BHFC 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BBebop Khay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Khay
vs
Diodubblegizzeeee

225 cm
18
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
20
284 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, BBebop Khay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Khay up against the cage in a clinch.
Khay has Diodubblegizzeeee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diodubblegizzeeee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khay is trying to drag Diodubblegizzeeee to the mat but Diodubblegizzeeee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BBebop Khay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khay is working for takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khay has Diodubblegizzeeee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diodubblegizzeeee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diodubblegizzeeee crunches a lovely knee into Khay's ribcage.
Khay is 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!
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like BBebop Khay has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diodubblegizzeeee continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diodubblegizzeeee lands an elbow inside that Khay shrugs off.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khay takes an elbow to the forehead.

Diodubblegizzeeee drops Khay with a big knee straight up the middle! Khay is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Khay is rocked!

Diodubblegizzeeee has closed the distance and engaged Khay in a clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands an elbow inside that Khay shrugs off.

Diodubblegizzeeee manages to pull guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to stand up but Khay isn't so interested in that idea.
Khay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khay trying to control but Diodubblegizzeeee is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khay stops Diodubblegizzeeee from standing up.
Khay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Khay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diodubblegizzeeee sprawls well initially but Khay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Khay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diodubblegizzeeee keeps working.

Diodubblegizzeeee has one foot on Khay's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Khay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Khay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khay working for a submission but Diodubblegizzeeee is keeping him at bay.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Khay working for a submission but Diodubblegizzeeee is keeping him at bay.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to try and get back to his feet.
Khay wants to control the pace but Diodubblegizzeeee is squirming around nicely.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khay is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diodubblegizzeeee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diodubblegizzeeee shrugs it off.
Khay looking to control but Diodubblegizzeeee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khay won't let Diodubblegizzeeee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Khay trying to control but Diodubblegizzeeee is having none of it.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to stand.
Khay controlling the position easily from mount.
Diodubblegizzeeee is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khay controlling from mount.
Diodubblegizzeeee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Khay is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Diodubblegizzeeee rushes Khay and presses him up against the cage.

Diodubblegizzeeee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Khay is pressing down on Diodubblegizzeeee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to work some ground and pound but Khay has wrist control.
Diodubblegizzeeee throwing strikes but missing.
Khay throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BBebop Khay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Khay shoots for a double leg takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee sprawls well. He's pushed Khay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khay swats away the attempt to clinch by Diodubblegizzeeee.
Nice sprawl there from Diodubblegizzeeee as Khay shoots in.
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to clinch up but Khay circles away and keeps his distance.
Diodubblegizzeeee moves in looking to clinch but Khay pushes him off.
Diodubblegizzeeee blocks a head kick by Khay.

Diodubblegizzeeee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Diodubblegizzeeee kicks Khay off and gets back to his feet.
BBebop Khay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diodubblegizzeeee doesn't manage to clinch there - Khay circles away.
Khay doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Diodubblegizzeeee counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BBebop Khay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a good knee to the midsection. Khay won't want to take too many of those.
Diodubblegizzeeee landing knees to the head.
Khay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee stops a takedown attempt from Khay.
Khay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diodubblegizzeeee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a nice elbow.
Diodubblegizzeeee is pushing Khay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diodubblegizzeeee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khay letting Diodubblegizzeeee take a breather here.
Khay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee landing knees to the head.
Come on Diodubblegizzeeee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee.

Khay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diodubblegizzeeee was covering up waiting for the punch and Khay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khay wants to control from the top but Diodubblegizzeeee keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to get back to his feet but Khay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khay wants to control from the top but Diodubblegizzeeee keeps moving.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to stand up but Khay is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee keeping moving, preventing Khay from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khay moves in looking to clinch but Diodubblegizzeeee pushes him off.
Diodubblegizzeeee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khay has a takedown stuffed.

