SFC: Thunderstruck PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Arlovski
vs
Oh

186 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Oh!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh misses with a series of wild punches.

Arlovski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oh sprawls well initially but Arlovski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oh wants to get back to his feet.

Arlovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oh sees it coming and defends easily.
Arlovski is trying to control. Oh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oh tries to kick Arlovski off but Arlovski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arlovski wants to pass to mount but Oh is defending the position.
Oh is trying to stand up here but Arlovski is controlling him well.
Arlovski wants to control but Oh is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arlovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oh.

Arlovski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oh to the mat! Oh manages to get full guard.
Arlovski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski prevents Oh from getting back to his feet.
Arlovski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arlovski wants to stand but Oh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arlovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Oh uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Oh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlovski.
Oh misses with a double jab.
Arlovski shoots in but Oh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arlovski lands a nice shot to the body.

Arlovski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oh's half guard.
Arlovski tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oh kicks Arlovski off and gets back to his feet.

Arlovski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oh sprawls well initially but Arlovski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Oh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Oh misses with a jab to the body

and Arlovski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arlovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oh's efforts to push away.
Arlovski taking a breather.
Arlovski tries to score a body lock takedown but Oh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlovski fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oh can't break the clinch.
Arlovski keeps control of Oh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oh tries to circle away but Arlovski has him pinned against the cage.
Oh is trying to force a seperation but Arlovski has the dominant position.
Arlovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oh pulls his leg out and moves away.

Arlovski gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh is looking to escape.
Arlovski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Arlovski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Oh kicks off Arlovski and gets to his feet.
Oh falls off balance throwing a combination

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

Oh pushes Arlovski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Big Oh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oh falls off balance throwing a combination

so Arlovski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oh keeping full guard, as Arlovski tries to pass.

Oh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Arlovski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oh falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Arlovski to counter with a crisp jab.

Arlovski scores with a takedown into Oh's guard.
Arlovski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh is looking to stand up but Arlovski isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Arlovski lands with a kick to the temple. Oh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Arlovski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oh misses with a double jab

and Arlovski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oh's guard.
Arlovski prevents Oh from getting back to his feet.
Arlovski looking to pass the guard.
Oh wants to stand up but Arlovski is controlling him.
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Arlovski won't allow Oh to get back to his feet.
Arlovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Oh wants to stand and escape but Arlovski is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oh misses with a combination
and Arlovski counters with a two punch combo.

Arlovski has managed to clinch.

Arlovski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arlovski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arlovski trying to control the position.

Oh gets to his feet. Arlovski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jack Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Oh as Arlovski shoots in.
Oh throws a sloppy body shot
and Arlovski counters with a solid body kick.
Oh fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Oh sprawls well. He's pushed Arlovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arlovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oh falls off balance throwing a combination

and Arlovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arlovski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski wants a takedown but no success here.
Arlovski is trying to drag Oh to the mat but Oh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oh working hard to break the clinch.
Oh wants to break free but Arlovski has control.
Arlovski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oh wants to get back to striking at distance but Arlovski won't allow it.
Arlovski can't get the takedown.
Oh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arlovski has him pressed against the cage.

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

Arlovski has closed the distance and engaged Oh in a clinch.
Oh is looking to break free of the clinch but Arlovski has double underhooks.
Arlovski has Oh pressed against the cage, preventing Oh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arlovski goes for a takedown attempt but Oh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oh misses with a combination

and Arlovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arlovski.

Arlovski lands a takedown into guard.
Jack Arlovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Oh pushes Arlovski off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arlovski throws a leg kick which misses Oh's front leg but catches the back leg as Oh tries to avoid it.
Arlovski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arlovski counters with a solid body kick.

Arlovski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arlovski.
Arlovski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oh wants to get back to his feet.
Arlovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oh on the ground.
Oh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arlovski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arlovski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oh throws a right hand that Arlovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Arlovski also avoids with ease.

Arlovski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oh is trying to defend but Arlovski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oh wants to get back to his feet.

