SPFT - Mayhem PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Before I Forget by Slipknot. Swanson has chosen all nightmare long by metallica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Swanson

189 cm
26
221 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
222 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Swanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swanson off to one side.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Karl Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Swanson.

Swanson has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Swanson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Swanson.
Swanson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones regains half guard.

Swanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Swanson eventually gives up the hold.
Swanson is looking to pass Jones's guard but actually Jones recovers to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones kicks Swanson off and gets to his feet.
Swanson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Jones to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Swanson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl Swanson!
Karl Swanson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Resso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Resso has chosen Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot as his entrance music. Dwight Moody has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moody
vs
Resso

185 cm
28
195 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

177 cm
24
194 lbs
3 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Adam Resso!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moody throws a head kick but Resso moves out of range.
Moody circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moody lands with a right hand.
Resso misses with a double jab.
Resso just misses with a punch to the body.
Resso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moody moves away.
Moody takes a swing at Resso's ribcage but misses.

Moody darts in and clinches Resso up against the cage.

Moody breaks the clinch.
Resso throws a half hearted mid kick.

Resso closes the distance and pushes Moody back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Resso.
Moody is looking to break free of the clinch but Resso has double underhooks.
Moody keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Resso's efforts to push away.
Resso throws a punch but it's blocked by Moody.
Resso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moody backwards.
Still in the clinch, Resso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moody wants to break free but Resso has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Resso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moody lands a shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Resso.
Resso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Resso pushes Moody back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Resso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Resso misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Resso.

Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Resso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moody doesn't seem bothered though.
Resso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moody misses with a wild body shot.
Dwight Moody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Resso throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Resso.
Resso just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Resso slips a straight right by Moody.
Resso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moody in his tracks.
Moody comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Resso slips a jab from Moody.
Resso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Resso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moody was well out of range. Poor timing from Resso.
Moody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Resso manages to avoid it.
Moody looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Resso slips a jab from Moody.
Resso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moody is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Resso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moody was well out of range. Poor timing from Resso.
Resso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Resso throws a wild body kick that Moody sees coming a mile off.
Resso swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resso misses with a lunging right hand
and Moody counters with a good low kick that Resso was not able to check.
Moody throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Resso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Resso fails to land with a series of punches.
Moody tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Resso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Resso moves away.
Resso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moody misses with an uppercut. Resso saw that one coming.
Resso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adam Resso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moody scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Resso looks to score with a jab to the body but Moody is just out of range.
Resso tries to clinch but Moody is having none of it.
Resso throws a shot to the body.
Moody blocks a head kick by Resso.
Moody blocks the body kick.
Resso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moody moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resso looks to land a left hand but Moody moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Moody coming out on top.
Resso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moody takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Resso just misses with a punch to the body.
Resso throws a body kick that misses
and Moody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moody checks the leg kick.
Moody tries to clinch there but Resso circles away.
Moody loads up on a big right hand but Resso slips the punch.
Resso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Resso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Resso tries to clinch up but Moody circles away and keeps his distance.

Resso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moody is trying to stand back up but Resso is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Resso dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Moody checks the leg kick.
Resso tries to clinch there but Moody circles away.
Resso misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Moody.
Resso misses with a low kick.
Moody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Resso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moody moves out of range of the body kick from Resso.
Resso lands a slapping body shot.
Moody takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Resso motions for Moody to come forward. Resso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Resso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Resso tries to score with a low kick but Moody moves his leg out of the way.
Moody misses with an uppercut. Resso saw that one coming.
Moody throws a head kick that misses.

Moody gets caught flat footed, as Resso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Resso scoring with some ground and pound.
Resso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moody working a defensive guard here.
Resso trying to control the position from guard on top but Moody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Resso postures up in Moody's guard and throws a big left but Moody blocks it.
Moody bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Resso's guard.
Resso keeping moving, preventing Moody from controlling successfully.
Moody pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Resso is keeping the position for now.
Moody throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Resso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moody is looking to advance position but Resso has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Moody really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Resso raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Moody is bucking up trying to escape but Resso cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Resso with the ground and pound from mount.
Moody tries to hold on but Resso postures up.
Resso with good strikes from the mount here!
Moody gets back to half guard.

