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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rin Itoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Itoshiki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hito toshite Jiku ga Bureteiru (SZS Mod. Rap ver.). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. 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.

Itoshiki
vs
Zakrzewski

195 cm
28
270 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

178 cm
29
183 lbs
22 - 22 - 3

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rin Itoshiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakrzewski shoots in but Itoshiki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Itoshiki is breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski misses with a kick to the body.

Itoshiki instigates a clinch.
Zakrzewski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Itoshiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zakrzewski is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Zakrzewski fails to land.
Zakrzewski managing to block the knees to the body from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki managing to block the knees to the body from Zakrzewski.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Itoshiki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zakrzewski's brow.
Zakrzewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Itoshiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakrzewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Itoshiki missing with knees to the body.
Zakrzewski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zakrzewski pushes Itoshiki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itoshiki takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Rin Itoshiki has been cut.
Zakrzewski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski is leaning against Itoshiki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Itoshikis head.
Zakrzewski is working Itoshiki over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski throws an elbow that misses.
Zakrzewski has Itoshiki pushed against the cage.
Zakrzewski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zakrzewski lands a nice elbow.
Itoshiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakrzewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zakrzewski scores a nice knee to the body.
Zakrzewski pushes Itoshiki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki trying to stall but Zakrzewski improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Zakrzewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakrzewski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zakrzewski lands an elbow inside that Itoshiki shrugs off.
Zakrzewski scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski lands a good knee to the midsection. Itoshiki won't want to take too many of those.
Zakrzewski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zakrzewski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Itoshiki blocks an elbow strike from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski managing to block the knees to the body from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Zakrzewski avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zakrzewski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zakrzewski misses with a knee to the head.
Zakrzewski pushes Itoshiki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski is looking to control Itoshiki's arms but Itoshiki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zakrzewski has his back to the cage.
Zakrzewski pushes Itoshiki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itoshiki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Itoshiki wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zakrzewski throws an elbow but misses.
Zakrzewski presses Itoshiki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Itoshiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski pushes Itoshiki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itoshiki misses with an elbow over the top.
Itoshiki dodges an elbow strike from Zakrzewski.
A short right from Zakrzewski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki misses with an elbow strike.
Zakrzewski lands a nice uppercut.
Itoshiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Zakrzewski avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zakrzewski.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski lands an elbow inside that Itoshiki shrugs off.
Zakrzewski gets through Itoshiki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Zakrzewski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zakrzewski avoids the elbow strike from Itoshiki, against the cage.
Zakrzewski lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski lands with a right to the head.
Zakrzewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Itoshiki avoids it.

Itoshiki pulls Zakrzewski into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Zakrzewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rin Itoshiki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Itoshiki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zakrzewski looking to throw knees to the head but Itoshiki is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zakrzewski pushes Itoshiki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itoshiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zakrzewski lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Zakrzewski.
A short right from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski taking a breather.
Zakrzewski lands a right hand.
Itoshiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakrzewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zakrzewski lands a nice uppercut.
Zakrzewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zakrzewski scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zakrzewski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Itoshiki up against the cage.
Mariusz Zakrzewski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Itoshiki lands an elbow inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zakrzewski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Itoshiki dodges an elbow strike from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski scores with a shoulder strike.

Itoshiki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Itoshiki clinches with his opponent.
Zakrzewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zakrzewski missing with knees to the body.
Itoshiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Zakrzewski avoids the damage to the body.
Zakrzewski missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zakrzewski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zakrzewski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Itoshiki lands an elbow just above Zakrzewski 's eye.
Itoshiki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itoshiki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zakrzewski wants to stall.
Itoshiki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Itoshiki.
Itoshiki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Itoshiki throws an elbow that misses.
Zakrzewski lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itoshiki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zakrzewski can't find room to land a body shot as Itoshiki controls the action.
Itoshiki lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zakrzewski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zakrzewski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Itoshiki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itoshiki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zakrzewski blocks the elbow strike.
Itoshiki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Itoshiki taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zakrzewski obliges.
Zakrzewski pushes Itoshiki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zakrzewski.
Itoshiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski is looking to control Itoshiki's arms but Itoshiki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zakrzewski has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Zakrzewski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Zakrzewski.
Itoshiki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Itoshiki misses with a knee to the head.
Zakrzewski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zakrzewski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Itoshiki backwards.
Zakrzewski lands with a left to the head.
Itoshiki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Itoshiki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Zakrzewski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zakrzewski landing knees to the head.
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!
Zakrzewski lands a hook that snaps the head of Itoshiki backwards.
Zakrzewski throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Zakrzewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rin Itoshiki'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. This is the final round!

