BS:H 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larissa Carolina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Carolina
vs
Jones

170 cm
26
146 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

171 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larissa Carolina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones moves into full mount!
Jones breaks from Carolina's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carolina can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carolina is in all sorts of trouble here.

Jones has control of Carolina's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carolina regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carolina working to try and regain half guard.
Carolina is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones prevents Carolina from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carolina tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carolina is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.

Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carolina is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Carolina working to try and regain half guard.

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

Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carolina manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Carolina is keeping him busy.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carolina!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Carolina defends it well.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.

Carolina is rocked!
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carolina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones working for a submission but Carolina is keeping him at bay.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Carolina is in trouble!
Jones prevents Carolina from getting the reversal.
Carolina is breathing heavily.

Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Carolina defends it well.

Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carolina is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.

Jones is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jones extends the arm and Carolina is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banka Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jansson
vs
Stevens

187 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Banka Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson is looking to slow Stevens down with leg kicks.

Stevens gets the takedown into side control.
Stevens is looking to take a break and control but Jansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jansson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevens off and has taken his back!
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Jansson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stevens's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Banka Jansson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

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

Stevens gets the takedown into side control.
Jansson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stevens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stevens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jansson is trying to escape the position but Stevens is controlling the position.

Stevens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Stevens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stevens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stevens tries to score with some ground and pound. Jansson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stevens throws an elbow but Jansson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stevens working away.
Stevens wants to control but Jansson is keeping him busy.
Jansson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevens off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jansson controlling from the back.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Jansson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stevens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jansson lands with a kick to the temple. Stevens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown. Jansson tries to sprawl out of it but Stevens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jansson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jansson leaves Stevens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banka Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stevens.

Jansson clinches up against the cage.

Jansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jansson.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Jansson.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Jansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevens somewhat.

Stevens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jansson is looking to reverse the position.
Stevens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jansson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jansson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stevens.
An elbow from Stevens crashes against the mat.
Jansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jansson is looking for a sweep.
Jansson struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Jansson is right now.
Jansson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stevens connects with a decent elbow.
Stevens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jansson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stevens asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jansson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jansson wants to control but Stevens postures up.
Jansson dodges the ground and pound from Stevens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens slows the pace down.
Jansson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stevens connects with a decent elbow.
Jansson is looking for a sweep.

Stevens tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stevens has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stevens trying to control the position but Jansson is working away.
Stevens controlling the position from side mount.
Jansson parries the strikes from Stevens easily there. Stevens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jansson to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jansson tries to buck Stevens off but Stevens is having none of it.
Jansson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stevens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stevens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Stevens is trying to work for a kimura but Jansson is defending well.
Stevens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stevens throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stevens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jansson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jansson.
Jansson thumps Stevens with a low kick.
Jansson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevens tries to clinch but Jansson is having none of it.
Jansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jansson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stevens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jansson. Jansson obviously looking to wear him down.
John Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Jansson, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Jansson against the cage but Jansson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banka Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stevens.
Stevens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jansson.
Stevens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jansson.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jansson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson scores with a jab to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jansson!
Jansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jansson lands with a good body shot.
Jansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jansson.
Jansson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jansson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stevens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Jansson moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.
Stevens is trying to break free.
Jansson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jansson.
Jansson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jansson.
A short body shot lands from Jansson as the two fighters clinch.

Jansson manages to break the clinch.
Jansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jansson darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Jansson - that landed with a thud.

Jansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jansson misses with a head kick.

Stevens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jansson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Jansson keeps moving.

John Stevens has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stevens blocks a leg kick.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jansson's waist but Jansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jansson looks to land a left hand but Stevens moved out of range nicely.

Stevens tries to keep at a distance but Jansson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jansson leaning against his opponent.

Jansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Jansson, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Jansson against the cage but Jansson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Jansson misses with a low kick as Stevens jumps back.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jansson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jansson connects with a leg kick. Stevens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Banka Jansson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jansson 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 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banka Jansson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Parker
vs
St Pierre

183 cm
25
170 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

180 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistar Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for Parker with that takedown attempt.
St Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St Pierre off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.

St Pierre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Parker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Parker's hands, connecting with Parker's forehead.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
Parker gets back to full guard.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
St Pierre throws and elbow that misses. Parker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Parker!
St Pierre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

St Pierre has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker postures up.
St Pierre striking off his back but it's not causing Parker any problems.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker preventing the sweep.
St Pierre throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Parker postures up.

St Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre wants to stand up but Parker is controlling him.
St Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
St Pierre will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

St Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre working a defensive guard here.
St Pierre controlling Parker's posture.
Parker wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
St Pierre trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parker throws a series of punches but St Pierre moves out of range.
Parker shoots in for a double leg but St Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistar Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker is breathing heavily.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
St Pierre throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Pierre missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount and Parker is in trouble!
St Pierre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St Pierre missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker shoots and misses
and St Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Pierre cracks Parker with an open hand slap.
St Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Parker is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistar Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
Parker misses with a takedown

and St Pierre counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

St Pierre has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre lands with an overhand left.
Parker tries for a takedown but St Pierre circles away easily

and St Pierre counters by clinching up.
Parker avoiding damage as St Pierre throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, St Pierre scores with a nice short uppercut.

St Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Pierre looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.

St Pierre has managed to clinch.
St Pierre works on Parker's body with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Pierre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
St Pierre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

St Pierre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is stalling in the full guard.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dan St Pierre wasn't active enough on the ground.
St Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
Parker ducks right into an uppercut from St Pierre.

St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
St Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
St Pierre looks to land a strike but Parker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.

St Pierre stands up from Parker's guard - St Pierre perhaps looking for a knockout.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Parker looks for a takedown but St Pierre sprawls well.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker blocks a jab.
Alistar Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Parker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches St Pierre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

St Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker tries to clinch up but St Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker shoots for a takedown but St Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dan St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Parker pushes St Pierre off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
St Pierre cracks Parker with a good jab.
Parker shoots in and drives through. St Pierre sprawls well.
St Pierre connects with a nice looking jab.

St Pierre clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Pierre.

St Pierre decides to pull guard.
Parker trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Parker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parker is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
St Pierre trying to hold on to Parker's head to control him but Parker postures up.
St Pierre missing with punches from the bottom.
St Pierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.

St Pierre pushes Parker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

St Pierre moves into the clinch.
St Pierre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parker prevents a takedown attempt there.
St Pierre gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Parker manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
A big left from St Pierre misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but St Pierre pushes him off.
St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alistar Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan St Pierre.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - St Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown but St Pierre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
St Pierre lands a right hook to the body.

Parker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows St Pierre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alistar Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre with a nice head shot there.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dan St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan St Pierre!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Prozak - Under The Rain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jordan Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elijah Ballard's chin.

Ballard
vs
Jones

174 cm
20
158 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

158 cm
27
145 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Elijah Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ballard throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Ballard which made him look bad.
Ballard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ballard stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Elijah Ballard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jones.

Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ballard did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Ballard is working away.
Ballard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ballard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ballard defending well though.
Ballard wants to get back to full guard.
Jones working over Ballard with some ground and pound. Ballard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ballard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Ballard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.

Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ballard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ballard tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard won't allow Jones to pass to mount.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones thows a huge punch but Ballard dodges it nicely.
Ballard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Ballard is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ballard is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Ballard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ballard kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jordan Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ballard throws out a powerful jab.
Ballard throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Ballard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Ballard counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Ballard misses

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ballard has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Ballard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is pulling down on Ballard's head. It's preventing any offense from Ballard, at least for the moment.
Ballard preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones misses with a low kick as Ballard jumps back.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ballard.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Ballard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones looks gassed!
Ballard misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Ballard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Elijah Ballard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones checks a leg kick.
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 Elijah Ballard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ballard lands a jab to the head.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ballard is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ballard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Ballard blocks nicely.
Ballard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ballard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ballard controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.

We're going to have a standup here because Elijah Ballard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ballard circles away.
Jones avoids the head kick by Ballard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Ballard fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ballard pinned against the cage. Ballard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones avoids the head kick by Ballard.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ballard defends it nicely.
Elijah Ballard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Ballard.
Ballard with a hook.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ballard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ballard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Ballard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ballard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ballard lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Ballard delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ballard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ballard can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ballard.
Ballard motions for Jones to come forward. Ballard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ballard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ballard scoring well with a low kick there.
Ballard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ballard.
Ballard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballard stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Ballard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ballard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ballard connects with an inside leg kick.
Ballard scores with a jab to the body.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ballard. Ballard obviously looking to wear him down.
Ballard throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Ballard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ballard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Ballard sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ballard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick from Ballard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ballard.
Jones tries to clinch but Ballard is having none of it.
Ballard connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ballard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ballard to score with a decent uppercut.
Ballard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ballard as he jumps to the side.
Ballard lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Ballard tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Ballard is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ballard!
Ballard is trying to escape the mount.
Ballard is working hard here to advance position.
Jones breaks from Ballard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones breaks from Ballard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones trying to control but Ballard is having none of it.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard is trying desperately to improve position.

Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ballard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ballard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jones avoids the attempt from Ballard to control.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ballard is looking to escape.
Jordan Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ballard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ballard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ballard is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Ballard wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones cracks Ballard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Jones is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jordan Jones!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sim Polls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Ligachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Polls
vs
Ligachev

180 cm
24
180 lbs
15 - 9 - 2

172 cm
23
151 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Sim Polls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Ligachev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polls throws a body punch but Ligachev moves out of range.
Polls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ligachev pinned against the cage. Ligachev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ligachev misses with a two punch combination.
Ligachev throws a sloppy head kick and Polls moves out of range easily.
Polls throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Polls looks to land a right hand but Ligachev moved out of range.
Good work by Polls as he checks the leg kick.
Polls ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Polls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polls's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ligachev under the eye.
Polls has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ligachev.
Ligachev lands a high kick!
Ligachev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ligachev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polls was well out of range. Poor timing from Ligachev.
Polls connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Polls lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ligachev at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ligachev as he avoids it easily.
Ligachev connects with a solid leg kick.
Ligachev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ligachev lands a front kick.
Polls fails with the takedown
and Ligachev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sim Polls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polls is breathing heavily.
Polls throws a poor cross that misses
and Ligachev counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ligachev, as that shot connected.
Mikhail Ligachev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ligachev missing with a left hand there. Polls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Ligachev. Beautiful body shot.
Ligachev feints and then cracks Polls's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polls down.
Ligachev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ligachev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ligachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ligachev throws a body punch but Polls moves out of range.
Ligachev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Polls paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ligachev looks to land a body kick but Polls moved away.
Ligachev scores with a leg kick.
Mikhail Ligachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Ligachev.
Ligachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polls moves away.
Polls falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ligachev counters with a left and a right that stings Polls.
Ligachev connects with a high kick.
Ligachev tries to clinch up but Polls circles away and keeps his distance.
Ligachev swinging wildly here.
Ligachev throws a jab but it's blocked by Polls.
Ligachev connects with an inside leg kick.
Polls looks to land a combination but Ligachev avoids it well.
Ligachev connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Polls. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Polls throws a poor cross that misses
and Ligachev counters with a nice leg kick.
Ligachev throws a leg kick which misses Polls's front leg but catches the back leg as Polls tries to avoid it.
Polls walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ligachev.
Ligachev cracks Polls with an open hand slap.
Polls takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ligachev scores with a leg kick.
Polls takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ligachev is looking to slow Polls down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polls swings widly with a right hand
and Ligachev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Polls really felt that one!
Polls walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab by Ligachev.
Ligachev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ligachev scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev wants to slow Polls down by chopping away at his legs.
Ligachev misses with the combination.
Ligachev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ligachev connects with a body shot that sends Polls's belly button to the back.
Polls takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Ligachev.
Polls takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ligachev cracks the inside of Polls's front leg.
Ligachev misses with a series of wild punches.
Ligachev thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ligachev tries to clinch up.
No luck for Polls with that takedown attempt.
That kick from Ligachev tenderised Polls's leg. Polls is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Ligachev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ligachev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ligachev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ligachev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ligachev misses with a hook
and Polls counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ligachev. Polls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ligachev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Ligachev closes the distance and pushes Polls back into the cage.
Ligachev trying to stall but Polls improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ligachev as Polls tries to tie him up.
Ligachev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Polls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ligachev can't find room to land a body shot as Polls controls the action.
Polls blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ligachev misses with the head strike.
Polls scores with a shoulder strike.
Polls stalling in the clinch but Ligachev improves position.
Polls will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ligachev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ligachev is trying to maintain a safe position but Polls gets an underhook and turns Ligachev into the cage.
Ligachev tries a knee to the head but Polls blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Polls as the two fighters clinch.
Ligachev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Polls breaks the clinch.
Ligachev misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ligachev throws an off balance right hand

and Polls decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ligachev's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ligachev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Polls postures up.
Ligachev 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.
Polls throwing strikes but missing.
Polls controlling from the top position.
Ligachev keeping moving, preventing Polls from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polls throwing strikes but missing.
Polls trying to control the position from guard on top but Ligachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ligachev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polls fails with a takedown attempt.
Ligachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Ligachev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ligachev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ligachev.
Polls with a jab.
Polls moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Polls throws a body punch but Ligachev moves out of range.
Ligachev takes one on the button.
Ligachev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Polls throws a combination that misses
and Ligachev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Polls misses the shot to the body.
Ligachev slips a straight right by Polls.

Polls looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ligachev!
Polls avoids the attempt from Ligachev to control.
Ligachev is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikhail Ligachev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Polls ducks under a wild hook from Ligachev.
Polls throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ligachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Ligachev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polls is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ligachev.
Polls lands with a shot to the body.
Polls on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Polls scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Ligachev tenderised Polls's leg. Polls is trying to keep his angry face on.
Polls keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Polls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ligachev pinned against the cage. Ligachev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ligachev takes one to the side of the head.
Ligachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Polls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls lands with a good body shot.
Ligachev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ligachev.
Ligachev misses with a right hand
and Polls counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ligachev thinking.
Polls lands a two punch combo.
Ligachev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polls misses with a wild body shot.
Polls has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ligachev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Ligachev.
Polls checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Polls drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ligachev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Polls throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev keeping moving, preventing Polls from controlling successfully.
Polls throwing strikes from guard but Ligachev blocks nicely.
Polls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ligachev keeping full guard, as Polls tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Polls 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.
Polls trying to control but Ligachev is working from the bottom.
Polls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ligachev is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ligachev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Ligachev closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Polls dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polls.

