Infinity: War Machines PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusev Hungary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieran Mistry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Hungary
vs
Mistry

194 cm
29
130 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

171 cm
24
144 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rusev Hungary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran Mistry!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mistry misses the shot to the body.
Hungary looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hungary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hungary takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rusev Hungary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mistry forces Hungary back against the cage and clinches.

Mistry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mistry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hungary moves forwards but Mistry connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Hungary is rocked!

Mistry has closed the distance and engaged Hungary in a clinch.
Oh Hungary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Hungary breaks the clinch.
Mistry throws a right and a left that Hungary avoids nicely.
Mistry jabs at Hungary's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hungary walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hungary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mistry misses with the combination.
Hungary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mistry works over Hungary's head and body with a nice combination.
Mistry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mistry misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mistry has Hungary up against the cage in a clinch.
Mistry'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.
Mistry taking a breather.
The referee calls for Mistry to work.

Hungary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mistry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mistry misses with a hook. Hungary ducked under it nicely.
As Mistry looks to move away, Hungary throws a big counter combo but Mistry just gets out of the way.
Hungary takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mistry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hungary takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Mistry clinches up with Hungary and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hungary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mistry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mistry throws a jab but it's blocked by Hungary.
Hungary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hungary moves away from the strike by Mistry.
Hungary throws a big counter combination but Mistry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hungary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mistry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mistry lands a nice shot that snaps Hungary's head back.
Hungary blocks a jab.

Mistry gets a clinch.

Mistry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mistry forces Hungary back against the cage and clinches.

Mistry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hungary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mistry is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Hungary like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Hungary from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran Mistry!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Asikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota comes into the arena with Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kota
vs
Asikainen

183 cm
32
214 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

189 cm
29
225 lbs
2 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Vesa Asikainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kota shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asikainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Asikainen struggling a bit here.
Asikainen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Asikainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asikainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Asikainen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kota tries to score with some ground and pound. Asikainen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kota misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kota trying to control the action but Asikainen is working from the bottom.

Kota is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asikainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kota creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Asikainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asikainen keeps working.
Kota looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Asikainen is avoiding damage well.
Asikainen taking punishment in the form of punches.

Kota is trying to get an arm triangle but Asikainen is defending well.
Asikainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kota misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kota swings around for an armbar but Asikainen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kota's guard.
Kota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asikainen wants to control from the top but Kota keeps moving.

Kota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Kota is looking for a triangle but Asikainen pushes his legs off easily.

Kota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asikainen defends well.
Asikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kota is retaining full guard.

Kota has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asikainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen passes into half guard.
Asikainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kota reverses the position - he's now on top in Asikainen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asikainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kota lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asikainen wants to stand up but Kota is controlling him.
Asikainen trying to keep a closed guard but Kota is proving a slippery customer.
Kota throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kota throwing strikes but missing.
Kota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asikainen seems keen to control Kota's posture.
Kota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kota wants to control from the top but Asikainen keeps moving.
Kota with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Asikainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Asikainen shoots in for a takedown but Kota shows good takedown defense.
Kota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kota gets the takedown into side control.

Asikainen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Asikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charles Kota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Asikainen.

Kota looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kota throws a big elbow that misses.
Kota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kota throwing strikes from guard but Asikainen blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota is standing up over Asikainen. Asikainen looks to escape but Kota dives into side control.

Kota is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asikainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kota throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Asikainen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Asikainen has one foot on Kota's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kota leaves Asikainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kota swats away the attempt to clinch by Asikainen.
No luck for Asikainen with that takedown attempt.
Asikainen misses with a looping left.
Asikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Kota counters with a nice uppercut.
Kota looks for a takedown but Asikainen sprawls well.
Asikainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kota as he avoids it easily.
Asikainen shoots in but Kota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asikainen is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kota as he jumps to the side.

Kota closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kota lands in his opponent's guard.
Kota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kota postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Asikainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kota, into his guard.

Kota will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Asikainen trying to control but Kota is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asikainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asikainen defends well.

Kota looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Asikainen passes into side control.
Kota is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Kota will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Asikainen with a poor takedown
and Kota counters with a nice uppercut.
Kota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kota throws a head kick that misses.
Asikainen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Kota takes the fight into the clinch.
Kota has Asikainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asikainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asikainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kota drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asikainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kota has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asikainen after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Kota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asikainen is trying to push Kota away but Kota has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota wants to take the fight to the mat but Asikainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Asikainen can't get the takedown.

