BHFC 70 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Marchione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Pace has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Marchione's chin.

Marchione
vs
Pace

177 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Marchione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Pace!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pace looking to score a takedown here. Marchione is defending well but Pace drives through and ends up in Marchione's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pace won't allow Marchione to sweep him here.
Pace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Pace drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marchione manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pace has Marchione in his guard.

Pace manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Marchione throws a low kick, looking for Pace's leg but Pace calmly moves out of range.

Pace has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pace has had enough of the clinch but Marchione keeps him there for the moment.
Pace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marchione pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchione letting Pace take a breather here.

Pace has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marchione is trying to keep an underhook but Pace manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Marchione moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marchione is wriggling around but Pace manages to pass to half guard.
Marchione avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pace.
Marchione blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pace.
Pace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marchione defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchione wants to get back to full guard.
Marchione is breathing heavily.
Pace working the head and body with strikes.
Pace is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Marchione manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pace trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchione is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pace postures up in Marchione's guard and throws a big left but Marchione blocks it.
Pace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marchione preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace trying to control but Marchione is working from the bottom.
Pace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marchione preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marchione is keeping the position for now.
Pace is looking to stand up but Marchione won't let him.
Pace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pace tries to free his leg and advance position but Marchione is retaining full guard.

Pace drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marchione dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pace wants to sweep here but Marchione controlling him for the moment.
Pace is controlling Marchione's posture.
Pace wants to stand but Marchione is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pace pulls Marchione in to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nick Pace wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Pace or perhaps it was just good defense by Marchione which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marchione fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Pace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pace throws a body punch but Marchione moves out of range.
Marchione tries to land a front kick but Pace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Pace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marchione to the mat! Marchione manages to get full guard.
Marchione looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pace puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pace not doing much here.

Pace is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marchione is just riding it out for now. Pace eventually gives up the hold.
Marchione trying to hold on to Pace's head to control him but Pace postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pace landing strikes from the mount and Marchione is in trouble!

It looks like Alex Marchione has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchione is trying desperately to improve position.
Marchione regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marchione blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pace.
Pace is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Marchione trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Marchione wants to try and get back to his feet.
Marchione is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pace has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marchione's face.
Pace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Marchione is rocked!
Pace postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Marchione bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Pace and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Pace!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahziki Hendayko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnson comes to the ring accompanied by the rock says. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

johnson
vs
Hendayko

195 cm
20
275 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

190 cm
23
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rahziki Hendayko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson slips a straight right by Hendayko.
Hendayko throws a head kick but johnson moves out of range.

johnson scores with a takedown into Hendayko's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hendayko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hendayko's guard.
Hendayko 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.
johnson wants to stand but Hendayko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendayko is retaining full guard.
johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Hendayko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. johnson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hendayko is aware though and is defending well.

johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendayko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
johnson with shots to the head and body - Hendayko looks very uncomfortable down there.
johnson with shots to the head and body - Hendayko looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendayko can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendayko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hendayko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hendayko working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Rahziki Hendayko has been cut.

johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hendayko is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hendayko tries to stand but johnson is controlling from the bottom.
johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
johnson lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That has opened up Rahziki Hendayko's cut even more.
johnson trying to control but Hendayko is having none of it.
johnson controlling the pace for now.

johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hendayko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hendayko!
johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Rahziki Hendayko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rahziki Hendayko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwayne johnson !

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Abu Al Zarqawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Verdun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verdun has chosen Foo Fighters - Pretender as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Abu Al Zarqawi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Abu Al Zarqawi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Al Zarqawi
vs
Verdun

180 cm
26
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abu Al Zarqawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mathias Verdun!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdun with a poor takedown
and Al Zarqawi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verdun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Zarqawi.
Verdun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Zarqawi is fending him off so far but Verdun persists. Nope, Al Zarqawi circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from Al Zarqawi misses

and Verdun counters with a takedown into side control.

Verdun goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Al Zarqawi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Verdun's guard! Nice work there by Al Zarqawi!
Al Zarqawi's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi slips nicely into half guard.
Al Zarqawi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Verdun is looking for a sweep. Al Zarqawi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Verdun actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Al Zarqawi wants to control but Verdun is keeping him busy.

Verdun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Zarqawi trying to mount his opponent but Verdun defends it.
Verdun is looking to improve his position.
Al Zarqawi trying to pass the guard but Verdun defending well.
Al Zarqawi passes to full mount!
Verdun can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Zarqawi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Verdun is squirming around, avoiding Al Zarqawi's attempts to control the action.
Verdun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verdun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Zarqawi dominating with strikes here.
Al Zarqawi tries to control but Verdun wriggling away.
Al Zarqawi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi wants to control the pace but Verdun is squirming around nicely.
Verdun tries to reverse the position but Al Zarqawi maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Al Zarqawi.
Verdun regains half guard.
Verdun wants to improve his position but Al Zarqawi is controlling well.
Verdun looks gassed!
Al Zarqawi trying to control from half guard but Verdun is working away.