Oh manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Oh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Arlovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Oh manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Arlovski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Arlovski shoots in for a takedown but Oh shows good takedown defense.
Oh swinging wildly here.
Oh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arlovski counters with a head kick. That will keep Oh thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Arlovski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Arlovski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Oh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arlovski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arlovski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh misses with a body punch
and Arlovski counters with an outside leg kick.
Arlovski scores with a kick to the body.
Arlovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Oh sprawls well. He's pushed Arlovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh misses with a combination

and Arlovski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oh tries to break free but Arlovski pushes him back against the cage.

Arlovski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oh uses from the top position.
Arlovski looking to control.
Arlovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arlovski tries to get out of the position.

Oh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arlovski counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arlovski counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arlovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Arlovski counters with a takedown into side control.
Oh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Oh prevents Arlovski from moving into mount.
Arlovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oh keeps working.
Oh is pushing Arlovski's head away, looking to escape. Arlovski manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Oh tries to keep at a distance but Arlovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh is trying to break the clinch but Arlovski is controlling him.

Arlovski successfully pulls guard.
Arlovski looking to control.

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

Arlovski has closed the distance and engaged Oh in a clinch.
Arlovski tries to pull guard but Oh won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oh is trying to break the clinch but Arlovski is controlling him.

Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Arlovski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arlovski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oh wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oh kicks Arlovski off and gets back to his feet.
Arlovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh falls off balance throwing a combination

and Arlovski counters with a shoot takedown. Oh fights it but they end up in 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!
Oh wants to get back to his feet but Arlovski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Oh pushes Arlovski off and gets back to his feet.
Arlovski lands with a nice body kick.
Oh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Arlovski counters with a shoot takedown. Oh fights it but they end up in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Arlovski stops Oh from standing up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Arlovski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kors Svardet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rerbeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rerbeto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blink 182-Stay Together For The Kids. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Svardet
vs
Rerbeto

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kors Svardet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Rerbeto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svardet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rerbeto as he avoids it easily.
Rerbeto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Svardet misses with a double jab.
Tony Rerbeto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rerbeto looks to throw the jab but Svardet is out of range.

Rerbeto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Svardet to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rerbeto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Svardet trying to control but Rerbeto is working from the bottom.
Svardet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rerbeto kicks Svardet off and gets to his feet.
Svardet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rerbeto.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rerbeto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Svardet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rerbeto is proving hard to escape from.
Rerbeto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Rerbeto kicks Svardet off and gets to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Svardet.

It looks like Tony Rerbeto has been cut.
Rerbeto tries to clinch up but Svardet circles away and keeps his distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rerbeto lands a knee to the body.
Svardet looking for a takedown.
Rerbeto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rerbeto lands a good knee to the midsection. Svardet won't want to take too many of those.

Svardet has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rerbeto regains guard immediately.
Svardet is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svardet won't allow Rerbeto to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Rerbeto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rerbeto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Svardet is controlling him.
Rerbeto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Svardet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Svardet is in close to Rerbeto's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rerbeto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rerbeto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svardet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svardet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rerbeto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Rerbeto stands up out of the half guard.
No joy there for Svardet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rerbeto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Svardet.
Svardet scores with a three punch combo!
Svardet looks for a takedown but Rerbeto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kors Svardet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rerbeto slips a jab from Svardet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Svardet shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rerbeto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Svardet tries to stand but Rerbeto is controlling from the bottom.

Rerbeto has his feet on Svardet's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Rerbeto has closed the distance and engaged Svardet in a clinch.
Svardet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rerbeto has him pressed against the cage.
Svardet is leaning against Rerbeto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rerbeto landing knees to the head.
Rerbeto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Svardet blocks an uppercut.
Rerbeto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svardet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Svardet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rerbeto prevents it.
A knee to the head by Rerbeto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kors Svardet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Rerbeto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Svardet closes the distance and clinches up with Rerbeto, looking for a takedown. Svardet pushes Rerbeto against the cage but Rerbeto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rerbeto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rerbeto with a poor takedown
and Svardet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kors Svardet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rerbeto closes the distance looking to clinch