Kota pulls Asikainen into guard.

Asikainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kota has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asikainen has managed to get both his arms back between Kota's legs - danger averted.
Asikainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kota's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Asikainen is trying to work for a kimura but Kota is defending well.

Kota is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asikainen pulls his head out easily.
Asikainen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kota!
Asikainen prevents Kota from getting the reversal.
Kota looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.
Kota wants to control but Asikainen is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen wants to control the pace but Kota is squirming around nicely.
Kota is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kota gets back to half guard.

Kota with the active half guard here but Asikainen passes nicely into side control.
Asikainen cracks Kota with a big elbow.
Kota tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kota is working hard here to advance position.
Asikainen trying to control the action but Kota is working from the bottom.
Kota takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kota's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Asikainen grinds an elbow into Kota's temple.
Kota is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asikainen connects with a decent elbow.
Kota sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Asikainen lands a nice short elbow.

Asikainen stands up out of the half guard.
Asikainen misses with a takedown

and Kota counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asikainen!

Asikainen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asikainen is defended easily by Kota.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Kota gets the takedown into side control.

Asikainen sneaks out the side door and pushes Kota away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Asikainen dives in and grabs Kota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kota pushes down on Asikainen's head and hops out.
Vesa Asikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asikainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kota sprawls well. Kota wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asikainen gets slowly back to his feet.

Kota shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asikainen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vesa Asikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kota has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razbinos Udric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sakurai
vs
Udric

173 cm
20
166 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hideo Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razbinos Udric!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai throws a looping overhand right but Udric ducks down to avoid it.
Sakurai leaves Udric with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Sakurai coming out on top.
Sakurai throws an overhand right that lands on Udric's shoulder, as Udric tries to avoid the shot.
Udric misses with a takedown attempt - Sakurai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sakurai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Udric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Udric walks into a jab.
Udric with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sakurai to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sakurai misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakurai misses the target.
Udric lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sakurai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakurai cracks Udric with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakurai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Udric rushes Sakurai and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric taking a breather.

Udric successfully pulls guard.

Sakurai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sakurai throws a hook to the side of Udric's head but Udric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Udric closes the distance but Sakurai moves to the side
and Sakurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Udric has closed the distance and engaged Sakurai in a clinch.
Sakurai takes a knee right on the jaw!

Sakurai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakurai throws an overhand right that lands on Udric's shoulder, as Udric tries to avoid the shot.
Sakurai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sakurai wants it to stay on the feet.
Hideo Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razbinos Udric.
Sakurai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Sakurai misses.
Udric moves out of range as Sakurai strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai misses with a looping left.
Udric tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Udric tries to clinch up but Sakurai circles away and keeps his distance.
Udric tries for a takedown but Sakurai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Udric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakurai.
Sakurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakurai lands a nice shot that snaps Udric's head back.

Udric closes the distance and clinches.

Sakurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Udric darts in and clinches Sakurai up against the cage.
Udric misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakurai.
Sakurai blocks a body shot from Udric.

Udric jumps into guard, dragging Sakurai to the mat.
Udric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Udric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakurai's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Udric controlling from the top position.
Sakurai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakurai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Udric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakurai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Udric distracts Sakurai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Udric postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Udric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sakurai wants to stand but Udric is controlling the position.
Sakurai looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakurai, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakurai is trying to control the position but Udric postures up.
Udric stays in close to Sakurai's body and controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sakurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakurai is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Sakurai lands.
Udric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakurai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Udric.
Udric has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Udric misses with a takedown attempt
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
Udric moves in looking to clinch but Sakurai pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Sakurai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideo Sakurai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sakurai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Udric defending well as Sakurai loads up on a big left hand.

Udric closes the distance and clinches.
Sakurai is trying to break free.
Udric jumps guard but Sakurai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Udric is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sakurai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Udric fails to pull guard.
Hideo Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razbinos Udric.
Udric tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sakurai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sakurai looking to slow down the pace here.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Sakurai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Udric successfully pulls guard.

Sakurai stands and steps away. Udric gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sakurai misses with a straight right.
Udric tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakurai misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai misses with a lunging right hand
and Udric finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Udric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Udric shoots in but Sakurai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakurai misses with a straight right.
Sakurai swings widly with a right hand

and Udric counters by moving into the clinch.
Udric lands an elbow inside.

Udric breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Sakurai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakurai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Sakurai tries to keep at a distance but Udric has taken the fight into the clinch.