Resso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moody is looking to control Resso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moody avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Resso.
Resso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moody defending well though.

Resso seems to be working for a kimura but Moody defends the submission attempt.

Resso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moody sees it coming and defends easily.

Resso is looking for a kimura here.
Resso wants to control but Moody is keeping him busy.
Moody trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resso stops Moody from getting back to his feet.

Resso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moody is trying to stand up here but Resso is controlling him well.
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. Resso connects with a nice short shot to Moody's temple.
Moody is looking to control Resso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moody avoid being mounted?

Resso wants to work for an arm triangle but Moody is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moody preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Moody makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moody.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moody utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Resso throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Resso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Resso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Resso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moody if he has to take too many more of those.
Moody moves into range and connects with a jab.
Resso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Resso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Resso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moody rather than just go for the knockout.
Moody throws the left hand but Resso avoids the punch easily.
Resso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Resso keeps Moody at a distance using the push kick.
Moody throws out a powerful jab.
Resso is looking to clinch.
Resso misses with a wild body shot.
Moody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Resso misses with a body kick.
Resso lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resso misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Resso slams his shin into Moody's torso.
Resso thuds his shin into the meat of Moody's side.
Resso tries a head kick but it misses.
Moody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moody scores with a nice right hand.
Adam Resso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moody checks the leg kick.
Resso lands a jab.
Moody scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moody tries a head kick but it misses.
Moody throws a big shot that misses.
Resso throws a hook but Moody blocks it.
Resso swings for the body but Moody moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resso misses with a hook.
Moody connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Resso.
Moody misses with a head kick.
Resso tries to clinch up but Moody circles away and keeps his distance.
Resso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Moody keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Resso throws a push kick but Moody slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moody.
Moody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Resso was well out of range. Poor timing from Moody.
Moody blocks a head kick by Resso.
Moody fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moody.
Resso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moody.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moody looks to throw the jab but Resso is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moody.
Moody scores with a leg kick.
Resso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Resso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crunch! Moody slams his shin into Resso's torso.
Moody lands with a nice body punch.
Resso throws a right and a left that Moody avoids nicely.
Resso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Resso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moody blocks the body kick.
Moody scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resso thows a body shot but no joy.

Resso has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Resso breaks from the clinch.
Moody looks to land a right hand but Resso moved out of range.
Moody circles away from the clinch attempt.
Resso misses with a kick to the body.
Resso tries to close the distance and clinch but Moody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dwight Moody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Resso.
Resso misses with a hook to the body
and Moody counters with an inside leg kick.
Resso wants to clinch up but Moody keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Resso clinches.

Moody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Resso misses with a body punch
and Moody counters with a left to the body.
Adam Resso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Resso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Resso.
Well Resso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Resso!
After the fight, Adam Resso was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfons Aberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Veterano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veterano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Turn The Lights Out . This should be a great matchup!

Aberg
vs
Veterano

190 cm
29
190 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

190 cm
25
204 lbs
8 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

***** Supertouch Clothing *****

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfons Aberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Veterano!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veterano's corner calls for a 1-2. Veterano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Alfons Aberg has been cut.
Veterano misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Veterano misses the target.
Nice jab there from Veterano.
Aberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veterano misses with the combination.
Veterano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veterano throws a lazy right hand but Aberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aberg throws a low kick but Veterano avoids it.
Veterano slips a jab from Aberg.
Aberg scores with a nice strike.
Veterano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veterano lunges at Aberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aberg's hand.
Alfons Aberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aberg jumps guard but Veterano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aberg tries to pull guard but Veterano won't allow it.
Aberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfons Aberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aberg wants the takedown. Veterano is fighting it off but Aberg persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Veterano's guard against the cage.
Veterano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Veterano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veterano pulls Aberg in close to prevent any damage.
Veterano wants to stand and escape but Aberg is having none of it.
Veterano keeping moving, preventing Aberg from controlling successfully.
Veterano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alfons Aberg.
Nice sprawl there from Veterano as Aberg shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veterano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aberg moves away.
Veterano walks into a left hand.
Veterano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Veterano jabs Aberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aberg wants to clinch.
Aberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Veterano counters with a one-two to the body.
Veterano connects with a looping right hand.
Veterano moves out of range as Aberg strikes.
Veterano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aberg has a takedown stuffed.
Aberg has a takedown stuffed.
Veterano staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veterano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veterano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Aberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Veterano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aberg on the side of the head.
Veterano leaves Aberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcelo Veterano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veterano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Aberg is rocked!
BAM! Veterano delivers a spinning backfist that drops Aberg like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Marcelo Veterano!
A very excited looking Marcelo Veterano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

