TD 1: The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Boyka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Boyka
vs
Larkin

174 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boyka lands a head kick!

It looks like Andy Larkin has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Boyka scores with a four punch combination!
Boyka lands a big head kick that sends Larkin to the canvas! Boyka follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Boyka!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geordie Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brust McDallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Power
vs
McDallas

185 cm
18
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Lion Fightwear
Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geordie Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brust McDallas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power looks to land a combination but McDallas avoids it well.
McDallas moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
McDallas tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Power is looking to counter punch.
McDallas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Power swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Power looks to land a combination but McDallas avoids it well.
Brust McDallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDallas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - McDallas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDallas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
Geordie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brust McDallas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDallas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDallas tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
Power throws a head kick that half lands.
Power misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McDallas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDallas blocks a body shot from Power.

McDallas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.

McDallas moves into the clinch successfully.
McDallas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Power taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDallas backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDallas tries to break free but Power pushes him back against the cage.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDallas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Our sources have told us that Power has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but McDallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power tries a body shot but McDallas blocks it.
Power throws an elbow but it misses.
Power pushes McDallas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDallas looks winded!
Power missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDallas working hard to break the clinch.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDallas blocks the elbow strike.

McDallas jumps guard and drags Power to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McDallas controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
Power is in close to McDallas's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Power stands and steps away. McDallas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Power swings for the body but McDallas moves out of range.
Power misses with a two punch combination.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
McDallas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Power throws a hook but McDallas blocks it.

Power has taken the fight to the clinch.
Power lands an elbow just above McDallas 's eye.
McDallas is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDallass head.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of McDallas backwards.
Power misses with a knee strike.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by McDallas.
Power pushes McDallas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
McDallas tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the cage.
Power working aggressively here.
McDallas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Power keeps control of McDallas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDallas blocking some punches.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDallas's brow.

McDallas pulls guard effortlessly.
Power stops McDallas from standing up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDallas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power wants to control from the top but McDallas keeps moving.

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

McDallas is working an open guard so Power takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Power throws a hook to the side of McDallas's head but McDallas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDallas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but McDallas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDallas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McDallas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice cross by Power.
McDallas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Power is fending him off so far but McDallas persists. Nope, Power circles away and we're back to standing.

Power forces McDallas back against the cage and clinches.
McDallas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Power to keep the fight standing.
Geordie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brust McDallas.
McDallas wants to get back to striking at distance but Power won't allow it.
Power lands a damaging elbow.
McDallas tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the cage.
Power misses with an elbow over the top.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDallas's defenses.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDallas can do to turn this around?
Power gets through McDallas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Power on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Power.
Geordie Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDallas is trying to pull guard but Power turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDallas is breathing heavily.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Power lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDallass head.
Power is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Power throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Power stalling.
McDallas is trying to break the clinch but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDallas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws an elbow but it misses.
McDallas blocks an elbow strike.
McDallas jumps guard but Power stands there with McDallas around his waist. McDallas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

McDallas jumps into guard, dragging Power to the mat.
Power wants to control from the top but McDallas keeps moving.
Power has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Power gets to his feet - McDallas follows without any prompting.
McDallas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDallas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Power misses with a straight right.
Power scores with a head kick.
McDallas moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Power tries to clinch up.

Power has McDallas up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDallas jumps guard but Power stands there with McDallas around his waist. McDallas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McDallas wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDallas is trying to pull guard but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Power.
Power lands with a right to the head.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDallas backwards.
Power lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Power.
McDallas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Power lands an elbow just above McDallas 's eye.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDallass head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power with a knee to the head.
McDallas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Power using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McDallas is trying to pull guard but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power misses with an elbow strike.

McDallas breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Power as McDallas shoots in.
Geordie Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDallas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDallas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDallas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDallas closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. McDallas pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDallas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geordie Power dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

McDallas misses with a takedown attempt - Power sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Power is looking to counter the offense by McDallas and move into the clinch.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDallas.
Danga de danga de dang - Power scores with a four punch combination!

McDallas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
McDallas blocks the elbow strike.
Power creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDallas's defenses.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDallass head.
A short right from Power.
A shot in the inside from Power.

McDallas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power misses with an elbow over the top.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDallas is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDallas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDallas takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Power misses with the head strike.
McDallas seems to have recovered his senses.
McDallas is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.
Power lands a right hand.
A short left from Power.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Power tries a knee to the head but McDallas blocks it.
Power lands an elbow inside that McDallas shrugs off.
Power creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDallas's defenses.
Power misses with an elbow over the top.
Power tries to work over McDallas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Power.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Power creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Power throws an elbow but it misses.
McDallas missing with knees to the body.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDallas backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Power on the inside.
A short right from Power.
McDallas takes a shot to the head.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of McDallas backwards.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
McDallas trying to stall but Power improves his position.
Power stalling the fight.
McDallas takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDallas is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDallas throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDallas tries to pull guard but Power won't allow it.
Geordie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brust McDallas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDallas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Geordie Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDallas backwards.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDallass head.
McDallas tries to pull guard but Power holds him up against the cage and eventually McDallas drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Power.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDallas blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McDallas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Power lunges at McDallas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDallas's hand.
Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McDallas tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
McDallas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDallas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDallas jumps guard but Power stands there with McDallas around his waist. McDallas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Power.
Brust McDallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice elbow from McDallas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geordie Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Power, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geordie Power!
Geordie Power made sure to mention his sponsor, Lion Fightwear in his post fight interview.