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.
Polls wants a takedown but no success here.
Ligachev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ligachev is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Polls drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sim Polls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polls being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikhail Ligachev.
Nice takedown defense from Ligachev. No joy for Polls on that attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Ligachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ligachev 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Ligachev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson comes to the cage accompanied by Peukaloisen retket. 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.

Holgersson
vs
McGee

166 cm
22
147 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

165 cm
23
152 lbs
17 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Phillip McGee!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Holgersson.
McGee misses with a low kick.
McGee tries to move into range but Holgersson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holgersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Holgersson avoids it.
Holgersson throws a body kick that misses.
Holgersson misses with a lunging right hand
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holgersson throws the kick towards the body but McGee avoids it.
McGee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holgersson lands a nice looking body kick.
Holgersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holgersson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holgersson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Holgersson slips the punch.
Holgersson throws a right and a left that McGee avoids nicely.
McGee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holgersson counters with a nice kick to the body.
McGee scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson thows a leg kick but McGee checks it
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holgersson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGee really felt that one!
A low kick from McGee misses
and Holgersson counters with a low kick, right behind McGee 's knee.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holgersson feints and then cracks McGee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGee down.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holgersson manages to avoid it.
Holgersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGee.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee slips a straight right by Holgersson.
McGee swings widly with a right hand
and Holgersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holgersson connects with a leg kick. McGee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holgersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGee throws a series of punches but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGee finds it's way round the side to connect with Holgersson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson throws a solid leg kick but McGee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a chopping leg kick but McGee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGee is looking to land body kicks.
Holgersson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holgersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holgersson is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
McGee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holgersson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holgersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holgersson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holgersson connects with a high kick.
Holgersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGee punishes Holgersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nils Holgersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holgersson misses with a lunging right hand
and McGee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but Holgersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGee throws a jab when Holgersson was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson throws a leg kick but McGee checks it.
McGee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holgersson, right into the meat.
McGee misses the jab.
McGee tries to land a leg kick but Holgersson saw it coming and moves away.
Holgersson throws a solid leg kick but McGee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holgersson.
McGee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holgersson throws a leg kick but McGee moved away.
Holgersson lands a head kick. McGee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGee moves out of range of the leg kick from Holgersson.
McGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holgersson avoids the body shot from McGee.
Holgersson tries to work over McGee's front leg with a kick but McGee checks it.
McGee misses with a lunging right hand
and Holgersson counters with a good low kick that McGee was not able to check.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Holgersson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holgersson lands with a nice body kick.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holgersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGee swinging wildly here.
Holgersson misses with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
A left lands for Holgersson.
Holgersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holgersson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Holgersson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holgersson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McGee to counter with a crisp jab.
McGee takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Holgersson.
McGee scores with a push kick.
Holgersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGee's calf.
Holgersson throws a body kick the misses
and McGee counters with a head kick.
McGee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holgersson. That did some damage!
McGee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nils Holgersson is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holgersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Holgersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Holgersson misses

and McGee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Holgersson!
McGee throws some wild stikes that Holgersson manages to avoid easily.
McGee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson is in a horrible position here. McGee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGee tries to control but Holgersson wriggling away.
McGee can't control as he wanted to and Holgersson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Still in half guard, McGee seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holgersson is refusing to be controlled, as McGee sits in half guard.
Holgersson is looking to escape.
McGee is looking to pass Holgersson's guard but actually Holgersson recovers to full guard.
McGee tries to free his leg and advance position but Holgersson is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGee is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgersson being controlled here, momentarily.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Phillip McGee wasn't active enough on the ground.
Holgersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
Holgersson throws a low kick, looking for McGee's leg but McGee calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGee needs to keep his hands up - Holgersson had a free shot at his head there.
Holgersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holgersson feints and then cracks McGee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGee down.
McGee misses with a body punch
enabling Holgersson to counter with a crisp jab.
McGee lands with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holgersson.
McGee walks into a left hand.
Holgersson darts in trying to clinch
and McGee counters with an outside leg kick.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee scores with a body shot.
Holgersson scores with a jab.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
McGee throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phillip McGee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Holgersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Holgersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGee duly obliges.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holgersson throws a one two combo.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee misses with a straight right.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Holgersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holgersson tries to clinch there but McGee circles away.
Holgersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson moves out of range of the leg kick from McGee.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Holgersson counters with a good low kick that McGee was not able to check.
McGee misses with a takedown
and Holgersson counters with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGee.
McGee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Holgersson misses
and McGee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holgersson's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
Holgersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
Holgersson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holgersson throws a low kick but McGee avoids it.
Holgersson throws a lazy uppercut
and McGee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGee throws a right hand that misses
and Holgersson counters with an outside leg kick.
Holgersson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGee checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGee.
Holgersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Holgersson avoids the head kick by McGee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holgersson checks a leg kick.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee shoots in for a double leg but Holgersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip McGee.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGee throws an off balance right hand
and Holgersson counters with a thumping low kick.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holgersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holgersson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGee's head.
McGee misses with a straight left.
McGee moves out of range of the leg kick from Holgersson.
McGee misses with a straight right.
Holgersson tries to clinch up
enabling McGee to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holgersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holgersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from McGee.
Holgersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
Holgersson pushes McGee away with a front kick.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holgersson moves away.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Holgersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from McGee misses
and Holgersson counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGee's knee momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holgersson.
McGee swats away the attempt to clinch by Holgersson.
Holgersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holgersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holgersson throws a leg kick which misses McGee's front leg but catches the back leg as McGee tries to avoid it.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Holgersson counters with a thumping low kick.
Holgersson misses with a low kick as McGee jumps back.
Holgersson misses with a double jab
letting McGee counter with a right hand.
Holgersson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Holgersson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holgersson is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Holgersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Holgersson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Holgersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holgersson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magne Bruno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bruno
vs
Maxwell

