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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bocek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultime Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocek's entrance music is Song 2. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bocek
vs
Fighter

176 cm
24
159 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

200 cm
20
167 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Bocek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ultime Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocek misses with a jab, cross combination.

Bocek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fighter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bocek working the ground and pound.
Bocek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bocek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bocek scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bocek throws an elbow but Fighter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bocek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fighter some visible discomfort.
Bocek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fighter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bocek 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.
Bocek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bocek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fighter is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bocek throws a strike aimed at the side of Fighter's head but Fighter avoids it well.
Bocek wants to control but Fighter is keeping him busy.
Fighter sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fighter is trying to get back to full guard.
Bocek is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bocek is pressing down on Fighter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fighter is holding on for now.
Bocek throwing shots but Fighter is blocking nicely.
Bocek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fighter's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bocek connects with a nice short shot to Fighter's temple.
Bocek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bocek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fighter's head.
Fighter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two 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.
Bocek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bocek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bocek lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fighter wants to get back to full guard.
Bocek thows a huge punch but Fighter dodges it nicely.

Bocek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fighter is just riding it out for now. Bocek eventually gives up the hold.
Fighter is pressing down on Bocek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bocek throws a big right hand that misses.
Fighter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bocek's face.
Fighter landing strikes from the mount.
Bocek is trying to escape the mount.
Bocek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fighter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bocek looks a forlorn figure.
Bocek is working to get back to half guard.
Bocek wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bocek working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bocek looks a forlorn figure.
Fighter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fighter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fighter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bocek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bocek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bocek wants to get back to his feet.
Bocek is breathing heavily.
Fighter tries to control but Bocek wriggling away.
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.
Fighter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fighter prevents Bocek from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bocek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bocek at a distance.
Fighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Bocek ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bocek.
Bocek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bocek swinging wildly here.
Bocek is looking to clinch.
Bocek throws a right and a left that both miss.

Bocek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fighter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bocek wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Fighter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bocek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Bocek passes Fighter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fighter is trying to maintain the position but Bocek is very close to passing his half guard.
Bocek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fighter's head.
Ultime Fighter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bocek throwing shots but Fighter is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bocek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bocek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fighter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bocek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bocek looks up at the clock and then as Fighter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bocek smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fighter wants to control but Bocek postures up.
Bocek working the body and head with strikes.
Bocek working the ground and pound from side control.

Fighter is rocked!
Bocek lands an elbow.
Fighter is still in real trouble! Can Bocek finish him?
Bocek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fighter seems to have recovered his senses.
Bocek working the head and body with strikes.
Fighter is looking to regain half guard here but Bocek keeps moving and retains side control.
Bocek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fighter is looking for a sweep.
Bocek scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fighter to see if he's OK.
Fighter wants to control but Bocek postures up.
Fighter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bocek connects with a decent elbow.
Fighter prevents Bocek from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Bocek seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Bocek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Bocek stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bocek fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Bocek misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bocek dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bocek tries to close the distance and clinch but Fighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bocek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fighter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bocek.
Fighter is holding on to half guard well.
Fighter wants to improve his position but Bocek is controlling well.
Bocek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter defending well though.
Fighter tries to get to full guard but Bocek has control of the leg.

Bocek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fighter has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bocek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fighter gets full guard.
Bocek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bocek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bocek tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter is retaining full guard.
Bocek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fighter is looking to sweep but instead, Bocek has passed into half guard.
Fighter trying to control but Bocek postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bocek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fighter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bocek.
Bocek passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fighter!
Fighter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bocek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fighter is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocek is working hard here to advance position.
Fighter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fighter distracts Bocek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bocek swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bocek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bocek wants to stand up but Fighter is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bocek trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fighter won't allow Bocek to sweep him here.
Fighter is in close to Bocek's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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.
Fighter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bocek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bocek keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Bocek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fighter pushes down on Bocek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bocek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fighter preventing the sweep.

Bocek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fighter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fighter connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Bocek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bocek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Bocek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between German Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). German Valdez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Valdez
vs
Vandelay

182 cm
26
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

167 cm
20
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

MADE IN GERMANY
MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, German Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Art Vandelay!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandelay throws a shot to the body.
Vandelay stalks Valdez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valdez's face. Valdez staggers backwards, shaken.
Vandelay misses with a few strikes there.