Udric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakurai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric staying out of range there.

Udric moves into range and clinches up with Sakurai.

Udric pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sakurai stands up from Udric's guard - Sakurai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Udric shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakurai tries to sprawl out of it but Udric keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakurai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakurai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Udric on the side of the head.
Sakurai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sakurai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Udric tries to clinch up.
Razbinos Udric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Udric moves out of range as Sakurai strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udric is looking to clinch but Sakurai is avoiding it.
Sakurai slaps away a takedown attempt from Udric, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Udric gets a clinch.
Sakurai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Udric breaks the clinch.
Hideo Sakurai is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakurai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Udric under the eye.
Udric moves out of range of the strikes.

Udric clinches up with Sakurai and pushes him back against the cage.

Udric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakurai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Udric.
Udric steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakurai.
Udric tries to clinch up
and Sakurai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Udric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Udric throws a head kick that misses.
Udric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakurai throwing a counter right hand but Udric manages to avoid it.
Sakurai misses with a straight left.
Udric wants to clinch.

Udric has Sakurai up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Udric fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Udric wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hideo Sakurai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sakurai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Sakurai.
Sakurai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Udric.
Sakurai lands a jab.
Udric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakurai.
A swing and a miss from Sakurai.
Udric is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Udric moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakurai misses the target.
Udric darts in trying to clinch
and Sakurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut. Udric saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai misses with a straight right.
Sakurai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Udric doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakurai circles away.
Udric is looking to clinch.
Hideo Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakurai throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakurai.
Udric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakurai.
Udric closes the distance looking to clinch
and Udric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakurai stuffs the takedown attempt from Udric. Udric gets slowly back to his feet.
Udric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Udric slips under a jab from Sakurai.

Udric moves into range and clinches up with Sakurai.
Udric is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sakurai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sakurai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sakurai's brow.
Udric trying to land knees to the body.
Razbinos Udric seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Udric breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Udric instigates a clinch.
Sakurai lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Udric throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Udric throws an elbow but misses.
Udric can't get the takedown.
Hideo Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razbinos Udric.

Udric decides to pull guard.
Udric wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakurai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udric is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Udric takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sakurai tries to kick Udric off but Udric keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sakurai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Udric controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udric looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Udric perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sakurai wants to get back to full guard.
Razbinos Udric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Udric in particular looking to stall.
Sakurai trying to control here.
Udric not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Udric decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sakurai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sakurai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Udric can do to turn this around?
Udric throws a wild body kick that Sakurai sees coming a mile off.

Udric clinches with his opponent.
Sakurai is trying to break the clinch but Udric has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Udric fails to land.
Sakurai is trying to push Udric away but Udric has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, Udric throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hideo Sakurai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sakurai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Sakurai!
The defeated Razbinos Udric had this to say: 'Eh?? No doping control here?'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Cymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Easy Muthaeffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Easy Muthaeffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cymanski
vs
Muthaeffin

189 cm
28
194 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

196 cm
26
207 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tadeusz Cymanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Easy Muthaeffin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cymanski throws a nice looking combination but Muthaeffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muthaeffin dodges the punch combination from Cymanski.
Cymanski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muthaeffin.
Muthaeffin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cymanski.
Muthaeffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cymanski.
Cymanski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muthaeffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Cymanski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cymanski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cymanski misses with a two punch combination.
Muthaeffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cymanski.
Cymanski swinging wildly here.

Muthaeffin drops Cymanski with a big left hand and mounts him. Cymanski is in big trouble!

Cymanski is rocked!

It looks like Tadeusz Cymanski has been cut.
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!

Muthaeffin looking for a guillotine from mount but Cymanski is having none of it.
Oh Cymanski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Muthaeffin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Muthaeffin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Muthaeffin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cymanski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cymanski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Muthaeffin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cymanski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Muthaeffin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cymanski seems to have got his legs back now.
Muthaeffin controlling the position easily from mount.
Cymanski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Muthaeffin controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Cymanski really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Muthaeffin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cymanski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cymanski shrugs it off.
Cymanski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Muthaeffin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cymanski tries to buck Muthaeffin off but he can't manage it.
Cymanski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Muthaeffin looking for a guillotine from mount but Cymanski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Muthaeffin looking for a guillotine from mount but Cymanski is having none of it.