Itoshiki forces Zakrzewski back against the cage and clinches.
Zakrzewski lands a good knee to the midsection. Itoshiki won't want to take too many of those.
Zakrzewski lands a shoulder strike.
Zakrzewski scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Itoshiki to work.
A hook to the body from Zakrzewski.
Itoshiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Zakrzewski.
A right hand to the body from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zakrzewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zakrzewski lands an elbow that stopped Itoshiki in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Itoshiki tries to stall but Zakrzewski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zakrzewski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Itoshiki's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Itoshiki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Itoshiki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Itoshiki tries a head kick but it misses.
Rin Itoshiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itoshiki misses the shot to the body.
Zakrzewski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itoshiki.

Zakrzewski forces Itoshiki back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Itoshiki tries to pull guard but Zakrzewski holds him up against the cage and eventually Itoshiki drops back down to his feet.
Zakrzewski throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zakrzewski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Itoshiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski lands with a light punch inside.
Itoshiki pushes off an throws an elbow but Zakrzewski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Itoshiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakrzewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Itoshiki avoids the elbow strike from Zakrzewski, against the cage.
Zakrzewski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zakrzewski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zakrzewski cracks Itoshiki with a nice body shot.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position but instead, Itoshiki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zakrzewski into the cage.
Itoshiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Zakrzewski avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zakrzewski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zakrzewski lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zakrzewski blocks it with crossed arms.
Itoshiki with a knee to the head.
Zakrzewski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zakrzewski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itoshiki is defending well for now.
Zakrzewski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Itoshiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Zakrzewski avoids the damage to the body.
Zakrzewski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zakrzewski throws an elbow that misses.
Rin Itoshiki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zakrzewski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Itoshiki blocks an elbow strike.
Zakrzewski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Itoshiki looking to throw knees to the head but Zakrzewski is blocking nicely.
Itoshiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zakrzewski avoids it.
Mariusz Zakrzewski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zakrzewski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Itoshiki takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki misses with some punches.
Itoshiki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zakrzewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Itoshiki controls his hands.
Itoshiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zakrzewski is defending well for now.
Itoshiki is looking to control Zakrzewski's arms but Zakrzewski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Itoshiki has his back to the cage.
Itoshiki avoids a wild elbow strike from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski is pushing Itoshiki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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!
Itoshiki leaning against his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Itoshiki tries to land a knee to the head but Zakrzewski blocks with his arms.
Zakrzewski lands a nice uppercut.
Zakrzewski is struggling to control the position.
Zakrzewski trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Zakrzewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zakrzewski 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Zakrzewski!
Mariusz Zakrzewski looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I WANT MY BELT BACK!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grimlock Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crowley Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang Clan - Method Man. Osbourne has chosen Mr Crowley as his entrance music. Jones has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Osbourne

170 cm
30
137 lbs
26 - 16 - 0

175 cm
31
157 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimlock Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crowley Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice cross by Osbourne.
Osbourne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Osbourne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Osbourne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Osbourne lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Osbourne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Osbourne.
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!
Osbourne connects with a couple of short punches.
Osbourne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Osbourne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Osbourne chips away with some ground and pound.
Osbourne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osbourne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Osbourne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Osbourne is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Osbourne is chipping away with strikes.
Osbourne is chipping away with strikes.
Jones being controlled for a moment.
Osbourne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Osbourne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Osbourne scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osbourne working the ground and pound.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Osbourne scoring with strikes.
Osbourne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Osbourne is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Osbourne is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Osbourne scores with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Osbourne connects with a decent elbow.