De Noteboom
vs
Danielson

185 cm
33
228 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

196 cm
29
274 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Brute

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Danielson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson misses with a two punch combination.
De Noteboom shoots for a double leg takedown but Danielson sprawls well. He's pushed De Noteboom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danielson misses with a right hand

and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De Noteboom with the ground and pound but Danielson uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Danielson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Danielson is looking to clinch but De Noteboom is avoiding it.
Danielson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Noteboom moves away.
Danielson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danielson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson tries to clinch up.
Ted Danielson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

De Noteboom gets tackled into the cage by Danielson. Danielson maintains the clinch.
De Noteboom can't get the takedown.
De Noteboom wants to take the fight to the mat but Danielson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Noteboom wants a takedown but no success here.
De Noteboom looking for a takedown.
Danielson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Noteboom looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson digs a right hand into De Noteboom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Noteboom's gas tank.
De Noteboom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Danielson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Danielson has a couple of punches blocked by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom is looking to control Danielson's arms but Danielson gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Noteboom has his back to the cage.
De Noteboom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

De Noteboom is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Danielson can't fight it off and eventually De Noteboom manages to take the fight to the floor. Danielson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danielson 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danielson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Danielson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Danielson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom won't allow Danielson to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Danielson blocks nicely.
De Noteboom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Noteboom trying to control but Danielson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Danielson.
De Noteboom sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Royston De Noteboom will probably get the nod.
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.

Danielson connects with an inside leg kick.
Danielson doesn't manage to clinch there - De Noteboom circles away.
Danielson is looking to clinch.
Danielson misses with a hook

and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Danielson's guard.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
De Noteboom trying to control but Danielson is working from the bottom.
Danielson wants to stand but De Noteboom is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Danielson seems keen to control De Noteboom's posture.
Danielson keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Danielson clinches.
De Noteboom is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Danielson gets through De Noteboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Danielson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Noteboom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danielson.
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown but Danielson shows good takedown defense.
De Noteboom moves away from the strike by Danielson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danielson finds it's way round the side to connect with De Noteboom's head.
De Noteboom fails with the takedown.
Danielson thows a leg kick but De Noteboom checks it

and De Noteboom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Danielson's guard now.
De Noteboom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Noteboom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Danielson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Noteboom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danielson keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Danielson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Noteboom stops Danielson from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Danielson blocks nicely.
Danielson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
Danielson wants to sweep but no luck.
Danielson keeping full guard, as De Noteboom tries to pass.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Noteboom here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom preventing the sweep.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royston De Noteboom dominated that second round.
That's time! De Noteboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Danielson rushes De Noteboom and presses him up against the cage.
Danielson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Noteboom's elbow.
De Noteboom is trying to drag Danielson to the mat but Danielson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Danielson.
Come on Danielson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Danielson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom wants a takedown.
Danielson tries to land knees in the clinch but De Noteboom avoids the damage to the body.

De Noteboom gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Danielson regains guard.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Danielson has wrist control.
De Noteboom being controlled here momentarily.
Danielson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ted Danielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control but Danielson is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Danielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Royston De Noteboom.
Danielson misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom closes the distance and clinches up with Danielson, looking for a takedown. De Noteboom pushes Danielson against the cage but Danielson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danielson misses with a body shot

and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.

