Xtreme Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Slana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuke Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujita has chosen Burning Fighter as his entrance music. Slana is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Slana
vs
Fujita

198 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Slana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazuyuke Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fujita.
Slana is breathing heavily.
Fujita is looking to land body kicks.
Fujita goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujita.
Fujita closes the distance and clinches up with Slana, looking for a takedown. Fujita pushes Slana against the cage but Slana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fujita lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Fujita misses with a low kick.
Fujita looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fujita throws a sloppy head kick and Slana moves out of range easily.
Fujita swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fujita throws a leg kick but Slana checks it.
Fujita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fujita throws a leg kick but Slana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fujita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Fujita.
Fujita rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fujita lands a really nice looking cross but Slana seems unphased.
Fujita looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fujita scores with a jab.
Fujita fails with a takedown attempt.
Slana needs to keep his hands up - Fujita had a free shot at his head there.

Fujita has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fujita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slana keeps control of Fujita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fujita has a couple of punches blocked by Slana.
Fujita wants to get back to striking at distance but Slana won't allow it.
Fujita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slana.
Fujita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fujita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujita is trying to break the clinch but Slana has him pressed against the cage.
Fujita has had enough of the clinch but Slana keeps him there for the moment.
Fujita is trying to break the clinch but Slana is controlling him.
Slana has Fujita pressed against the cage, preventing Fujita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fujita tries to break the clinch but Slana is controlling the position.
Fujita is trying to break the clinch but Slana is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slana.
Fujita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fujita working hard to break the clinch.
Fujita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slana prevents Fujita from breaking the clinch.
Fujita jumps guard but Slana stands there with Fujita around his waist. Fujita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mirko Slana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuyuke Fujita.
Slana looking to stall.
Fujita looking to stall.
Fujita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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.
Fujita lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fujita has had enough of the clinch but Slana keeps him there for the moment.
Fujita just leaning against Slana, taking a breather.
Slana keeps control of Fujita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fujita working aggressively here.
Fujita working hard to break the clinch.
Fujita has had enough of the clinch but Slana keeps him there for the moment.
Fujita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slana has him pressed against the cage.
Fujita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fujita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slana has him pressed against the cage.
Fujita can't break the clinch.

Fujita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good work by Slana as he checks the leg kick.
Fujita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fujita lands an overhand right.
Fujita misses with a head kick.
Fujita tries for a takedown but Slana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fujita digs a good hook to Slana's body.
Fujita misses with a head kick.
Fujita pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fujita tries to clinch there but Slana circles away.
Fujita throws a head kick but Slana moves out of range.
Slana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fujita throws out the jab.
Fujita throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita throws a body punch but Slana moves out of range.
Fujita is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujita is defended easily by Slana.
Slana ducks under a wild hook from Fujita.
Fujita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Slana. No joy for Fujita on that attempt.
Fujita uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slana has time to react.
Slana ducks right into an uppercut from Fujita.
Fujita throws a low kick but Slana avoids it.
Fujita throws a series of punches but Slana avoids them all with ease.
Slana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fujita to score with a decent uppercut.
Fujita throws a leg kick but Slana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slana swats away the attempt to clinch by Fujita.
Mirko Slana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujita throws a solid leg kick but Slana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fujita.
Fujita doesn't manage to clinch there - Slana circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slana checks a leg kick.
Slana takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fujita takes the fight into the clinch.
Fujita is trying to force a seperation but Slana has the dominant position.
Fujita misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Fujita's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fujita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujita is looking to break free of the clinch but Slana has double underhooks.
Slana keeps control of Fujita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fujita tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slana prevents a body shot from Fujita.
Fujita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fujita is trying to force a seperation but Slana has the dominant position.
Slana has Fujita pressed against the cage, preventing Fujita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slana working aggressively here.
Fujita misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujita tries to circle away but Slana has him pinned against the cage.
Slana misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujita tries to break free but Slana pushes him back against the cage.
Fujita can't break the clinch.
Fujita tries to circle away but Slana has him pinned against the cage.
Fujita jumps guard but Slana stands there with Fujita around his waist. Fujita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fujita wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuyuke Fujita 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.