so Svardet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Rerbeto scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Svardet looks to land a body kick but Rerbeto moved away.
Rerbeto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svardet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rerbeto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Svardet's waist but Svardet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rerbeto off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Svardet throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rerbeto was covering up waiting for the punch and Svardet finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rerbeto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Svardet decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Svardet throws a sloppy head kick and Rerbeto moves out of range easily.
Svardet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rerbeto misses with a takedown

and Svardet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kors Svardet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rerbeto.
Svardet prevents Rerbeto from getting back to his feet.
Svardet trying to control but Rerbeto is working from the bottom.
Svardet stops Rerbeto from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rerbeto keeping moving, preventing Svardet from controlling successfully.
Svardet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rerbeto is looking to stand up but Svardet isn't so interested in that idea.
Svardet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Svardet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rerbeto is out of range.
Rerbeto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Svardet counters with a three punch combo that has Rerbeto backing up. Rerbeto nods at Svardet to acknowledge the strikes.
Svardet throws a sloppy head kick and Rerbeto moves out of range easily.

Svardet gets a takedown into half guard.
Svardet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rerbeto keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svardet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Svardet trying to control the action but Rerbeto is working from the bottom.
Rerbeto is trying to stand.

Rerbeto pushes Svardet off and gets back to his feet.
Svardet scores with a body shot.
Rerbeto fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rerbeto looks to clinch

and Svardet counters with a single leg into guard. Rerbeto didn't expect that.
Rerbeto wants to stand and escape but Svardet is having none of it.
Svardet trying to control but Rerbeto is working from the bottom.

Rerbeto pushes Svardet off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rerbeto clinches but Svardet breaks the clinch
and Svardet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rerbeto rushes Svardet and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Svardet - that landed with a thud.
Rerbeto misses with a knee strike.
Svardet wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kors Svardet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Rerbeto's cut.
That's time! Svardet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rerbeto closes the distance looking to clinch

so Svardet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Svardet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rerbeto is looking to stand up but Svardet isn't so interested in that idea.
Svardet trying to control but Rerbeto is working from the bottom.
Svardet won't allow Rerbeto to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Svardet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Svardet trying to control but Rerbeto is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rerbeto wants to stand but Svardet is controlling the position.
Svardet landing with the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rerbeto slaps away a takedown attempt from Svardet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rerbeto darts in trying to clinch
and Svardet counters with a one-two to the body.
Svardet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rerbeto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Svardet counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rerbeto's guard now.
Rerbeto is looking to stand up but Svardet isn't so interested in that idea.
Tony Rerbeto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svardet landing some decent shots from guard.
Rerbeto wants to get back to his feet but Svardet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Svardet is looking to work some ground and pound but Rerbeto has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svardet wants to pass the guard but Rerbeto is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rerbeto doesn't manage to clinch there - Svardet circles away.
Svardet throws the kick towards the body but Rerbeto avoids it.

Svardet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rerbeto's half guard.
Svardet looks to land a strike but Rerbeto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Svardet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Svardet throwing strikes from guard but Rerbeto blocks nicely.
Rerbeto wants to stand and escape but Svardet is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Svardet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rerbeto wants to stand and escape but Svardet is having none of it.

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

Svardet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rerbeto's half guard.
Svardet is stalling here. Rerbeto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Svardet seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rerbeto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svardet is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rerbeto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Svardet is working to get back to half guard.
Kors Svardet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kors Svardet!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack McConnely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Mupussa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McConnely's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Hv0tsvpyU&feature=channel. A fine choice. Pena Mupussa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

McConnely
vs
Mupussa

198 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
20
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zack McConnely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Mupussa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McConnely tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McConnely, right into the meat.