Diodubblegizzeeee moves into range and clinches up with Khay.
Diodubblegizzeeee stalling the fight.
Diodubblegizzeeee is pressed up against the cage. Khay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diodubblegizzeeee down to the mat. Diodubblegizzeeee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Diodubblegizzeeee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee is struggling to control the position.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands an elbow inside that Khay shrugs off.
Khay tries for a takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee manages to get underhooks.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a nice elbow.
Khay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diodubblegizzeeee is pushing Khay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diodubblegizzeeee scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diodubblegizzeeee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diodubblegizzeeee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Khay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Diodubblegizzeeee moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Khay goes for a takedown attempt but Diodubblegizzeeee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khay keeps the fight on the outside.
Diodubblegizzeeee doesn't manage to clinch there - Khay circles away.
Khay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diodubblegizzeeee defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on BBebop Khay's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Diodubblegizzeeee tries a head kick but it misses.

Khay feints and as Diodubblegizzeeee raises his hands in defense, Khay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khay prevents Diodubblegizzeeee from getting back to his feet.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to get back to his feet but Khay passes into half guard.
Khay moves into full mount! Diodubblegizzeeee won't be happy about that!
Diodubblegizzeeee really wants to buck Khay off and get back to his feet.
Khay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diodubblegizzeeee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Diodubblegizzeeee is squirming around, avoiding Khay's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Khay stands up from mount. Strange move.
Khay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diodubblegizzeeee swivels and escapes.
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khay paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Khay scores a takedown into full mount!
Khay looking to ground and pound but Diodubblegizzeeee is blocking nicely.
Khay wants to control the pace but Diodubblegizzeeee is squirming around nicely.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Khay trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee really wants to buck Khay off and get back to his feet.
Diodubblegizzeeee is squirming around, avoiding Khay's attempts to control the action.
Khay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Diodubblegizzeeee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Diodubblegizzeeee bucks up and throws Khay to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Khay doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Diodubblegizzeeee moves into the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Diodubblegizzeeee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khay tries to clinch but Diodubblegizzeeee moves out of range.
Khay shoots in for a takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BBebop Khay. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diodubblegizzeeee closes the distance and clinches.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a nice elbow.
Khay tries to pull guard but Diodubblegizzeeee won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands an elbow just above Khay 's eye.

Diodubblegizzeeee gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee is pressing down on Khay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khay is holding on for now.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to control. Khay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diodubblegizzeeee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Khay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diodubblegizzeeee prevents Khay from standing back up.
Khay wants to control but Diodubblegizzeeee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khay is looking for a sweep. Diodubblegizzeeee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Diodubblegizzeeee moves into the clinch.
Khay tries to score a body lock takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diodubblegizzeeee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diodubblegizzeeee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khay's face.
Diodubblegizzeeee prevents the takedown attempt.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a knee to the head.
Khay looking for a takedown.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a damaging elbow.
Khay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diodubblegizzeeee obliges.
Khay looking to slow down the pace here.
Diodubblegizzeeee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diodubblegizzeeee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diodubblegizzeeee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diodubblegizzeeee pulls his leg out and moves away.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee.
I've got Diodubblegizzeeee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Lucas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adrian James's chin.

James
vs
Lucas

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 Helsinki, Adrian James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lucas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lucas showed some decent athleticism there.
James has his hands clasped together around Lucas's back. He's all about the action.

Lucas is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucas to get the leverage.
James trying to control from the bottom.
James gets back to full guard.
Lucas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James wants to sweep here but Lucas controlling him for the moment.
Lucas is stalling in the full guard.
Lucas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lucas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lucas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James wants to stand and escape but Lucas is having none of it.
James is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lucas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lucas wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lucas misses with a few strikes there.
James tries to clinch up but Lucas circles away and keeps his distance.
Adrian James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to clinch up.
Lucas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lucas off to one side.

James closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - James lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucas, not yet.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lucas's guard.
James frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James controlling his opponent.
Lucas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James landing strikes, looking to finish!
James controlling from the full mount.
James trying to control but Lucas is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
James unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by James.
James has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lucas's face.
Lucas is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lucas lands a good elbow from the bottom.
James wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.

Lucas is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas tries to land a sweep but no joy.

James drops back looking for a leg! Lucas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucas manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Lucas's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James with a poor takedown
and Lucas counters with a straight right hand.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Lucas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lucas throws a one two combo.

That's two 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.
James tries to clinch but Lucas moves away

and Lucas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
Lucas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James holds on to Lucas as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Lucas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lucas breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
James holds on for dear life, controlling Lucas's posture momentarily.
Poor strikes thrown by Lucas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lucas with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. James manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

James pushes Lucas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lucas has his takedown stuffed

and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lucas won't be happy with that.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucas keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lucas is looking to reverse the position.
Lucas wants to control but James postures up.

James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but James is controlling him well.
Lucas throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
James is looking to take a break and control but Lucas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lucas, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James trying to control the position but Lucas is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian James dominated that second round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lucas shoots and misses

and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lucas's guard.
Lucas managing to control the position.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Lucas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James pulls Lucas in to control the position.
Lucas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James looking to control.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucas's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Lucas's brow.
James passes Lucas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James thows a huge punch but Lucas dodges it nicely.
Lucas is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lucas misses with some strikes from the bottom.

James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James is looking to take a break and control but Lucas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James is looking to advance position but Lucas won't allow it.
Adrian James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

James gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a decent elbow from side control.
James trying to control the action but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Lucas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on James's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lucas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucas.
James seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James pushes down on Lucas's leg and manages to get into half guard.

James is looking for a kimura here.
Lucas gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas trying to control the position.
Lucas wants to stand but James is controlling the position.

Lucas working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Lucas trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glavni Jebac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glavni Jebac is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Krenshaw
vs
Jebac

195 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glavni Jebac!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jebac moves out of range of the body kick.
Krenshaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Krenshaw shoots in but Jebac avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Krenshaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jebac trying to control but Krenshaw postures up.
Krenshaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jebac tries to get to full guard but Krenshaw has control of the leg.
Krenshaw passes to side control.

Krenshaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Jebac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krenshaw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krenshaw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jebac is trying to control Krenshaw's posture but Krenshaw avoids it.
Jebac is looking for a sweep.
Jebac struggling a bit here.
Jebac defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jebac is trying to control Krenshaw's posture but Krenshaw avoids it.

Krenshaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw trying to control the action but Jebac is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here.
Jebac is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebac managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krenshaw.
Krenshaw trying to control the position but Jebac is working away.

Krenshaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krenshaw works to advance to full mount. Jebac defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Krenshaw unloading with bombs!
Jebac is looking to get to half guard.
Krenshaw avoids the attempt from Jebac to control.
Jebac looks gassed!
Krenshaw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krenshaw is working for a guillotine from mount but Jebac frees his head quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krenshaw tries to control but Jebac wriggling away.

Krenshaw wants to finish this one by submission but Jebac is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krenshaw.

Jebac has left one of his arms exposed and Krenshaw doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jebac screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vay Krenshaw!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Synel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ganga
vs
Synel

187 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp
Hell's Kitchen Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Synel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Synel looks for a takedown but Ganga sprawls well.
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Synel pushes him off.
Ganga connects with a single shot there.
Synel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ganga avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ganga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ganga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Synel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Synel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ganga doesn't manage to clinch there - Synel circles away.
Ganga leaves Synel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Synel.
Ganga slaps away a takedown attempt from Synel, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Ganga forces Synel back against the cage and clinches.
Synel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ganga prevents it.
Synel tries to pull guard but Ganga holds him up against the cage and eventually Synel drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Synel pulls guard.
Ganga looking to pass the guard.
Ganga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ganga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Synel controlling the position.
Ganga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Synel trying to keep a closed guard but Ganga is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga looking to pass the guard.
Ganga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.