Fujita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujita connects with a jab.
Fujita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fujita misses with a wild combination.
Fujita clobbers Slana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fujita throws a body punch but Slana moves out of range.
Fujita throws a big shot that misses.
Fujita lunges at Slana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slana's hand.
Fujita digs a good hook to Slana's body.
Fujita swings for the body but Slana moves out of range.
Fujita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slana moves away.
Fujita doesn't manage to clinch there - Slana circles away.
Slana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Fujita rushes Slana and presses him up against the cage.
Fujita wants to get back to striking at distance but Slana won't allow it.
Fujita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slana has him pressed against the cage.
Fujita has Slana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fujita tries to break free but Slana pushes him back against the cage.
Slana has Fujita pressed against the cage, preventing Fujita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fujita tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujita is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mirko Slana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuyuke Fujita.
Fujita tries to break free but Slana pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Fujita's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fujita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fujita misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujita is trying to break the clinch but Slana is controlling him.
Fujita jumps guard but Slana stands there with Fujita around his waist. Fujita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Fujita jumps guard and drags Slana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Slana looking to sit in guard and control but Fujita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fujita gets to his feet. Slana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fujita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fujita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slana doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujita circles away.
Fujita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kazuyuke Fujita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fujita has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fujita and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fujita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slana manages to avoid it.
Slana moves out of range of the strikes.
Fujita cracks Slana with an open hand slap.
Slana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slana blocks a head kick by Fujita.
Slana blocks a low kick nicely.
Slana moves out of range of the body kick.
Fujita with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fujita takes a swing at Slana's ribcage but misses.
Fujita punishes Slana's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slana blocks a leg kick.
Fujita lunges at Slana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slana's hand.
Slana slaps away a takedown attempt from Fujita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujita looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fujita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita shoots in and drives through. Slana sprawls well.
Slana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fujita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujita tries to land a front kick but Slana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Fujita misses.
Fujita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Slana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fujita to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fujita stopping the sweep attempt from Slana.
Fujita wants to control from the top but Slana keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujita is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fujita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fujita wants to stand but Slana is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slana being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fujita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fujita is out of range and Slana settles back down.
Fujita misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Fujita or perhaps it was just good defense by Slana which made him look bad.
Fujita staying out of range there.
Fujita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slana manages to avoid it.
Fujita misses with a leg kick.
Fujita stuns Slana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slana blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Fujita misses.

Fujita shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fujita showed some decent athleticism there.
Slana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fujita stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Slana to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slana checks a leg kick.
Fujita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Fujita.
Fujita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujita throws a shot to the body.
Slana tries a head kick but it misses.
Fujita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fujita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Fujita.
Slana blocks the body kick.
Fujita lands a jab to the head.
Fujita tries a head kick but it misses.
Fujita dips to his left and cracks Slana with an uppercut!
Fujita tries for a takedown but Slana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fujita throws a shot to the body.
Slana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fujita misses with a low kick as Slana jumps back.
Fujita throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mirko Slana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slana avoids the head kick by Fujita.
Fujita is looking to clinch.
Fujita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slana.
Fujita lands a nice looking body shot.
Fujita misses with a two punch combination.
Slana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujita tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fujita attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slana moves out of range of the body kick from Fujita.
Fujita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujita swings for the body but Slana moves out of range.
Fujita will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fujita misses the jab.
Fujita fails to land the takedown.
Mirko Slana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuyuke Fujita.
Fujita throws a wild body kick that Slana sees coming a mile off.
Fujita looks to land a right hand but Slana moved out of range.
Fujita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fujita cracks a nice hook into Slana's ribs.
Fujita tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fujita thows a body shot but no joy.
Fujita throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Fujita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slana's guard.
Fujita must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fujita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slana controls Fujita momentarily but Fujita frees himself.
Fujita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slana working a defensive guard but Fujita passes into half guard.

