MMAHelsinki - 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Butcher (ranked 3146 p4p, 413 weight class) and Nig Nig (ranked 4381 p4p, 509 weight class). Nig Nig has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Butcher
vs
Nig

205 cm
20
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

201 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 Las Vegas, Steve Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nig avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Nig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
Butcher connects with a jab.
Nig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butcher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nig scrambles back to his feet.
Butcher throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
Nig steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Butcher.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Butcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nig tries to clinch up
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig tries to clinch but Butcher is having none of it.
Nig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nig takes the fight into the clinch.
Nig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
Nig misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Butcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Butcher wants to break free but Nig has control.

Butcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nig scores with a jab. Butcher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nig instigates a clinch.
Butcher looking to stall.
Butcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Butcher's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Nig.

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

Nig closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Butcher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher wants to break free but Nig has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
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!
Butcher scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head.
Nig pushes Butcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

Nig takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Butcher misses with a body shot.
Nig wants to counter the offense by Butcher and move into the clinch position.
Butcher misses with a body shot.

Nig has Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Butcher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nig up against the cage.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Nig blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Nig blocks a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher misses with the head strike.
Butcher misses with some punches.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Butcher is pushing Nig up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.

Nig forces Butcher back against the cage and clinches.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Butcher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butcher lands a shoulder strike.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands.
Butcher gets through Nig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nig keeps control of Butcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nig.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig working aggressively here.

Butcher breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Nig.
Nig swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butcher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Nig has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nig.
Butcher working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Butcher.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Butcher tries to break free but Nig pushes him back against the cage.

Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Butcher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Nig working aggressively here.
Butcher looking to stall.
Nig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not.

Butcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Nig moves to clinch but Butcher breaks away
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig punishes Butcher's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig tries to clinch up but Butcher circles away and keeps his distance.

Nig moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher is trying to force a seperation but Nig has the dominant position.
Butcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nig lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Nig - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig has Butcher pressed against the cage, preventing Butcher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Nig.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Nig lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nig.
A hook to the body from Nig.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butcher has had enough of the clinch but Nig keeps him there for the moment.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig scores with a hook.
Butcher is looking to wear down Nig with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nig ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nig connects with a crisp jab.

Butcher is rocked!
Nig fakes the body blow, causing Butcher to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Butcher goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nig Nig!
In his post fight interview, Nig Nig started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kel Hunsaker (ranked 2957 p4p, 141 weight class) and Frank Greene (ranked 4254 p4p, 182 weight class). Greene has chosen Tiger rap-by ANDRE NICOTINA as his entrance music. Kel Hunsaker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hunsaker
vs
Greene

220 cm
20
290 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

191 cm
27
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kel Hunsaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Greene!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greene looking to score a takedown here. Hunsaker is defending well but Greene drives through and ends up in Hunsaker's guard.
Greene works over Hunsaker with some ground and pound from guard.

Hunsaker looking for a guillotine here but Greene defends easily.
Greene lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunsaker keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.

Hunsaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greene manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greene scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunsaker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Greene controlling from the top position.
Greene scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunsaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greene's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunsaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunsaker wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Hunsaker passes Greene's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greene is controlling Hunsaker's trapped leg to prevent Hunsaker from advancing to side control.
Greene is looking to control Hunsaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greene avoid being mounted?
Greene might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunsaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunsaker uses his free foot to push down on Greene's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Greene.
Greene working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunsaker avoids the attempt from Greene to control.
Greene punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Hunsaker's attempts to control the action.
Greene tries to hold on but Hunsaker postures up.
Greene is trying to escape the mount.
Greene is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greene is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greene tries to lock up and control but Hunsaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Greene working to try and regain half guard.
Greene keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunsaker content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunsaker mounts Greene! Really nice guard pass there!
Hunsaker trying to control but Greene is having none of it.
Greene tries to lock up and control but Hunsaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Greene working to try and regain half guard.
Hunsaker controlling from mount.
Hunsaker trying to control but Greene is having none of it.
Hunsaker controlling the pace for now.
Greene working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to hold on but Hunsaker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene can't escape the position.
Greene swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hunsaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunsaker blocks Greene's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunsaker avoids the attempt from Greene to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hunsaker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Greene wants to control but Hunsaker is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kel Hunsaker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Greene dives in and scores a takedown into Hunsaker's guard.
Greene slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Greene working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hunsaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunsaker has Greene pulled in close to control his posture.
Greene wants to control from the top but Hunsaker keeps moving.
Greene cracks Hunsaker with a solid left hand.
Greene throwing strikes but missing.
Hunsaker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Hunsaker wriggles free and stands up.