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76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Bispin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefano Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bispin
vs
Power

175 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Bispin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefano Power!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Bispin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Bispin instigates a clinch.
Bispin is trying to break the clinch but Power is controlling him.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power throws an elbow but misses.
Bispin taking a breather.

Bispin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bispin gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bispin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bispin thuds a left hand into Power's body.
Power misses with a wild body shot.

Bispin closes the distance and pushes Power back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bispin breaks from the clinch.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Power dips to his left and cracks Bispin with an uppercut!

Bispin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Power told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Bispin has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Bispin to work.

Bispin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bispin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Stefano Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Bispin misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Bispin can't get the takedown.
Bispin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bispin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Bispin manages to break the clinch.
Bispin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bispin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Power counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Bispin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bispin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Bispin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power misses with the head strike.
Bispin tries to break the clinch but Power is controlling the position.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Bispin.
Bispin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bispin scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Bispin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a head kick.
Bispin throws a big counter combination but Power scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Power looks winded!
Bispin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bispin connects with a single shot there.
Bispin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Power dodges the punch combination from Bispin.

Bispin rushes Power and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bispin manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Bispin.
Power misses with a few strikes there.

Bispin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Power on his heels. He'll look to pass Power's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Bispin gets to his feet. Power looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Bispin takes the fight into the clinch.

Bispin pulls guard successfully.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bispin pushes Power off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Bispin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Power tries to keep at a distance but Bispin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bispin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Bispin.
A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bispin.

Bispin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamil Bispin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bispin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamil Bispin is winning the standup battle so far.
Power misses with a low kick.

Bispin pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamil Bispin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispin wants to break free but Power has control.

Bispin breaks the clinch.
Bispin lands a jab.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Bispin rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Bispin.
Power is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bispin.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Bispin is controlling him.
Bispin controlling the action here for a moment.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Bispin uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bispin jumps into guard, dragging Power to the mat.
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bispin seems keen to control Power's posture.
Bispin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bispin tries to get out of the position.

Bispin pushes Power off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bispin closes the distance and clinches.

Bispin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bispin forces Power back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power throws an elbow but misses.
Bispin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Power wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bispin landing knees to the head.
Bispin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bispin lands an uppercut.
Power working aggressively here.
Bispin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bispin blocks a body shot from Power.
Bispin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?

Bispin breaks from the clinch.

Bispin closes the distance and clinches.
Bispin trying to land knees to the body.

Bispin breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispin works the jab nicely.

Bispin instigates a clinch.

Bispin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bispin moves into the clinch.

Bispin breaks from the clinch.
Power misses with a looping left.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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

Power is rocked!

It looks like Stefano Power has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bispin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Power is still on wobbly legs! Can Bispin finish him?
Bispin goes for a double leg but Power avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Power continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Bispin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bispin with a poor takedown
and Power counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bispin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kamil Bispin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bispin rushes Power and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Bispin has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Bispin keeps control of Power as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Bispin breaks from the clinch.
Power seems to have recovered his senses.

Bispin drops Power with a beautiful combination! Power stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bispin is looking for the KO!
Bispin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispin stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Bispin rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.

Bispin breaks from the clinch.
Bispin shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.

Bispin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bispin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bispin lands a shoulder strike.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Bispin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bispin pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bispin clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bispin breaks the clinch.
Bispin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bispin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Bispin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stefano Power's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bispin gets a clinch.
Power looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bispin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.

Bispin pulls Power into guard.
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bispin is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bispin uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Bispin clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bispin manages to break the clinch.
Power slaps away a takedown attempt from Bispin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Bispin's front leg but catches the back leg as Bispin tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bispin darts in and clinches Power up against the cage.

Bispin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Power gets tackled into the cage by Bispin. Bispin maintains the clinch.
Bispin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Power prevents it.
Bispin controlling the action here for a moment.
Power misses with a knee strike.

Bispin pulls guard.
Bispin pulls Power in close to his closed guard and prevents Power from doing any damage or advancing position.
Power is looking to stand up but Bispin won't let him.
Bispin managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bispin wants to sweep here but Power controlling him for the moment.
Power is looking to stand up but Bispin won't let him.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bispin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bispin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.

Bispin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Bispin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Bispin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Bispin ducks down to avoid it.
Power throws a series of strikes that have Bispin backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bispin moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.

Bispin manages to break the clinch.
Bispin lands a lovely overhand right.

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

Bispin breaks from the clinch.
Stefano Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bispin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Power scores with a head kick.

Bispin clinches.