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.
Synel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Synel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganga is looking to stand up but Synel won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Synel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ganga circles away.
Ganga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Synel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Synel can't get the takedown.
Ganga digs a right hand underneath Synel's ribcage. Synel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ganga slowing the pace effectively.
Ganga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Synel.
Ganga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Synel.
Ganga scores with a hook to the body.
Ganga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ganga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga cracks Synel with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ganga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Ganga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Synel backwards.
Synel is breathing heavily.
Synel being controlled against the cage.
Synel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ganga prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ganga.

Ganga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Synel pushes him off.
Ganga wants to clinch up but Synel keeps it at a distance.
Ganga is looking to clinch but Synel is avoiding it.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch but Synel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ganga stuns Synel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blake Synel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Synel swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ganga clinches up with Synel and pushes him back against the cage.
Ganga is working Synel over against the cage.
Ganga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Synel has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga scores with a shoulder strike.
Ganga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ganga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Ganga on the inside.
Sunil Ganga has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga lands with a light punch inside.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Ganga fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ganga has Synel up against the cage in a clinch.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Synel takes one on the button.
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Synel pushes him off.
Ganga tries to clinch there but Synel circles away.
Ganga tries to clinch up.
Ganga is looking to clinch but Synel is avoiding it.
Synel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ganga but Ganga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Synel.
Ganga tries to clinch there but Synel circles away.
Synel keeps the fight on the outside.
Ganga tries to clinch up.
Ganga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga tries to clinch but Synel is having none of it.
Synel swats away the attempt to clinch by Ganga.
Ganga tries to clinch but Synel moves out of range.

Ganga rushes Synel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ganga cracks Synel with a nice body shot.
Ganga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ganga tries to circle away but Synel has him pinned against the cage.
Ganga is working Synel over against the cage.
Ganga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Synel backwards.
Synel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ganga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ganga is pushing Synel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ganga cracks Synel with a nice body shot.
Ganga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Synel up against the cage.
Ganga presses Synel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ganga.
Good body shot from Ganga.
Synel keeps control of Ganga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Ganga breaks from the clinch.
Ganga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ganga clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Ganga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ganga stalling in the clinch.
Ganga presses Synel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Ganga.
Ganga cracks Synel with a nice body shot.

Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ganga tries to clinch but Synel is having none of it.
Synel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ganga is fending him off so far but Synel persists. Nope, Ganga circles away and we're back to standing.
Sunil Ganga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Synel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ganga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ganga doesn't manage to clinch there - Synel circles away.
Ganga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ganga is looking to clinch.

Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Synel.

Ganga breaks from the clinch.

Synel tries to keep at a distance but Ganga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Synel being controlled against the cage.
Synel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ganga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Synel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ganga's efforts to push away.
Ganga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ganga digs a right hand into Synel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Synel's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganga cracks Synel with a nice body shot.
Ganga controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga lands with a right to the head.
Ganga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.

Ganga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ganga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Ganga closes the distance and pushes Synel back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Ganga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ganga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Synel can do to turn this around?
Ganga tries to circle away but Synel has him pinned against the cage.

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

Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Synel.
Ganga tries to break the clinch but Synel is controlling the position.
Ganga cracks Synel with a nice body shot.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but Synel is controlling him.
Ganga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ganga breaks from the clinch.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Synel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ganga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Synel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Synel somewhat.

Ganga clinches up with Synel and pushes him back against the cage.
Ganga stalling in the clinch.
Ganga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Synel has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Synel.
Good body shot from Ganga.
Ganga stalling against the cage.
Synel has Ganga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ganga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Synel.
A body shot lands from Ganga.

Ganga breaks from the clinch.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Synel swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch but Synel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Synel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Synel shoots for a double leg takedown but Ganga sprawls well. He's pushed Synel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Synel swats away the attempt to clinch by Ganga.
Ganga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Ganga has Synel up against the cage in a clinch.
Synel is trying to break the clinch but Ganga is controlling him.
Ganga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Synel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ganga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Ganga.
Synel keeps control of Ganga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Ganga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ganga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Synels head.
Synel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ganga fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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.