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

Mupussa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from McConnely.
McConnely is looking for a sweep.
Mupussa controlling the position from side mount.
McConnely is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McConnely manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mupussa seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. McConnely manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McConnely throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mupussa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mupussa prevents McConnely from getting back to his feet.
McConnely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mupussa's guard.
Mupussa looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnely wants to control from the top but Mupussa keeps moving.
Mupussa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mupussa has a closed guard, preventing McConnely from standing up.
Mupussa has McConnely pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnely wants to get up but he can't break Mupussa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McConnely trying to control but Mupussa is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mupussa dives in and grabs McConnely's left leg, looking for a takedown. McConnely pushes down on Mupussa's head and hops out.
McConnely punishes Mupussa's body with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McConnely.
McConnely fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mupussa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McConnely tries to bum rush Mupussa with a series of wild strikes but Mupussa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McConnely shoots in but Mupussa avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnely dips to his left and cracks Mupussa with an uppercut!
Mupussa blocks a head kick by McConnely.
McConnely lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
McConnely with a poor takedown

and Mupussa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McConnely!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack McConnely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnely sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mupussa tries to pass the half guard into mount. McConnely knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnely works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack McConnely 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.

McConnely misses with a two punch combination.

Mupussa clinches.
Mupussa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McConnely's efforts to push away.
Mupussa keeps control of McConnely as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mupussa drops down looking for an ankle pick but McConnely pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from McConnely as Mupussa shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnely moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from McConnely lands but Mupussa takes it in his stride.

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

Mupussa is rocked!

It looks like Pena Mupussa has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from McConnely knocks Mupussa out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zack McConnely!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cunningham
vs
Christianson

194 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
217 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cameron Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham tries to clinch but Christianson is having none of it.
Cunningham doesn't manage to clinch there - Christianson circles away.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christianson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christianson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cunningham paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cunningham clinches up with Christianson and pushes him back against the cage.
Christianson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Christianson tries a knee to the head but Cunningham blocks it.
Christianson lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Randall Cunningham has been cut.
Christianson pushes off an throws an elbow but Cunningham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Christianson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cunningham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cunningham lands an uppercut.
Christianson misses with an elbow over the top.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christianson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunningham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Christianson.
Christianson lands a knee to the head.
Cunningham lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cunningham.
Christianson prevents a body shot from Cunningham.
Christianson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christianson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cunningham lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christianson.
Cunningham trying to control the position but instead, Christianson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cunningham into the cage.
Christianson throws an elbow that misses.
Cunningham blocks an elbow strike from Christianson.
Christianson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cunningham dodges an elbow strike from Christianson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Christianson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cunningham avoids it.
Christianson lands an elbow just above Cunningham 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Cunningham.
Cunningham working aggressively here.
Cunningham trying to control the position but instead, Christianson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cunningham into the cage.
A hook to the body from Cunningham.
Christianson tries to land a knee to the head but Cunningham blocks with his arms.
Christianson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunningham digs a right hand underneath Christianson's ribcage. Christianson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cunningham takes an elbow to the forehead.

Cunningham is rocked!
Christianson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cunningham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oh Cunningham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christianson has Cunningham pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Cunningham is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Christianson - that's hurt Cunningham badly! Oh, another knee lands and Cunningham is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Cunningham doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cameron Christianson!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siren Tero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Flintoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Tero
vs
Flintoff

225 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

196 cm
21
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Siren Tero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddie Flintoff!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flintoff looks gassed!
Tero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flintoff manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flintoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tero cracks Flintoff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Freddie Flintoff has been cut.
Flintoff staying out of range there.
Tero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tero punishes Flintoff's body with a nice straight punch.
Tero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flintoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Tero.
Tero misses the jab.
Flintoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flintoff.

Tero lands a big uppercut and Flintoff crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Flintoff looks OK. Tero waves Flintoff back to his feet!
Flintoff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tero drops Flintoff with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Flintoff! Tero dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siren Tero!
Siren Tero retains his super heavyweight title!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Byron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roky Erickson - Click your Fingers Applauding the Play . This should be fireworks!

Bruso
vs
Byron

194 cm
20
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
282 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Elite Supplement Supplier

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bruso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Byron!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Bruso.
Byron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruso swats away the attempt to clinch by Byron.
Bruso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruso misses with a low kick as Byron jumps back.
Byron tries to clinch there but Bruso circles away.
Bruso cracks Byron with a good jab.
Byron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Byron is able to avoid easily.
Bruso stuns Byron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bruso loads up on a big right hand but Byron slips the punch.
Byron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruso.
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruso just misses with a punch to the body.