Bispin breaks from the clinch.

Bispin moves into the clinch.
Bispin prevents a body shot from Power.
Bispin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Power pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bispin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Bispin.

Bispin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bispin manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Power tenderised Bispin's leg. Bispin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Bispin.
Bispin lands a body shot.
Bispin throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bispin is defended easily by Power.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Bispin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bispin rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Bispin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bispin 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Bispin!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Vettori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judas Holofernes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vettori comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather. Judas Holofernes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Vettori
vs
Holofernes

178 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marvin Vettori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Judas Holofernes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vettori tries for a takedown but Holofernes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vettori has his takedown stuffed

and Holofernes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holofernes not doing much here.
Vettori tries to get to full guard but Holofernes has control of the leg.

Vettori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holofernes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vettori has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Holofernes. Oh but Vettori has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Holofernes goes limp - he's gone! Vettori jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marvin Vettori!
During a confident post fight interview, Marvin Vettori thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riki Shi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by EL Chapo. This should be fireworks!

Rodriguez
vs
Shi

186 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hector Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riki Shi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shi misses with a head kick.
Riki Shi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez!

It looks like Riki Shi has been cut.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a big counter combination but Shi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Shi moves out of range.
Shi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shi throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
We've been told by Rodriguez's head coaches at Komplete MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Shi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Hector Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Shi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shi pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Shi as Rodriguez shoots in.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Shi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
Shi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Shi.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Shi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Shi.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Shi sprawls well.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riki Shi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Shi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Shi throws a head kick that half lands.
Shi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Shi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Shi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shi.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Shi lands a head kick!
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Shi manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Shi.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Shi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shi throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Shi lands a high kick!
Shi throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shi.
Shi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Shi feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shi throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Shi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shi but Shi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shi throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riki Shi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shi circles away.
Shi swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Shi. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shi.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shi as he jumps to the side.
Shi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Shi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Shi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez is looking to counter the offense by Shi and move into the clinch.
Hector Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shi connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shi lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Shi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Shi as Rodriguez shoots in.
Rodriguez shoots in but Shi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shi lands a high kick!
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shi throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Shi throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Shi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shi pinned against the cage. Shi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Shi tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shi scores with a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Shi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Shi looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo but Shi just gets out of the way.

Rodriguez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shi's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Shi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rodriguez is on him like a limpet, forcing Shi back against the cage.

Shi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shi.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shi lands a head kick!
Shi stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Shi scores with a head kick.
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Shi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shi throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodriguez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rodriguez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Shi dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shi as he avoids it easily.
Shi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Shi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riki Shi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shi swinging wildly here.
Shi leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Shi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shi.
Shi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riki Shi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Rodriguez scores with the left hand. Shi knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Shi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shi pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Shi, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Shi against the cage but Shi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shi slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shi throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shi lands with an overhand left.
Shi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Shi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Shi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shi swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shi throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shi thows a body kick. Rodriguez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Shi does no damage.
Shi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shi swivels and escapes.
Shi scores with a head kick. Rodriguez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Shi moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodriguez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shi - the referee stops the clock and Rodriguez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shi. Rodriguez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Shi moved out of range.
Shi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
Shi lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rodriguez gets a takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Rodriguez is going to stand back up.
Shi is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shi is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shi tries to kick Rodriguez off but Rodriguez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Rodriguez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shi throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Nice sprawl there from Shi as Rodriguez shoots in.
Shi feints the counter takedown.
Shi lands with a slapping head kick.
Shi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Shi.
Shi throws a lazy head kick
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shi's waist but Shi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shi's waist but Shi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Shi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shi lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Shi shows good takedown defense.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shi tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shi to the ground. Shi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shi connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Shi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
Riki Shi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Shi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hector Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick from Shi lands but Rodriguez takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Shi sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Shi moves out of range.
Shi scores with a push kick.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Shi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Shi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Shi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Shi lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riki Shi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riki Shi!
Hector Rodriguez was interviewed post fight and said 'Unlucky, unlucky'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Ilic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Vermeulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hendrik Vermeulen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ilic
vs
Vermeulen

187 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandar Ilic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrik Vermeulen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilic tries for a takedown but Vermeulen circles away easily
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Aleksandar Ilic has been cut.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that Ilic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ilic also avoids with ease.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that Ilic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ilic also avoids with ease.
Vermeulen stuffs the takedown.
Vermeulen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ilic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeulen lands a jab-cross combination.
Ilic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vermeulen tries to avoid it but Ilic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vermeulen to the ground. Vermeulen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vermeulen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Ilic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilic.
Ilic tries to clinch
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ilic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vermeulen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Ilic is rocked!
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ilic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vermeulen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ilic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeulen.
Ilic is looking to counter the offense by Vermeulen and move into the clinch.
Vermeulen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ilic to the canvas! Ilic doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Vermeulen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Now that's what Stand-Up is suppose to look like!! I hope you've been taking notes Stefano "Julio Geordio" Power because you are an embarrassment to the art and you can't hide forever - I'm coming for you!!!'.