Vandelay drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez is looking to break free of the clinch but Vandelay has double underhooks.
Vandelay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vandelay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vandelay lands a shoulder strike.
Vandelay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
Vandelay just leaning against Valdez, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vandelay.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vandelay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Vandelay on the inside.

Valdez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Vandelay - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valdez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vandelay lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Vandelay lands a body punch.
A short right from Vandelay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Vandelay.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vandelay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vandelay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vandelay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valdez tries to pull guard but Vandelay holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdez drops back down to his feet.
Vandelay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vandelay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vandelay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a body shot.
Valdez being controlled against the cage.
Vandelay cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay stalling.
Vandelay is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vandelay lands with a light punch inside.
Vandelay lands with a left to the head.
Vandelay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Valdez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay stalling in the clinch.
Vandelay lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vandelay lands a right hand.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vandelay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vandelay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vandelay lands a nice uppercut.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vandelay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vandelay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Vandelay on the inside.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
Vandelay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vandelay digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
Vandelay lands with a right to the head.
Vandelay lands a nice uppercut.
Vandelay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez trying to stall but Vandelay improves his position.
Vandelay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vandelay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vandelay gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vandelay lands a right hand.
A short right from Vandelay.
A short left from Vandelay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vandelay just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandelay lands with a left to the head.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
Vandelay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vandelay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vandelay lands a body punch.
Vandelay lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vandelay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vandelay as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vandelay.
Vandelay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandelay presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vandelay pushes Valdez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vandelay.
A nice left hand lands by Vandelay.
Vandelay cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.
Vandelay works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vandelay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valdez backs up against the cage.
German Valdez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Valdez.
Vandelay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandelay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vandelay counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valdez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vandelay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valdez's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vandelay rushes Valdez and presses him up against the cage.
Vandelay works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Vandelay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Vandelay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vandelay lands a right hand.
Vandelay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vandelay lands with a right to the head.
Vandelay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vandelay cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.
Vandelay scores with a hook to the body.
Vandelay scores with a shoulder strike.
Vandelay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands a shot to the body.
Vandelay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vandelay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vandelay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vandelay pushes Valdez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Vandelay.
Vandelay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
Vandelay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vandelay lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Vandelay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vandelay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vandelay.
Vandelay stalling.
Vandelay lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vandelay leaning against his opponent.
Valdez takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Vandelay.
Vandelay is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vandelay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands a body shot.
Vandelay gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vandelay lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay stalling against the cage.
Art Vandelay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valdez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vandelay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a body shot.
Vandelay lands a body shot.
Vandelay lands a shot to the body.
Vandelay lands with a light punch inside.
Vandelay scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vandelay.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vandelay slowing the pace effectively.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
Vandelay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vandelay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vandelay scores with a hook to the body.
Vandelay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
A short uppercut from Vandelay.
Valdez is trying to push Vandelay away but Vandelay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vandelay.
Vandelay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
A short uppercut from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands with a left to the head.
Vandelay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vandelay is struggling to control the position.
Vandelay scores with a shoulder strike.
Vandelay pushes Valdez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vandelay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valdez takes a shot to the head.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandelay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vandelay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vandelay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Vandelay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Valdez throws a lazy body kick
and Vandelay counters with an outside leg kick.
Vandelay connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vandelay.
Valdez misses with a takedown
and Vandelay counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez misses with a takedown

and Vandelay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a couple of elbows.
Vandelay landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vandelay won't allow Valdez to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valdez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vandelay lands a couple of elbows.
Vandelay wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving.
Vandelay chips away with some ground and pound.
Vandelay cracks Valdez with a solid left hand.
Vandelay looking to pass the guard.
Vandelay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vandelay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vandelay landing some decent shots from guard.
Vandelay throwing strikes from guard but Valdez blocks nicely.
Art Vandelay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay with a nice head shot there.
Valdez keeping full guard, as Vandelay tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez looking for a sweep. Not yet Valdez, not yet.
Valdez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vandelay controls the pace.
Valdez wants to stand up but Vandelay is controlling him.
Vandelay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vandelay tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdez is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Art Vandelay has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vandelay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vandelay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valdez sprawls well initially but Vandelay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Valdez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vandelay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valdez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vandelay not doing much here.
Valdez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vandelay scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vandelay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valdez is trying to maintain the position but Vandelay is very close to passing his half guard.
Vandelay controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Vandelay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vandelay 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 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Vandelay!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Daley

178 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Daley jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones 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.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Daley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daley on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Daley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Daley in his guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.

