Last Monday PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Haapalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes into the arena with Have Heart - Armed With A Mind blaring out of the sound system. Haapalainen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lentävä Kalakukko kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Charles
vs
Haapalainen

178 cm
19
170 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

182 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikko Haapalainen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haapalainen. That one must have hurt.

Haapalainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Charles sprawls well initially but Haapalainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Charles is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Haapalainen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Haapalainen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Charles is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Haapalainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikko Haapalainen!
A victorious Mikko Haapalainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Corak Hoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klay Montez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Hoon
vs
Montez

170 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Corak Hoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Klay Montez!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montez circles away.
Hoon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Montez tries to sprawl out of it but Hoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Montez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corak Hoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montez throws a leg kick but Hoon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montez misses with a double jab.

Montez rushes Hoon and presses him up against the cage.
Hoon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Montez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoon is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoon is not content to let Montez control the position.
Hoon tries to improve position but can't.
Montez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Montez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hoon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Montez's best efforts.
Montez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hoon missing with punches from the bottom.
Hoon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoon controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoon working a defensive guard here.

Hoon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoon controlling the position.
Hoon working a defensive guard but Montez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Montez trying to control the action but Hoon is working from the bottom.
Hoon tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Montez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoon tries to buck Montez off but Montez is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Montez sprawls well. He's pushed Hoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been informed that Montez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Montez tries to bum rush Hoon with a series of wild strikes but Hoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoon misses with a takedown attempt

and Montez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hoon tries to roll over but Montez keeps him under control.
Hoon is trying to control but can't.
Montez trying to pass the guard but Hoon defending well.
Hoon has hold of Montez's hands but Montez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Montez controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Montez is looking for a kimura but Hoon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montez to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoon wants to improve his position but Montez is controlling well.
Hoon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Hoon wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montez fails to land the takedown.
Hoon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Montez sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoon fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klay Montez dominated that round.
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.

Hoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montez as he jumps to the side.
Corak Hoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hoon gets a double leg takedown into Montez's guard.
Hoon wants to control from the top but Montez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Hoon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montez is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montez wants to pass the guard but Hoon is keeping the position.
Hoon looking to control.
Hoon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoon wants to sweep but no luck.
Montez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoon is retaining full guard.
Montez is stalling in the full guard.
Hoon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Montez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montez is one step ahead there.
Hoon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoon is keeping the position for now.
Montez wants to get up but he can't break Hoon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Montez wants to control from the top but Hoon keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montez throws a sloppy head kick and Hoon moves out of range easily.
Hoon has his takedown stuffed

and Montez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corak Hoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoon looking for a takedown.
Montez prevents the takedown attempt.
Montez can't find room to land a body shot as Hoon controls the action.

Montez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montez misses with a body kick.
Hoon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice takedown defense from Hoon. No joy for Montez on that attempt.
Hoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Montez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Montez tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoon shoots in and drives through. Montez sprawls well.
Hoon has his takedown stuffed

and Montez counters by clinching up.
Montez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montez prevents a takedown attempt there.

Montez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoon wants to improve his position but Montez is controlling well.
Hoon wants to get back to full guard but Montez has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klay Montez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Montez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montez somewhat.
Montez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoon shoots in for a takedown but Montez shows good takedown defense.
Montez wants to counter with a clinch but Hoon pushes him away.
Hoon shoots in and drives through. Montez sprawls well.
Montez tries to land a front kick but Hoon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Montez sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Montez gets tackled into the cage by Hoon. Hoon maintains the clinch.
Montez avoiding damage.
Montez missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoon tries for a takedown but Montez manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corak Hoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Montez jumps into guard, dragging Hoon to the mat.
Hoon pushing down on Montez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Hoon seems to be working for a kimura but Montez defends the submission attempt.
Montez is staying active underneath Hoon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoon is really struggling to control Montez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Montez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoon wants to take a breather but Montez is having none of it.
Montez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montez is not content to let Hoon control the position.
Hoon is stalling here. Montez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hoon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Montez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoon sneaks back into half guard.
Hoon trying to control but Montez postures up.
Hoon wants to improve his position but Montez is controlling well.
Hoon wants to control but Montez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Montez slips a nice elbow through Hoon's hands, connecting with Hoon's forehead.
Montez wants to take a breather but Hoon is having none of it.
Hoon gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoon trying to control the position.

Montez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoon, up you get!
Sloppy strikes from Montez. Those never looked like landing.

Hoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Montez kicks Hoon off and gets back to his feet.
Montez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoon tries to clinch

and Montez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hoon kicks off Montez and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoon circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoon misses its target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoon checks it well.
Hoon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Montez throws a head kick that misses

and Hoon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Montez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoon is keeping busy.
Hoon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Montez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klay Montez.
Well Montez 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Montez!
An out of breath Klay Montez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basil McCrystal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Leftwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

McCrystal
vs
Leftwich

185 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

186 cm
23
197 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Basil McCrystal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andre Leftwich!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leftwich has his takedown stuffed
and McCrystal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCrystal scores with a shot to the body.
Leftwich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCrystal!

Excellent takedown into side control there by McCrystal.
McCrystal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leftwich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCrystal off and has taken his back!
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!
I really don't envy McCrystal right now.
McCrystal is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Storm Mtn Fighting Studios inform me that Leftwich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Well, with Leftwich on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McCrystal is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

McCrystal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leftwich is cranking McCrystal's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for McCrystal! He's tightened the choke and McCrystal is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Leftwich!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thachticov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thachticov has chosen Lil Jon - Get Crunk as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Eye
vs
Thachticov

170 cm
26
167 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

186 cm
25
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Thachticov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eye throws a head kick but Thachticov moves out of range.
Thachticov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thachticov lands a head shot.
Thachticov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thachticov slips under a jab from Eye.
Thachticov is looking to clinch.
Daniel Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eye with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thachticov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eye shoots in and drives through. Thachticov sprawls well.
Thachticov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eye shoots for a double leg takedown but Thachticov sprawls well. He's pushed Eye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Eye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eye tries for a takedown but Thachticov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Thachticov.
Eye throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thachticov's waist but Thachticov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eye off to one side.
It seemed like Thachticov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thachticov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eye gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thachticov.
Thachticov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thachticov shoots in and gets a takedown into Eye's guard.
Thachticov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thachticov trying to control but Eye is working from the bottom.
Eye wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thachticov is looking to stand up but Eye won't let him.
Thachticov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eye. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thachticov wants to control from the top but Eye keeps moving.
Thachticov is looking to stand up but Eye won't let him.

Thachticov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thachticov has managed to get both his arms back between Eye's legs - danger averted.

Thachticov is posturing up here but Eye has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thachticov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thachticov has to tap! Slick submission there by Eye!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Eye!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen 2pac - All Eyez On Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoffmann
vs
Jackson

186 cm
26
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

193 cm
19
215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Hoffmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julius Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Donk. Jackson catches Hoffmann right on the button with a cross.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann slips a straight right by Jackson.

Hoffmann closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoffmann backwards.

Hoffmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffmann misses the shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoffmann misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoffmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffmann throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.

Hoffmann clinches.
Hoffmann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Jackson successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoffmann is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hoffmann.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Hoffmann is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson is continuing to stall.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ground and pound from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffmann wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoffmann wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson controlling the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffmann throws out the jab.
Hoffmann needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Hoffmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Hoffmann avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hoffmann moves into the clinch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson gets through Hoffmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Jackson pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffmann trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hoffmann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hoffmann gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Hoffmann looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the body from Hoffmann misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Julius Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffmann misses with a low kick.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Hoffmann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoffmann duly obliges.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoffmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoffmann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson cracks Hoffmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Hoffmann is rocked!
Jackson thuds his right hand into Hoffmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Hoffmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoffmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoffmann seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Hoffmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hoffmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffmann.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoffmann doesn't seem phased though.

Hoffmann pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

Hoffmann manages to break the clinch.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoffmann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoffmann is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.

Hoffmann takes the fight into the clinch.

Hoffmann breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson cracks Hoffmann with a good jab.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Hoffmann.
Hoffmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoffmann tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoffmann doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Hoffmann avoids them all with ease.
Hoffmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Hoffmann blocks a jab.
Hoffmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoffmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffmann. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Hoffmann has managed to clinch.
Hoffmann lands a shot to the body.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffmann is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jackson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Hoffmann takes the fight into the clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Hoffmann's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffmann takes one to the chin there.
Hoffmann throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.

Jackson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoffmann sprawling to the canvas! Hoffmann rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jackson finish him?!
Julius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffmann is looking to clinch.
Jackson works Hoffmann's body with a nice hook.
Hoffmann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.

Hoffmann closes the distance and clinches.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hoffmann wants to clinch.

It looks like Aaron Hoffmann has been cut.

Jackson cracks Hoffmann with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hoffmann looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jackson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffmann staying out of range there.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Hoffmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoffmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffmann.
Jackson slips a jab from Hoffmann.

