tank.
Sanders manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanders cracks Fists with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Sanders - that landed with a thud.
Sanders lands a left hand.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fists.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fistss head.
Fists on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanders.
Nice body punch from Sanders - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Sanders using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fists has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
Sanders lands a body punch.
Sanders lands a shot to the body.
Sanders lands with a light punch inside.

Sanders breaks the clinch.
Sanders fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fists.

Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanders working aggressively here.
Fists letting Sanders take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Sanders 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.

Sanders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fists takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer Fists is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanders.
Fists walks into a stiff left hand from Sanders.
Sanders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanders lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanders.
Sanders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Sanders moves into range and clinches up with Fists.
Sanders crunches a lovely knee into Fists's ribcage.
Christian Sanders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders is stalling here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Sanders - that landed with a thud.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanders in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanders.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fists.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanders.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sanders.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sanders lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Sanders lands a nice uppercut.
Sanders with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
A short uppercut from Sanders.
Sanders gets through Fists's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but Fists blocks with his arms.

Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanders.
Sanders moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fists ducks under a wild hook from Sanders.
Fists slips a jab and a cross from Sanders.
Sanders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanders throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanders scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders feints and then cracks Fists's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fists down.
Sanders scores with the left hand. Fists knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanders cracks the inside of Fists's front leg.
Sanders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fists.
Sanders blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sanders.
Fists slips a jab and a cross from Sanders.
Sanders lunges at Fists with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fists's hand.
Fists is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanders explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sanders throws a series of strikes that have Fists backpedaling.
Fists throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Fists takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fists has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanders.
Sanders tests Fists's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fists throws a one two combo.
Sanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders connects with a right hand. Fists shakes it off.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanders looks to land a combination but Fists avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fists on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hammer Fists seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Fists misses.
Sanders looks to land a combination but Fists avoids it well.
Sanders cracks the inside of Fists's front leg.
Sanders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fists tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sanders misses its intended target.
Fists defending well as Sanders loads up on a big left hand.
Fists tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanders takes a swing at Fists's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fists misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanders misses with a few strikes there.
Fists takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fists misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Sanders 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!

Fists rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanders throws a lazy right hand but Fists sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanders connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christian Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fists throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanders scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fists misses with a series of wild punches.
Fists tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanders counters with a good low kick that Fists was not able to check.
Fists chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanders can pounce on him.
Sanders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanders lands a high kick!
Fists throws a series of punches but Sanders avoids them all with ease.
Sanders has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders misses with the combination.
Fists on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanders. Sanders obviously looking to wear him down.

Sanders instigates a clinch.
Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanders manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Sanders.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fists backwards.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fists backwards.

Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders lands a two punch combo.
Fists blocks a jab.
Sanders fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fists.
Fists misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanders.
Sanders lands with a nice combination. Fists backs away looking to recover.
Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Fists.
Sanders looks to land a left hand but Fists moved out of range nicely.
Sanders lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Sanders.
Sanders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanders connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fists wants to clinch but Sanders slips to the side
and Sanders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Fists, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanders.
Sanders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Fists misses.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fists.
A lazy left from Sanders finds it's target.
Sanders misses with a looping right.
Fists takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fists showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Fists tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fists misses the jab.
Fists takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanders throws a looping overhand right but Fists ducks down to avoid it.
Fists wants to clinch but Sanders slips to the side
and Sanders counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fists's knee momentarily.
Fists swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fists misses with a wild combination.

Sanders moves into the clinch.
Sanders lands an uppercut.
Sanders prevents Fists from breaking the clinch.

Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Sanders really dominated that round.
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.

Fists slips a jab and a cross from Sanders.
Fists slips under a jab.
Fists throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fists stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanders.
Sanders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanders.
Sanders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fists moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fists slips a jab from Sanders.
Fists misses with a wild combination.
Sanders misses with a hook.
Fists throws a combination that misses
and Sanders counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fists throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Sanders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists darts in trying to clinch
and Sanders counters with a slapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fists throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Sanders.
Nice uppercut there from Sanders.
Fists throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sanders moves into the clinch.
Sanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fists takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Sanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders leaning against his opponent.
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fists looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands a nice uppercut.
Sanders lands with a light punch inside.
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanders slowing the pace effectively.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanders working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Sanders leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Fists avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanders.
Sanders lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
Sanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Fists backwards.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders connects with a knee to the head.
Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fists backwards.
Sanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Sanders.
Sanders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fists is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanders.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Fists avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sanders.
Sanders pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fists has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fists avoids it.
Sanders lands with a short shot to the head.
Fists takes a shot to the head.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Fists takes a shot to the head.
Sanders lands a nice knee to the body.
Fists looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders is working Fists over against the cage.
Sanders digs a right hand underneath Fists's ribcage. Fists let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sanders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Sanders dominated that fourth round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fists misses with a double jab.
Fists takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanders connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fists tries to clinch but Sanders moves away
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Sanders with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fists being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sanders - that landed with a thud.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Fists uses good head movement to avoid it.