Paul Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Daley lands with a cross.
Daley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.

It looks like Paul Jones has been cut.
Daley shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daley rushes Jones with punches - Jones moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jones goes down! Daley follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Daley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meodread Magas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baako The African (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magas comes to the cage accompanied by Europe - The Final Countdown. The African has chosen PAIN as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magas
vs
The African

182 cm
27
200 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

160 cm
28
199 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Meodread Magas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baako The African!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magas tries to bum rush The African with a series of wild strikes but The African uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The African slips under a jab from Magas.
The African steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magas.
Decent striking displayed by Magas there.
The African has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The African there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magas.

The African feints and as Magas raises his hands in defense, The African changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magas wants to get back to his feet but The African is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Magas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The African loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The African in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
The African loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The African throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The African accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The African working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magas's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The African throws a strike but Magas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magas works over The African with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The African is looking to stand up but Magas isn't so interested in that idea.

Magas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

The African feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Magas has momentary wrist control but The African slips an elbow through the middle.
Magas is breathing heavily.
Magas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The African wants to control from the top but Magas keeps moving.
Magas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magas keeping full guard, as The African tries to pass.
The African with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magas is looking to stand up but The African isn't so interested in that idea.
The African missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The African loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The African is looking to work some ground and pound but Magas has wrist control.
The African stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The African stands up over Magas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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.
The African throwing strikes from guard but Magas blocks nicely.
Magas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The African.
Magas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The African stands and throws Magas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The African working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The African fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The African working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magas dodges the ground and pound from The African.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baako The African will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The African misses with a double jab
and Magas counters with a stiff right hand.
The African gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The African swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The African tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The African shoots in but Magas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magas throws a combination that misses

and The African decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magas's guard.
The African trying to control the position from guard on top but Magas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The African thows a big elbow that misses.
The African throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The African throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magas keeping full guard, as The African tries to pass.
The African throws and elbow that misses. Magas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The African's guard. Nice move by Magas!
The African is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magas is controlling him.

Magas gets to his feet. The African looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two 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.
A big left from Magas misses.
Magas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The African throws an overhand right that lands on Magas's shoulder, as Magas tries to avoid the shot.
Magas lands with a straight right. The African didn't see that one coming.
Meodread Magas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magas cracks The African with a good jab.
Magas lands an overhand right.
Meodread Magas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magas misses with a wild combination.
Magas tries to bum rush The African with a series of wild strikes but The African uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from The African. Magas does a little dance to reset his feet.

The African closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magas to the mat! Magas manages to get full guard.
The African is looking to work some ground and pound but Magas has wrist control.
Magas is looking to stand up but The African isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The African looking to pass the guard.
The African is in close to Magas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The African throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The African is working Magas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The African throws a big right hand that misses.
The African is looking to work some ground and pound but Magas has wrist control.
The African is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The African is working Magas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The African has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The African trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The African makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

The African drops back looking for a leg! Magas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magas manages to kick The African off! The African jumps back into Magas's guard.
The African thows a big elbow that misses.
The African postures up in Magas's guard and throws a big left but Magas blocks it.
The African forces his way into half guard.
The African lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baako The African showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Magas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magas swinging wildly here.

The African drops Magas with a left right combo! The African follows him down to the ground into side control.

Magas is rocked!

It looks like Meodread Magas has been cut.
The African lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magas down.
Oh Magas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The African tries to score with some ground and pound. Magas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Magas seems to have got his legs back now.
The African works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The African working the head with strikes.
Magas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The African.
Magas parries the strikes from The African easily there. The African is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magas to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The African working the ground and pound but Magas is defending the strikes.
Magas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The African is controlling him well.