185 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

196 cm
21
221 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruno misses with an uppercut.
Maxwell tries to clinch up
and Bruno counters with a right hand to the body.
Bruno misses with a body shot.
Bruno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Bruno misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Bruno. Beautiful body shot.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Bruno is having none of it.
A jab from Bruno misses.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bruno but Bruno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Bruno moves away
and Bruno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
Maxwell looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bruno drops Maxwell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maxwell looks back up at him and smiles so Bruno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magne Bruno!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rueso Bear Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Emelianenko (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.

Bear Junior
vs
Emelianenko

184 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
185 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rueso Bear Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear Junior misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Emelianenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Emelianenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Emelianenko punching from mount but Bear Junior doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Emelianenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bear Junior manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Bear Junior, under a barage of strikes from Emelianenko.
Bear Junior wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bear Junior regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws and elbow that misses. Bear Junior uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emelianenko's guard. Nice move by Bear Junior!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Bear Junior postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko pulls Bear Junior in to control the position.
Bear Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bear Junior wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bear Junior scoring with punches to the head and body.

Emelianenko looking for a triangle here. Bear Junior is fighting it but it looks tight! Emelianenko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bear Junior is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ivan Emelianenko!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Draper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Garvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Draper
vs
Garvin

187 cm
25
224 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

186 cm
23
206 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Draper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Garvin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garvin counters with a stiff right hand.
Garvin scores with a nice body kick.
Garvin connects with an inside leg kick.
Draper misses with a right hand
and Garvin counters with a low kick, right behind Draper 's knee.
Garvin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draper throws out the jab.

Garvin gets tackled into the cage by Draper. Draper maintains the clinch.

Draper breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draper. Garvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garvin. That one must have hurt.
Draper is breathing heavily.
Garvin lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garvin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Draper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garvin.
Draper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garvin, right into the meat.
Draper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garvin can pounce on him.
Draper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garvin can pounce on him.
Garvin keeps Draper at a distance using the push kick.
Garvin cracks the inside of Draper's front leg.
Garvin connects with a body shot that sends Draper's belly button to the back.
Draper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Garvin tenderised Draper's leg. Draper is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvin lands with a hook. Draper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garvin.
Garvin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Draper doesn't seem bothered though.
Garvin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Draper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Garvin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garvin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garvin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garvin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garvin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Garvin slams his shin into Draper's torso.