Sanders manages to break the clinch.
Sanders moves out of range as Fists strikes.
Sanders misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fists.
Sanders thuds his shin into the meat of Fists's side.
Sanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Fists.
Sanders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanders misses with the combination.
Sanders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanders connects with a jab.
Fists throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
Sanders throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanders scores with a nice right hand.
Sanders scores with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanders, as that shot connected.
Fists swinging wildly here.
Fists misses with the combination.
Sanders looks to land a combination but Fists avoids it well.
Sanders throws a leg kick which misses Fists's front leg but catches the back leg as Fists tries to avoid it.

Sanders has managed to clinch.
Fists wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Fists's head.

Sanders breaks from the clinch.
Fists misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists misses with a few strikes there.

Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Fists.
Sanders taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders working Fists over with knees to the body.
Sanders is leaning against Fists and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Sanders.
Sanders lands a right hand.
Sanders is leaning against Fists and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanders.
Fists is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sanders's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Fists avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Fists's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanders scores with a shot to the side of Fists's head.
A hook to the body from Sanders.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanders.
Fists takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on Sanders - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanders using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fists has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanders slowing the pace effectively.
Sanders has Fists pressed against the cage, preventing Fists from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanders.
Hammer Fists has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christian Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fists backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 42:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 42:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 41:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Sanders!
Christian Sanders is the new light heavyweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Langestroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Langestroem is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gaines
vs
Langestroem

190 cm
25
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Langestroem!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaines missing with a left hand there. Langestroem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Langestroem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Langestroem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaines sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Langestroem somewhat.
Gaines doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Langestroem counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Langestroem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Langestroem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Gaines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langestroem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langestroem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Langestroem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Langestroem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaines is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langestroem won't allow Gaines to get back to his feet.
Langestroem lands a couple of digs.
Langestroem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Langestroem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaines's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langestroem throwing strikes from guard but Gaines blocks nicely.
Langestroem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Langestroem thows a big elbow that misses.
Gaines utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaines trying to control the position here.
Langestroem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langestroem preventing the sweep.
Langestroem lands a couple of digs.
Langestroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langestroem is working Gaines over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langestroem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Gaines looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Langestroem is defending well. Gaines quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Langestroem has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gaines celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Gaines!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Brooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judah Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: lions sleeps tonight. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Judah Benjamin enters the cage!

Brooke
vs
Benjamin

210 cm
27
270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

189 cm
27
276 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Brooke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Judah Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin throws a right hand that Brooke ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooke also avoids with ease.

Benjamin feints and as Brooke raises his hands in defense, Benjamin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Brooke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brooke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benjamin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooke is keeping the position for now.
Brooke controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benjamin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benjamin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brooke keeping moving, preventing Benjamin from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brooke trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin wants to get up but he can't break Brooke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooke looking to control.

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

Benjamin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooke, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brooke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brooke goes for a takedown attempt but Benjamin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Benjamin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Tyrone Brooke has been cut.
Benjamin throws a right and a left that Brooke avoids nicely.
Benjamin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Benjamin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brooke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benjamin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooke tries to buck Benjamin off but Benjamin is having none of it.

Benjamin stands up and beckons Brooke to his feet.
Brooke takes a jab right on the kisser.

Benjamin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Benjamin is looking to advance position but Brooke won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooke trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Benjamin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Brooke'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.

Benjamin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooke, pushing him back against the cage.

Benjamin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Benjamin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Benjamin gets to mount! Brooke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Brooke is squirming around, avoiding Benjamin's attempts to control the action.
Benjamin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brooke wants to hold on but Benjamin pushes him away.
Brooke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Benjamin tries to control but Brooke wriggling away.

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.
Benjamin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Tyrone Brooke's cut is getting worse.
Brooke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benjamin looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooke tries to lock up and control but Benjamin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benjamin controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Benjamin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Brooke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Benjamin Rushes Brooke and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Brooke is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Benjamin Piles on the pressure and Brooke crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judah Benjamin!
Judah Benjamin is the new super heavyweight champion!