Cymanski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Muthaeffin.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cymanski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Muthaeffin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cymanski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Muthaeffin controlling his opponent.
Cymanski really wants to buck Muthaeffin off and get back to his feet.
Muthaeffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cymanski trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin controlling his opponent.

Muthaeffin has control of Cymanski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cymanski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cymanski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Muthaeffin controlling his opponent.
Cymanski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Muthaeffin controlling his opponent.
Muthaeffin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Easy Muthaeffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tadeusz Cymanski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cymanski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Cymanski does no damage.
Muthaeffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cymanski lands with an uppercut that bounces Muthaeffin off the cage and back into range.
Cymanski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cymanski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muthaeffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cymanski pinned against the cage. Cymanski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muthaeffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muthaeffin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muthaeffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muthaeffin connects with a body shot that sends Cymanski's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muthaeffin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cymanski! Muthaeffin dives in looking to finish! Cymanski is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Easy Muthaeffin!
A very excited looking Easy Muthaeffin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Suihkija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suihkija comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lothbrok
vs
Suihkija

198 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
34
209 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rollo Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Suihkija!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lothbrok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Suihkija manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Suihkija pushes Lothbrok off and gets back to his feet.
Suihkija fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lothbrok avoids it really well and circles away.
Suihkija tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lothbrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suihkija lands with a nice body punch.

Suihkija gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Suihkija has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lothbrok off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lothbrok looks for a takedown but Suihkija sprawls well.
Suihkija looks for a takedown but Lothbrok sprawls well.

Lothbrok closes the distance and clinches.
Suihkija jumps guard but Lothbrok stands there with Suihkija around his waist. Suihkija gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rollo Lothbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hessu Suihkija.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok just leaning against Suihkija, taking a breather.

Lothbrok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lothbrok has a takedown stuffed.

Suihkija closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lothbrok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Suihkija trying to control from half guard but Lothbrok is working away.
Suihkija tries to stand and escape but Lothbrok is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is trying to stand up here but Suihkija is controlling him well.
Lothbrok keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lothbrok gets full guard.
Suihkija cracks Lothbrok with a solid left hand.
Suihkija must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lothbrok throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Suihkija is fighting to break Lothbrok's control of his arms but Lothbrok is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suihkija wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suihkija trying to move into half guard but instead Lothbrok has managed to sweep!

Lothbrok slips nicely into half guard.
Suihkija wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping busy.
Lothbrok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok trying to control the action but Suihkija is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija trying to hold on to Lothbrok's head to control him but Lothbrok postures up.
Lothbrok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suihkija on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lothbrok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lothbrok thows a huge punch but Suihkija dodges it nicely.
Suihkija is looking to escape.
Suihkija trying to control from the bottom.
Suihkija keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rollo Lothbrok will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lothbrok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lothbrok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Suihkija fails with the takedown
and Lothbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suihkija swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lothbrok counters with a stiff right hand.

Lothbrok closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lothbrok presses Suihkija against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suihkija has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lothbrok after a bit of a struggle.
Suihkija tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rollo Lothbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hessu Suihkija.

Lothbrok breaks from the clinch.
Suihkija fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suihkija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lothbrok circles away.

Suihkija gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lothbrok to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lothbrok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Suihkija keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suihkija is on top in guard.

Lothbrok trying to control the position here.
Suihkija trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok wants to stand and escape but Suihkija is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lothbrok controlling the position.
Suihkija won't allow Lothbrok to sweep him here.
Suihkija wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.
Suihkija throws an elbow that misses. Lothbrok uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suihkija's guard. Nice move by Lothbrok!

Suihkija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suihkija seems keen to control Lothbrok's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suihkija looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lothbrok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lothbrok lands a couple of digs.
Suihkija wants to stand but Lothbrok is controlling the position.
Lothbrok makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suihkija pulls Lothbrok in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lothbrok trying to control but Suihkija is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suihkija lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lothbrok will feel that in the morning.
Suihkija throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lothbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suihkija tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suihkija tries for a takedown but Lothbrok circles away easily
and Lothbrok counters with a nice uppercut.
Lothbrok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suihkija misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lothbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lothbrok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suihkija is defended easily by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lothbrok dips to his left and cracks Suihkija with an uppercut!