Verdun looking for submissions off his back.
Al Zarqawi is looking to take a break and control but Verdun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Verdun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Zarqawi pulls his head out easily.
Al Zarqawi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Verdun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Zarqawi pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi trying to control the action but Verdun is working from the bottom.
Well, if Al Zarqawi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Zarqawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verdun keeps working.
Al Zarqawi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Verdun actively working from the bottom here.
Verdun taking some punishment here, with Al Zarqawi in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Verdun is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Zarqawi scores with a couple of nice shots.

Verdun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Al Zarqawi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Verdun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Zarqawi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Verdun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Zarqawi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Verdun.
Al Zarqawi fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdun dives in and grabs Al Zarqawi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Zarqawi pushes down on Verdun's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verdun was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Zarqawi.
Verdun tries for a takedown but Al Zarqawi circles away easily
and Al Zarqawi counters with a right hand to the body.
Abu Al Zarqawi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Verdun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horrible takedown by Verdun or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Zarqawi which made him look bad.
Al Zarqawi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verdun moves away.
Verdun misses with a takedown
and Al Zarqawi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Al Zarqawi scores a takedown into full mount!
Al Zarqawi unloading with bombs!
Verdun is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Abu Al Zarqawi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Al Zarqawi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Verdun manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Al Zarqawi advances nicely into full mount.

Al Zarqawi wants to finish this one by submission but Verdun is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Al Zarqawi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi lands a nice shot to the head.
Verdun is trying to escape the mount.
Al Zarqawi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Zarqawi lands a heavy elbow.
Al Zarqawi content just to control the position here.
Al Zarqawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verdun is looking to escape.
Al Zarqawi raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verdun is looking to improve his position but Al Zarqawi isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abu Al Zarqawi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Al Zarqawi tries to close the distance and clinch but Verdun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Zarqawi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verdun was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Zarqawi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Al Zarqawi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Verdun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Zarqawi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Verdun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Zarqawi has passed into half guard!

Verdun actively working from the bottom here.

Al Zarqawi is looking for a kimura but Verdun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Zarqawi to get the leverage.
Verdun is pressing down on Al Zarqawi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Al Zarqawi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Zarqawi wants to control from the top but Verdun keeps moving.

Verdun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Verdun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Verdun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Verdun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Zarqawi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Zarqawi is pushing down on Verdun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Verdun is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Zarqawi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Zarqawi works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Zarqawi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Al Zarqawi is looking to take a break and control but Verdun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verdun tries to bench press Al Zarqawi off him but Al Zarqawi keeps the position.

Al Zarqawi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Verdun regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi uses his free foot to push down on Verdun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Verdun.
Al Zarqawi with good strikes from the mount here!
Al Zarqawi looking to control but Verdun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Zarqawi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Zarqawi tries to control but Verdun wriggling away.
Verdun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Verdun regains half guard.
Al Zarqawi trying to control the action but Verdun is working from the bottom.
Al Zarqawi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Verdun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Al Zarqawi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Al Zarqawi wants to control but Verdun is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Zarqawi scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Verdun looking for submissions off his back.

Verdun actively working from the bottom here.
Al Zarqawi working Verdun over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Al Zarqawi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Verdun sees it coming and defends easily.

Verdun looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Al Zarqawi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Zarqawi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Al Zarqawi!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

SnedeKKer
vs
Ganga

195 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

187 cm
28
180 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SnedeKKer slips a jab from Ganga.
SnedeKKer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ganga.
A slow jab from SnedeKKer misses its intended target.
Ganga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. SnedeKKer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
SnedeKKer slips a straight right by Ganga.
Ganga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by SnedeKKer.
SnedeKKer scores with a jab.
Ganga cracks SnedeKKer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ganga cracks SnedeKKer with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SnedeKKer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ganga.
Ganga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches SnedeKKer on the side of the head.
SnedeKKer takes a swing at Ganga's ribcage but misses.
Ganga punishes SnedeKKer's body with a nice straight punch.
Ganga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ganga throws a lazy right hand but SnedeKKer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
SnedeKKer misses with a wild body shot.
SnedeKKer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ganga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ganga lands a jab-cross combination.
Ganga scores with a nice head shot.
SnedeKKer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ganga thuds his right hand into SnedeKKer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
SnedeKKer throws a hook but Ganga avoids it easily.
SnedeKKer scores with a hook to the body. Ganga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SnedeKKer loads up on a big right hand but Ganga slips the punch.
SnedeKKer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ganga! SnedeKKer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunil Ganga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Beast
vs
Muromets

