FFC: Challengers 45 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Poe Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar Poe Wong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dirt
vs
Poe Wong

188 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Balco Boys - Hilo

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Dirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edgar Poe Wong!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wong avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt is squirming around, avoiding Wong's attempts to control the action.
Dirt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wong on the ground.

Wong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dirt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wong controlling from the full mount.
Wong trying to control but Dirt is having none of it.
Dirt tries to lock up and control but Wong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wong with good strikes from the mount here!
Wong scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Dirt is rocked!
Dirt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dirt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wong looking to control but Dirt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dirt looks a forlorn figure.
Wong prevents Dirt from getting the reversal.
Wong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dirt tries to hold on but Wong postures up.
Wong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dirt is looking to improve his position but Wong isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong blocks Dirt's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wong controlling the position easily from mount.
Wong trying to control but Dirt is having none of it.
Wong landing punches.
Wong prevents Dirt from getting the reversal.
Wong lands a big elbow.
Oh Dirt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirt tries to hold on but Wong postures up.
Dirt seems to have got his legs back now.

Wong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dirt is surviving well by controlling Wong's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong content just to control the position here.
Dirt is trying to escape the mount.
Dirt regains half guard.
Wong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wong dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt is looking to improve his position but Wong isn't that keen on the idea.
Wong lands a heavy elbow.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Wong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wong takes Dirt's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dirt is in trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Dirt showing good submission defense here.

Wong working for a choke but Dirt is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wong keeps control of the position as Dirt tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Poe Wong 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.

Dirt doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dirt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wong wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving.
Dirt trying to control the position.

Dirt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wong escapes and throws Dirt's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wong taking a breather here.
Dirt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wong slows the pace down.

Wong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirt keeps working.
Dirt is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Wong decides to stand back up.
Dirt falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wong counters with a shoot takedown. Dirt fights it but they end up in guard.
Wong looking to pass the guard.

Wong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dirt, up you get!
Dirt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wong counters with a shoot takedown. Dirt fights it but they end up in guard.
Dirt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dirt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wong cracks Dirt with a solid left hand.
Wong trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong forces his way into half guard.
Wong winds up and cracks Dirt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wong works his foot free and advances to mount.

Wong is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Peter Dirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Dirt.

Wong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dirt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wong is working for a kimura but Dirt is defending it quite comfortably.
Dirt landing a few short strikes.

Wong stands up from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dirt gets caught flat footed, as Wong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dirt's guard.
Wong slips a nice elbow through Dirt's hands, connecting with Dirt's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Poe Wong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Dirt throws a combination that misses

and Wong moves into the clinch.
Wong prevents Dirt from breaking the clinch.
Dirt working hard to break the clinch.

Wong breaks the clinch.
Dirt throws a combination that misses

and Wong counters with a single leg into guard. Dirt didn't expect that.

Wong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wong trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wong controls the pace.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.

Wong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dirt, up you get!

Dirt gets caught flat footed, as Wong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Dirt is looking for a triangle here but Wong uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Edgar Poe Wong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wong taking a breather here.

Wong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peter Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to take a breather but Dirt manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wong.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Edgar Poe Wong.
Dirt misses with a double jab

and Wong counters by moving into the clinch.
Dirt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wong slows down the pace here.

Wong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wong thumps Dirt with a low kick.
Dirt tries to bum rush Wong with a series of wild strikes but Wong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peter Dirt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Wong is looking for a kimura here.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Wong passes to full mount!
Dirt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands a nice shot to the head.
Wong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dirt looks a forlorn figure.
Wong manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dirt to take his back!

Wong looking for the RNC.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirt tries to break free.
Edgar Poe Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirt covers up after that shot from Wong.
I really don't envy Dirt right now.
Wong biding his time, controlling Dirt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Poe Wong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Poe Wong!

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 Artsi Lintsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Kuhta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lintsi comes into the arena with The Pentagram Burns blaring out of the sound system. Kuhta has chosen Break Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Artsi Lintsi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Lintsi
vs
Kuhta

176 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

170 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artsi Lintsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Kuhta!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Kuhta.

Kuhta clinches with his opponent.
Kuhta is pressed up against the cage. Lintsi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuhta down to the mat. Kuhta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lintsi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Kuhta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lintsi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lintsi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuhta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuhta trying to control the position but Lintsi is working away.
Kuhta staying calm.
Lintsi is looking for a sweep.
Kuhta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lintsi is trying to improve his position.
Kuhta trying to control the action but Lintsi is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lintsi fails with the takedown

and Kuhta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuhta.
Lintsi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuhta walks away with a smile on his face. Lintsi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artsi Lintsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kuhta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lintsi is working for takedown but Kuhta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lintsi tries to pull guard but Kuhta won't allow it.
Lintsi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuhta smiles and moves away.
Lintsi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kuhta moves into the clinch.
Lintsi is breathing heavily.
Lintsi fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuhta manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuhta prevents Lintsi from breaking the clinch.
Lintsi is working for takedown but Kuhta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lintsi jumps guard but Kuhta stands there with Lintsi around his waist. Lintsi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kuhta manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Kuhta.