Byron gets a clinch.
Bruso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bruso is trying to break the clinch but Byron has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bruso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Byron lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Thomas Bruso has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruso is trying to break free.
Bruso tries to break free but Byron pushes him back against the cage.
Byron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Byron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byron.
Byron misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruso tries to pull guard but Byron holds him up against the cage and eventually Bruso drops back down to his feet.
Bruso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Byron gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Byron throws an elbow that misses.
Bruso avoids the elbow strike from Byron, against the cage.
Byron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Byron stops a takedown attempt from Bruso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bruso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Byron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Byron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bruso tries to pull guard but Byron holds him up against the cage and eventually Bruso drops back down to his feet.
Byron pushes off an throws an elbow but Bruso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Byron looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Bruso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Byron wants to clinch.
Byron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bruso finds it's way round the side to connect with Byron's head.
Bruso loads up on a big right hand but Byron slips the punch.
Byron tries to clinch but Bruso moves out of range.
Bruso misses with a wild body shot.
Bruso scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruso.
Bruso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byron circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Byron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byron tries to clinch there but Bruso circles away.
Bruso jabs at Byron's body.
Byron looks gassed!
Byron moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruso.
Byron takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Bruso swats away the attempt to clinch by Byron.
Byron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruso.
Byron slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Byron blocks the low kick.
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruso lands a glancing blow to the side of Byron's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron tries to clinch but Bruso moves out of range.
Byron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Byron pushes Bruso up against the cage in a clinch.
Bruso tries to pull guard but Byron holds him up against the cage and eventually Bruso drops back down to his feet.

Bruso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruso, right into the meat.
Bruso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Byron in his tracks.
Danga de danga de dang - Bruso scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bruso cracks Byron with a big right hand and Byron goes down!

Byron is rocked!
Bruso controlling from the top position.
Bruso passes Byron's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bruso lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruso trying to control from half guard but Byron is working away.
Bruso lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Bruso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Bruso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bruso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Bruso's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bruso swats away the attempt to clinch by Byron.
Tom Byron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byron tries to clinch but Bruso moves out of range.
Bruso is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Byron moves in looking to clinch but Bruso pushes him off.
Bruso circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Bruso.
Bruso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Byron can do to turn this around?
Byron is looking to clinch.
Bruso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byron manages to avoid it.
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruso scores with a nice strike.

Byron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bruso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Byron prevents the takedown attempt.
Byron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Byron throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Byron throws an elbow but misses.
Bruso can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bruso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Byron.
Byron keeps control of Bruso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bruso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Byron pushes off an throws an elbow but Bruso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Byron keeps control of Bruso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Byron misses with an elbow strike.
Bruso has had enough of the clinch but Byron keeps him there for the moment.
Bruso tries to break free but Byron pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruso dodges an elbow strike from Byron.
Bruso wants to get back to striking at distance but Byron won't allow it.
Bruso takes an elbow to the forehead.

Thomas Bruso's cut is getting worse.

Bruso pulls guard.
Bruso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Bruso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byron is aware though and is defending well.
Bruso controls Byron momentarily but Byron frees himself.

Bruso throws his legs up looking for a submission but Byron uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bruso 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.
Bruso looks to land a strike but Byron avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bruso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Byron wants to stand and escape but Bruso is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruso works over Byron with some ground and pound from guard.
Bruso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron wants to stand up but Bruso is controlling him.
Bruso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bruso trying to control but Byron is working from the bottom.
Byron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

Byron uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bruso keeps the fight on the outside.
Byron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas Bruso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byron fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Bruso.
Byron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruso.
Bruso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byron.
A big right from Bruso misses.
Bruso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruso connects with a right hand. Byron shakes it off.
Bruso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bruso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Bruso's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bruso looks to score with a jab to the body but Byron is just out of range.
Byron slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruso. That's going to slow Byron down.
Bruso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Byron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruso works Byron's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruso tries to bum rush Byron with a series of wild strikes but Byron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas Bruso is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Bruso.
Bruso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruso connects with a jab.
Byron gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bruso tries to bum rush Byron with a series of wild strikes but Byron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bruso loads up on a big right hand but Byron slips the punch.
Byron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Byron there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bruso clobbers Byron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bruso keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruso loads up on a big right hand but Byron slips the punch.
Byron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bruso cracks a nice hook into Byron's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bruso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bruso lands the left hand.
Bruso scores with a decent looking hook.