It looks like Hessu Suihkija has been cut.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suihkija but Suihkija pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suihkija goes for a double leg but Lothbrok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lothbrok continues to drive forward.
Lothbrok stuffs the takedown.
Lothbrok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Lothbrok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lothbrok lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lothbrok working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Suihkija is trying to get back to his feet.
Suihkija is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Lothbrok's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Suihkija is rocked!
Lothbrok works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Suihkija is still in real trouble! Can Lothbrok finish him?
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!
Suihkija wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lothbrok is working Suihkija over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok is looking to take a break and control but Suihkija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suihkija seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Suihkija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suihkija tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Lothbrok's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That has opened up Hessu Suihkija's cut even more.
Rollo Lothbrok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suihkija tries to bench press Lothbrok off him but Lothbrok keeps the position.
Lothbrok has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lothbrok is trying to ground and pound but Suihkija uses the momentary lack of control by Lothbrok to regain half guard.

Suihkija kicks Lothbrok off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rollo Lothbrok is winning the standup battle so far.
Suihkija throws a leg kick but Lothbrok moved away.

Suihkija tries to sprawl but Lothbrok drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Suihkija tries to get to full guard but Lothbrok has control of the leg.
Lothbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suihkija can do to turn this around?
Lothbrok working the head and body with strikes.
Lothbrok lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lothbrok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lothbrok scoring with strikes to the body and head.

The cut above Hessu Suihkija's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suihkija moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lothbrok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lothbrok slips nicely into half guard.
Rollo Lothbrok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lothbrok moves nicely into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suihkija tries to bench press Lothbrok off him but Lothbrok keeps the position.
Lothbrok is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Suihkija's shoulder. That is not cool.
Suihkija wants to get back to his feet but Lothbrok is dominant here and he's now got Suihkija's back!
Lothbrok has good solid back control here.
Lothbrok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hessu Suihkija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lothbrok throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Suihkija looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lothbrok controls the position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rollo Lothbrok!
Rollo Lothbrok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Hessu Suihkija stepped up to the mic, saying 'Got the number of that bus?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo has chosen Puddle Of Mudd - Psycho as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Abdullah
vs
Azevedo

190 cm
30
149 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

179 cm
29
151 lbs
13 - 14 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rahkim Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah closes the distance looking to clinch

and Azevedo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abdullah!
Abdullah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdullah in particular looking to stall.
Abdullah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily.

Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo tries to get to full guard but Abdullah has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah stalling.

Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdullah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Azevedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah.
Azevedo moves into full guard.

Azevedo working for a triangle but Abdullah defends it easily.
Abdullah controlling from the top position.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving.

Azevedo looking for a guillotine here but Abdullah defends easily.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Azevedo is looking for a triangle but Abdullah pushes his legs off easily.
Abdullah stays in close to Azevedo's body and controls the position.
Abdullah connects with a couple of short punches.
Abdullah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Azevedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Azevedo is looking for a triangle but Abdullah pushes his legs off easily.

Azevedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Azevedo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdullah defends well.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Azevedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving.

Azevedo looking for subs off his back but Abdullah has passed one foot through into half guard.
Abdullah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Abdullah there.
Abdullah sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Abdullah moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Azevedo.
Azevedo is trying to improve his position.
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullah slows the pace down.
Abdullah trying to control the position but Azevedo is working away.
Azevedo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rahkim Abdullah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Abdullah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azevedo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo.
Abdullah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Azevedo eats them both and turns towards Abdullah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thiago Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo throws a front kick aimed at Abdullah's knee but Abdullah avoids it well.
A jab from Azevedo does it's job there.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut. Azevedo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo throws a leg kick that misses.
Azevedo misses with an uppercut. Abdullah saw that one coming.

Abdullah looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abdullah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdullah has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo's legs - danger averted.
Abdullah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahkim Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdullah trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.

Azevedo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdullah defends well.

Azevedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Abdullah has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Azevedo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Abdullah is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Azevedo pulls down on the head and he's put Abdullah to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Azevedo!
Thiago Azevedo took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Tuomiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diamond Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Tuomiola
vs
Dollar

150 cm
31
220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
276 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Tuomiola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Dollar!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuomiola shoots and misses
and Dollar counters with a head kick. That will keep Tuomiola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dollar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tuomiola as he avoids it easily.

