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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zaine Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barr
vs
Chandler

166 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

171 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zaine Barr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barr is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Barr tries to buck Chandler off but Chandler is having none of it.
Barr is working hard here to advance position.
Barr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barr gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Barr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Barr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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

Barr working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler trying to control but Barr is working from the bottom.
Barr wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barr is controlling Chandler's posture.

Barr is looking for a triangle but Chandler pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Barr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barr is tightening it up a little... Chandler has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chandler reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chandler taps out! Nice BJJ there by Barr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zaine Barr!
The defeated Chris Chandler had this to say: 'Ok, no problem!'.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dope Boi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cajellon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Boi
vs
Cajellon

185 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
211 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dope Boi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Cajellon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cajellon tries to clinch up but Boi circles away and keeps his distance.
Boi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cajellon wants to clinch up but Boi keeps it at a distance.
Cajellon wants to clinch but Boi slips to the side

and Boi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cajellon's guard.

Cajellon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cajellon.
Boi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boi scoring with punches and elbows.
Boi advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boi controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cajellon is desperately trying to improve his position but Boi has a good base and remains in mount.
Cajellon gets back to half guard.
Boi controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Boi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cajellon to get to his feet.
Boi sizes up Cajellon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Boi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cajellon was covering up waiting for the punch and Boi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boi throws a big right hand that misses.

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

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

Boi stands up and waves to Cajellon to follow him.
Cajellon throws a head kick that misses

and Boi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boi.
Cajellon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boi controls the pace.
Boi'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cajellon has his foot on Boi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boi works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boi slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dope Boi 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.

Cajellon throws a sloppy head kick and Boi moves out of range easily.
Cajellon throws a sloppy head kick

and Boi moves into the clinch.

Boi pulls Cajellon into guard.
Boi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cajellon slips nicely into half guard.

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

Boi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boi manages to end up in side control.

Boi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Boi forces Cajellon back against the cage and clinches.
Boi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cajellon walks away with a smile on his face. Boi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cajellon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boi controlling from the full mount.
Cajellon is looking to get to half guard.

Boi wants to finish this one by submission but Cajellon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boi.
Cajellon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dope Boi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boi controlling the position easily from mount.
Cajellon is just holding on here. Boi manages to take his back.
Boi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cajellon is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cajellon is taking damage to the body and head.
Cajellon is really stuck here.

Cajellon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Boi gets his way!
Cajellon tries to roll but Boi sticks to his back.
Boi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

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.
Cajellon trying to control the hands but Boi breaks the grip.
Cajellon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Boi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cajellon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Boi working for a choke but Cajellon is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dope Boi 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. This is the final round!

Boi swats away the attempt to clinch by Cajellon.
Cajellon tries to clinch but Boi moves away
and Boi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cajellon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boi misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Cajellon misses.

Cajellon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cajellon is trying to hold Boi in close to prevent damage but Boi has managed to pass into half guard.
Boi controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cajellon trying to control from the bottom.
Cajellon is looking to get back to full guard here but Boi has managed to pass to side control instead.

Boi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick from Cajellon lands but Boi takes it in his stride.

Cajellon tries to sprawl but Boi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cajellon can do to turn this around?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boi in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cajellon is looking to control Boi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cajellon avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Boi seems content to control.
Cajellon is looking for a sweep. Boi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cajellon trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cajellon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cajellon swinging wildly here.
Jose Cajellon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Boi clinches up against the cage.
Boi stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Boi.
Boi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Boi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boi manages to end up in side control.
Boi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boi advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi controlling his opponent.
Cajellon blocking the ground and pound.
Cajellon is trying desperately to improve position.
Cajellon regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cajellon wants to sweep but Boi has passed to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dope Boi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boi 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dope Boi!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Curze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curze is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RIse of the Night Haunter. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Best
vs
Curze