Fujita decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Slana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Fujita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fujita throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A cross from Fujita lands.
Fujita misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fujita misses with a head kick.
Kazuyuke Fujita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fujita looks to land a combination but Slana avoids it well.
Slana avoids the head kick by Fujita.
Fujita throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fujita throws a chopping leg kick but Slana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slana avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuyuke Fujita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fujita 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuyuke Fujita!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycoon has chosen DJ Zany & Rollers Donkey På Qlimax 2006 as his entrance music. Mick Fitzpatrick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fitzpatrick
vs
Tycoon

191 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

160 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mick Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Troy Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick tests Tycoon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tycoon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick dips to his left and cracks Tycoon with an uppercut!
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.

Tycoon clinches up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick stalling against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Tycoon tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzpatrick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Fitzpatrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick cracks Tycoon with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot.
Tycoon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzpatrick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzpatrick with a nice cross.

Tycoon is rocked!
Tycoon looks gassed!
Tycoon ducks into an uppercut from Fitzpatrick and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Fitzpatrick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kennu Kekkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Concrete Schoolyard. Wanderlei Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machida
vs
Kekkonen

185 cm
22
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Fight Club Clothing™
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wanderlei Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kennu Kekkonen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida pushes Kekkonen away with a front kick.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kekkonen tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kekkonen tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kekkonen dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Kekkonen's head and hops out.
Machida throws a body punch but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Kekkonen shoots in but no luck this time.

Machida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kekkonen!
Kekkonen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Machida working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Machida controlling from the full mount.
Machida is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kekkonen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machida takes Kekkonen's back.
Machida is not going to allow Kekkonen to sit and survive in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kekkonen trying to control the position but Machida manages to sink in the hooks.
Machida is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Machida gets his hands free as Kekkonen looks to control.
Machida keeps control of the position as Kekkonen tries to break free.
Can Kekkonen hold on?! Machida is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
I really don't envy Kekkonen right now.
Kekkonen holding both Machida 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kekkonen looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kekkonen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Machida.

Kekkonen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Machida's arms.

Machida working for the choke.
Machida is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen is trying to stand back up.
Machida is looking to control Kekkonen but Kekkonen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kekkonen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Machida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machida keeps control of the position as Kekkonen tries to break free.
Machida lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machida is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Machida gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Machida gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Machida apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Kekkonen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekkonen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Machida swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wanderlei Machida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dre Thompkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Neponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommi Neponen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Thompkins
vs
Neponen

170 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dre Thompkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Neponen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Neponen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Neponen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neponen is working Thompkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Neponen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neponen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Neponen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thompkins is pulling down on Neponen's head to control his posture.
Thompkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neponen on the ground.

Neponen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Neponen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neponen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neponen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neponen misses with a head kick.
Thompkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neponen defends it nicely.
Neponen circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.
Thompkins is looking to clinch but Neponen is avoiding it.
Dre Thompkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neponen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neponen tries to clinch up but Thompkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompkins tries for a takedown but Neponen circles away easily

and Neponen counters with a head kick that drops Thompkins!

Thompkins is rocked!
Thompkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Neponen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompkins is staying active underneath Neponen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neponen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neponen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thompkins!
Thompkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Neponen looking for a guillotine from mount but Thompkins is having none of it.
Neponen blocks Thompkins's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neponen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Neponen looks gassed!

Neponen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thompkins wants to hold on but Neponen pushes him away.
Neponen trying to control but Thompkins is having none of it.
Thompkins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

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.

Neponen looking for a guillotine from mount but Thompkins is having none of it.

Neponen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thompkins is surviving well by controlling Neponen's body position as best he can.
Thompkins can't escape the position.
Neponen wants to take Thompkins's back here but Thompkins is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Neponen wants to control the pace but Thompkins is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompkins tries to hold on but Neponen postures up.
Thompkins is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Neponen 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.

Neponen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompkins wants to slow Neponen down by chopping away at his legs.
Neponen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neponen darts in trying to clinch

and Thompkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thompkins looks to land a strike but Neponen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Thompkins wants to control from the top but Neponen keeps moving.
Thompkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Neponen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Thompkins is looking to stand up but Neponen won't let him.
Neponen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Neponen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neponen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompkins's guard.
Thompkins is trying to stand back up but Neponen is controlling him

Neponen seems to be working for a kimura but Thompkins defends the submission attempt.
Neponen is breathing heavily.