Garvin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Draper won't want to take too many of those.
Garvin has Draper pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Garvin.
Garvin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Draper is trying to break free.
Garvin stalling the fight.
Draper is trying to push Garvin away but Garvin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Garvin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Willie Garvin.
Nice cross by Garvin.
Draper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Draper takes a swing at Garvin's ribcage but misses.
Garvin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Draper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garvin. That's going to slow Draper down.
Draper will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Draper tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Garvin.
Draper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garvin, right into the meat.
Draper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garvin.
Garvin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garvin scores with a nice body kick.
Garvin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Draper.
Garvin with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garvin cracks the inside of Draper's front leg.
Draper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garvin to score with a decent uppercut.
Garvin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garvin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Garvin connects with an inside leg kick.
Draper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garvin connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garvin keeps Draper at a distance using the push kick.
Garvin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Draper. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Garvin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garvin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Draper. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Garvin.
Garvin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Draper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garvin, as that shot connected.
Good leg kick by Garvin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Draper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garvin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Draper.
That kick from Garvin tenderised Draper's leg. Draper is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Garvin tenderised Draper's leg. Draper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garvin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvin lands a nice shot to the body.
Garvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Garvin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Draper doesn't seem phased though.
Garvin throws a sloppy head kick and Draper moves out of range easily.
Garvin scores with a nice right hand.
Garvin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Draper will feel that in the morning.
Garvin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Draper. That did some damage!
Draper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garvin lands a slapping body shot.
Garvin connects with a high kick.
Draper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garvin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garvin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Draper's sensitive parts.
Garvin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garvin thuds his right hand into Draper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garvin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garvin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Garvin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Garvin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Draper is rocked!
Draper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garvin. Garvin obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Draper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draper moves forwards but Garvin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garvin scores with a leg kick.
Garvin is looking to slow Draper down with leg kicks.
Garvin throws a leg kick which misses Draper's front leg but catches the back leg as Draper tries to avoid it.
Draper seems to have got his legs back now.
Don Draper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garvin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garvin lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garvin.
Garvin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Draper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garvin - the referee stops the clock and Draper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garvin. Draper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Draper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garvin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Draper avoids the head kick by Garvin.
Draper tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Garvin.
Garvin lands a leg kick that knocks Draper off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garvin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Garvin throws a leg kick which misses Draper's front leg but catches the back leg as Draper tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvin scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garvin.
Willie Garvin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garvin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garvin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Draper's calf.
Garvin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Draper sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Draper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garvin.
Garvin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Draper tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garvin is looking to slow Draper down with leg kicks.
Garvin lands a head kick. Draper smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garvin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Draper moves forwards but Garvin connects with a nice, crisp jab.

A big head kick from Garvin and Draper is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draper swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garvin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Draper's guard.
Garvin not doing much here.
Garvin working Draper over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvin moves into full mount! Draper won't be happy about that!
Garvin tries to control but Draper wriggling away.
Draper blocking the ground and pound.
Garvin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garvin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Draper?
Garvin punching from mount but Draper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Garvin looking to control but Draper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Draper is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Garvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Garvin throws a leg kick which misses Draper's front leg but catches the back leg as Draper tries to avoid it.
Garvin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Draper. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Garvin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garvin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Draper.
Draper throws a lazy right hand but Garvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garvin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Draper on the side of the head.
Garvin throws a head kick that half lands.
Draper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garvin scores with a nice body kick.
Garvin connects with a solid leg kick.
Don Draper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Draper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garvin - the referee stops the clock and Draper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garvin. Draper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garvin.
Draper on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Garvin lands a leg kick that knocks Draper off balance momentarily.
Garvin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Draper back to the cage. Garvin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garvin scoring well with a low kick there.
Garvin fakes the leg kick and cracks Draper in the body.

Garvin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvin lands an elbow that stopped Draper in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garvin.
Garvin with a knee to the head.
Garvin stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Draper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garvin lands a nice elbow.
Draper misses with a body punch.
Garvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Draper blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Garvin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Draper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garvin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Draper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garvin slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Willie Garvin.
Draper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Draper moves into the clinch.
Draper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garvin has him pressed against the cage.
Garvin lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garvin.
Garvin stalls.
Garvin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garvin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Draper lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Draper.
Draper tries to stall but Garvin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Draper works on Garvin's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Draper.
Draper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garvin tries to stall but Draper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Draper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garvin's elbow.
Draper wants to break free but Garvin has control.
Garvin trying to stall but Draper improves his position.

Draper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Draper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garvin.
Garvin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Garvin closes the distance and clinches.
Garvin looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvin leaning his opponent against the cage.

Draper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garvin connects with a leg kick. Draper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garvin lands a glancing blow to the side of Draper's head.
Garvin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garvin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garvin lands a leg kick that knocks Draper off balance momentarily.
Garvin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garvin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garvin. That's going to slow Draper down.
A good leg kick by Garvin.
Garvin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garvin is looking to slow Draper down with leg kicks.
Garvin connects with a leg kick. Draper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garvin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Garvin scores with a leg kick.
Garvin connects with a leg kick. Draper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garvin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Draper.
Garvin lands a front kick.
Garvin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Garvin.
Garvin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garvin.
Garvin throws a shot to the body.
Garvin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Draper at a distance.
Draper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Garvin closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Garvin stalling in the clinch but Draper improves position.
Garvin tries a knee to the head but Draper blocks it.
Draper letting Garvin take a breather here.
Garvin digs a right hand into Draper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Draper's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Draper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garvin.
Draper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garvin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Draper throws a poor cross that misses