197 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

215 cm
18
268 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Curze!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best lands with a good body shot.
Curze tries to clinch but Best is having none of it.
Curze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Curze has managed to clinch.
Best is trying to maintain a safe position but Curze gets an underhook and turns Best into the cage.
Best avoids a wild elbow strike from Curze.
Curze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Best is defending well for now.
Curze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Best has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Curze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Best.
Curze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Best's elbow.
Curze creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Best managing to block the knees to the body from Curze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curze misses with a knee to the head.
Curze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Curze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Curze letting Best take a breather here.
Curze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Best has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curze throws a punch but it's blocked by Best.
Curze throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Curze missing with knees to the body.
Curze tries a knee to the head but Best blocks it.
Curze swings wildly with an uppercut but Best uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curze tries to land a knee to the head but Best blocks with his arms.
Curze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Curze looking to throw knees to the head but Best is blocking nicely.
Curze lands a damaging elbow.
Best lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Curze.
Curze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Best tries to land knees in the clinch but Curze avoids the damage to the body.
Curze looking to throw knees to the head but Best is blocking nicely.
Curze pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Best tries to break the clinch but Curze is controlling the position.
Curze landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curze lands a good knee to the midsection. Best won't want to take too many of those.
We've been hearing reports that Best has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Curze tries a knee to the head but Best blocks it.
Curze pushes off an throws an elbow but Best leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Best has had enough of the clinch but Curze keeps him there for the moment.
Best struggles to land a body shot inside as Curze controls his hands.
Curze lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curze tries a knee to the head but Best blocks it.
Best takes an elbow to the temple.
Best is trying to break the clinch but Curze has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Curze.
Curze is pressed up against the cage. Best has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Curze down to the mat. Curze avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Best. Curze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Best swats away the attempt to clinch by Curze.
Curze slips a jab and a cross from Best.
Best fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curze throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best tries to clinch but Curze is having none of it.
Curze wants to clinch.
Best falls off balance throwing a combination
and Curze counters with a two punch combo.
Best misses with a wild combination.
Best looks to land a combination but Curze avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Best.
Best swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Best misses the jab.
Curze throws a counter combo.
Best fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Best.

Curze closes the distance and pushes Best back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curze.
Curze connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Curze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Best has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Curze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Curze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curze connects with a knee to the head.
Curze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Best has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Best swings wildly with an uppercut but Curze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curze has a couple of punches blocked by Best.
Curze trying to land knees to the body.
Curze working Best over with knees to the body.
Curze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Curze scores with a knee to the head.
Curze tries to land a knee to the head but Best blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Best avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Curze moves into the clinch.
Curze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curze scores with a knee to the head.
Best is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curze pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Curze throws an elbow but misses.
Curze lands a nice knee to the body.
Best is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Curze is defending well.
Curze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Best's defenses.
Best has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Best trying to control the position but instead, Curze has worked for underhooks and has pushed Best into the cage.
Curze misses with a knee strike.
Konrad Curze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curze lands a nice elbow.
Curze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Curze.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is trying to push Curze away but Curze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Curze can't find room to land a body shot as Best controls the action.
Curze landing knees to the body.
Curze can't find room to land a body shot as Best controls the action.
Curze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Curze tries to land a knee to the head but Best blocks with his arms.
Curze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Best has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Best tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Curze just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Best. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curze lands a knee to the head.
Best tries to pull guard but Curze forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Curze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Best.
Curze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Best blocks the elbow strike.
Curze tries a body shot but Best blocks it.
Curze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Best's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curze misses with a punch on the inside.
Best has had enough of the clinch but Curze keeps him there for the moment.
Best has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Best pulls guard effortlessly.
Curze is looking to pass into half guard but Best pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Best is in guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Best is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Best passes into half guard.

Best decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Curze wants to clinch up but Best keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curze slips a jab from Best.
Curze is looking to clinch but Best is avoiding it.
Curze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Best swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Best swings for the body but Curze moves out of range.
Adam Best is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Best looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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

Curze is rocked!