Kuhta clinches up against the cage.
Lintsi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lintsi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lintsi with a poor takedown

and Kuhta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuhta content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Kuhta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Kuhta. Beautiful body shot.

Kuhta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lintsi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Kuhta pushing down on Lintsi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhta content to control rather than advance.
Kuhta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lintsi!
Kuhta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lintsi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lintsi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Kuhta looking to break Lintsi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lintsi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kuhta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhta controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuhta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lintsi is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Lintsi right now.
Kuhta has the hooks in. Lintsi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuhta controlling the position well here. Lintsi rolled but Kuhta kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lintsi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kuhta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuhta trying to control but Lintsi is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Olli Kuhta.
Lintsi with a poor takedown

and Kuhta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lintsi tries to pull guard but Kuhta won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artsi Lintsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kuhta manages to break the clinch.

Kuhta closes the distance and pushes Lintsi back into the cage.
Lintsi fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Kuhta breaks the clinch.

Kuhta closes the distance and clinches.
Lintsi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lintsi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Kuhta lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuhta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuhta pushes down on Lintsi's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lintsi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lintsi is looking to get back to full guard here but Kuhta has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lintsi tries to improve his position but instead Kuhta has taken his back!
Kuhta is trying to stick to Lintsi's back but Lintsi is turning into Kuhta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kuhta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lintsi.
Lintsi is fighting to break Kuhta's control of his arms but Kuhta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Olli Kuhta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ebenezer Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and krung krung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Medeiros
vs
krung

165 cm
21
133 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

152 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Valhalla War Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ebenezer Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, krung krung!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
krung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
krung wants to clinch up but Medeiros keeps it at a distance.
Medeiros defending well as krung loads up on a big left hand.

Medeiros 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.
Medeiros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
krung tries to bench press Medeiros off him but Medeiros keeps the position.
Medeiros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Medeiros is trying to get an arm triangle but krung is defending well.
Medeiros prevents krung from escaping the position.

Medeiros tries for a kimura but krung is defending well.
krung can't do much from the bottom here.
Medeiros moves into full mount!
krung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medeiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros controlling his opponent.
Medeiros won't let krung get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
krung has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
krung trying to control but not successfully.

krung is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Medeiros manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Medeiros!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ebenezer Medeiros!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaw Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Genesse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Breaker
vs
Genesse

165 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

213 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaw Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Genesse!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genesse just misses with a punch to the body.
Breaker loads up on a big right hand but Genesse slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Breaker. No joy for Genesse on that attempt.
Genesse wants to clinch up but Breaker keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Breaker as Genesse shoots in.
Genesse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Breaker.
Left hook, right uppercut from Genesse.

It looks like Jaw Breaker has been cut.
Breaker blocks a leg kick.
Genesse misses with a few strikes there.

Breaker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breaker lands in his opponent's guard.
Breaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Genesse can't keep his opponent in guard - Breaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Breaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genesse is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker thows a huge punch but Genesse dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Genesse can do anything to dispel that myth.
Breaker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Genesse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Breaker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

It looks like Bryan Genesse has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oooh a big shot lands for Breaker! Genesse is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaw Breaker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aruki Masura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Masura

188 cm
23
201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aruki Masura!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Aruki Masura has been cut.

Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masura's face.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Masura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Masura drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Silva follows Masura to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wazz Silva!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bengbula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ougah Chimoine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ougah Chimoine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bengbula
vs
Chimoine

210 cm
24
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
21
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny Bengbula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ougah Chimoine!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimoine lands with an uppercut that bounces Bengbula off the cage and back into rage.
Bengbula wants to clinch up but Chimoine keeps it at a distance.
Chimoine tests Bengbula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chimoine keeps the fight on the outside.
Chimoine takes a swing at Bengbula's ribcage but misses.