Ganga rushes Synel and presses him up against the cage.
Ganga works on Synel's body with a couple of short punches.
Ganga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Synel keeps control of Ganga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.

Ganga drives through and clinches with Synel against the cage.

Ganga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ganga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Synel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ganga did well to prevent Synel getting side control.
Ganga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ganga is looking to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Fekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupus Glacialis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fekt
vs
Glacialis

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

214 cm
24
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Fekt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lupus Glacialis!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fekt scores with a jab. Glacialis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Lupus Glacialis has been cut.

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

Glacialis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fekt lands with a big right hook that stumbles Glacialis - he's out on his feet here! Fekt follows up with another monster hook that separates Glacialis from consciousness! Glacialis falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Fekt stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Per Fekt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lemieux
vs
Miller

180 cm
19
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Lemieux. Beautiful body shot.
Miller looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Lemieux had a free shot at his head there.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Lemieux.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lemieux clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lemieux with a jab.

Miller is rocked!
Lemieux fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Miller to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Miller looks to clinch but Lemieux throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Miller taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Lemieux!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Noran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Myers
vs
Noran

187 cm
21
202 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitor Noran!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noran.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noran swinging wildly here.
Noran stuffs the takedown attempt from Myers. Myers gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Myers with that takedown attempt.
Noran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jason Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noran as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noran throws a nice looking combination but Myers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Myers doesn't manage to clinch there - Noran circles away.
Myers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Noran.
Noran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myers scores with a push kick.
Noran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Noran.
Myers misses with a few strikes there.
Myers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noran sprawls well. Noran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Myers gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers shoots in for a takedown but Noran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Myers clobbers Noran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Noran. No joy for Myers on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Myers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Myers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Noran was covering up waiting for the punch and Myers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Myers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noran wants to stand up but Myers is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Noran wants to stand and escape but Myers is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Myers 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.

Myers has a takedown stuffed.
Myers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Myers fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noran throws a big shot that misses.
Noran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noran swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Myers counters with a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Myers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Myers.
Myers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Myers.
Myers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Myers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Noran swivels and escapes.
Myers fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers moves away from the strike by Noran.
Myers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myers thumps Noran with a low kick.
Noran misses with a double jab
and Myers counters with a nice body shot.
Noran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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.
Myers throws a head kick that half lands.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noran circles away.
Noran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Myers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Myers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Myers tries to clinch but Noran is having none of it.
Myers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noran.
Myers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noran throws a series of punches but Myers moves out of range.
Noran slaps away a takedown attempt from Myers, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers throws a right and a left that Noran avoids nicely.
Myers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noran but Noran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myers.
Myers pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Noran throws a right hand that Myers ducks under and follows up with a left that Myers also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Noran misses.
Noran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Myers throws a right hand that Noran ducks under and follows up with a left that Noran also avoids with ease.
Jason Myers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noran as he jumps to the side.
Myers connects with a body shot.
Myers throws out a loose jab but Noran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitor Noran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myers.
Jason Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noran wants it to stay on the feet.

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.
Noran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Myers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Myers advances to half guard.
Noran wants to get back to his feet.
Myers is controlling the pace.
Noran wants to get back to his feet.
Vitor Noran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Noran actively working from the bottom here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Myers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Separi Seppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Fabolous Imma Do It. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Seppo
vs
Johnson

178 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Separi Seppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like James Johnson has been cut.
Johnson shoots in but Seppo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seppo swivels and escapes.
Separi Seppo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Johnson.
Seppo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seppo stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Seppo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Seppo sprawls well.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Seppo misses with a double jab.

Seppo lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Seppo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

That has opened up James Johnson's cut even more.
Seppo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Johnson right on the button. Johnson goes down! Seppo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Seppo gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Separi Seppo!