Byron has closed the distance and engaged Bruso in a clinch.
Bruso tries to break the clinch but Byron is controlling the position.
Bruso goes for a takedown in the clinch but Byron prevents it.
Byron pushes off an throws an elbow but Bruso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bruso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Byron has him pressed against the cage.
Byron throws an elbow but it misses.
Byron stops a takedown attempt from Bruso.
Byron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bruso tries to pull guard but Byron holds him up against the cage and eventually Bruso drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bruso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byron lands an elbow that stopped Bruso in his tracks for a moment.
Byron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Byron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Bruso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byron needs to keep his hands up - Bruso had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Bruso misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bruso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Byron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Byron misses with an elbow over the top.
Bruso avoids the elbow strike from Byron, against the cage.
Bruso avoids a wild elbow strike from Byron.
Byron throws an elbow but it misses.
Bruso blocks an elbow strike.
Bruso can't break the clinch.

Bruso manages to break the clinch.
Bruso tests Byron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruso throws a low kick but Byron avoids it.
Byron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruso throws out the jab.
Byron tries to clinch there but Bruso circles away.
Bruso swats away the attempt to clinch by Byron.
Bruso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byron is looking to clinch but Bruso is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byron circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Byron has closed the distance and engaged Bruso in a clinch.

Bruso breaks the clinch.
Bruso swinging wildly here.
Bruso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Byron tries to clinch but Bruso moves out of range.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bruso tries to bum rush Byron with a series of wild strikes but Byron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bruso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byron was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruso.
Bruso misses with a low kick.
Bruso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruso throws a shot from downtown. Byron moves away and avoids it.
Byron ducks under a wild hook from Bruso.
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruso misses with a straight left.
Bruso thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Byron clinches with his opponent.
Bruso blocks an elbow strike.
Byron misses with an elbow over the top.
Byron misses with an elbow over the top.
Bruso blocks an elbow strike.

Bruso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bruso looking to control.
Byron must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Byron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bruso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Byron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bruso clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Bruso's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bruso keeps the fight on the outside.
Byron slips a straight right by Bruso.
Byron moves in looking to clinch but Bruso pushes him off.
Byron tries to clinch there but Bruso circles away.
Byron moves in looking to clinch but Bruso pushes him off.
Byron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruso motions for Byron to come forward. Bruso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Bruso catches Byron right on the button with a cross.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruso misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Byron blocks the low kick.

Byron clinches up against the cage.

Bruso breaks the clinch.
Bruso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruso tries to land a leg kick but Byron saw it coming and moves away.
Bruso clobbers Byron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Byron clinches up with Bruso and pushes him back against the cage.

Bruso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruso throws a low kick but Byron avoids it.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruso swinging wildly here.
Bruso moves into range and connects with a jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bruso.
Bruso throws a jab but it's blocked by Byron.
Byron tries to clinch up.
Byron tries to clinch but Bruso is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Byron.

Byron moves into the clinch.

Bruso breaks the clinch.
Byron wants to clinch up but Bruso keeps it at a distance.
Byron moves in looking to clinch but Bruso pushes him off.
Byron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Bruso finds it's target.
Byron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruso connects with a looping right hand.
Bruso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Byron. Byron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byron takes one to the side of the head.
Byron is looking to clinch but Bruso is avoiding it.
Bruso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Byron checks a low kick from Bruso.
Byron doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruso circles away.
Byron checks a low kick from Bruso.
Bruso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byron tries to clinch but Bruso moves out of range.
Bruso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruso keeps the fight on the outside.
Byron blocks a low kick nicely.
Byron is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Bruso misses.
Bruso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bruso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byron.
Byron slips a jab and a cross from Bruso.
Nice defenses there by Byron.
Bruso cracks Byron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bruso misses with a looping right.
Byron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruso tries to bum rush Byron with a series of wild strikes but Byron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bruso with a hook.
Byron tries to clinch there but Bruso circles away.