It looks like Konrad Curze has been cut.
Best lands an uppercut, right on the button! Curze tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Best!

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energy
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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herman Botha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tumleh Schmitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Botha
vs
Schmitt

181 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herman Botha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tumleh Schmitt!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Botha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schmitt.
Schmitt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Botha is fending him off so far but Schmitt persists. Nope, Botha circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Botha.

It looks like Tumleh Schmitt has been cut.
Botha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmitt moves away.
Schmitt feints the counter takedown.
Schmitt shoots in looking for a takedown but Botha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schmitt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Botha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Herman Botha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tumleh Schmitt.
Schmitt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Botha defends it nicely.
Botha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmitt's hands.
Schmitt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Botha tries to avoid it but Schmitt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Botha to the ground. Botha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Botha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Schmitt is rocked!
Botha lands with a shot to the body.
Schmitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Botha finish him?
Botha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Botha steps in with a hook that catches Schmitt right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Botha follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Schmitt looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herman Botha!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Allen Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Swift Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Wilson
vs
Swift Jr

172 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

King of Clothes

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Allen Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Swift Jr!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Wilson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Swift Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Swift Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Swift Jr gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.

Swift Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Swift Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Wilson sneaks out the side door and pushes Swift Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swift Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Swift Jr throws a big counter head kick but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Swift Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Swift Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilson to the mat. Wilson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Swift Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilson is proving hard to escape from.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Swift Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Swift Jr forces his way into half guard.
Swift Jr wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Swift Jr in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Swift Jr not doing much here.
Wilson tries to roll over but Swift Jr keeps him under control.

Swift Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swift Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Swift Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swift Jr throws an elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swift Jr's guard. Nice move by Wilson!

Wilson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Swift Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swift Jr landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Swift Jr postures up.
Swift Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Swift Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swift Jr tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.
Swift Jr wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kane Swift Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wilson gets caught napping as Swift Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Wilson manages to retain guard.

Wilson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Swift Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.

Swift Jr manages to pull guard.
Allen Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swift Jr keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Swift Jr working a defensive guard here.
Swift Jr wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swift Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wilson dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift Jr regains half guard.
Swift Jr is controlling Wilson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wilson stops Swift Jr from getting back to his feet.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Swift Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson prevents Swift Jr from standing back up.

Swift Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson wants to control but Swift Jr is keeping him busy.

That's two 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.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Swift Jr is defending well.
Swift Jr is looking to improve his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Swift Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Swift Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift Jr trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson being controlled for a moment.
Wilson looking for a sweep but Swift Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swift Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Swift Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to hold on but Swift Jr pushes him away.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Wilson is staying active underneath Swift Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Swift Jr has control of the leg.

Swift Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kane Swift Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Swift Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.

Wilson pushes Swift Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Swift Jr misses with a double jab

and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Swift Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swift Jr keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.

Swift Jr working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Swift Jr, not yet.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson won't allow Swift Jr to get back to his feet.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Swift Jr pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson looking for a takedown.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swift Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Swift Jr breaks from the clinch.

Swift Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.
Swift Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wilson.

Swift Jr is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Swift Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swift Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Swift Jr in particular looking to stall.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Kane Swift Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swift Jr tries to stand and escape but Wilson is controlling the position.
Swift Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swift Jr controlling the action here.

Swift Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swift Jr.

