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Undercard bout

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

Haye
vs
Handy

192 cm
25
222 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handy fails to land the takedown.
Haye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handy.
Handy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Handy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Handy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Handy has eaten all the pies!
A punch combination from Haye misses.
Handy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haye throws out the jab.
Haye lands the left hand.
Handy is looking to clinch but Haye is avoiding it.
Handy staying out of range there.
Handy tries to bum rush Haye with a series of wild strikes but Haye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
David Haye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Haye does it's job there.
Haye defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Handy.

Haye moves into the clinch.
Handy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haye gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
David Haye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Handy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye is trying to push Handy away but Handy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Handy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haye misses with the head strike.
Handy prevents Haye from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haye.
Haye looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Handy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haye's efforts to push away.
Haye is trying to break the clinch but Handy is controlling him.
Haye stalling in the clinch.
Haye keeps control of Handy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haye can't break the clinch.
Handy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haye gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Haye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haye.
Handy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haye lands an uppercut.
Haye lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Handy blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Haye.
Haye tries to break free but Handy pushes him back against the cage.
Handy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handy.
Handy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haye to keep the fight standing.
Haye scores with a nice hook to the head.
Handy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haye misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Handy is trying to force a seperation but Haye has the dominant position.
Haye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haye swings wildly with an uppercut but Handy uses good head movement to avoid it.

Handy drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Handy is looking to sweep but instead, Haye has passed into half guard.
Haye has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haye sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haye prevents Handy from getting the reversal.
Haye controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handy tries to hold on but Haye pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haye dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Haye lands a jab.
Handy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haye.
Haye stuns Handy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Haye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haye scores with a jab to the head.
Haye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Handy circles away quickly and effectively.
Haye throws a hook but Handy blocks it.
Handy fails with a takedown attempt.
Haye throws a left and a right that both miss
and Handy counters with a low kick, right behind Haye 's knee.
Haye looks to land a right hand but Handy moved out of range.
No joy there for Handy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haye misses with a wild combination.
Haye lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Handy.
Haye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haye, as that shot connected.
Handy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haye but Haye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
David Haye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Handy.
Handy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haye defends it nicely.
Handy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haye swivels and escapes.
Haye lands the left hand.
Manny Handy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handy tries to clinch there but Haye circles away.
Haye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Handy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Haye as Handy shoots in.
Handy is breathing heavily.

Haye has Handy up against the cage in a clinch.
Haye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haye.
Handy tries for a takedown but Haye manages to get underhooks.
Handy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Handy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haye has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haye wants to break the clinch but can't.
Handy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haye's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Haye fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handy.
Haye leaning his opponent against the cage.
Handy blocking some punches.
Haye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haye has a couple of punches blocked by Handy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haye walks away with a smile on his face. Handy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Handy tries to clinch but Haye is having none of it.
Haye works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haye.
Haye feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Handys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haye swings for the body but Handy moves out of range.
Handy shoots in for a takedown but Haye shows good takedown defense.
David Haye is winning the standup battle so far.
Handy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Haye catches Handy right on the button with a cross.
Haye throws a hook but Handy avoids it easily.
Handy looks for a takedown but Haye sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haye dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Haye slips under a jab from Handy.
Good exchange - Haye coming out on top.
Haye circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haye counters with a nice body shot.
Haye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Handy. Those never looked like landing.
Handy ducks under a wild hook from Haye.
Haye takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like David Haye has been cut.
Handy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Handy takes a swing at Haye's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy moves in looking to clinch but Haye pushes him off.
Haye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handy.
Haye lands with an overhand left.
Haye scores with a nice right hand.
Handy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Handy needs to keep his hands up - Haye had a free shot at his head there.
A right-left combo lands from Haye.
Haye throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Handy on the side of the head.
Handy wants to clinch but Haye slips to the side
and Haye counters with a three punch combo that has Handy backing up. Handy nods at Haye to acknowledge the strikes.
Haye throws a jab but it's blocked by Handy.
A jab lands there for Haye.
Handy staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haye tries to avoid it but Handy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haye to the ground. Haye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David Haye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Handy.
Haye scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Handy doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Haye catches Handy right on the button with a cross.
Handy tries to clinch but Haye is having none of it.
Haye scores with a crisp jab that stopped Handy in his tracks.
Handy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Handy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Handy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Handy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
David Haye has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy missing with knees to the body.
Haye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Handy is trying to pull guard but Haye turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Haye misses with some punches.
Handy blocks an uppercut.
Haye tries to break the clinch but Handy is controlling the position.
Handy tries to pull guard but Haye forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Handy tries to score a body lock takedown but Haye shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haye wants to get back to striking at distance but Handy won't allow it.
Haye misses with some punches.
Haye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haye wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Handy has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haye prevents it.
Handy jumps guard but Haye turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Handy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Haye fails to land.
Handy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handy blocking some punches.
Haye swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Haye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haye moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haye misses with a lunging right hand
and Handy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Haye misses.
Haye misses with a low kick.
Handy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haye avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Haye.
Well Haye has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for David Haye!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for David Haye!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for David Haye!