The African is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The African throws an elbow but Magas slips to the side and avoids it well.
The African lands a few punches from side control.
Magas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Meodread Magas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baako The African is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as The African stalls from top position.
Magas pushes The African away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The African gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Baako The African wasn't active enough on the ground.
The African shoots in and drives through. Magas sprawls well.
The African avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

The African bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The African controls the position.
Magas is not content to let The African control the position.
A lull in the action here as The African stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that The African 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Baako The African.
Sloppy strikes from Magas. Those never looked like landing.
Magas misses with a double jab

and The African counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The African.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baako The African comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The African winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baako The African!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ardel Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kalashnikov
vs
Dixon

200 cm
25
258 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
275 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY
Vodka Rags

MADE IN GERMANY

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ardel Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalashnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov avoids them all with ease.
Kalashnikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vlad Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalashnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalashnikov wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Kalashnikov moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Kalashnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
Kalashnikov is looking to clinch.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Kalashnikov is looking to clinch.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Kalashnikov.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalashnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalashnikov moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dixon looks gassed!
Kalashnikov moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Kalashnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vlad Kalashnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dixon has time to react.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalashnikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalashnikov is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalashnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalashnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalashnikov looks to land a right hand but Dixon moved out of range.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalashnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Dixon. Those never looked like landing.
Kalashnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dixon.
Kalashnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kalashnikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kalashnikov obliges.
Kalashnikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dixon's face.

It looks like Ardel Dixon has been cut.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Dixon won't want to take too many of those.
Kalashnikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dixon's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dixon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalashnikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow just above Dixon 's eye.
Kalashnikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dixon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
Dixon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kalashnikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Ardel Dixon's cut even more.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kalashnikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow that stopped Dixon in his tracks for a moment.
Dixon takes an elbow to the temple.
Kalashnikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kalashnikov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalashnikov looking to throw knees to the head but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Dixon wants a takedown.
Vlad Kalashnikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Kalashnikov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kalashnikov.
Dixon has Kalashnikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kalashnikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dixon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow just above Dixon 's eye.
Dixon can't get the takedown.
Vlad Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardel Dixon.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the head.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalashnikov.

Dixon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kalashnikov regains guard.
Dixon is working Kalashnikov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
Dixon throws and elbow that misses. Kalashnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Kalashnikov!
Kalashnikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalashnikov wants to stand and escape but instead Dixon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Kalashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.
Kalashnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalashnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Kalashnikov.
Dixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Dixon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalashnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dixon on the ground.
Kalashnikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dixon landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon lands a couple of digs.
Kalashnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ardel Dixon's cut.
That's time! Kalashnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Kalashnikov tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Kalashnikov misses with a head kick.
Kalashnikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Dixon. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalashnikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalashnikov is looking to clinch.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalashnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalashnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalashnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kalashnikov rushes Dixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dixon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalashnikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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.
Kalashnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalashnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Kalashnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalashnikov scores with a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kalashnikov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kalashnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up.
Kalashnikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ardel Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Kalashnikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalashnikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Kalashnikov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Heino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heino comes to the cage accompanied by Caesars - Jerk It Out. Leonov has chosen Red october as his entrance music. Pekka Heino has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Heino
vs
Leonov

200 cm
25
260 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

194 cm
27
248 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY

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 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Heino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heino misses with a straight left.
Leonov wants to clinch.
Heino throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonov thows a body shot but no joy.
Heino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leonov is looking to clinch.
Leonov takes a swing at Heino's ribcage but misses.
Leonov is looking to clinch but Heino is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Heino misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heino looks to land a right hand but Leonov moved out of range.
Heino connects with the punch.
Leonov misses with a body shot.
Leonov slips a jab from Heino.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heino dives in and grabs Leonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leonov pushes down on Heino's head and hops out.
Heino moves forwards but Leonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Leonov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leonov showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leonov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Leonov slips a straight right by Heino.
Leonov moves in looking to clinch but Heino pushes him off.
Heino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heino.

Leonov closes the distance and clinches.
Heino fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Leonov breaks from the clinch.
Heino misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonov with a poor takedown
and Heino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonov slips under a jab.
A left lands for Heino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov wants to clinch but Heino slips to the side
letting Heino counter with a right hand.
Heino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Heino misses.
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Heino counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonov won't be happy with that.
Leonov is pushing Heino's head away, looking to escape. Heino manages to hold on to the position though.

Heino thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leonov can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heino tries for a kimura but Leonov is defending well.
Leonov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Heino is controlling him well.

Heino is trying to get an arm triangle but Leonov is defending well.
Leonov struggling a bit here.
Leonov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Heino wants to work for an arm triangle but Leonov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heino trying to control the action but Leonov is working 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 Pekka Heino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Heino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Heino throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
Leonov wants to clinch
and Heino counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonov tries to clinch but Heino moves away
and Heino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Pekka Heino has been cut.
Heino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Leonov closes the distance but Heino moves to the side
and Heino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Leonov stands up from Heino's guard - Leonov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Leonov darts in trying to clinch
and Heino counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heino jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heino defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov tries to clinch but Heino moves away
and Heino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Leonov shoots in and bounces Heino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leonov is breathing heavily.
Heino wants to sweep but no luck.