Greene looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunsaker!
Hunsaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hunsaker is looking to regain half guard here but Greene keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Hunsaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Greene trying to control the action but Hunsaker is working from the bottom.
Greene working the ground and pound.
Hunsaker sneaks back into half guard.
Hunsaker trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is trying to control. Hunsaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunsaker trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greene connects with a nice short shot to Hunsaker's temple.
Hunsaker taking some punishment here, with Greene in his half guard.
Greene perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Greene.
Greene lands strikes from half guard.
Greene working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Greene landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Hunsaker is rocked!
Hunsaker is pressing down on Greene's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oh Hunsaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunsaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunsaker seems to have got his legs back now.
Greene landing with the ground and pound.
Greene postures up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunsaker pulls Greene in close to prevent any damage.

Hunsaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunsaker keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene scoring with some ground and pound.
Greene landing with the ground and pound.
Greene lands a couple of elbows.
Hunsaker is looking to stand up but Greene isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greene's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunsaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greene working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunsaker's head.
Greene gets to his feet and stands over Hunsaker, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hunsaker felt that one! Greene unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hunsaker from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Greene!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Turturro (ranked 2576 p4p, 110 weight class) and Nin Ja Tendo (ranked 3680 p4p, 167 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Turturro
vs
Ja Tendo

180 cm
20
249 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Umberto Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nin Ja Tendo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tendo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Tendo looking to score a takedown here. Turturro is defending well but Tendo drives through and ends up in Turturro's guard.

Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Tendo defends easily.

Tendo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Turturro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tendo is looking to defend but Turturro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tendo! Turturro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tendo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Umberto Turturro!
A less than humble Umberto Turturro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Long Schlong (ranked 3267 p4p, 269 weight class) and Jake Iceman (ranked 2162 p4p, 191 weight class). Jake Iceman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Schlong
vs
Iceman

178 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
141 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Schlong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Iceman !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iceman swinging wildly here.
Iceman misses with a two punch combination.
Iceman avoids the body shot from Schlong.
Iceman throws a right hand that misses
and Schlong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schlong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schlong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iceman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schlong dips to his left and cracks Iceman with an uppercut!

Schlong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Iceman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Iceman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schlong stops Iceman from getting back to his feet.
Schlong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong is looking to advance position but Iceman won't allow it.
Schlong controlling the action here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Iceman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iceman misses with a two punch combination.
Schlong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iceman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Iceman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iceman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schlong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iceman manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iceman . Schlong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iceman 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schlong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iceman scrambles back to his feet.
Schlong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Iceman is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Schlong.
Iceman is still on wobbly legs! Can Schlong finish him?
Iceman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Schlong. Beautiful body shot.
Iceman misses with a body shot.
Schlong scores with a jab. Iceman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schlong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iceman misses with a double jab.
Schlong pounces like a tiger and cracks Iceman with a vicious hook! Iceman is down but not out! Schlong follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Long Schlong!
Long Schlong is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Long Schlong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Williams (ranked 2573 p4p, 349 weight class) and Leonard Howell (ranked 3188 p4p, 416 weight class). Leonard Howell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Williams
vs
Howell

198 cm
20
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
27
201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Hates pizza

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

HELLBENT
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams clinches up with Howell and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams tries to work over Howell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Howell tightens his grip and picks Williams up, before dumping him to the ground. Williams manages to land in guard.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Howell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

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

Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Williams pushes a forearm under Howell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Howell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Williams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Yoshida (ranked 2447 p4p, 321 weight class) and IcN sideU (ranked 2448 p4p, 322 weight class). Lyoto Yoshida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yoshida
vs
sideU

196 cm
20
189 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
26
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Arcticus University: London

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, IcN sideU!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

sideU scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Yoshida manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by sideU.

Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
sideU wants to take the fight to the mat but Yoshida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yoshida prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
sideU being controlled against the cage.
sideU changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yoshida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lyoto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IcN sideU.
sideU keeps the fight on the outside.

Yoshida clinches.
sideU can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yoshida is leaning against sideU and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as sideU controls the action.
Yoshida misses with an elbow over the top.
Yoshida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from sideU.
sideU goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yoshida prevents it.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that sideU has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as sideU controls his hands.
Yoshida avoiding damage.
sideU prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as sideU controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from sideU.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yoshida is pressed up against the cage. sideU has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yoshida down to the mat. Yoshida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lyoto Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida doesn't manage to clinch there - sideU circles away.
sideU takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
sideU swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Yoshida forces sideU back against the cage and clinches.
sideU tries to score a body lock takedown but Yoshida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of sideU backwards.
sideU drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yoshida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Yoshida.
Yoshida slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
sideU looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to land knees in the clinch but sideU avoids the damage to the body.
sideU drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yoshida pulls his leg out and moves away.