David Haye wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Lifflander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lifflander
vs
Marques

183 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Lifflander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Marques!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lifflander finds it's way round the side to connect with Marques's head.
Marques tries to close the distance and clinch but Lifflander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marques is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marques shoots in for a takedown but Lifflander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marques moves out of range of the body kick.
Lifflander slips a jab and a cross from Marques.
Marques showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lifflander.
Marques shoots in looking for a takedown. Lifflander tries to sprawl out of it but Marques keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lifflander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marques on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marques on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lifflander misses with the combination.
Lifflander lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Marques goes down and covers up as Lifflander starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Lifflander!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beckhan Berkut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Crash has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Beckhan Berkut's chin.

Berkut
vs
Crash

184 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beckhan Berkut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Crash!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crash as he avoids it easily.
Crash stuns Berkut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berkut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berkut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beckhan Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Berkut moves into the clinch.
Berkut jumps guard but Crash turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crash with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Crash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crash lands a right hook to the body.
Berkut walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crash.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown but Crash shows good takedown defense.
Berkut is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crash goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Beckhan Berkut has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berkut takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Berkut is rocked!
Berkut has a takedown stuffed.
Oh Berkut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crash thumps Berkut with a low kick.
Berkut seems to have got his legs back now.
Berkut walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crash.
Crash lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Berkut falls backwards - clearly groggy! Crash dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Crash!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elmeri Matikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Daniels has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Daniels
vs
Matikainen

200 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elmeri Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Daniels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Matikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Matikainen thuds a left hand into Daniels's body.
Matikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Daniels's head back.
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Matikainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daniels rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
Donk. Matikainen catches Daniels right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen throws the kick towards the body but Daniels avoids it.
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Daniels moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Matikainen lands with a good body shot.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
Matikainen looks for the body kick but Daniels saw that one coming.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Matikainen.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a double jab.
Matikainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daniels counters with a series of strikes. Matikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen lands a jab.
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Matikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daniels doesn't seem bothered though.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Daniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Matikainen as he connects with a hook.
Matikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daniels doesn't seem bothered though.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels walks into a stiff left hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elmeri Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matikainen works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Daniels swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matikainen.
Daniels throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Daniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen lands a nice hook to Daniels's body. Daniels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the body.
Matikainen stuns Daniels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Daniels.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and Matikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elmeri Matikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels tries to bum rush Matikainen with a series of wild strikes but Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elmeri Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen stuns Daniels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Daniels defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daniels slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matikainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matikainen moves out of range as Daniels throws a body kick.
Matikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels throws a series of strikes that have Matikainen backpedaling.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniels tries to bum rush Matikainen with a series of wild strikes but Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daniels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniels.
Dan Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matikainen jabs Daniels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Daniels shakes it off.
Daniels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Daniels drops Matikainen with a beautiful combination! Matikainen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daniels is looking for the KO!

It looks like Elmeri Matikainen has been cut.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Daniels tries to bum rush Matikainen with a series of wild strikes but Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matikainen walks into a jab.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matikainen jabs Daniels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Matikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Daniels walks into a straight right hand from Matikainen.
Daniels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daniels misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Matikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daniels there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daniels throws a right hand that Matikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Matikainen also avoids with ease.
Daniels misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Matikainen.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Daniels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmeri Matikainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Matikainen takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Daniels should have avoided that one.
Daniels walks into a left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daniels checks a leg kick.
Matikainen stuns Daniels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Daniels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen scores with the left hand. Daniels knows he should have avoided that one.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Matikainen digs a good hook to Daniels's body.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matikainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daniels's hands.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daniels bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Daniels catches Matikainen right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daniels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.

Daniels feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Matikainen sprawling to the canvas! Matikainen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Daniels finish him?!
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Matikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Daniels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Matikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matikainen swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Daniels counters with a one-two to the body.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Matikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Daniels throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Matikainen avoids them all with ease.
Daniels motions for Matikainen to come forward. Daniels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daniels lands a nice shot that snaps Matikainen's head back.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Matikainen avoids it well.
Matikainen swinging wildly here.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daniels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Dan Daniels!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Dan Daniels!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Dan Daniels!

Dan Daniels wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally Macab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tang
vs
Macab

195 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Tang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wally Macab!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tang moves out of range of the leg kick from Macab.
Tang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macab defends it nicely.
Tang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macab.
Tang has a takedown stuffed.
Macab throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macab swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Tang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macab.
Nice uppercut lands for Macab. That snapped Tang's head back.
Macab cracks Tang with an open hand slap.
Tang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Macab throws an off balance right hand

and Tang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tang.
Macab is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tang is keeping busy.