190 cm
28
260 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

192 cm
20
255 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muromets moves into the clinch successfully.
Muromets trying to land knees to the body.
Beast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muromets.
Beast prevents the takedown attempt.
Beast scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like ILja Muromets has been cut.
Beast is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Muromets has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beast is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mr Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ILja Muromets.
Beast putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muromets in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Beast lands a hook that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
Muromets is trying to drag Beast to the mat but Beast just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Muromets wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Beast on the inside.
Muromets is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beast pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muromets looks gassed!
Muromets has Beast pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Beast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beast lands a body punch.
Beast misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Beast.
Beast lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beast manages to break the clinch.
Muromets gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Beast gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Beast!

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FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peippo has chosen Public Enemy - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lemieux
vs
Peippo

180 cm
22
185 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
172 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peippo lands a jab.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Peippo moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Peippo has a takedown stuffed.
Peippo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lemieux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lemieux.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peippo misses with a low kick.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but Peippo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peippo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Peippo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lemieux throws the left hand but Peippo avoids the punch easily.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Peippo moves away and avoids it.
Peippo fails with the takedown.
Lemieux throws a right hand that Peippo ducks under and follows up with a left that Peippo also avoids with ease.
Peippo lunges at Lemieux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lemieux's hand.
Lemieux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lemieux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peippo.
Lemieux stuns Peippo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peippo.
David Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Peippo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lemieux!
Peippo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Peippo slips the punch.
Lemieux lands a glancing blow to the side of Peippo's head.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Peippo counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Peippo.
Lemieux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peippo circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Lemieux scores with a four punch combination!
Peippo throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peippo looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
Lemieux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lemieux lands with a straight right. Peippo didn't see that one coming.
Lemieux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peippo lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peippo. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Peippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a wild combination.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by Peippo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peippo connects with a nice looking jab.
Lemieux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lemieux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
David Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemieux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peippo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peippo throws a series of strikes that have Lemieux backpedaling.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Peippo ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peippo slips a straight right by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a lunging right hand
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peippo.
Peippo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lemieux staying out of range there.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peippo misses with a head kick.
Peippo dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peippo manages to avoid it.
Lemieux connects with a crisp jab.
Peippo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux throws a jab when Peippo was well out of range.
Lemieux throws the left hand but Peippo avoids the punch easily.
Lemieux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peippo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peippo throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemieux takes one to the side of the head.
Peippo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lemieux swivels and escapes.
Peippo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peippo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lemieux throws a hook but Peippo avoids it easily.
Lemieux lands with a cross.
Lemieux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Peippo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lemieux thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Peippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Peippo is out of range.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Peippo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lemieux lands a nice looking body shot.
Peippo looks for a takedown but Lemieux sprawls well.
David Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Peippo.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Peippo ducked under it nicely.
Peippo misses with a low kick as Lemieux jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Peippo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lemieux tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peippo is in Lemieux's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lemieux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peippo.

Lemieux pushes Peippo off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peippo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lemieux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peippo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemieux scores with a nice right hand.
Lemieux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peippo misses with a straight right.
David Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peippo ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Peippo misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peippo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Peippo slips under a jab.
Peippo misses with an uppercut.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but Peippo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peippo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
A cross from Lemieux lands.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux swings for the body but Peippo moves out of range.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peippo.
Peippo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lemieux dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lemieux misses with a combination
and Peippo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Peippo throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Peippo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peippo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peippo lands a nice looking body shot.
Peippo misses with a straight left.
Peippo misses with a hook. Lemieux ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
A jab from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Peippo.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Peippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemieux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peippo.
Lemieux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peippo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but Peippo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Lemieux misses.
Peippo misses the body punch
and Lemieux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peippo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peippo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
Lemieux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peippo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lemieux sprawls well. Lemieux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peippo gets slowly back to his feet.
Peippo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lemieux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peippo.
Peippo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lemieux under the eye.
Lemieux cracks Peippo with a good jab.
Lemieux's corner calls for a 1-2. Lemieux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Peippo misses the target.
Lemieux misses with a few strikes there.
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peippo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemieux thows a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Lemieux.
Peippo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peippo looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
Peippo throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Peippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Peippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kari Peippo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peippo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David Lemieux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lemieux drops his hands momentarily and Peippo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lemieux tests Peippo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peippo throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Peippo misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peippo throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Peippo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peippo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lemieux.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kari Peippo.
I think Lemieux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lemieux!