Wilson actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kane Swift Jr.
I've got Swift Jr 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Swift Jr!
A pretty intense looking Kane Swift Jr took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ludwig
vs
Benavidez

185 cm
20
199 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sven Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludwig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benavidez is looking to clinch but Ludwig is avoiding it.
Ludwig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benavidez. That did some damage!
Ludwig swats away the attempt to clinch by Benavidez.
Benavidez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ludwig.
Benavidez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ludwig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Benavidez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Benavidez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ludwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Benavidez rushes Ludwig and presses him up against the cage.
Benavidez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ludwig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ludwig prevents the takedown attempt.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benavidez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ludwig using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Benavidez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ludwig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Benavidez.
Benavidez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benavidez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ludwig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sven Ludwig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig wants to slow Benavidez down by chopping away at his legs.
Ludwig lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ludwig.
Benavidez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ludwig throws a lazy head kick

and Benavidez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ludwig's coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Benavidez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Benavidez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ludwig manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Benavidez working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benavidez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ludwig sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Ludwig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Benavidez working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Benavidez has his foot on Ludwig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludwig works his way back into a safe position though.
Ludwig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benavidez working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily.

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

That's four 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.

Benavidez looking for subs off his back but Ludwig has passed one foot through into half guard.
Benavidez tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.

Benavidez with the active half guard here but Ludwig passes nicely into side control.
Benavidez is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benavidez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ludwig circles away.
Ludwig quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ludwig!
Benavidez avoids a kick to the body.
Ludwig keeps Benavidez at a distance using the push kick.

Ludwig lands a big head kick that sends Benavidez tumbling to the mat! Ludwig takes a step backwards and waves Benavidez back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Benavidez is rocked!

It looks like Roy Benavidez has been cut.
Ludwig throws a front kick that sends Benavidez stumbling back into the cage.
Benavidez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ludwig 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!
Benavidez tries to clinch but Ludwig is having none of it.
Ludwig throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benavidez avoids it.
Ludwig lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benavidez seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ludwig. That's going to slow Benavidez down.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benavidez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benavidez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Benavidez closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ludwig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benavidez misses with some punches.
Ludwig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but Benavidez blocks it.
Benavidez being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ludwig throws a head punch that misses.
Ludwig lands with a right to the head.
Ludwig tries to land knees in the clinch but Benavidez avoids the damage to the body.
Benavidez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ludwig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ludwig effectively controlling the action here.
Ludwig is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benavidez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ludwig after a bit of a struggle.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Benavidez.
Benavidez can't get the takedown.
Ludwig gets underhooks to prevent Benavidez's takedown attempt.
Benavidez is breathing heavily.
Ludwig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benavidez avoids it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Benavidez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ludwig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benavidez misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ludwig.
Benavidez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benavidez can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Ludwig.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benavidez.
Ludwig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ludwig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benavidez checks it well.
Benavidez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benavidez throws an overhand right that lands on Ludwig's shoulder, as Ludwig tries to avoid the shot.

Ludwig tries to sprawl but Benavidez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Benavidez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Benavidez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benavidez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benavidez is pressing down on Ludwig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ludwig is holding on for now.
Ludwig trying to control here.
Benavidez wants to pass the guard but Ludwig is defending well.

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.

Benavidez is looking for a kimura but Ludwig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benavidez to get the leverage.
Benavidez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ludwig is controlling an arm, preventing Benavidez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Benavidez has hold of Ludwig's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ludwig manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ludwig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ludwig sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Benavidez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.

Benavidez clinches up against the cage.
Benavidez wants a takedown but no success here.
Benavidez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benavidez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ludwig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ludwig'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benavidez.
Ludwig is pressed up against the cage. Benavidez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ludwig down to the mat. Ludwig avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Benavidez.
A good leg kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Benavidez saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Benavidez moves into the clinch.
Benavidez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ludwig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benavidez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benavidez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benavidez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ludwig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but Benavidez blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig looking to throw knees to the head but Benavidez is blocking nicely.
Ludwig landing knees to the body.
Sven Ludwig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ludwig landing knees to the head.
Ludwig stalling the fight.
Ludwig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benavidez tries to pull guard but Ludwig won't allow it.