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.

Thompkins actively working from the bottom here.
Neponen trying to control from half guard but Thompkins is working away.
Thompkins is trying to stand back up but Neponen is controlling him
Thompkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompkins tries to get out of the position.
Neponen is looking to take a break and control but Thompkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompkins is looking for a sweep. Neponen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neponen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompkins sees it coming and defends easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Neponen tries for a takedown but Thompkins circles away easily

and Thompkins counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompkins wants to stand but Neponen has his arm trapped.

Thompkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Neponen can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neponen keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neponen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thompkins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thompkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neponen keeps working.
Neponen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neponen.
Thompkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Neponen is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Thompkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Neponen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neponen circles away.
Thompkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Neponen counters with a monster head kick that knocks Thompkins out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommi Neponen!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Rauhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauhala has chosen Kreator, Impossible Brutality as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rauno Rauhala told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Beam
vs
Rauhala

225 cm
25
280 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
280 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Rauhala!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Rauhala as Beam shoots in.
Rauhala looks to land a combination. Beam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beam avoids the body shot from Rauhala.
Beam dives in and grabs Rauhala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rauhala pushes down on Beam's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauhala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Rauhala does no damage.
Rauhala throws a right and a left that Beam avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rauhala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beam.
Rauno Rauhala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rauhala throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Rauhala misses.
Rauhala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beam.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauhala throws a nice looking combination but Beam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beam.
Rauhala throws a right hand that Beam ducks under and follows up with a left that Beam also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beam.
Rauhala leaves Beam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beam misses with a takedown attempt - Rauhala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rauhala.
Beam shoots in for a takedown but Rauhala shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Rauhala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Rauhala.
Rauhala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beam circles away quickly and effectively.

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.
Beam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rauhala.
Nice sprawl there from Rauhala as Beam shoots in.
Rauhala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beam. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rauhala.
Beam avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rauhala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beam.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauno Rauhala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Beam fails to land the takedown.
Rauhala swinging wildly here.
Rauno Rauhala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauhala misses with a wild combination.
Rauhala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauhala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beam.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beam.
Jim Beam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beam misses with a takedown attempt - Rauhala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beam. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauhala throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauhala misses with a series of wild punches.
Rauhala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rauno Rauhala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Rauhala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beam circles away quickly and effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beam fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauno Rauhala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rauhala 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauno Rauhala!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ooka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Irracha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Irracha has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ooka
vs
Irracha

180 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

PhoQus Sports Nutrition and Fund Transfer

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Ooka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zach Irracha!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooka is looking to clinch but Irracha is avoiding it.
Irracha throws a sloppy head kick and Ooka moves out of range easily.
Ooka throws a head kick that misses.

Irracha darts in and clinches Ooka up against the cage.
Ooka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Irracha smiles and moves away.
Irracha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooka scores with a shot to the body.
Irracha misses with an uppercut.
Irracha throws a front kick that sends Ooka stumbling back into the cage.
Irracha throws a lazy head kick

and Ooka counters by clinching up.
Ooka blocks an elbow strike from Irracha.
Irracha scores with a knee to the head.
Irracha with a knee to the head.

It looks like Paul Ooka has been cut.
Irracha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irracha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Irracha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ooka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Irracha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ooka tries to score a body lock takedown but Irracha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Ooka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irracha has Ooka pushed against the cage.
Irracha lands an elbow that stopped Ooka in his tracks for a moment.
Irracha lands an elbow inside that Ooka shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irracha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ooka avoids it.
Irracha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ooka tries to score a body lock takedown but Irracha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Irracha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Irracha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ooka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irracha lands an elbow inside.
Ooka wants a takedown.
Ooka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irracha prevents it.
Ooka is breathing heavily.
Ooka has Irracha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Irracha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Irracha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irracha pushes off an throws an elbow but Ooka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Irracha lands an elbow inside that Ooka shrugs off.
Irracha prevents the takedown attempt.
Irracha effectively controlling the action here.
Irracha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irracha'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.
Irracha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ooka's defenses.