Osbourne has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jones is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Osbourne yanks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Osbourne.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crowley Osbourne!
A relieved looking Crowley Osbourne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fernandez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pantera . Hamalainen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: the Finnish National Anthem. The key to victory for Ray Fernandez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fernandez
vs
Hamalainen

196 cm
26
245 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

190 cm
35
266 lbs
26 - 17 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fernandez's sensitive parts.
Hamalainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Hamalainen tries to keep at a distance but Fernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamalainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fernandez missing with knees to the body.
Fernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hamalainen on the inside.
Hamalainen avoiding damage as Fernandez throws knees to the body.

Hamalainen tightens his grip and picks Fernandez up, before dumping him to the ground. Fernandez manages to land in guard.
Hamalainen wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez looking to control.
Hamalainen wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamalainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandez is retaining full guard.
Hamalainen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fernandez is looking to stand up but Hamalainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Hamalainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fernandez trying to strike off his back.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Hamalainen from controlling successfully.
Hamalainen lands a couple of elbows.
Fernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Fernandez working for a triangle but Hamalainen defends it easily.
Hamalainen passes Fernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamalainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamalainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernandez's head.
Hamalainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fernandez is looking for a sweep. Hamalainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamalainen wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is defending well.
Hamalainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fernandez reverses the position - he's now on top in Hamalainen's guard.
Fernandez preventing the sweep.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamalainen has wrist control.
Hamalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hamalainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamalainen is retaining full guard.
Fernandez trying to control but Hamalainen is working from the bottom.
Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamalainen is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen has control of Fernandez's left arm, preventing Fernandez from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fernandez misses with a combination

and Hamalainen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fernandez tries to roll over but Hamalainen keeps him under control.
Hamalainen wants to take a breather but Fernandez is having none of it.
Hamalainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fernandez is looking to improve his position.
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 two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamalainen connects with a nice short shot to Fernandez's temple.
Hamalainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Hamalainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamalainen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Fernandez bucks Hamalainen off and manages to get back to his feet!

Fernandez darts in and clinches Hamalainen up against the cage.
Hamalainen presses Fernandez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Hamalainen manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fernandez.
A head kick misses from Fernandez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernandez throws a combination that misses

and Hamalainen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Hamalainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fernandez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hamalainen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hamalainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hamalainen tries to reverse the position but Fernandez maintains control.
Jukko Hamalainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamalainen regains half guard.
Hamalainen won't allow Fernandez to pass to mount.
Fernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamalainen keeps working.
Fernandez prevents Hamalainen from improving his position.
Hamalainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hamalainen's thigh. Hamalainen counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamalainen has his foot on Fernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Hamalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernandez wants to pass the guard but Hamalainen is keeping the position.

Hamalainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.
Hamalainen looking to control.
Fernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamalainen is retaining full guard.

Hamalainen has his foot on Fernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hamalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Hamalainen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernandez misses with the combination.

Fernandez has managed to clinch.
Fernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Fernandez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hamalainen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fernandez's guard. Nice work there by Hamalainen.
Hamalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamalainen wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
Hamalainen passes Fernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hamalainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandez trying to hold on to Hamalainen's head to control him but Hamalainen postures up.
Hamalainen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fernandez's thigh. Fernandez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hamalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez being controlled here, momentarily.
Hamalainen trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Hamalainen is working Fernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamalainen trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Hamalainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamalainen wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.

Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hamalainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jukko Hamalainen 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Hamalainen prevents a body shot from Fernandez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hamalainen as Fernandez tries to tie him up.

Fernandez breaks the clinch.

Fernandez clinches up against the cage.
Fernandez stops a takedown attempt from Hamalainen.

Hamalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hamalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Hamalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamalainen also avoids with ease.
Ray Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamalainen shoots for a takedown but Fernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen blocks the body kick.
Fernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamalainen dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Hamalainen tries for a takedown but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ray Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukko Hamalainen.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Hamalainen with a series of wild strikes but Hamalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamalainen tries a head kick but it misses.

Fernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Fernandez wants to work for an arm triangle but Hamalainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hamalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fernandez is one step ahead there.
Hamalainen has control of Fernandez's left arm, preventing Fernandez from doing any damage.
Hamalainen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Fernandez won't allow Hamalainen to sweep him here.
Hamalainen pulls Fernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Fernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jukko Hamalainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Fernandez won't allow Hamalainen to sweep him here.
Fernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamalainen is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez trying to control but Hamalainen is working from the bottom.
Hamalainen pulls Fernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Fernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ray Fernandez just wasn't active enough.

Hamalainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamalainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Hamalainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamalainen.
Fernandez tries to roll over but Hamalainen keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamalainen lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying to maintain the position but Hamalainen is very close to passing his half guard.

Hamalainen is looking for a kimura but Fernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamalainen to get the leverage.
Fernandez is trying to stand up here but Hamalainen is controlling him well.
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!
Fernandez is looking to improve his position.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamalainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hamalainen in particular looking to stall.
Ray Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamalainen trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jukko Hamalainen.
I've got Hamalainen 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukko Hamalainen!
A determined Jukko Hamalainen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudell Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crim kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go To Sleep B1TCH!. This should be fireworks!

Crim
vs
Filcic

179 cm
34
221 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

178 cm
32
157 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Mango Nutrition (90% 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 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudell Crim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandro Filcic!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crim throws a big shot that misses.
Filcic swinging wildly here.
Crim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Rudell Crim has been cut.
Filcic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Crim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Filcic won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Crim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Crim tries to bum rush Filcic with a series of wild strikes but Filcic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filcic doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Crim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crim wants to get up but he can't break Filcic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Filcic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crim is one step ahead there.
Crim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crim trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filcic working a defensive guard here.
Crim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Filcic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crim wanted to stand there but Filcic had control of the position.
Filcic pulls Crim in to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Filcic lands a front kick.
A slow jab from Filcic misses its intended target.
Filcic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crim misses with a hook.
Filcic throws a big shot that misses.
Crim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crim counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crim fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Crim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crim throws a jab but it's blocked by Filcic.
Crim tries a head kick but it misses.
Crim looks to land a right hand but Filcic moved out of range.
Crim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filcic circles away quickly and effectively.
Filcic wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic lands a jab.
Filcic misses with a combination
and Crim counters with a three punch combo that has Filcic backing up. Filcic nods at Crim to acknowledge the strikes.
Filcic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crim misses with an uppercut. Filcic saw that one coming.
Filcic tries to clinch up.
Filcic fails with the takedown.
Rudell Crim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandro Filcic.
Filcic misses with the combination.
Crim swings for the body but Filcic moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filcic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filcic scrambles back to his feet.
Crim tries for a takedown but Filcic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Filcic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filcic there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Crim slips under a jab.
Crim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filcic.
Filcic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandro Filcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Crim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Crim decides to stand up, so the ref orders Filcic to his feet.
Filcic staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crim keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Rudell Crim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudell Crim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Filcic motions for Crim to come forward. Filcic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Crim drives through with a takedown into guard.

Filcic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filcic seems keen to control Crim's posture.
Crim tries to stand but Filcic is controlling from the bottom.
Filcic controls Crim momentarily but Crim frees himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Filcic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Filcic.
Filcic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Crim to counter with a crisp jab.
Filcic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crim misses with the combination.
Filcic lands a jab-cross combination.

Crim has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filcic tries to land knees in the clinch but Crim avoids the damage to the body.
Crim misses with some punches.
Crim presses Filcic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Filcic is breathing heavily.
Filcic misses with a knee to the head.
Crim scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Crim.
Crim managing to block the knees to the body from Filcic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic tries to land knees in the clinch but Crim avoids the damage to the body.
Filcic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Filcic after a bit of a struggle.
Crim takes a knee right on the jaw!

Crim successfully pulls guard.
Filcic stops Crim from standing up.