Danielson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Noteboom trying to control but Danielson is working from the bottom.
Royston De Noteboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Noteboom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control but Danielson is working from the bottom.
Danielson wants to sweep here but De Noteboom controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Danielson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Royston De Noteboom.
Danielson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Noteboom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royston De Noteboom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Noteboom, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royston De Noteboom!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Louhikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Angel of Death . Louhikko has chosen Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Uzi
vs
Louhikko

192 cm
27
304 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

190 cm
29
305 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Uzi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Louhikko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louhikko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uzi manages to avoid it.
Uzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uzi slips a jab from Louhikko.
Louhikko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uzi manages to avoid it.
Louhikko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Louhikko.
Louhikko dodges the punch combination from Uzi.
Louhikko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uzi at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louhikko looks to score with a jab to the body but Uzi is just out of range.
Uzi takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Kurt Uzi has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Louhikko. Uzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Louhikko throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Uzi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Louhikko won't be happy with that.
Uzi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Uzi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Louhikko is avoiding damage well.
Louhikko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louhikko is trying to control Uzi's posture but Uzi avoids it.
Uzi cracks Louhikko with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko is trying to control Uzi's posture but Uzi avoids it.
Uzi is looking to take a break and control but Louhikko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Louhikko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Uzi.
Uzi tries to advance to mount but Louhikko denies him.
Uzi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Louhikko down.
Uzi controlling from side mount.
Uzi tries to advance to mount but Louhikko denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko gets back to half guard.
Louhikko wants to control but Uzi is keeping busy.
Uzi thows a huge punch but Louhikko dodges it nicely.
Louhikko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uzi is working away from the top position though.
Uzi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uzi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Louhikko is not content to let Uzi control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Uzi in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzi is looking to take a break and control but Louhikko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Uzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Louhikko has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Uzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Uzi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Louhikko. No joy for Uzi on that attempt.
Uzi throws a head kick that misses.
Kurt Uzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Louhikko.
Louhikko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uzi rather than just go for the knockout.
Louhikko misses with a combination
and Uzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Louhikko lands a nice hook to Uzi's body. Uzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Uzi.
Uzi swings for the body but Louhikko moves out of range.
Louhikko misses with a right hand
and Uzi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

It looks like Lauri Louhikko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louhikko throws a good cross that connects.

Uzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uzi missing with knees to the body.
Uzi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Louhikko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lauri Louhikko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uzi takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louhikko misses with a hook.

Uzi drives through and clinches with Louhikko against the cage.
Louhikko gets underhooks to prevent Uzi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Uzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louhikko wants to get back to striking at distance but Uzi won't allow it.
Uzi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Louhikko after a bit of a struggle.
Uzi looking for a takedown.
Uzi is looking for a takedown.
Uzi is trying to drag Louhikko to the mat but Louhikko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Louhikko stops a takedown attempt from Uzi.
Uzi has Louhikko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Louhikko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Louhikko is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uzi is trying to drag Louhikko to the mat but Louhikko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Uzi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Louhikko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Louhikko tries to circle away but Uzi has him pinned against the cage.
Louhikko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Louhikko tries a body shot but Uzi blocks it.
Uzi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Louhikko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Uzi keeps control of Louhikko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uzi is working for takedown but Louhikko is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Louhikko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Louhikko takes a swing at Uzi's ribcage but misses.
Louhikko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uzi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louhikko throws a right and a left that Uzi avoids nicely.
Louhikko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uzi moves out of range of the body kick from Louhikko.
Uzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Louhikko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Louhikko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Louhikko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louhikko misses with a series of wild punches.
Louhikko throws a body punch but Uzi moves out of range.
Uzi throws a sloppy head kick and Louhikko moves out of range easily.

Louhikko tries to keep at a distance but Uzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uzi goes for a takedown attempt but Louhikko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi walks into a straight right hand from Louhikko.
Louhikko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Louhikko moves into range and connects with a jab.

Kurt Uzi's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzi closes the distance and clinches up with Louhikko, looking for a takedown. Uzi pushes Louhikko against the cage but Louhikko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Louhikko misses.
Uzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Louhikko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uzi manages to avoid it.
Louhikko throws a shot to the body.
Louhikko lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louhikko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Louhikko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uzi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Louhikko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Louhikko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Uzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Louhikko! Uzi is backing up but he can't get away as Louhikko lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Uzi and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lauri Louhikko! Lauri Louhikko retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Lauri Louhikko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.