Vicious Challengers 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Wazowski
vs
Rubio

182 cm
28
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

185 cm
21
183 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Wazowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio ducks under a wild hook from Wazowski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rubio.
Rubio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wazowski takes a swing at Rubio's ribcage but misses.
Wazowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wazowski stuns Rubio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rubio.
Wazowski lands a body shot.
Rubio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wazowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rubio missing with a left hand there. Wazowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubio slips a jab from Wazowski.
A slow jab from Wazowski misses its intended target.
Wazowski connects with a body shot that sends Rubio's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wazowski fails to land the takedown.
Wazowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Rubio.
Rubio fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Wazowski misses.
Wazowski scores with a jab to the body.
Wazowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubio scores with the left hand. Wazowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Rubio.
Sebasti Rubio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubio misses with an uppercut. Wazowski saw that one coming.
Rubio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rubio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wazowski connects with a looping right hand.
Rubio throws a poor cross that misses

and Wazowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rubio's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wazowski lands a couple of elbows.
Wazowski cracks Rubio with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rubio is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubio is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wazowski is on top in guard.
Wazowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wazowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wazowski advances to half guard.
Wazowski 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.
Wazowski wants to control but Rubio is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wazowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wazowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubio is retaining full guard.
Wazowski postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rubio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wazowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wazowski trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.
Wazowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rubio's head.
Rubio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wazowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wazowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rubio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rubio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wazowski is controlling him.
Wazowski postures up in Rubio's guard and throws a big left but Rubio blocks it.
Rubio 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wazowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wazowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rubio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wazowski trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.
Rubio looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubio, not yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rubio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wazowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubio misses with a wild body shot.
Rubio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wazowski.
Rubio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rubio. That's going to slow Wazowski down.
Rubio throws a jab but it's blocked by Wazowski.
Rubio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sebasti Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wazowski avoids the head kick by Rubio.
A head kick misses from Rubio.
Wazowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Wazowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rubio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wazowski won't allow Rubio to sweep him here.
Wazowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wazowski postures up in Rubio's guard and throws a big left but Rubio blocks it.
Wazowski trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.
Wazowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Wazowski.
Rubio throws a hook to the side of Wazowski's head but Wazowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wazowski has a takedown stuffed.
Rubio thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio thows a body shot but no joy.
Rubio misses the shot to the body.
Rubio misses with a wild body shot.
Wazowski loads up on a big right hand but Rubio slips the punch.
Rubio throws out a powerful jab.
Wazowski looks for a takedown but Rubio sprawls well.
Rubio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wazowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wazowski throws a right hand that misses

and Rubio counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Rubio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rubio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wazowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski throws a head punch that misses.
Rubio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rubio lands a left hand.
Rubio letting Wazowski take a breather here.
Wazowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rubio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rubio scores with a knee to the head.
Wazowski tries to break the clinch but Rubio is controlling the position.
Wazowski looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Wazowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Rubio.
Wazowski trying to stall but Rubio improves his position.
Rubio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubio wants to get back to striking at distance but Wazowski won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski misses with the head strike.
Rubio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wazowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubio.
Wazowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubio.
Rubio trying to control the position but instead, Wazowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rubio into the cage.
Rubio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wazowski's efforts to push away.
Wazowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rubio after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wazowski can't break the clinch.
Rubio lands a shoulder strike.
Wazowski wants a takedown.
Rubio stalling in the clinch but Wazowski improves position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wazowski.
A clash of legs there as Wazowski blocks the low kick.
Sebasti Rubio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubio cracks Wazowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rubio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rubio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wazowski scores with a nice head shot.
Wazowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubio can pounce on him.
Rubio tests Wazowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wazowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubio throws a shot from downtown. Wazowski moves away and avoids it.
Wazowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rubio wants to land a leg kick but Wazowski is out of range.
Rubio is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski misses with an uppercut. Rubio saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Rubio misses its intended target.
Wazowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubio scoring well with a low kick there.
Rubio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubio misses with a low kick.
Wazowski throws a hook but Rubio avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Rubio finds it's target.
Jab by Rubio.
Wazowski misses with an uppercut.
Wazowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubio is just out of range.
Wazowski cracks a nice hook into Rubio's ribs.
Rubio stuns Wazowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wazowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubio manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rubio misses with a left hand
and Wazowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wazowski misses with a straight right.
Wazowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubio can pounce on him.
Wazowski checks the leg kick nicely there.

Wazowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wazowski wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
Wazowski lands a couple of elbows.
Wazowski lands a couple of digs.
Rubio keeping moving, preventing Wazowski from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubio keeping moving, preventing Wazowski from controlling successfully.
Rubio trying to control the position.
Rubio 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.
Mike Wazowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rubio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sebasti Rubio.
Rubio throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rubio closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Wazowski.
Wazowski can't get the takedown.
Rubio working aggressively here.
Wazowski is looking for a takedown.
Rubio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wazowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rubio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wazowski is keeping busy.
Wazowski misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubio is trying to maintain a safe position but Wazowski gets an underhook and turns Rubio into the cage.
Wazowski tries to break the clinch but Rubio is controlling the position.
Rubio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sebasti Rubio.
I think Rubio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebasti Rubio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Go Getter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe comes to the cage accompanied by Lights Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wolfe
vs
Getter

185 cm
29
210 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Go Getter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurstr�m and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getter blocks the body kick.
Wolfe misses with a low kick.
Getter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolfe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Getter looks winded!
Getter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Wolfe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfe throws a series of punches but Getter avoids them all with ease.
Scott Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wolfe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Getter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Getter moves out of range.

Wolfe lands a big uppercut and Getter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Getter looks OK. Wolfe waves Getter back to his feet!

Getter is rocked!

It looks like Go Getter has been cut.
Getter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolfe defends it nicely.
Getter is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfe finish him?
Wolfe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfe shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Getter takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Wolfe sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Getter bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Wolfe!
Post fight, Scott Wolfe stared into the camera and said 'If you come at the king, you best not miss. '.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Tokugawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Haze's choice of entrance music: King Of Amarillo by Issues. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Tokugawa
vs
Haze

175 cm
27
159 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

182 cm
24
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Vitality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shogun Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Haze!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze blocks a low kick nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tokugawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tokugawa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tokugawa is looking to stand up but Haze isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze scoring with some ground and pound.
Tokugawa looking to control.
Haze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Haze postures up.
Haze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tokugawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tokugawa looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Shogun Tokugawa just wasn't active enough.
Tokugawa tries to clinch up but Haze circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tokugawa. Those never looked like landing.
Tokugawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haze's waist but Haze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tokugawa off to one side.
Tokugawa tries to clinch up.

Haze pushes Tokugawa up against the cage in a clinch.

Tokugawa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Haze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haze 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.
Haze trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Haze tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard.

Tokugawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tokugawa wants to sweep here but Haze controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tokugawa has his feet on Haze's thighs here. He's pushed Haze off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Haze screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shogun Tokugawa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Upi Giver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Scapolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Giver
vs
Scapolo

178 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
27
250 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Upi Giver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Scapolo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scapolo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Giver as he jumps to the side.
Scapolo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Giver is fending him off so far but Scapolo persists. Nope, Giver circles away and we're back to standing.
Giver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scapolo.
Upi Giver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Scapolo.
Scapolo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scapolo is defended easily by Giver.
Giver swats away the attempt to clinch by Scapolo.
Scapolo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Giver is fending him off so far but Scapolo persists. Nope, Giver circles away and we're back to standing.
Scapolo misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scapolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Giver circles away.
Giver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scapolo looks winded!
Giver lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Scapolo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Giver wants to sweep but no luck.
Giver wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Giver is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scapolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giver keeping moving, preventing Scapolo from controlling successfully.
Scapolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo preventing the sweep.
Scapolo lands a couple of digs.
Giver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scapolo is controlling him.
Scapolo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scapolo trying to control but Giver is working from the bottom.
Scapolo is looking to work some ground and pound but Giver has wrist control.
Giver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Giver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scapolo is one step ahead there.
Giver controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Giver wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scapolo throws a big elbow that misses.
Giver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scapolo.
Giver is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Upi Giver has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Giver misses with a body shot.
Scapolo shoots in but no luck this time.
Scapolo shoots in but Giver avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giver slaps away a takedown attempt from Scapolo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leo Scapolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giver jabs Scapolo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Giver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giver digs a good hook to Scapolo's body.
The crowd cheers as Giver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scapolo doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Giver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Giver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scapolo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Giver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Giver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Giver jabs Scapolo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Giver lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giver thuds a left hand into Scapolo's body.
Giver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BAM! Giver delivers a spinning backfist that drops Scapolo like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Upi Giver!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sap De Aardwortel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Eric White had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