and Garvin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Garvin looking to slow down the pace here.
Garvin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Draper misses with a body punch.
Garvin misses with a knee strike.
Garvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garvin stalls.
Draper tries to work over Garvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Garvin to work.
Draper tries to circle away but Garvin has him pinned against the cage.
Garvin prevents Draper from breaking the clinch.
Garvin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Draper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Draper can't break the clinch.
Garvin is trying to maintain a safe position but Draper gets an underhook and turns Garvin into the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Garvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garvin.
Garvin lands an elbow inside that Draper shrugs off.
Garvin is pushing Draper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Garvin keeps control of Draper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garvin stalls.
Draper struggles to land a body shot inside as Garvin controls his hands.
Garvin lands with a light punch inside.
Garvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garvin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draper backwards.
Garvin pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Draper is trying to push Garvin away but Garvin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garvin lands with a right to the head.
Garvin taking a breather.
Willie Garvin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvin controlling the action here for a moment.
Garvin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drapers head.
Draper wants to get back to striking at distance but Garvin won't allow it.
Draper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garvin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draper avoids it.
Draper blocks an elbow strike from Garvin.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garvin lands an elbow inside that Draper shrugs off.
Garvin has Draper pushed against the cage.
Garvin wants to stall.
Garvin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Willie Garvin.
Draper throws a right hand that misses
and Garvin counters with a thumping low kick.
Garvin thumps Draper with a low kick.
Draper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garvin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garvin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garvin.
Garvin scoring well with a low kick there.
Garvin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Garvin. Beautiful body shot.
Garvin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Draper has time to react.
Garvin throws a leg kick which misses Draper's front leg but catches the back leg as Draper tries to avoid it.
Draper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garvin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Draper.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garvin.
Garvin jabs Draper right on the nose. Draper blinks but takes it well.
Garvin lands the left hand.
Garvin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garvin scores with a kick to the body.
Garvin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Garvin.
Garvin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Draper takes a step back to recover.
Draper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garvin. Garvin obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvin scores with a nice strike.
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!
Garvin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheers as Garvin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Draper doesn't seem phased though.
Draper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garvin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garvin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Draper will feel that in the morning.
Garvin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garvin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garvin.
Garvin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garvin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Draper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good leg kick by Garvin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garvin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Draper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Garvin dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Garvin scoring well with a low kick there.
Garvin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Draper.
Garvin lands a glancing blow to the side of Draper's head.
Garvin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garvin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Draper's head.
Garvin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Garvin.
Garvin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Garvin slams his shin into Draper's torso.
Garvin thows a body kick. Draper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garvin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garvin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garvin connects with a body shot that sends Draper's belly button to the back.
Garvin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garvin lands a nice looking body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Garvin throws a head kick that half lands.

Garvin closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Garvin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Draper is trying to break free.
Garvin digs a right hand underneath Draper's ribcage. Draper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garvin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Draper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garvin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Garvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draper avoids it.
Garvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Draper or not.
Garvin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garvin pushes Draper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Garvin.
Draper is trying to break the clinch but Garvin is controlling him.
Garvin leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garvin.
Garvin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Draper's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garvin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Draper letting Garvin take a breather here.
Garvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Garvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garvin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Draper misses with a body punch.
Garvin lands a knee to the body.
Draper tries to break the clinch but Garvin is controlling the position.
Garvin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Draper is looking to break free of the clinch but Garvin has double underhooks.
Draper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garvin is looking to control Draper's arms but Draper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garvin has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garvin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Draper's brow.
A knee to the head by Garvin.
Garvin looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draper tries a body shot but Garvin blocks it.
Come on Garvin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garvin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Willie Garvin.
Draper misses with a two punch combination.
Garvin lands a high kick!
Garvin tries a head kick but it misses.
Don Draper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draper blocks a head kick by Garvin.
Draper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garvin counters with an outside leg kick.
Garvin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garvin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Draper misses with a left hand
and Draper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Garvin.
Draper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Draper misses with a left hand
and Garvin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Draper thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garvin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garvin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Draper blocks a head kick by Garvin.
Draper takes a swing at Garvin's ribcage but misses.
Draper misses with a right hand
and Garvin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Draper misses with a few strikes there.
Garvin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Draper's calf.
Garvin connects with a solid leg kick.
Draper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garvin can pounce on him.
Draper misses with a hook
and Garvin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garvin throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvin throws a head kick that Draper semi-blocks.
Draper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garvin can pounce on him.
Garvin works Draper's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garvin. That's going to slow Draper down.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 41:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 41:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 41:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Garvin! Willie Garvin retains his light heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calzaghe has chosen The Pride of Wales as his entrance music. Joe Calzaghe has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Winner
vs
Calzaghe

180 cm
25
176 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

182 cm
20
173 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stan Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner looks to throw the jab but Calzaghe is out of range.
Calzaghe swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
Calzaghe misses the body punch
and Winner counters with an outside leg kick.