Tuomiola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tuomiola is thwarting Dollar's attempts to control the position.
Dollar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dollar trying to control from the bottom.
Dollar has hold of Tuomiola's hands but Tuomiola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dollar is looking to control Tuomiola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dollar avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuomiola is trying to control the action in half guard but Dollar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dollar tries to roll over but Tuomiola keeps him under control.
Tuomiola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomiola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tuomiola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dollar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dollar trying to keep a closed guard but Tuomiola is proving a slippery customer.
Dollar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tuomiola haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dollar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tuomiola stopping the sweep attempt from Dollar.
Tuomiola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tuomiola wants to control from the top but Dollar keeps moving.
Tuomiola with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar working a defensive guard here.
Tuomiola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dollar wants to sweep but no luck.
Tuomiola tries to free his leg and advance position but Dollar is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dollar lands a decent punch to the body there.
Tuomiola lands a couple of digs.
Tuomiola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dollar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tuomiola is positioning himself well to prevent Dollar advancing to mount.
Tuomiola connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Tuomiola is looking for a sweep. Dollar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tuomiola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tuomiola.
Dollar wants to control from the top but Tuomiola keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomiola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dollar is controlling him.
Dollar throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuomiola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dollar is one step ahead there.
Dollar forces his way into half guard.
Dollar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dollar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tuomiola takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Juhani Tuomiola has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dollar landing strikes from the mount and Tuomiola is in trouble!
Dollar tries to control but Tuomiola wriggling away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dollar working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dollar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tuomiola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Tuomiola is rocked!
Dollar cracks Tuomiola with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Dollar!
An out of breath Diamond Dollar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hone Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Huia
vs
Laiho

190 cm
31
205 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

190 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hone Huia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huia doesn't seem bothered though.
Laiho moves forwards but Huia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Huia misses with a low kick.
Laiho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A combination from Huia does no damage.
Huia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laiho looks to score with a jab to the body but Huia is just out of range.
Huia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laiho circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Huia's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hone Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laiho takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses.
Huia is looking for a counter combo.
Huia misses with a two punch combination.
Laiho with the counter takedown but Huia avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Huia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Laiho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laiho wants to pass the guard but Huia is keeping the position.
Laiho lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laiho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huia swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laiho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.
Laiho connects with a couple of short punches.

Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laiho defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho throws a big right hand that misses.
Laiho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laiho works over Huia with some ground and pound from guard.

Huia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Laiho has picked Huia up and slammed him! Huia can't keep hold of the triangle and Laiho manages to pass to side control!
Laiho scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laiho slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho wants to free his trapped foot but Huia is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Huia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huia wants to control but Laiho is keeping busy.
Huia is trying to get back to full guard.
Huia is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huia has hold of Laiho's hands but Laiho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Laiho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laiho.
Huia trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho is keen to just control but Huia is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laiho trying to pass the guard but Huia defending well.
Huia is looking to control Laiho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huia avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Laiho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huia.
Laiho with the counter takedown but Huia avoids it easily.
Huia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Huia leaves Laiho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laiho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huia tries to avoid it but Laiho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huia to the ground. Huia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laiho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huia throws a right and a left that Laiho avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Laiho lands.
Hone Huia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laiho.
Laiho throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laiho.
Huia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Laiho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Huia rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Laiho. That snapped Huia's head back.
Laiho just misses with a punch to the body.

Laiho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laiho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Huia is trying to improve his position.
Huia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laiho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huia has hold of Laiho's hands but Laiho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laiho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huia defending well though.
Huia is trying to get back to full guard.
Huia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laiho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laiho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laiho trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom.
Laiho controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laiho defends well.

Huia working for submissions but it's allowed Laiho to get to half guard.
Laiho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Laiho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huia sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Huia wants to get back to full guard.
Laiho is nestled in close to Huia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Huia actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Laiho there.
Alexi Laiho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laiho.
Huia taking some punishment here, with Laiho in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Laiho 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Huia swinging wildly here.
Huia avoids the body shot from Laiho.
Huia throws a right and a left that Laiho avoids nicely.
Laiho digs a good body shot into Huia's ribs.
Laiho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laiho misses with a takedown attempt - Huia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia fails to land with a series of punches.
Huia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laiho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huia defends it well.
Huia fails to land the takedown.
Laiho with the counter takedown but Huia avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hone Huia is winning the standup battle so far.
Huia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laiho with the counter takedown but Huia avoids it easily.
Huia goes for a double leg but Laiho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laiho continues to drive forward.
Laiho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Huia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hone Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laiho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laiho blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laiho.
Huia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laiho throws out the jab.
Huia tries to clinch but Laiho is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Huia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huia throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laiho. Huia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laiho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huia's waist but Huia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laiho off to one side.
Laiho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Huia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laiho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huia misses with a two punch combination.
Huia throws a series of punches but Laiho avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laiho missing with a left hand there. Huia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laiho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huia. Huia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hone Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Laiho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huia wants to sweep but no luck.