White
vs
De Aardwortel

170 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
143 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sap De Aardwortel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from White.
White bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Aardwortel's head backwards.
White misses with a straight left.
White throws a good cross that connects.
White misses with a body shot.
White with a jab.
De Aardwortel slips under a jab from White.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Aardwortel was well out of range. Poor timing from White.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Aardwortel shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Aardwortel fails with a takedown attempt.
De Aardwortel tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eric White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sap De Aardwortel.
De Aardwortel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Aardwortel misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by White!
White throws out a loose jab but De Aardwortel uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
De Aardwortel shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Aardwortel shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Aardwortel ducks under a wild hook from White.
Eric White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White throws a right hand that De Aardwortel ducks under and follows up with a left that De Aardwortel also avoids with ease.
De Aardwortel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White looks to land a left hand but De Aardwortel moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Aardwortel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Aardwortel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
White misses with a hook.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Aardwortel at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Aardwortel.
A swing and a miss from White.
White misses with an uppercut.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Aardwortel shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric White dominated that round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

De Aardwortel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eric White is winning the standup battle so far.
De Aardwortel defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eric White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Aardwortel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
De Aardwortel moves out of range as White strikes.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
De Aardwortel walks into a stiff left hand from White.
De Aardwortel moves out of range of the strikes.
White thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White swings for the body but De Aardwortel moves out of range.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Aardwortel is trying desperately to land a takedown but White is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for De Aardwortel.
De Aardwortel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by White.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but De Aardwortel is just out of range.
De Aardwortel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Aardwortel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Aardwortel defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from De Aardwortel. De Aardwortel gets slowly back to his feet.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. De Aardwortel does a little dance to reset his feet.
White throws a right hand that De Aardwortel ducks under and follows up with a left that De Aardwortel also avoids with ease.
White swings for the body but De Aardwortel moves out of range.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Aardwortel manages to avoid it.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Aardwortel was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but De Aardwortel is just out of range.
De Aardwortel avoids the body shot from White.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a shot to the body.
Sap De Aardwortel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Aardwortel dodges the punch combination from White.
White missing with a left hand there. De Aardwortel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Aardwortel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White throws a series of punches but De Aardwortel avoids them all with ease.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but De Aardwortel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, White has got the better of the exchanges.
De Aardwortel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric White dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

White cracks De Aardwortel with a good jab.
White throws out a loose jab but De Aardwortel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. De Aardwortel does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Aardwortel slips a jab and a cross from White.
White slips a jab and a cross from De Aardwortel.
Nice defenses there by De Aardwortel.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Aardwortel circles away quickly and effectively.
De Aardwortel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Aardwortel moves away from the strike by White.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White stalks De Aardwortel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Aardwortel's face. De Aardwortel staggers backwards, shaken.
De Aardwortel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White scores with a nice right hand.
De Aardwortel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Aardwortel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
De Aardwortel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
White throws a hook but De Aardwortel avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Aardwortel.
De Aardwortel fails with a takedown attempt.
De Aardwortel wants to clinch but White slips to the side
and White counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Aardwortel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White punishes De Aardwortel's body with a nice straight punch.
White misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from White lands.
De Aardwortel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eric White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sap De Aardwortel.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Aardwortel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eric White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from White misses.
White throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Aardwortel manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
De Aardwortel blocks a jab.
De Aardwortel closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. De Aardwortel pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Aardwortel under the eye.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Aardwortel manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White 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 30:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric White!
A victorious Eric White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephane Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Phillips might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bing Bong by Korki Buchek. Jean Boucher will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Phillips
vs
Boucher

191 cm
25
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephane Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Boucher!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurstr�m.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boucher swinging wildly here.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Boucher.
No joy there for Boucher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boucher tries to bum rush Phillips with a series of wild strikes but Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boucher tries a head kick but it misses.