Paul Ooka's cut is getting worse.
Irracha tries a knee to the head but Ooka blocks it.
A short uppercut from Irracha.
Irracha throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Ooka lands a takedown into guard.
Irracha is adopting a defensive guard.
Irracha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ooka!
Ooka is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irracha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ooka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ooka tries to hold on but Irracha pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ooka tries to reverse the position but Irracha maintains control.
Ooka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Irracha content just to control the position here.
Ooka is squirming around, avoiding Irracha's attempts to control the action.
Ooka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ooka is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Irracha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Ooka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Irracha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ooka looks to land a combination but Irracha avoids it well.
Irracha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ooka.
Zach Irracha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooka blocks a head kick by Irracha.
Ooka blocks a head kick by Irracha.
Irracha throws a head kick but Ooka moves out of range.

Ooka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ooka tries to score with some ground and pound. Irracha controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irracha tries to improve position but can't.
Irracha wants to control but Ooka postures up.

Ooka goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Irracha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ooka's guard! Nice work there by Irracha!
Irracha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Irracha is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Irracha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Ooka looking for a guillotine here but Irracha defends easily.
Irracha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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.
Irracha wants to stand but Ooka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Irracha trying to control the position from guard on top but Ooka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ooka is looking for a triangle but Irracha pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Irracha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ooka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Irracha clinches up against the cage.

Ooka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irracha stuffs the takedown.
Irracha lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irracha throws a sloppy head kick and Ooka moves out of range easily.
Irracha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ooka looks to land a left hand but Irracha moved out of range nicely.
Irracha tries a head kick but it misses.
Irracha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ooka counters with a right hand to the body.
Zach Irracha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooka thows a body shot but no joy.

Irracha moves into range and clinches up with Ooka.
Irracha missing with knees to the body.
Irracha lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Irracha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Irracha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ooka takes an elbow to the temple.

Paul Ooka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ooka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Ooka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooka is trying to break free.
Ooka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Irracha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ooka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ooka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irracha circles away.
The fighters circling - Ooka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Irracha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ooka blocks an uppercut.
Ooka wants to get back to striking at distance but Irracha won't allow it.
Ooka can't break the clinch.
Irracha lands an elbow inside.
Irracha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ooka avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Irracha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Ooka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Irracha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ooka moves into the clinch successfully.
Irracha stops a takedown attempt from Ooka.
Irracha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ooka avoids the elbow strike from Irracha, against the cage.
Ooka avoids the elbow strike from Irracha, against the cage.

Ooka lands a takedown into guard.
Ooka trying to control but Irracha is working from the bottom.
Irracha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ooka throws and elbow that misses. Irracha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ooka's guard. Nice move by Irracha!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Irracha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ooka blocks a head kick by Irracha.

Ooka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Ooka is working for a kimura but Irracha is defending it quite comfortably.
Ooka is stalling here. Irracha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ooka seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Irracha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ooka is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Irracha is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Paul Ooka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zach Irracha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irracha content just to control the position here.
Ooka tries to hold on but Irracha postures up.
Irracha controlling the pace for now.
Irracha prevents Ooka from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irracha tries to control but Ooka wriggling away.
Ooka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ooka controls the position.
Ooka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Irracha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ooka is looking to escape.
Irracha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irracha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ooka is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Ooka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Irracha 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Irracha!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Candy Paint. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dane
vs
Hammer

189 cm
25
184 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
197 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Dane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer shoots in but Dane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Dane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hammer.
Dane just misses with a punch to the body.
Dane tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer shoots in but Dane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dane throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Dane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Dane.
Dane misses with a looping left.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dane swivels and escapes.
Dane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Dan Hammer has been cut.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammer walks into a straight right hand from Dane.
Nice sprawl there from Dane as Hammer shoots in.
Hammer slips under a jab from Dane.
Hammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammer looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dane.
Hammer takes one to the chin there.

Hammer is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hammer - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Dane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donny Dane!
Donny Dane retains his middleweight title!