HFL 1 - Genesis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Jiu Jitsu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jiu Jitsu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jitsu
vs
Darko

180 cm
18
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Prefers standup

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Darko.
Jitsu pushes Darko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Darko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Darko has hold of Jitsu's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jitsu seems comfortable defending it but Darko has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jitsu is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jitsu is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Darko couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donnie Darko!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Tortoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Swanson (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!

Tortoise
vs
Swanson

184 cm
21
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michelangelo Tortoise !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tortoise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Swanson misses with a knee strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Swanson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tortoise fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tortoise smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Swanson has managed to clinch.
Tortoise lands an uppercut.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tortoise lands a shoulder strike.
Swanson tries to land knees in the clinch but Tortoise avoids the damage to the body.
Tortoise pushes Swanson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Swanson looks winded!

Swanson breaks the clinch.
Tortoise cracks Swanson with a right hand to the side of the head.

Tortoise has closed the distance and engaged Swanson in a clinch.
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 short right from Tortoise .
Swanson wants to break free but Tortoise has control.
Tortoise scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tortoise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tortoise is trying to trip Swanson. He has hold of a leg but Swanson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tortoise persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tortoise .
Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Tortoise is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tortoise 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Tortoise is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tortoise landing some decent shots from guard.
Tortoise lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tortoise works over Swanson with some ground and pound from guard.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tortoise is in close to Swanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tortoise is in close to Swanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tortoise throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Tortoise works over Swanson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tortoise forces his way into half guard.

Tortoise in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Swanson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tortoise !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michelangelo Tortoise !
Michelangelo Tortoise spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurwie Psie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kurwie Psie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Psie
vs
Swanson

194 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurwie Psie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Psie misses with an uppercut.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Psie drops Swanson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Swanson looks back up at him and smiles so Psie waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Benjamin Swanson has been cut.
Swanson darts in trying to clinch
and Psie rattles Swanson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Swanson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Psie dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Swanson stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kurwie Psie!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickard Franzen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Luis Figueroa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Figueroa
vs
Franzen

185 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickard Franzen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franzen is looking to slow Figueroa down with leg kicks.

Franzen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Franzen has a closed guard, preventing Figueroa from standing up.
Franzen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Figueroa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franzen postures up in Figueroa's guard and throws a big left but Figueroa blocks it.
Franzen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Franzen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franzen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa keeping moving, preventing Franzen from controlling successfully.
Figueroa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franzen.
Franzen trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franzen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franzen leaves Figueroa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Figueroa looks for a takedown but Franzen sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Figueroa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franzen doesn't seem bothered though.
Figueroa takes one to the side of the head.
Franzen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Franzen looks to score with a jab to the body but Figueroa is just out of range.
Franzen looks to land a body kick but Figueroa moved away.
Figueroa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franzen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa is breathing heavily.
Figueroa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Figueroa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Figueroa lands a head kick. Franzen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Franzen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Figueroa momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Franzen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Franzen.
Figueroa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rickard Franzen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franzen cracks Figueroa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

Franzen moves into range and clinches up with Figueroa.
Figueroa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franzen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franzen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franzen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Franzen on the inside.
Franzen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franzen has a couple of punches blocked by Figueroa.
We've been informed that Franzen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franzen landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franzen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Figueroa blocks an uppercut.
Figueroa blocking some punches.
Franzen misses with a knee strike.
Franzen lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figueroa takes an elbow to the temple.

Figueroa decides to pull guard.
Franzen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Figueroa is not content to let Franzen control the position.
Figueroa defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickard Franzen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Franzen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Figueroa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franzen somewhat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franzen throws a combination that misses
and Figueroa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Figueroa tests Franzen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Figueroa ducks under a wild hook from Franzen.
Figueroa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Figueroa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franzen throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Figueroa.
Franzen is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Figueroa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franzen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Figueroa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Figueroa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franzen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Figueroa's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franzen's corner calls for a 1-2. Franzen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Franzen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Franzen throws a solid leg kick but Figueroa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Franzen.
Nice defenses there by Figueroa.
No joy there for Figueroa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franzen! But no joy.
Franzen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Figueroa.
A thudding body kick lands there by Figueroa!
A lazy body kick from Franzen
letting Figueroa counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Franzen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franzen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Figueroa is refusing to be controlled, as Franzen sits in half guard.
Franzen throwing shots but Figueroa is blocking nicely.
Franzen throwing shots but Figueroa is blocking nicely.
Franzen throwing shots but Figueroa is blocking nicely.
Franzen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Franzen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Figueroa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franzen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franzen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figueroa.
Good standup being displayed there by Figueroa as he connects with a hook.
Figueroa tries to bum rush Franzen with a series of wild strikes but Franzen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Figueroa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Figueroa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Franzen's corner calls for a 1-2. Franzen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Franzen cracks Figueroa with a good jab.
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franzen but Franzen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Figueroa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Franzen forces Figueroa back against the ropes and clinches.
Figueroa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franzen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Franzen lands a hook that snaps the head of Figueroa backwards.
Franzen keeps control of Figueroa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franzen throws a head punch that misses.
Franzen misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Franzen wants to get back to striking at distance but Figueroa won't allow it.
Figueroa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franzen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Figueroas head.
Figueroa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickard Franzen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Franzen misses with an uppercut.
Franzen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Franzen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franzen wants it to stay on the feet.
Figueroa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franzen counters with an inside leg kick.