Ludwig manages to break the clinch.
Ludwig moves out of range of the strikes.
Benavidez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ludwig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benavidez moves out of range of the body kick.
Ludwig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ludwig thinks about countering with a body kick.
Benavidez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benavidez moves out of range as Ludwig throws a body kick.
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ludwig tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benavidez feints the counter takedown.
Benavidez wants to clinch up but Ludwig keeps it at a distance.
And Ludwig counters with a quick kick to the body but Benavidez blocks it.
Roy Benavidez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benavidez's sensitive parts.
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Ludwig fakes the leg kick and cracks Benavidez in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
Ludwig lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benavidez takes a step back to recover.
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Benavidez gets a takedown into half guard.
Benavidez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ludwig's thigh. Ludwig counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ludwig keeping full guard, as Benavidez tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez is pushing down on Ludwig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ludwig is fighting to maintain full guard but Benavidez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benavidez wants to pass to mount but Ludwig is defending the position.

Benavidez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ludwig defends it well.
Benavidez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ludwig prevents Benavidez from taking his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Benavidez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ludwig has worked his arm free - good work by Ludwig!

Benavidez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ludwig rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Benavidez's guard! Nice work there by Ludwig!

Benavidez looking for subs off his back but Ludwig has passed one foot through into half guard.

Benavidez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ludwig, 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 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Chistov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chistov
vs
Hope

178 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

169 cm
27
144 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Chistov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Hope!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chistov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chistov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hope misses with a looping left.
Hope slips a jab from Chistov.
Hope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chistov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hope to score with a decent uppercut.
Hope lands an overhand right.
Hope lands with a straight right. Chistov didn't see that one coming.
Chistov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Boyz II Men in the buildup to the fight.
Hope is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hope on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Chistov misses its intended target.
Hope throws the left hand but Chistov avoids the punch easily.
Chistov moves out of range as Hope strikes.
Chistov scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hope lands a body shot.
Hope misses with a combination
and Chistov counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Chistov.
Hope looks to score with a jab to the body but Chistov is just out of range.
Chistov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hope throws a jab but it's blocked by Chistov.
Hope throws a jab but it's blocked by Chistov.
Hope looks to land a right hand but Chistov moved out of range.
It looked like Chistov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chistov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hope lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chistov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chistov is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Chistov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chistov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chistov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hope looks to land a left hand but Chistov moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Hope does no damage.
Hope keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chistov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Hope gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chistov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hope lands a right hand.
Chistov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hope.
Chistov misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chistov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hope backwards.
Hope misses with some punches.
Chistov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hope.
Nice body punch from Hope.
Hope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hope can't find room to land a body shot as Chistov controls the action.
Hope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chistov misses with a body punch.
Chistov tries to pull guard but Hope won't allow it.
Chistov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hope can't find room to land a body shot as Chistov controls the action.
Chistov misses with a body punch.
Chistov misses with the head strike.
Chistov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chistov blocks a body shot from Hope.
A right hand to the body from Hope.
Hope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chistov swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chistov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chistov takes a shot to the head.
Chistov misses with a body punch.
Chistov misses with some punches.
Hope gets through Chistov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chistov prevents a body shot from Hope.
Chistov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hope blocking some punches.
Hope misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hope.
Hope lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hope.
Hope lands a body punch.
Hope lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hope lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hope lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chistov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hope lands a right hand.
Chistov has a couple of punches blocked by Hope.
Hope scores with a nice hook to the head.

Chistov is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A clash of legs there as Chistov blocks the low kick.
Chistov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Chistov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hope lands a big uppercut and Chistov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chistov looks OK. Hope waves Chistov back to his feet!
Chistov leaves his chin hanging out and Hope seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Chistov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Hope!
Randy Hope is the new bantamweight champion!