Crim has his feet on Filcic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Crim throws a jab but it's blocked by Filcic.
Filcic misses with a double jab.
Filcic tries to clinch there but Crim circles away.
Rudell Crim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filcic throws a jab but it's blocked by Crim.
Crim swats away the attempt to clinch by Filcic.
Filcic blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Filcic throws a series of punches but Crim avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crim.
Filcic ducks right into an uppercut from Crim.
Filcic moves forwards but Crim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Filcic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Filcic.
Crim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Filcic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crim digs a good body shot into Filcic's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filcic looks to land a combination but Crim avoids it well.
Crim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filcic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crim is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filcic moves in looking to clinch but Crim pushes him off.
Filcic misses with a combination
and Crim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filcic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandro Filcic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Crim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Crim controlling the pace for now.
Crim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudell Crim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rudell Crim's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Crim throws a head kick but Filcic moves out of range.
A big right from Filcic misses.
Crim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Filcic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crim has a takedown stuffed.
Filcic dodges the punch combination from Crim.
Filcic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Filcic has Crim up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crim working aggressively here.
Filcic is trying to break the clinch but Crim is controlling him.
Crim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crim scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Filcic.
Crim blocks an uppercut.
Crim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Crim.
Filcic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crim pushes Filcic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filcic can't find room to land a body shot as Crim controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Crim as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crim lands a left hand.
Crim lands with a right to the head.

Crim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Crim manages to end up in side control.

Crim decides to stand back up.
Crim thuds his right hand into Filcic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filcic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filcic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Crim.
Crim misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandro Filcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Filcic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filcic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crim.
Filcic wants to clinch.
Filcic takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crim shoots in and gets a takedown into Filcic's guard.
Crim wants to get up but he can't break Filcic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Crim gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Filcic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filcic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Crim.
Crim misses with a series of wild punches.
Filcic throws a series of punches but Crim avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Filcic misses with a looping right.
Jab from Filcic.
Filcic throws a combination that misses

and Crim counters with a single leg into guard. Filcic didn't expect that.
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!

Crim stands up and waves to Filcic to follow him.
Crim tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Filcic. No joy for Crim on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rudell Crim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudell Crim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filcic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crim as he avoids it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudell Crim!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rudell Crim thanked Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barby Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Girl's choice of entrance music: You're my heart, You're me soul. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Barby Girl enters the cage!

Vilkuttaja
vs
Girl

189 cm
28
279 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

180 cm
29
240 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barby Girl!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook.
Vilkuttaja fails with the takedown.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilkuttaja swings widly with a right hand

and Girl counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vilkuttaja won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Girl is looking to take a break and control but Vilkuttaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vilkuttaja struggling a bit here.
Vilkuttaja is looking for a sweep.
Vilkuttaja is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Girl asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Girl has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Girl with a poor takedown
enabling Vilkuttaja to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Barby Girl has been cut.

Vilkuttaja drops Girl with a left right combo! Vilkuttaja follows him down to the ground into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Girl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Vilkuttaja politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vilkuttaja prefers to stall for the moment though.
Check out the look on Vilkuttaja's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That has opened up Barby Girl's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girl is looking to regain half guard here but Vilkuttaja keeps moving and retains side control.

Vilkuttaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the action but Girl is working from the bottom.

Vilkuttaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Girl has escaped the position, nice work there.

Vilkuttaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Girl, who protects the arm well.
Vilkuttaja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girl takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

The cut above Barby Girl's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
After winning the bout, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

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

Styles
vs
Wheeliams

183 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
207 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derown Wheeliams!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Styles gets caught napping as Wheeliams dives in and scores a takedown. Styles manages to retain guard.
Wheeliams stopping the sweep attempt from Styles.

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

Wheeliams drives through with a takedown into Styles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wheeliams postures up.
Wheeliams advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wheeliams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Styles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Wheeliams is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Styles looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wheeliams gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Styles is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wheeliams lets go of the hold and Styles can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derown Wheeliams!
A relieved looking Derown Wheeliams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.