Heino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leonov defends well.

Heino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Leonov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leonov falls off balance throwing a combination

so Heino counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Heino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leonov keeping moving, preventing Heino from controlling successfully.

Leonov scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leonov gets the takedown into side control.

Leonov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Heino to his feet.
Nice jab there from Leonov.
Heino leaves Leonov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leonov has time to react.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Heino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov fails with a takedown attempt.
Heino throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heino sprawls well. Heino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pekka Heino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov.
Leonov tries to move into range but Heino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heino scores with a jab to the head.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Heino moves out of range easily.
Leonov tries to clinch but Heino moves away
and Heino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vadim Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leonov clinches with his opponent.

Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heino connects with the punch.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.

Leonov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leonov tries to break free but Heino pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heino blocks an elbow strike.
Heino fails to pull guard.
Leonov looking to stall.
Heino fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Heino gets control of Leonov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Heino will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Leonov stands and steps away. Heino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonov wants to clinch
and Heino counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heino takes one on the button.
A big right from Heino misses.
Leonov dodges the punch combination from Heino.
A head kick by Leonov misses
enabling Heino to counter with a crisp jab.
Heino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
Leonov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.

Leonov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leonov in side control, throwing shots but Heino defends.
Vadim Leonov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heino is looking for a sweep.
Leonov working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heino is looking to reverse the position.

Leonov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Heino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov has a takedown stuffed.
Leonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heino as he jumps to the side.

Leonov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leonov works on Heino's body with a couple of short punches.

Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonov throws a lazy head kick
and Heino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heino manages to avoid it.
Leonov throws a push kick but Heino slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov has his takedown stuffed
and Heino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pekka Heino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov.
Leonov closes the distance but Heino moves to the side
and Heino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov throws a jab when Heino was well out of range.
Leonov tries for a takedown but Heino circles away easily
and Heino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heino throws out a powerful jab.
Leonov misses with a takedown

and Heino decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leonov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heino trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonov wants to stand up but Heino is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov keeping moving, preventing Heino from controlling successfully.
Heino won't allow Leonov to get back to his feet.
Heino tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonov is retaining full guard.
Leonov being controlled here, momentarily.

Pekka Heino has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Heino misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heino misses with a body shot.
Leonov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Heino to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Heino.
I think Heino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Heino!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xocoyotzin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Till I Collapse. Boom has chosen Fedor Entrance Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Xocoyotzin
vs
Boom

180 cm
22
183 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

186 cm
28
185 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Crashforce Nutrition
MADE IN GERMANY

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Boom!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xocoyotzin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xocoyotzin wants to slow Boom down by chopping away at his legs.
Xocoyotzin throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.
Xocoyotzin misses with a wild body shot.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
Xocoyotzin tries to score with a low kick but Boom moves his leg out of the way.
Xocoyotzin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boom is able to avoid easily.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xocoyotzin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xocoyotzin there as he acknowledges the shot.

Boom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xocoyotzin to the mat! Xocoyotzin manages to get full guard.
Boom stays in close to Xocoyotzin's body and controls the position.
Xocoyotzin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom trying to control the position from guard on top but Xocoyotzin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boom trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Xocoyotzin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boom is on top in guard.
Boom wants to control from the top but Xocoyotzin keeps moving.
Xocoyotzin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boom is one step ahead there.
Boom throwing strikes but missing.
Xocoyotzin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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.
Xocoyotzin keeping full guard, as Boom tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boom postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boom trying to control but Xocoyotzin is working from the bottom.
Xocoyotzin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin.
Sloppy strikes from Xocoyotzin. Those never looked like landing.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xocoyotzin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xocoyotzin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xocoyotzin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xocoyotzin tries to close the distance and clinch but Boom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xocoyotzin misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Xocoyotzin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Xocoyotzin throws a hook to the side of Boom's head but Boom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xocoyotzin blocks a jab.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that half lands.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin just misses with a punch to the body.