Phillips throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boucher was covering up waiting for the punch and Phillips finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Phillips stays in close to Boucher's body and controls the position.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving.
Phillips not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stephane Phillips.

Phillips drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Phillips passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boucher is not content to let Phillips control the position.
Boucher stops Phillips from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boucher keeps working.
Boucher is working to avoid the ground and pound but Phillips connects with a decent elbow.
Phillips working the ground and pound but Boucher is defending the strikes.
Phillips advances to full mount.
Phillips punching from mount but Boucher doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips unloads with some shots from mount but Boucher bucks and avoids them well.
Phillips tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working the ground and pound effectively.
Phillips 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.
Phillips with shots to the head and body - Boucher looks very uncomfortable down there.
Phillips 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.
Boucher looks winded!
Phillips working Boucher over with strikes here.
Phillips tries to control but Boucher wriggling away.
Phillips lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Phillips lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boucher blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looking to control but Boucher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Phillips working Boucher over with strikes here.

It looks like Jean Boucher has been cut.
Phillips sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Phillips is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boucher is surviving well by controlling Phillips's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips looking to control but Boucher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephane Phillips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Boucher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boucher moves away.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.

Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into Boucher's guard.
Boucher wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Phillips manages to pass to side control.
Boucher is staying active underneath Phillips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phillips looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boucher is refusing to be controlled, as Phillips sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boucher is breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Stephane Phillips wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Phillips tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boucher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phillips controlling the action here.
Phillips wants to control but Boucher is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Phillips.
Phillips passes to side control.
Phillips postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boucher takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boucher's legs.

Phillips tries for a kimura but Boucher is defending well.

Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Boucher is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips scoring with punches from side control.
Phillips trying to control the position but Boucher is working away.
Phillips misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boucher is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Phillips misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Phillips passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boucher!
Phillips controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephane Phillips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Boucher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Phillips drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Boucher is keeping the position.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Boucher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Boucher is keeping the position.
Phillips advances to half guard.
Phillips wants to free his trapped foot but Boucher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boucher is in trouble now - Phillips has advanced to mount!
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boucher can do to turn this around?
Boucher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher is squirming around, avoiding Phillips's attempts to control the action.
Phillips controlling from the full mount.
Phillips 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.
Boucher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Phillips looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boucher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stephane Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phillips seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boucher for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stephane Phillips wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Phillips throws a body punch but Boucher moves out of range.

Phillips shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Phillips was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Phillips staying calm.
Jean Boucher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stephane Phillips has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boucher throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephane Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phillips 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 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephane Phillips!
After the fight, Stephane Phillips 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
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julle Theamazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Nabokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabokov has chosen Sparks - The Who as his entrance music. Igor Nabokov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Julle Theamazing's chin.

Theamazing
vs
Nabokov

180 cm
23
194 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julle Theamazing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Nabokov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nabokov feints and as Theamazing raises his hands in defense, Nabokov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nabokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theamazing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nabokov looking to sit in guard and control but Theamazing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Theamazing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Nabokov is looking for a triangle here but Theamazing uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabokov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Theamazing stands up from half guard.
Theamazing cracks Nabokov with an open hand slap.

It looks like Igor Nabokov has been cut.
Nice shot by Theamazing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Theamazing scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theamazing misses with a wild combination.
Theamazing shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nabokov eats them both and turns towards Theamazing to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Theamazing wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Theamazing coming out on top.
Nabokov walks into a stiff left hand from Theamazing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theamazing moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nabokov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Nabokov is rocked!