Yoshida forces sideU back against the cage and clinches.
sideU tries for a takedown but Yoshida manages to get underhooks.
sideU drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshida is pushing sideU up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoshida gets through sideU's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
sideU is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yoshida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
sideU has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yoshida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
Yoshida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
sideU tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
sideU is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yoshida is keeping busy.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
sideU takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

sideU has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yoshida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Yoshida manages to stand up with sideU still on his back. Eventually sideU drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yoshida throws a head kick but sideU moves out of range.
sideU drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yoshida defends it well.
Yoshida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
sideU wants a takedown but no success here.
Yoshida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and sideU avoids it.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Yoshida has sideU pressed against the cage, preventing sideU from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of sideU backwards.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
sideU is trying to drag Yoshida to the mat but Yoshida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
Lyoto Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of sideU backwards.

sideU is rocked!
sideU is breathing heavily.
Yoshida dips a shoulder and cracks sideU with a mighty uppercut! sideU falls back against the cage and Yoshida unloads with a barrage of strikes! sideU is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yoshida screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Yoshida!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Disco Kid (ranked 1357 p4p, 67 weight class) and Addition BySubtraction (ranked 2614 p4p, 132 weight class). Disco Kid has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kid
vs
BySubtraction

164 cm
20
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

169 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Kimura Klothing

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Disco Kid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid throws a shot from downtown. BySubtraction moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kid misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction throws out a counter right but Kid avoids it with no problem.
Kid jabs at BySubtraction's body.
BySubtraction has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kid misses with a hook
and BySubtraction counters with a straight right hand.
BySubtraction drops his hands momentarily and Kid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Kid shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!

Kid is working for a kimura but BySubtraction is defending it quite comfortably.
BySubtraction holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction wants to control but Kid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
BySubtraction manages to get to full guard.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but BySubtraction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BySubtraction is trying to keep Kid in close.
BySubtraction managing to control the position.
Kid works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BySubtraction is trying to control but can't.
BySubtraction might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kid haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
BySubtraction is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kid scores with a couple of nice shots.
BySubtraction blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kid.
BySubtraction trying to control from the bottom.

Kid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, BySubtraction has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Kid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
BySubtraction is refusing to be controlled, as Kid sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kid in particular looking to stall.
BySubtraction is trying to control but can't.

Kid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
BySubtraction is looking to control Kid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BySubtraction avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kid is working for a kimura but BySubtraction is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kid is trying to control the action in half guard but BySubtraction is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
BySubtraction is trying to control but Kid passes into side control!
Kid scoring with punches and elbows.
BySubtraction is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Kid.
Kid scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kid is thwarting BySubtraction's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kid scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kid.
Kid sets himself, and BySubtraction steps forward looking for the clinch! Kid avoids it this time.
BySubtraction throws out a loose jab but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kid.
Kid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Kid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid lands with an overhand left.
Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kid misses its intended target.
Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.
Kid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

BySubtraction gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kid postures up.
Kid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
BySubtraction is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.
Kid is trying to control the action in half guard but BySubtraction is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
BySubtraction is looking to control Kid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BySubtraction avoid being mounted?

Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Disco Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BySubtraction is positioning himself well to prevent Kid advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control the action but BySubtraction is working from the bottom.

Kid seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. BySubtraction is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Disco Kid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yeu Fei (ranked 2524 p4p, 127 weight class) and John Tucker (ranked 2136 p4p, 111 weight class). Tucker has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Tucker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fei
vs
Tucker

184 cm
27
148 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

169 cm
27
147 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Pit Bull Development
Conviction

Arcticus University: London

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yeu Fei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tucker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tucker walks into a jab.
Fei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tucker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tucker swings for the body but Fei moves out of range.
Fei scores with a nice right hand.
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tucker misses with the body kick
and Fei counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tucker.
Fei scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tucker tries to land a front kick but Fei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fei drops his hands momentarily and Tucker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tucker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yeu Fei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by Tucker misses
and Fei counters with a straight right hand.
Fei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fei. Tucker shrugs it off though.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but Fei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fei misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker throws out a counter right but Fei avoids it with no problem.
Fei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tucker under the eye.
Fei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei lands with a shot to the body.
Fei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker wants to counter with a clinch but Fei pushes him away.
Nice shot by Fei.
Fei ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Tucker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fei counters with a straight right hand.
Fei blocks a jab.
Fei jabs at Tucker's body.
Fei lands a head kick. Tucker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tucker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Tucker is rocked!
Tucker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fei counters with a crisp right that sends Tucker to the canvas! Fei follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yeu Fei!
A relieved looking Yeu Fei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between THumongous Heritageaka (ranked 836 p4p, 41 weight class) and Jesus Ortiz (ranked 1880 p4p, 100 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Heritageaka
vs
Ortiz

184 cm
27
291 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

210 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, THumongous Heritageaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heritageaka darts in and clinches Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Heritageaka.
Ortiz is leaning against Heritageaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ortiz misses with some punches.
Ortiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Heritageaka.
Nice body punch from Ortiz - that landed with a thud.
Ortiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Ortiz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Heritageaka manages to pull guard.
Ortiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Heritageaka is retaining full guard.

Heritageaka is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ortiz frees his head nicely. Oh but Heritageaka has switched to an armbar! Ortiz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). THumongous Heritageaka!
An out of breath THumongous Heritageaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.