Huia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laiho defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Laiho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laiho has managed to get both his arms back between Huia's legs - danger averted.
Laiho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laiho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laiho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laiho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laiho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laiho content to stall in guard here.
Huia wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Huia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexi Laiho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laiho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Laiho!
A relieved looking Alexi Laiho 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
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sassano Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kure's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BIG SHUG - who's hard. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kure
vs
Sassano Jnr

170 cm
34
150 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

180 cm
24
166 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Sassano Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kure throws a right hand that Sassano Jnr ducks under and follows up with a left that Sassano Jnr also avoids with ease.
Sassano Jnr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sassano Jnr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kure misses with a double jab
and Sassano Jnr counters with a big head kick but Kure shrugs it off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sassano Jnr 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.
Good leg kick by Sassano Jnr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kure misses with a hook to the body
and Sassano Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kure moves out of range as Sassano Jnr throws a body kick.
Sassano Jnr gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Kure darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sassano Jnr tries to roll over but Kure keeps him under control.
Kure is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kure thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sassano Jnr's head.
Sassano Jnr wants to control but Kure is keeping busy.
Sassano Jnr is staying active underneath Kure, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sassano Jnr is looking to control Kure's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sassano Jnr avoid being mounted?
Kure sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sassano Jnr defending well though.
Sassano Jnr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kure is working away from the top position though.
Kure lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kure looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sassano Jnr tries to get to full guard but Kure has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kure seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sassano Jnr trying to control here.
Sassano Jnr is looking for a sweep. Kure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kure looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kure controlling the action here.
Kure throwing shots but Sassano Jnr is blocking nicely.
Sassano Jnr wants to control but Kure is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kure is keen to just control but Sassano Jnr is a slippery customer.
Kure trying to pass the guard but Sassano Jnr defending well.
Kure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kure with the ground and pound but Sassano Jnr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kure postures up.
Kure controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kure passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sassano Jnr is looking to regain half guard here but Kure keeps moving and retains side control.
Kure in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kure in side control, throwing shots but Sassano Jnr defends.
Kure lands a few punches from side control.
Kure wants to control but Sassano Jnr is keeping him busy.
Kure lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kure working the head and body with strikes.
Sassano Jnr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kure's best efforts.
Kure not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kure is thwarting Sassano Jnr's attempts to control the position.
Kure working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kure trying to control the pace.

Kure seems to be working for a kimura but Sassano Jnr defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krejzi Kure dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kure is looking to clinch.

Kure gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kure lands a hook that snaps the head of Sassano Jnr backwards.
Kure blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kure is defending well for now.
Kure on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kure looking for a takedown.
Kure lands a shot to the body.

Kure jumps into guard, dragging Sassano Jnr to the mat.
Kure has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sassano Jnr wants to control from the top but Kure keeps moving.
Kure is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kure keeping moving, preventing Sassano Jnr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kure working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sassano Jnr trying to control but Kure is working from the bottom.
Kure looking for a sweep. Not yet Kure, not yet.
Kure is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kure keeping moving, preventing Sassano Jnr from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krejzi Kure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sassano Jnr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Kure on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kure smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sassano Jnr blocks a jab.
Sassano Jnr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kure misses with a wild body shot.
Sassano Jnr needs to keep his hands up - Kure had a free shot at his head there.
Sassano Jnr looks to throw the jab but Kure is out of range.
Kure throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sassano Jnr slaps away a takedown attempt from Kure, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sassano Jnr wants to clinch up but Kure keeps it at a distance.
Kure swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sassano Jnr.

Kure clinches with his opponent.
Kure tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sassano Jnr avoids it.
Kure is trying to pull guard but Sassano Jnr has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krejzi Kure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sassano Jnr is leaning against Kure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sassano Jnr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kure misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kure tries to score a body lock takedown but Sassano Jnr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sassano Jnr managing to block the knees to the body from Kure.
Kure misses with a body punch.
Sassano Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sassano Jnr blocks a body shot from Kure.
Sassano Jnr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kure blocks a body shot from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kure's elbow.
Kure has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sassano Jnr after a bit of a struggle.
Sassano Jnr tries to work over Kure's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sassano Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sassano Jnr.
A short uppercut from Kure.
Sassano Jnr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kure's elbow.
Sassano Jnr prevents a body shot from Kure.
Sassano Jnr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kure is defending well for now.
Kure lands a left hand.
Sassano Jnr blocking some punches.
Kure blocks the elbow strike.
Kure on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sassano Jnr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sassano Jnr managing to block the knees to the body from Kure.
Kure is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sassano Jnr can do to turn this around?