Jackson sends Hoffmann crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jackson is motioning to the referee to let Hoffmann up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jackson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hoffmann drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jackson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hoffmann's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Jackson!
After the fight, Julius Jackson 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.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laaka Mato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hughes
vs
Mato

174 cm
26
170 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

174 cm
19
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Laaka Mato!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Mato misses.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mato finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Mato misses the shot to the body.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Mato scores with a jab to the body.
Mato misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Mato manages to avoid it.
Mato looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mato avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Mato.
Mato missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mato works Hughes's body with a nice hook.

Hughes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mato blocks it with crossed arms.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mato is trying to stall.
Mato is trying to break the clinch but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mato blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mato controls his hands.
Hughes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mato tries to stall but Hughes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Mato breaks from the clinch.
Hughes slips under a jab from Mato.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mato. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.

Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mato can't break the clinch.
Mato trying to stall but Hughes improves his position.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mato avoids it.
Mato tries to circle away but Hughes has him pinned against the cage.
Mato avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.

Mato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mato throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mato connects with a jab.
Mato throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mato thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Hughes takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mato misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mato manages to avoid it.
Mato dips to his left and cracks Hughes with an uppercut!
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mato digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Mato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes throws a big counter combination but Mato scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Laaka Mato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mato digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mato manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mato cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.

Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes missing with knees to the body.
Hughes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mato blocks it with crossed arms.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes missing with knees to the body.
Hughes tries a body shot but Mato blocks it.
Mato tries to stall but Hughes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mato is trying to stall.

Mato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mato misses with a body shot.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Mato misses the target.
Mato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Hughes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mato throws a big shot that misses.
Mato connects with a single shot there.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Mato gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes can't get the takedown.
Hughes misses with a body punch.
Mato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mato tries to stall but Hughes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mato trying to stall but Hughes improves his position.
Hughes keeps control of Mato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Mato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mato stalling against the cage.
Mato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mato stalling.
Mato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mato managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mato.
Mato misses with a looping left.
Mato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mato misses with a straight right.
Mato misses with a looping left.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Mato moves out of range.
Mato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mato scores with a nice head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Hughes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Mato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Mato counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hughes! He's just covering up as Mato starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laaka Mato!
Laaka Mato seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wybrant De Houtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Harrison Wells (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.

De Houtman
vs
Harrison Wells

183 cm
26
191 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

186 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wybrant De Houtman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Harrison Wells!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Houtman moves out of range as Wells strikes.
Wells lands the left hand.
A shot to the liver by De Houtman. Beautiful body shot.
Wells throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling De Houtman to counter with a crisp jab.
Wells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Houtman.
The crowd cheers as Wells lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Houtman doesn't seem phased though.
De Houtman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wells misses with an uppercut.
De Houtman tries to counter by clinching up but Wells breaks away and moves out of range.
Wells swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Houtman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Houtman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wells throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Houtman is looking to counter the offense by Wells and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wells throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Houtman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wells throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells throws a right hand that misses
and De Houtman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wells misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wells throws a jab but it's blocked by De Houtman.
Wells has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Houtman blocks the body kick.
Brett Harrison Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

De Houtman closes the distance and clinches.
De Houtman struggles to land a body shot inside as Wells controls his hands.
De Houtman lands with a short shot to the head.
Wells is trying to force a seperation but De Houtman has the dominant position.
De Houtman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Houtman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wellss head.
De Houtman works on Wells's body with a couple of short punches.
Wells blocks an uppercut.
De Houtman scores with a shot to the side of Wells's head.
Wells misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from De Houtman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Houtman gets through Wells's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Houtman has a couple of punches blocked by Wells.
De Houtman misses with a punch on the inside.
De Houtman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Houtman pushes Wells back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wells looks winded!
Wells using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Houtman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Houtman works on Wells's body with a couple of short punches.
Wells is trying to break the clinch but De Houtman has him pressed against the cage.
De Houtman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from De Houtman.
De Houtman lands a right hand.
De Houtman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Houtman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Houtman pushes Wells back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Houtman'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.
De Houtman lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
De Houtman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Houtman has Wells pushed against the cage.
De Houtman lands with a light punch inside.
De Houtman lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Houtman.
De Houtman works on Wells's body with a couple of short punches.
Wells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from De Houtman.
A nice left hand lands by De Houtman.
De Houtman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Houtman is stalling here.
De Houtman lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Houtman cracks Wells with a nice body shot.
Wells wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman lands a body shot.
De Houtman'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.
De Houtman lands a right hand.
De Houtman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Houtman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wells takes a shot to the head.
De Houtman lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Houtman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Houtman.