Chimoine sends Bengbula crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chimoine is motioning to the referee to let Bengbula up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Bengbula is rocked!
Bengbula is looking to clinch.
Oh Bengbula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chimoine is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bengbula flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bengbula is out cold! Chimoine holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ougah Chimoine!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rans Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Danger! High Voltage. Rans Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Thomas

175 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
177 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rans Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darrell Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

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

Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Thomas is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Thomas is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rans Gracie!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Canis Lupus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lukashenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lupus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wolf Song. Lukashenko has chosen Belarus National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lupus
vs
Lukashenko

225 cm
21
320 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

219 cm
19
290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Canis Lupus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Lukashenko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukashenko throws a right and a left that Lupus avoids nicely.
Lukashenko misses with an uppercut.
Lupus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lukashenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lupus swings for the body but Lukashenko moves out of range.
Lupus misses with a combination
letting Lukashenko counter with a right hand.

It looks like Canis Lupus has been cut.
Canis Lupus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupus doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukashenko circles away.
Lukashenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Lupus misses its intended target.
Lukashenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lukashenko missing with a left hand there. Lupus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupus slips under a jab.
Lukashenko with a nice cross.
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!
Lupus slips a straight right by Lukashenko.
Lupus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lukashenko is just out of range.
Lukashenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupus.
Lupus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lukashenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lupus thinking.
Lukashenko misses with a straight left.
Lukashenko looks to land a left hand but Lupus moved out of range nicely.
Lupus slips a straight right by Lukashenko.
Lupus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lukashenko connects with a single shot there.
Lupus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lukashenko's hands.
Lukashenko throws the left hand but Lupus avoids the punch easily.
Lukashenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lupus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lukashenko misses with an uppercut. Lupus saw that one coming.
Lukashenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lukashenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupus loads up on a big right hand but Lukashenko slips the punch.
Lupus is looking to wear down Lukashenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lupus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukashenko misses with a hook. Lupus ducked under it nicely.
Lupus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lupus dodges the punch combination from Lukashenko.
Lupus misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupus misses with the combination.
Lukashenko slips a jab and a cross from Lupus.
Lukashenko scores with a nice right hand.

Canis Lupus's cut is getting worse.
Lukashenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lukashenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lupus.
Lupus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lupus tries a head kick but it misses.
Lupus lands a head kick. Lukashenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lupus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lukashenko manages to avoid it.
Lupus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lukashenko throws an overhand right that lands on Lupus's shoulder, as Lupus tries to avoid the shot.
Lupus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lukashenko at a distance.
Lupus lands an overhand right.
Lupus takes a swing at Lukashenko's ribcage but misses.
Lupus ducks under a wild hook from Lukashenko.
Lupus misses with a hook to the body
and Lukashenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupus ducks under a wild hook from Lukashenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko ducks under a wild hook from Lupus.
Lukashenko slips under a jab from Lupus.
Lukashenko misses with a two punch combination.
Lupus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lukashenko counters with a nice body shot.
Lupus throws a series of strikes that have Lukashenko backpedaling.
Lukashenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Lukashenko throws a hook to the side of Lupus's head but Lupus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Lukashenko misses.
Lukashenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lukashenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupus manages to avoid it.
Lukashenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lupus misses with a few strikes there.
Lukashenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Lukashenko misses.
Lukashenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupus misses with a wild combination.
Lupus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupus ducks under a wild hook from Lukashenko.
Lukashenko scores with a three punch combo!
Lupus slips a jab from Lukashenko.
Lupus gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Canis Lupus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Lupus throws a looping overhand right but Lukashenko ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lukashenko. Lupus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupus cracks Lukashenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lupus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lukashenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lupus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lukashenko throws a nice looking combination but Lupus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lukashenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lupus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lukashenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Lupus ducks under a wild hook from Lukashenko.
Lukashenko misses with a straight right.
Lukashenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lukashenko tests Lupus's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lukashenko misses with an uppercut.
Lukashenko cracks Lupus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Jeez, Canis Lupus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lukashenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Canis Lupus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Lukashenko!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyzor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liu Bei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dyzor
vs
Bei

185 cm
19
221 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
203 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyzor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liu Bei!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bei throws a hook but Dyzor blocks it.
Dyzor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bei.
Liu Bei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bei looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bei thows a huge punch but Dyzor dodges it nicely.
Bei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dyzor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bei.
Bei throwing shots but Dyzor is blocking nicely.
Dyzor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bei.
Ground and pound from Bei.
Bei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dyzor defending well though.

Dyzor manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bei tests Dyzor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dyzor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dyzor throws out the jab.
Bei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyzor.
Donk. Bei catches Dyzor right on the button with a cross.
Bei lands with a good body shot.
Bei cracks Dyzor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bei thuds his right hand into Dyzor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dyzor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bei connects with a single shot there.
Stephen Dyzor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyzor.
Bei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dyzor. Dyzor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Dyzor is rocked!
Bei ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dyzor's jaw. Dyzor's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bei does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liu Bei!