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RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nigga Blackie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Veen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blackie
vs
Veen

182 cm
26
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nigga Blackie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Veen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Veen pushes Blackie up against the cage in a clinch.
Veen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veen lands a right hand.
Veen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veen lands a shoulder strike.
Veen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackie backwards.
Veen lands with a right to the head.
Blackie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Veen lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Veen.
Veen takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blackie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blackie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Veen lands a body shot.
Veen blocks an elbow strike.
Blackie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Veen.
A short right from Veen on the inside.
Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackie.
Veen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackie backwards.
Veen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackie.
Veen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veen pushes Blackie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Blackie is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Veen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Blackie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veen works on Blackie's body with a couple of short punches.
Veen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackie backwards.
Blackie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Veen avoids a wild elbow strike from Blackie.
Blackie blocks an uppercut.
Veen lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veen lands with a light punch inside.
Veen has a couple of punches blocked by Blackie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veen.
Veen lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Veen.
Veen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veen cracks Blackie with a nice body shot.
Veen scores with a shot to the side of Blackie's head.
Blackie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blackie misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blackie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veen's brow.
Veen lands a nice uppercut.
Blackie misses with an elbow over the top.
Veen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Veen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veen lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Veen.
Veen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Veen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veen dips a shoulder and cracks Blackie with a mighty uppercut! Blackie falls back against the cage and Veen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Blackie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Veen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Veen!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

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

Bei
vs
Kai

182 cm
19
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
188 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liu Bei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Kai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kai misses its intended target.
Kai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bei tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Bei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kai counters with a nice leg kick.
Kai scores with a punch to the head.
Kai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice uppercut lands for Kai. That snapped Bei's head back.
Bei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bei looks to clinch
and Kai counters with a right hand to the body.
Kai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bei is just out of range.
Kai feints and then cracks Bei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bei down.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Bei wants to clinch but Kai slips to the side
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai stuns Bei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liu Bei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bei tries to clinch there but Kai circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai misses with a hook.
Bei moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Bei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bei tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kai throws a hook but Bei avoids it easily.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kai keeps the fight on the outside.
Kai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai scoring well with a low kick there.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Bei ducks down to avoid it.
Kai lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Liu Bei has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bei tries to clinch up.
Bei jabs Kai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai jabs Bei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai connects with a solid leg kick.
Bei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Kai keeps the fight on the outside.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Bei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bei defending well as Kai loads up on a big left hand.
Bei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kai moves out of range as Bei throws a body kick.
Kai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kai.
Bei tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.

Bei clinches up against the cage.
Bei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kai is defending well for now.
Kai working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kai.
Bei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Kai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kai moves out of range as Bei throws a body kick.
Bei takes one to the side of the head.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Bei.
Bei swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bei looks to land a combination but Kai avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kai scores with a sloppy right hand. Bei should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bei clinches.

Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bei closes the distance but Kai moves to the side
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kai cracks Bei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kai misses with a head kick.
Kai lands with a good body shot.
Bei staying out of range there.
Kai throws a body punch but Bei moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kai checks a leg kick.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bei was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Good exchange - Kai coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kai lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Kai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liu Bei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bei moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Liu Bei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Bei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bei throws an elbow but misses.
Bei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kai.

Kai breaks the clinch.
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kai keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters circling a little - Kai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bei throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
Bei is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bei misses with a double jab.
Bei darts in trying to clinch
and Kai counters with a stiff right hand.
Bei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Kai responds with a good body kick, but Bei manages to step out the way in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bei moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Bei moved out of range nicely.
Bei feinted with a counter takedown.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai swings for the body but Bei moves out of range.
Bei misses with a wild combination.
Kai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bei is looking to clinch.
Kai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bei takes one on the button.
Kai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bei misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bei's hands.
Kai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bei tries to clinch there but Kai circles away.
Kai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bei wants to clinch but Kai slips to the side
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kai.
Kai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Bei.
Kai lands with a hook. Bei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Kai.
Bei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kai scores with the left hand. Bei knows he should have avoided that one.

Bei is rocked!
Bei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai tries a quick counter leg kick but Bei is wise to it.
Oh Bei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kai throws a monster overhand right that drops Bei! Kai follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Kai!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

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