Byron closes the distance and clinches.
Byron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Byron misses with an elbow over the top.
Bruso wants a takedown.
Bruso is trying to break the clinch but Byron is controlling him.
Bruso goes for a takedown attempt but Byron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Byron clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruso blocks the elbow strike.
Bruso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Byron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Byron keeps control of Bruso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Byron lands a nice elbow.

Thomas Bruso's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Byron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Byron misses with an elbow over the top.
Byron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Byron pushes off an throws an elbow but Bruso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bruso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Byron just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bruso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byron misses with an elbow over the top.
Byron pushes off an throws an elbow but Bruso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Byron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Byron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Bruso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Bruso.
Byron slips a jab and a cross from Bruso.
Byron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Byron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Byron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruso connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bruso had his way with Tom Byron in that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Bruso's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruso tries to bum rush Byron with a series of wild strikes but Byron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bruso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bruso lands a lovely overhand right.
Byron wants to clinch up but Bruso keeps it at a distance.
Bruso misses with a looping left.
Byron tries to clinch up.
Bruso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byron.
Byron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Byron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bruso lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Byron closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Byron throws an elbow but misses.

Bruso manages to break the clinch.
Byron moves in looking to clinch but Bruso pushes him off.
Byron fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruso throws a right and a left that Byron avoids nicely.
Byron moves away from the strike by Bruso.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bruso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Byron is out of range.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruso scores with a jab to the body.
Byron tries to clinch up.
Byron moves out of range of the strikes.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruso lands a slapping body shot.
Byron tries to clinch but Bruso moves out of range.
Bruso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruso swats away the attempt to clinch by Byron.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byron tries to clinch but Bruso moves out of range.
Bruso tries a head kick but it misses.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Byron tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Byron walks into a jab.
Tom Byron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruso misses with a double jab.
Bruso throws an overhand right that lands on Byron's shoulder, as Byron tries to avoid the shot.
Bruso throws a chopping leg kick but Byron manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byron tries to clinch there but Bruso circles away.
Byron throws a jab when Bruso was well out of range.
Bruso throws a right and a left that Byron avoids nicely.
Bruso throws a big shot that misses.
Byron tries to clinch there but Bruso circles away.
Bruso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Byron is able to avoid easily.
Bruso misses with a straight right.
Byron takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Byron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruso keeps the fight on the outside.
Byron doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruso circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Byron blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruso thows a body shot but no joy.
Byron is looking to clinch but Bruso is avoiding it.
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Byron keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byron tries to clinch but Bruso moves out of range.
Byron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byron tries to clinch but Bruso moves out of range.
Bruso lands a jab to Byron's midsection.
Byron is looking to clinch.
Byron checks a low kick from Bruso.
Byron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruso throws out the jab.
Byron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruso looks to land a combination. Byron sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Bruso misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bruso there.
Bruso swats away the attempt to clinch by Byron.
Byron avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bruso.
Byron throws a hook to the side of Bruso's head but Bruso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Bruso misses with a low kick as Byron jumps back.
Byron dips to his left and cracks Bruso with an uppercut!
Bruso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Byron fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bruso, pushing him back against the cage.
Byron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Byron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Byron throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Byron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bruso's brow.
Bruso tries to break the clinch but Byron is controlling the position.
Thomas Bruso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byron misses with an elbow over the top.
Byron throws an elbow but it misses.
Bruso wants to break free but Byron has control.
Bruso is trying to break the clinch but Byron is controlling him.
Byron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bruso's defenses.
Bruso blocks the elbow strike.
Byron looks to throw an elbow but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bruso!
Thomas Bruso retains his heavyweight title!

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