Calzaghe gets tackled into the cage by Winner. Winner maintains the clinch.
Calzaghe working aggressively here.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Winner.
Calzaghe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calzaghe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Winner.
Winner scores with a shoulder strike.
Winner scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Winner as the two fighters clinch.
Calzaghe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winner has him pressed against the cage.
Calzaghe is trying to break free.
Winner lands a shot to the body.
Winner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calzaghe is defending well for now.
Winner slowing the pace effectively.
Winner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calzaghe or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Winner obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winner.
Calzaghe is looking to break free of the clinch but Winner has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calzaghe wants to get back to striking at distance but Winner won't allow it.
Good body shot from Winner.
Winner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Winner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calzaghe's sensitive parts.
Calzaghe throws a poor cross that misses
and Winner counters with a solid body kick.
Winner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winner punishes Calzaghe's body with a nice straight punch.
Calzaghe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winner.
Winner misses with the combination.
Calzaghe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calzaghe looks gassed!
Winner connects with a leg kick. Calzaghe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice combination there by Winner.

It looks like Joe Calzaghe has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Calzaghe just misses with a punch to the body.
Calzaghe misses with a hook
and Winner counters with a right hand to the body.
Joe Calzaghe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Calzaghe avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Winner.
Winner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Winner tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Winner - that will leave a mark!
Winner takes a swing at Calzaghe's ribcage but misses.
Calzaghe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winner counters with a leg kick.
Winner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Calzaghe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner not doing much here.
Winner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calzaghe has hold of Winner's hands but Winner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winner stalling.
Calzaghe is trying to maintain the position but Winner is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Winner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Calzaghe's cut.
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 fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Calzaghe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Winner eats them both and turns towards Calzaghe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Winner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calzaghe misses with a hook
and Winner counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Winner has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Winner.
Winner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Winner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calzaghe throws a body punch but Winner moves out of range.
Calzaghe swings widly with a right hand
and Winner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Winner, right into the meat.
Winner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Calzaghe throws a right hand that misses
and Winner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Winner throws a leg kick which misses Calzaghe's front leg but catches the back leg as Calzaghe tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Calzaghe.
Winner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws a lazy uppercut
and Winner counters with a nice body kick.
Calzaghe is breathing heavily.
Winner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calzaghe throws a body punch but Winner moves out of range.
Calzaghe misses with an uppercut
and Winner counters with an inside leg kick.
Winner throws a shot to the body.
Winner connects with a solid leg kick.

Winner clinches up with Calzaghe and pushes him back against the cage.
Calzaghe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Winner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calzaghe.
Calzaghe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right from Winner on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winner.
Winner gets through Calzaghe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Winner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calzaghe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner trying to control the pace.
Winner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winner controlling the pace.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Calzaghe is defending well.
Winner stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Winner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Calzaghe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stan Winner.
Calzaghe misses with an uppercut
and Winner counters with a stiff right hand.
Calzaghe lands a right hook to the body.
Calzaghe blocks a head kick by Winner.
Calzaghe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calzaghe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calzaghe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Winner. That one must have hurt.
Winner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calzaghe can do to turn this around?
A jab from Calzaghe misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Calzaghe misses
and Winner counters with a head kick.
Winner lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Winner.
Winner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe looks to score with a jab to the body but Winner is just out of range.
Joe Calzaghe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Winner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calzaghe looks to land a left hand but Winner moved out of range nicely.
Calzaghe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calzaghe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Winner.
Winner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calzaghe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winner counters with a leg kick.
Winner throws a big shot that misses.
Winner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calzaghe's waist but Calzaghe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winner off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Winner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Calzaghe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Calzaghe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calzaghe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Winner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winner is looking to slow Calzaghe down with leg kicks.
Calzaghe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winner moves out of range of the strikes.
Winner scoring well with a low kick there.
Calzaghe throws the left hand but Winner avoids the punch easily.
Winner throws a right hand that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Calzaghe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Winner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Calzaghe was covering up waiting for the punch and Winner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Winner won't allow Calzaghe to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Winner trying to control but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.
Winner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calzaghe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calzaghe keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stan Winner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Calzaghe throws the left hand but Winner avoids the punch easily.
Calzaghe lands a nice shot that snaps Winner's head back.
Winner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Calzaghe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calzaghe just misses with a punch to the body.
Calzaghe throws a sloppy body shot
and Winner counters with an inside leg kick.
Calzaghe misses with a right hand

and Winner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Calzaghe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winner has him pressed against the cage.
Winner prevents Calzaghe from breaking the clinch.
Winner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calzaghe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winner works on Calzaghe's body with a couple of short punches.

Winner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner trying to control the position but Calzaghe is working away.
Calzaghe tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Winner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Calzaghe is trying to escape the mount.
Winner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Winner landing strikes from the mount.
Stan Winner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner prevents Calzaghe from getting the reversal.
Winner avoids the attempt from Calzaghe to control.
Winner content just to control the position here.
Joe Calzaghe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Calzaghe for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Winner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Winner!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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