Wells is rocked!
De Houtman lands a nice uppercut.
Wells is still on wobbly legs! Can De Houtman finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Houtman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from De Houtman.
Wells wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Houtman lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wells throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Houtman tries to counter by clinching up but Wells breaks away and moves out of range.
Wells seems to have recovered his senses.
De Houtman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wells's hands.
Wells tries to move into range but De Houtman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Houtman cracks Wells on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wells falls backwards against the cage. De Houtman follows up with more strikes that drop Wells to his knees. De Houtman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wells! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wybrant De Houtman!
The defeated Brett Harrison Wells had this to say: 'I fight the way I fight. No regrets'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andrade
vs
Pyy

180 cm
26
200 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

183 cm
27
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luciano Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pekka Pyy!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade stuns Pyy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pyy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pyy looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
A combination from Andrade does no damage.
Andrade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pyy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pekka Pyy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Pyy.
Pyy connects with a body shot that sends Andrade's belly button to the back.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Pyy.
Andrade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pyy! But no joy.

Pyy has closed the distance and engaged Andrade in a clinch.
Pyy prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade wants to break free but Pyy has control.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyy scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Pyy.
A short uppercut from Pyy.
Pyy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyy taking a breather.
Andrade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pyy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Pyy tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyy controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pyy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pyy blocks an uppercut.
Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Pyy is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pyy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pyy'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.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Pyy.
Pyy prevents Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Pyy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pyy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pyy.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pyy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pyy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade can't break the clinch.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Luciano Andrade has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrade.
Pyy misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pyy pushes Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pyy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pyy lands with a left to the head.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyy lands a nice uppercut.
Pyy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pyy digs a right hand into Andrade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrade's gas tank.
Pyy controlling the action here for a moment.
Andrade is trying to break free.
Pyy lands a right hand.
Andrade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pyy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Pyy prevents Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Pyy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyy avoiding damage.
Andrade is trying to push Pyy away but Pyy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andrade is trying to push Pyy away but Pyy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pyy.
Pyy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pyy lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pyy.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
Pyy presses Andrade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pyy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pyy scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Pyy.
Pyy lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.

Andrade is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Pyy.
Oh Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pyy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Pyy.
Pyy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Andrade to his knees! Pyy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pyy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

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

Fitzgerald
vs
Stubb

180 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

189 cm
27
179 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franklin Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Stubb!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubb stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stubb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzgerald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch combination from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald tries to land a leg kick but Stubb saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzgerald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Franklin Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stubb was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Stubb ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Stubb looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Franklin Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stubb slips a jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald throws out a loose jab but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald throws a looping overhand right but Stubb ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgerald throws out a loose jab but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stubb! But no joy.
Fitzgerald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stubb is able to avoid easily.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stubb.
Stubb throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stubb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzgerald on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.

Stubb lands a big right hand that sends Fitzgerald crashing to the mat! Stubb stays standing though and waves Fitzgerald back to his feet!

Fitzgerald is rocked!
Stubb throws an overhand right that drops Fitzgerald like a sack of potatoes! Stubb dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stubb!

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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernardu Palmier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tavi (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.

Palmier
vs
Tavi

179 cm
27
180 lbs
16 - 0 - 0

157 cm
27
172 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernardu Palmier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teppo Tavi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavi tries to close the distance and clinch but Palmier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Tavi tries to get set, Palmier tries to push him back and clinch up but Tavi manages to avoid the attempt.