Tang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macab.
Some wild striking there from Macab.
Tang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tang.
Macab misses with a straight left.
Macab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macab somewhat.
Macab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macab throws a shot from downtown. Tang moves away and avoids it.
Tang slips under a jab from Macab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macab throws an overhand right that lands on Tang's shoulder, as Tang tries to avoid the shot.
Tang slips under a jab.
Tang takes one to the chin there.
Macab's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tang under the eye.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macab just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tang's brow.
Macab pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macab prevents the takedown attempt.

Macab jumps guard and drags Tang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tang wants to stand but Macab is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tang is breathing heavily.

Tang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Macab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macab has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Macab has tightened it up now! Tang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wally Macab!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Dum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shakespeare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dum
vs
Shakespeare

180 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Heroic Combat Gear (Laundry service)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dee Dum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dum tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dum.
Dum shoots in but Shakespeare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shakespeare tries to clinch but Dum moves out of range.
Shakespeare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dum throws a nice looking combination but Shakespeare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Dum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dum keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Shakespeare with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Shakespeare does no damage.
Shakespeare has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shakespeare there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dum sprawls well. Dum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shakespeare gets slowly back to his feet.
Dum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakespeare will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shakespeare has eaten all the pies!
Dum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakespeare looks winded!
Dum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shakespeare avoids it really well and circles away.
Dum tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dum fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Shakespeare as Dum shoots in.
Shakespeare with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shakespeare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shakespeare trying to control the position but instead, Dum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shakespeare into the cage.
Shakespeare landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shakespeare is looking to control Dum's arms but Dum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shakespeare has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dum is pressed up against the cage. Shakespeare has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dum down to the mat. Dum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dum throws a lazy head kick

and Shakespeare counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A hook to the body from Dum.
Dum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dum wants to get back to striking at distance but Shakespeare won't allow it.
Shakespeare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakespeare drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dum darts in and clinches Shakespeare up against the cage.
Shakespeare is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dum is defending well.
Dum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shakespeare keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dum's efforts to push away.
Dum tries to break free but Shakespeare pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakespeare taking a breather.
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 Dee Dum 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.

Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown but Dum shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Shakespeare as Dum shoots in.
Dum throws a sloppy head kick

and Shakespeare holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shakespeare prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shakespeare goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dum prevents it.
Dum looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Dum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakespeare goes for a takedown attempt but Dum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Dum with that takedown attempt.

Shakespeare moves into the clinch.
Dum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakespeare prevents it.

Shakespeare pulls guard effortlessly.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shakespeare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Shakespeare pushes Dum off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dum circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shakespeare avoids it really well and circles away.

Shakespeare moves into the clinch.
Dum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakespeare just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to drag Dum to the mat but Dum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dum looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dum keeps control of Shakespeare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shakespeare blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dum tries to break the clinch but Shakespeare is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shakespeare tries to score a body lock takedown but Dum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dum can't break the clinch.
Shakespeare tries to score a body lock takedown but Dum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakespeare just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shakespeare fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare is pressed up against the cage. Dum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakespeare down to the mat. Shakespeare avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakespeare tries to clinch up.
Shakespeare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dum.
Dum fails with a takedown attempt.
Shakespeare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dum as he jumps to the side.
Dum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shakespeare pinned against the cage. Shakespeare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakespeare.
Dum looks for a takedown but Shakespeare sprawls well.
Shakespeare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dum.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shakespeare.
Dum shoots in for a takedown but Shakespeare shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Dum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dum moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shakespeare.

Shakespeare closes the distance and clinches.
William Shakespeare seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare wants a takedown.
Dum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare tries a head kick but it misses.
William Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dum stuffs the takedown attempt from Shakespeare. Shakespeare gets slowly back to his feet.

Dum drives through and clinches with Shakespeare against the cage.
Shakespeare tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dum fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shakespeare manages to break the clinch.
Dum throws a lazy head kick
and Shakespeare finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shakespeare sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shakespeare fails with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dum.
Shakespeare fails with a takedown attempt.
Dum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shakespeare sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shakespeare forces Dum back against the cage and clinches.
Shakespeare changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakespeare has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dum finds it's way round the side to connect with Shakespeare's head.
Dum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shakespeare circles away.

Dum tries to keep at a distance but Shakespeare has taken the fight into the clinch.

Shakespeare ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shakespeare no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dum 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.
Shakespeare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dum is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dum wants to control from the top but Shakespeare keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dee Dum wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dum fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Shakespeare.
Well Shakespeare 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for William Shakespeare!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for William Shakespeare!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for William Shakespeare!

William Shakespeare wins by unanimous decision!