Franzen gets a clinch.
Franzen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Franzen manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franzen keeps the fight on the outside.
Franzen missing with a left hand there. Figueroa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franzen missing with a left hand there. Figueroa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franzen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franzen avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Franzen rushes Figueroa and presses him up against the ropes.

Franzen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Figueroa connects with an inside leg kick.
Franzen throws out a loose jab but Figueroa uses good head movement to avoid it.

Franzen forces Figueroa back against the ropes and clinches.
Figueroa avoids the elbow strike from Franzen, against the ropes.

Figueroa breaks the clinch.
Franzen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franzen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Figueroa fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franzen misses with a body kick.
Figueroa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Franzen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Franzen misses.
Figueroa tries to counter with a takedown but Franzen is quick to defend against it.
Figueroa cracks a nice hook into Franzen's ribs.
Franzen lands a nice shot that snaps Figueroa's head back.
Franzen throws a body shot but no joy.
Franzen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Figueroa gets a clinch.
Franzen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franzen tries to circle away but Figueroa has him pinned against the ropes.
Figueroa is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Figueroa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Figueroa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Figueroa throws a head kick that half lands.
Franzen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rickard Franzen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franzen throws out a loose jab but Figueroa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Figueroa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Figueroa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Franzen will feel that in the morning.
Figueroa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Figueroa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franzen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Franzen misses.
Franzen cracks Figueroa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Franzen clinches up against the ropes.
Franzen misses with an elbow strike.
Figueroa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Franzen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Franzen throws a head punch that misses.
Luis Figueroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Franzen.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickard Franzen!
A relieved looking Rickard Franzen 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ukrit Uffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Orsini (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!

Uffe
vs
Orsini

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ukrit Uffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gio Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

Orsini breaks the clinch.

Uffe clinches up with Orsini and pushes him back against the ropes.
Orsini is trying to break the clinch but Uffe is controlling him.
Uffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Uffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Uffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Orsini is looking to break free of the clinch but Uffe has double underhooks.
Uffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orsini is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini working hard to break the clinch.
Uffe keeps control of Orsini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orsini is trying to break free.
Uffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uffe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Uffe misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini is trying to push Uffe away but Uffe has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Orsini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Orsini takes an elbow to the temple.
Orsini tries to circle away but Uffe has him pinned against the ropes.
Uffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
Uffe lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Uffe.
Uffe lands with a short shot to the head.

Orsini is rocked!
Uffe throws a big uppercut that drops Orsini! More strikes from Uffe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Orsini lies dazed against the ropes as Uffe celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukrit Uffe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dobunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Dobunaba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ragnarsson
vs
Dobunaba

195 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Dobunaba!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobunaba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ragnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Dobunaba misses with a hook.

Ragnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Dobunaba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Dobunaba 's eye.
Dobunaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dobunaba blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dobunaba backwards.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Dobunaba pulls Ragnarsson into guard.
Dobunaba wants to stand up but Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Dobunaba working a defensive guard here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Dobunaba in a clinch.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Ragnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dobunaba is looking to control Ragnarsson's arms but Ragnarsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dobunaba has his back to the ropes.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Dobunaba avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Dobunaba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
Dobunaba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dobunaba looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnarsson.
Dobunaba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ragnarsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dobunaba can turn it around.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Dobunaba's head.
Ragnarsson scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Dobunaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Dobunaba 's eye.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand into Dobunaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dobunaba's gas tank.
Dobunaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand into Dobunaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dobunaba's gas tank.
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobunabas head.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dobunaba.

Dobunaba pulls guard effortlessly.