That has opened up Igor Nabokov's cut even more.
Theamazing tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nabokov is able to avoid easily.
Theamazing scores with a jab. Nabokov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Theamazing throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Nabokov's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Theamazing dives in looking to finish as Nabokov flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Theamazing's strikes! Theamazing is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Nabokov's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Nabokov was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julle Theamazing!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Barris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman. The key to victory for John Barris has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Barris
vs
Kutsoo

171 cm
23
144 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

169 cm
25
143 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurstr�m.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kutsoo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kutsoo throws an elbow but Barris slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kutsoo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barris dodges the ground and pound from Kutsoo.
Barris is not content to let Kutsoo control the position.

Kutsoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barris parries the strikes from Kutsoo easily there. Kutsoo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barris to escape.
Kutsoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barris keeps working.

Kutsoo is trying to get an arm triangle but Barris is defending well.
Kutsoo working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Kutsoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kutsoo working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutsoo is chipping away with strikes.
Barris keeps Kutsoo under control for a moment.

Kutsoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kutsoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Kutsoo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kutsoo wants to stand but Barris is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo lands an elbow.
Kutsoo wants to control but Barris is keeping him busy.

Kutsoo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kutsoo but great work by Barris.
Kutsoo wants to get back to his feet.
Kutsoo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Barris wants to improve his position but Kutsoo is controlling well.
Kutsoo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barris defending well though.
Kutsoo wants to control but Barris is keeping him busy.
Kutsoo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barris wants to control but Kutsoo is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kutsoo lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barris trying to control the position.
Kutsoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutsoo passes into half guard.
Kutsoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutsoo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Kutsoo seems to be working for a kimura but Barris defends the submission attempt.

Kutsoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barris is just riding it out for now. Kutsoo eventually gives up the hold.
Kutsoo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barris is trying to maintain the position but Kutsoo is very close to passing his half guard.
Kutsoo is looking to advance position but Barris won't allow it.

Barris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kutsoo lands strikes from half guard.

Kutsoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Barris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barris is looking to control Kutsoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barris avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutsoo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kutsoo passes to side control.
Barris tries to buck Kutsoo off but Kutsoo is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarni Kutsoo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barris throws a low kick, looking for Kutsoo's leg but Kutsoo calmly moves out of range.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Barris tries to sprawl out of it but Kutsoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kutsoo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kutsoo is trying to control. Barris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kutsoo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutsoo wants to take a breather but Barris is having none of it.
Jarni Kutsoo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kutsoo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kutsoo wants to pass to mount but Barris is defending the position.

Kutsoo is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo is trying to control. Barris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kutsoo lands strikes from half guard.

Kutsoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barris is just riding it out for now. Kutsoo eventually gives up the hold.
Barris is looking to improve his position.

Kutsoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barris defends it well.
Kutsoo is thwarting Barris's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutsoo.
Barris is looking to control Kutsoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barris avoid being mounted?
Barris is looking to improve his position.

Barris looking for submissions off his back.
Kutsoo tries to pass to full mount but Barris defends it.
Barris trying to control from the bottom.

Kutsoo seems to be working for a kimura but Barris defends the submission attempt.
Kutsoo prevents Barris from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kutsoo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kutsoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barris is trying to control but can't.
Barris tries to get to full guard but Kutsoo has control of the leg.

Kutsoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barris sees it coming and defends easily.
Barris wants to get back to full guard.
Barris gets back to full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo cracks Barris with a solid left hand.
Kutsoo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kutsoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Barris is retaining full guard.
Kutsoo passes Barris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barris tries to roll over but Kutsoo keeps him under control.
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!
Kutsoo scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Barris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutsoo trying to control from half guard but Barris is working away.

Barris is defending against the submission attempts here by Kutsoo.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarni Kutsoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kutsoo closes the distance and clinches up with Barris, looking for a takedown. Kutsoo pushes Barris against the cage but Barris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kutsoo shoots and misses

and Barris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barris.
John Barris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Barris wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
Kutsoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutsoo, not yet.
Barris trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutsoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kutsoo looking for a guillotine here but Barris defends easily.
Barris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutsoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo looking to control.
Barris preventing the sweep.
Barris wants to pass the guard but Kutsoo is keeping the position.

Kutsoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kutsoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kutsoo controls Barris momentarily but Barris frees himself.
Barris wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.

Kutsoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barris wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
Kutsoo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Kutsoo working for a triangle but Barris defends it easily.
Barris slips nicely into half guard.

Barris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kutsoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kutsoo wants to control but Barris is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kutsoo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barris pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barris is trying to control. Kutsoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
John Barris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutsoo is trying to get back to full guard.

Barris is working for a kimura but Kutsoo is defending it quite comfortably.
Kutsoo tries to roll over but Barris keeps him under control.
Barris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kutsoo's head.
Barris wants to pass the guard but Kutsoo is defending well.
Kutsoo is trying to maintain the position but Barris is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barris prevents Kutsoo from improving his position.
Jarni Kutsoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kutsoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kutsoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Barris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kutsoo is just riding it out for now. Barris eventually gives up the hold.
Kutsoo trying to control but Barris postures up.

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 John Barris.
Well Kutsoo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarni Kutsoo!
Post fight, an emotional Jarni Kutsoo said 'WHO? WHO? WHO`S THE BEST?! I CAN`T HEAR YOU!!!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grettis Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Label (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Label has chosen Godsmak, I stand alone as his entrance music. Grettis Ghost has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ghost
vs
Label

200 cm
22
220 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

205 cm
24
206 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grettis Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blue Label!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost delivers a nice body kick.
Label has his takedown stuffed

and Ghost counters with a head kick that drops Label to the mat! Label scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
A head kick by Ghost - that's a beauty! Label is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Ghost can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grettis Ghost!
During a confident post fight interview, Grettis Ghost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelios Raptis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raptis has chosen Deviser - Threnody as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Backscratcher
vs
Raptis

190 cm
22
190 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
191 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Backscratcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stelios Raptis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

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

Backscratcher rushes Raptis and presses him up against the cage.

Backscratcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backscratcher throws a nice looking combination but Raptis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Raptis.

Raptis is trying to get an arm triangle but Backscratcher is defending well.
The ground and pound from Raptis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Raptis trying to control the action but Backscratcher is working from the bottom.
Raptis tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raptis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raptis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Backscratcher manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raptis is looking to advance position but Backscratcher won't allow it.

Raptis is working for a kimura but Backscratcher is defending it quite comfortably.

Raptis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raptis throws a strike but Backscratcher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Raptis wants to pass the guard but Backscratcher is keeping the position.
Raptis throwing strikes from guard but Backscratcher blocks nicely.
Raptis tries to free his leg and advance position but Backscratcher is retaining full guard.
Raptis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptis trying to control but Backscratcher is working from the bottom.
Backscratcher controlling the position.
Backscratcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Backscratcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raptis on the ground.
Raptis trying to control but Backscratcher is working from the bottom.
Raptis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raptis throws a strike but Backscratcher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Raptis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Backscratcher defends it easily.

Raptis is looking for a triangle but Backscratcher pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Backscratcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Raptis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backscratcher won't allow Raptis to sweep him here.

Raptis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Backscratcher defends it easily.

Raptis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raptis looks winded!
Backscratcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Raptis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Raptis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Backscratcher is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Backscratcher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Backscratcher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Raptis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Backscratcher landing some decent shots from 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 Brian Backscratcher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stelios Raptis'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.

Sloppy strikes from Backscratcher. Those never looked like landing.
Backscratcher stalks Raptis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raptis's face. Raptis staggers backwards, shaken.

Backscratcher lands a left and a right that send Raptis crashing to the mat, dazed. Backscratcher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Raptis is rocked!
Brian Backscratcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raptis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Backscratcher pinned against the cage. Backscratcher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raptis is still on wobbly legs! Can Backscratcher finish him?
Raptis has a takedown stuffed.
Backscratcher connects with a stiff jab that staggers Raptis - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Backscratcher!
A relieved looking Brian Backscratcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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