Kure jumps guard.
Sassano Jnr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kure is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sassano Jnr is aware though and is defending well.
Sassano Jnr trying to move into half guard but instead Kure has managed to sweep!

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kure wants to pass the guard but Sassano Jnr is keeping the position.
Sassano Jnr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kure is controlling him.
Sassano Jnr pulls Kure in to control the position.
Sassano Jnr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kure is controlling him.
Kure engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sassano Jnr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krejzi Kure dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sassano Jnr throws a sloppy head kick and Kure moves out of range easily.
Kure swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sassano Jnr counters with a right hand to the body.
Kure moves out of range of the strikes.
Kure swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sassano Jnr walks into a jab.
Kure lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sassano Jnr is looking to slow Kure down with leg kicks.
Kure scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kure lands a slapping body shot.
Sassano Jnr throws a leg kick but Kure sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kure. Sassano Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sassano Jnr connects with a body shot that sends Kure's belly button to the back.
Sassano Jnr takes a swing at Kure's ribcage but misses.
Sassano Jnr stalks Kure and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kure's face. Kure staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kure lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kure closes the distance and clinches.
Sassano Jnr lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Sassano Jnr.
Kure tries a body shot but Sassano Jnr blocks it.
Sassano Jnr has a couple of punches blocked by Kure.
Sassano Jnr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Krejzi Kure has been cut.
Kure has Sassano Jnr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sassano Jnr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kure blocks a body shot from Sassano Jnr.
Kure wants to take the fight to the mat but Sassano Jnr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kure slowing the pace effectively.
Sassano Jnr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sassano Jnr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kure takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sassano Jnr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Sassano Jnr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kure goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sassano Jnr blocking some punches.
Sassano Jnr lands a good knee to the midsection. Kure won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sassano Jnr stops a takedown attempt from Kure.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krejzi Kure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sassano Jnr tries to work over Kure's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Kure lands a takedown into guard.

Sassano Jnr is looking for a triangle but Kure pushes his legs off easily.
Kure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sassano Jnr keeping moving, preventing Kure from controlling successfully.
Sassano Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kure throws a big right hand that misses.
Sassano Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sassano Jnr holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kure stopping the sweep attempt from Sassano Jnr.
Kure not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kure content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kure stopping the sweep attempt from Sassano Jnr.
Kure with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sassano Jnr has Kure pulled in close to control his posture.
Kure postures up.
Kure controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krejzi Kure is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kure has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kure there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kure throws a combination that misses
enabling Sassano Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
Kure takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sassano Jnr tries to work over Kure's front leg with a kick but Kure checks it.
Kure connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kure thuds his right hand into Sassano Jnr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sassano Jnr misses with a left hand
and Sassano Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kure lands with a straight right. Sassano Jnr didn't see that one coming.
Sassano Jnr looks to land a body kick but Kure moved away.
Sassano Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sassano Jnr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kure's calf.
Kure scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sassano Jnr in his tracks.
Tony Sassano Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kure tries to clinch but Sassano Jnr moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Sassano Jnr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kure has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krejzi Kure!
Krejzi Kure decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harris
vs
Walker

204 cm
32
289 lbs
23 - 16 - 0

185 cm
33
205 lbs
23 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harris tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Harris bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Walker! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like Shane Walker has been cut.
Walker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker wants to improve his position but instead Harris has moved into half guard.
Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to stand but Walker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Walker wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Walker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris lands a nice looking body kick.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Walker thumps Harris with a low kick.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Walker looks winded!
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker blocks a head kick by Harris.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
A countering left hand to the body from Walker misses.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Walker as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris's corner calls for a 1-2. Harris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walker counters with an outside leg kick.
Harris jabs at Walker's body.
Walker throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Walker misses with a leg kick
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Walker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Harris closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Walker cracks Harris with a nice body shot.

Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris connects with a jab.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker blocks a head kick by Harris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.

Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris gets in close and tags Walker with a short punch that almost sends Walker to the mat! Oh Walker is in big trouble! He turns his back on Harris, trying to create some distance but Harris rushes him, striking wildly and Walker goes down! The referee tackles Harris into the cage to end the fight! Harris is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!

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