Tavi clinches up with Palmier and pushes him back against the cage.
Tavi blocks an uppercut.
Tavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmier can't find room to land a body shot as Tavi controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmier.
Palmier lands a hook that snaps the head of Tavi backwards.
Palmier blocks an elbow strike from Tavi.
Tavi misses with a body punch.
Palmier has a couple of punches blocked by Tavi.
Tavi being controlled against the cage.
Palmier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palmier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavi's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Palmier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Tavi fails to land.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
Tavi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tavi lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmier dodges an elbow strike from Tavi.
Palmier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavi tries to stall but Palmier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tavi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmier's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Tavi.
Tavi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Fernardu Palmier has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavi.
Palmier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmier avoids a wild elbow strike from Tavi.
Palmier lands with a left to the head.
Tavi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Palmier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavi lands an uppercut.
Tavi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavi can't find room to land a body shot as Palmier controls the action.
Tavi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmier lands a shot to the body.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tavi lands an elbow inside that Palmier shrugs off.
Palmier misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Palmier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavi prevents a body shot from Palmier.
Tavi pushes off an throws an elbow but Palmier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Palmier blocks an uppercut.
Palmier prevents a body shot from Tavi.
Tavi trying to stall but Palmier improves his position.
Palmier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavis head.
Palmier lands a body shot.
Palmier blocks an elbow strike from Tavi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tavi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavi prevents a body shot from Palmier.
Palmier lands a right hand.
Palmier tries to throw a body punch but Tavi avoids it by throwing Palmier back against the cage.
Palmier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavi uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tavi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Palmier's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmier.
Palmier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
Palmier stalling in the clinch but Tavi improves position.
Palmier gets through Tavi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Palmier scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmier.
Palmier is working Tavi over against the cage.
Tavi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tavi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavi misses with a body punch.
Palmier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tavi fails to land.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmier lands with a left to the head.
Tavi can't find room to land a body shot as Palmier controls the action.
Palmier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tavi takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavi.
Palmier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tavi backwards.
Tavi throws an elbow but it misses.
Palmier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmier scores with a shot to the side of Tavi's head.
Palmier blocks the elbow strike.
Palmier tries to work over Tavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernardu Palmier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernardu Palmier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tavi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmier.
As Tavi tries to get set, Palmier tries to push him back and clinch up but Tavi manages to avoid the attempt.
Palmier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tavi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmier.

Tavi rushes Palmier and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Tavi on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Palmier.
Tavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmier controls his hands.
Tavi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tavi misses with the head strike.
Palmier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Tavi.
Tavi tries a body shot but Palmier blocks it.
Tavi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palmier lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmier lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavi prevents a body shot from Palmier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Tavi.
A bit of stalling here from Palmier.
Palmier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavi's elbow.
Tavi tries a body shot but Palmier blocks it.
Tavi blocks a body shot from Palmier.
Tavi is leaning against Palmier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmier is trying to stall.
Palmier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmier tries a body shot but Tavi blocks it.
Tavi wants to stall.
Tavi misses with a body punch.
Tavi throws an elbow but it misses.
Palmier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavi is looking to control Palmier's arms but Palmier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tavi has his back to the cage.
Tavi pushes off an throws an elbow but Palmier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Palmier blocks a body shot from Tavi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmier throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavi.
Palmier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmier blocks an uppercut.
Palmier avoids a wild elbow strike from Tavi.
Tavi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tavi throws an elbow that misses.
Tavi working aggressively here.
Tavi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Tavi.
Tavi stalling in the clinch but Palmier improves position.
Palmier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavi backwards.
Tavi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Palmier to work.
Tavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palmier or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmier.
Tavi misses with an elbow strike.
Palmier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavi backwards.
Palmier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmier avoids the elbow strike from Tavi, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Palmier.
Palmier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palmier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavi working aggressively here.
Palmier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavi's elbow.
Tavi stalls.
Tavi is trying to stall.
Tavi looking to slow down the pace here.
Tavi is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Tavi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmier's elbow.
Nice elbow from Tavi.
Tavi blocking some punches.
Tavi tries to throw a body punch but Palmier avoids it by throwing Tavi back against the cage.
Palmier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavi throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmier.
Palmier blocks a body shot from Tavi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmier controls his hands.
Palmier blocks an elbow strike.
Palmier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tavi.
Tavi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmier pushes Tavi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavi trying to control the position but instead, Palmier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tavi into the cage.
Tavi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Palmier lands a hook that snaps the head of Tavi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavi is breathing heavily.
Tavi looking to slow down the pace here.
Tavi is trying to maintain a safe position but Palmier gets an underhook and turns Tavi into the cage.
Palmier pushes Tavi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Tavi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fernardu Palmier's cut.
That's time! Palmier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tavi moves in looking to clinch but Palmier pushes him off.
Palmier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tavi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Palmier to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavi tries to clinch up.
Palmier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tavi misses with a right hand
and Palmier counters with a right hand to the body.
Palmier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Palmier closes the distance and clinches.
Tavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernardu Palmier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavi misses with a body punch.
Palmier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Palmier.

Tavi is rocked!
Palmier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavi is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmier finish him?
Palmier tries to work over Tavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavi seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmier pushes Tavi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Palmier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tavi misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavi throws an elbow that misses.
Tavi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmier lands a right hand.
Tavi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Palmier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmier lands a right hand.
Palmier tries to throw a body punch but Tavi avoids it by throwing Palmier back against the cage.
Palmier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Palmier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmier creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tavi with a big uppercut! Tavi tries to clinch up but Palmier pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tavi to the mat! Tavi covers up and Palmier unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fernardu Palmier!
Fernardu Palmier retains his welterweight title!
Fernardu Palmier thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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