Ragnarsson stands and steps away. Dobunaba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dobunaba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dobunaba. Dobunaba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Ragnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dobunaba is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.
Dobunaba is trying to drag Ragnarsson to the mat but Ragnarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ragnarsson cracks Dobunaba with a nice body shot.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dobunaba or not.
A short right from Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dobunaba's face.
Dobunaba tries to pull guard but Ragnarsson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ragnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Dobunaba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dobunaba.
Dobunaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dobunaba is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dobunaba.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dobunaba or not.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobunaba can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dobunaba or not.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dobunaba looking to slow down the pace here.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Dobunaba's ribcage. Dobunaba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobunabas head.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dobunaba.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dobunaba's face.
Dobunaba takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Dobunaba blocks it.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobunaba controls his hands.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dobunaba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ragnarsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Dobunaba controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Dobunaba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dobunaba wants to take the fight to the mat but Ragnarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson cracks Dobunaba with a nice body shot.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Dobunaba is blocking nicely.
Dobunaba is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ragnarsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dobunaba.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobunaba lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Dobunaba is trying to drag Ragnarsson to the mat but Ragnarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dobunaba fails to land.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
Dobunaba jumps guard but Ragnarsson stands there with Dobunaba around his waist. Dobunaba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halfdan Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Dobunaba.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dobunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnarsson obliges.
Dobunaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
A hook to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ragnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dobunaba can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Dobunaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Dobunaba won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dobunaba.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Dobunaba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
Dobunaba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dobunaba's face.
Dobunaba blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Dobunaba misses with some punches.
Dobunaba blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Dobunaba is working Ragnarsson over against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Dobunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dobunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobunaba is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.
Dobunaba is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobunaba controls his hands.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Dobunaba avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Dobunaba is blocking nicely.

Dobunaba pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobunaba looking to control.
Dobunaba is looking to stand up but Ragnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.

Ragnarsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Dobunaba.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarsson as he connects with a hook.

Ragnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dobunaba, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobunaba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Dobunaba blocks with his arms.
Dobunaba working aggressively here.
Dobunaba takes a shot to the head.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Dobunaba 's eye.
Ragnarsson lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
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!
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Dobunaba blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Dobunaba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dobunaba wants to get back to striking at distance but Ragnarsson won't allow it.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Dobunaba is blocking nicely.

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

Halfdan Ragnarsson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ragnarsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dobunaba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dobunaba is looking for the big counter here.
Dobunaba lands a two punch combo.
Ragnarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dobunaba under the eye.

Ragnarsson has managed to clinch.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Dobunaba is blocking nicely.
Dobunaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnarsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobunaba.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Dobunaba is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dobunaba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dobunaba gets through Ragnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dobunaba blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson stops a takedown attempt from Dobunaba.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobunaba.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Dobunaba blocks it.
Dobunaba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ragnarsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dobunaba.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Dobunaba blocks it.
Dobunaba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dobunaba backwards.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
Dobunaba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ragnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dobunaba can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dobunaba blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dobunaba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Dobunaba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dobunaba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Halfdan Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Dobunaba. Those never looked like landing.
Ragnarsson cracks Dobunaba with an open hand slap.
Ragnarsson cracks Dobunaba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Some wild striking there from Dobunaba.

Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Dobunaba.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside that Dobunaba shrugs off.
Ragnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dobunaba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobunaba.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dobunaba's face.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobunaba is looking for a takedown.
Dobunaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dobunaba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson is defending well.
Ragnarsson cracks Dobunaba with a nice body shot.
Dobunaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dobunaba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ragnarsson forces Dobunaba back against the ropes and clinches.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Dobunaba tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halfdan Ragnarsson had his way with Michael Dobunaba in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the head.

Dobunaba gets a clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Dobunaba scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Dobunaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dobunaba's face.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Dobunaba decides to pull guard.
Ragnarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dobunaba on the ground.
Dobunaba will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dobunaba keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobunaba throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Ragnarsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Halfdan Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Dobunaba misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dobunaba backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ragnarsson as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dobunaba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ragnarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Dobunaba misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobunaba controls his hands.
Dobunaba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dobunaba is trying to break free.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Dobunaba blocks it.
Dobunaba just leaning against Ragnarsson, taking a breather.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dobunaba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dobunaba is trying to pull guard but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dobunaba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dobunaba is leaning against Ragnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dobunaba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ragnarsson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dobunaba.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dobunaba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobunaba's elbow.
Dobunaba is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ragnarsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dobunaba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dobunaba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Dobunaba has Ragnarsson up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Dobunaba.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dobunaba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dobunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dobunaba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ragnarsson prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
Dobunaba stalling in the clinch but Ragnarsson improves position.
Michael Dobunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dobunaba working aggressively here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:43
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:43
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halfdan Ragnarsson!
Halfdan Ragnarsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Halfdan Ragnarsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.