Boom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boom is thwarting Xocoyotzin's attempts to control the position.
Boom uses his free foot to push down on Xocoyotzin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Xocoyotzin.
Boom throws some wild stikes that Xocoyotzin manages to avoid easily.
Xocoyotzin tries to hold on but Boom postures up.
Xocoyotzin is desperately trying to improve his position but Boom has a good base and remains in mount.
Boom avoids the attempt from Xocoyotzin to control.
Xocoyotzin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Boom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Xocoyotzin misses with a body shot.
Xocoyotzin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom lands a nice shot that snaps Xocoyotzin's head back.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xocoyotzin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xocoyotzin is looking to clinch but Boom is avoiding it.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom staying out of range there.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Boom gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom throwing strikes but Xocoyotzin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Xocoyotzin is looking to take a break and control but Boom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xocoyotzin staying calm.
Boom tries to bench press Xocoyotzin off him but Xocoyotzin keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Xocoyotzin off and has taken his back!
Boom tries to keep control of the position but Xocoyotzin is staying busy.
Xocoyotzin tries to roll but Boom sticks to his back.

Boom patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boom is looking to control Xocoyotzin but Xocoyotzin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Xocoyotzin holding both Boom 's hands and preventing any damage.
Boom looking to hold on to the position here but Xocoyotzin rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Boom trying to control the position from guard on top but Xocoyotzin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xocoyotzin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin is trying to control the position but Boom postures up.
Boom wants to control from the top but Xocoyotzin keeps moving.
Xocoyotzin wants to sweep but no luck.

Xocoyotzin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boom is aware though and is defending well.
Xocoyotzin keeping moving, preventing Boom from controlling successfully.
Boom slips nicely into half guard.

Boom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xocoyotzin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boom.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Boom wants to pass to mount but Xocoyotzin is defending the position.

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.
Xocoyotzin gets full guard.
Xocoyotzin is adopting a defensive guard.
Xocoyotzin looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xocoyotzin trying to control the position here.
Xocoyotzin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bobby Boom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Boom blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xocoyotzin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up but Boom circles away and keeps his distance.
Xocoyotzin takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Xocoyotzin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom blocks a low kick nicely.
Xocoyotzin throws a low kick but Boom moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin tries to close the distance and clinch but Boom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom slips under a jab from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xocoyotzin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xocoyotzin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xocoyotzin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boom.
Xocoyotzin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xocoyotzin misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
Xocoyotzin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom blocks a head kick by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Xocoyotzin throws a wild body kick that Boom sees coming a mile off.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom looks to land a combination. Xocoyotzin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boom blocks a jab.
Xocoyotzin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xocoyotzin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xocoyotzin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Boom. That snapped Xocoyotzin's head back.
Xocoyotzin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Xocoyotzin throws a combination that misses

and Boom counters with a single leg into guard. Xocoyotzin didn't expect that.
Boom throwing strikes but missing.
Bobby Boom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boom controlling from the top position.
Xocoyotzin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xocoyotzin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boom wants to pass the guard but Xocoyotzin is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Xocoyotzin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Xocoyotzin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Boom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Boom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Sibelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Weddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weddle has chosen remember the name - fort minor as his entrance music. Wes Weddle 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!

Sibelius
vs
Weddle

175 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

168 cm
23
150 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Sibelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wes Weddle!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sibelius. Weddle does a little dance to reset his feet.

Sibelius shoots in and bounces Weddle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Weddle is looking to stand up but Sibelius isn't so interested in that idea.
Sibelius wants to control from the top but Weddle keeps moving.
Sibelius throws a big right hand that misses.
Sibelius wants to control from the top but Weddle keeps moving.
Weddle wants to stand and escape but Sibelius is having none of it.
Sibelius wants to pass the guard but Weddle is keeping the position.
Weddle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sibelius is controlling him.
Weddle keeping full guard, as Sibelius tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Weddle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sibelius moves out of range of the strikes.
Sibelius tries to clinch there but Weddle circles away.
Sibelius throws a shot to the body.
Sibelius misses the shot to the body.
Weddle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weddle avoids the body shot from Sibelius.
Sibelius misses with a wild body shot.
Weddle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sibelius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sibelius connects with a body shot.

Weddle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sibelius's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sibelius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sibelius manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sibelius lands a big elbow.
Sibelius lands a big shot there that rocks Weddle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sibelius lands a big shot there that rocks Weddle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sibelius lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sibelius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sibelius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sibelius lands a big shot there that rocks Weddle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Weddle is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius punishing his opponent with strikes.

Weddle is rocked!
Sibelius loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Weddle scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sibelius land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sibelius stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Sibelius!