SFC: The Quick and the Dead PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Broncko Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Persie Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broncko Dentalplan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dentalplan
vs
Villa

181 cm
23
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Broncko Dentalplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Persie Villa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dentalplan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Villa is trying to defend but Dentalplan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dentalplan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dentalplan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Villa is trying to stand.
Villa wants to hold on but Dentalplan pushes him away.
Dentalplan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Villa is just holding on here. Dentalplan manages to take his back.
Dentalplan biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villa has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Villa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Villa is really stuck here.
Villa is trying to stand back up.
Villa is trying to break free.
Villa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Villa.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dentalplan controlling well, preventing Villa from escaping the position.
Good control from Dentalplan.
Dentalplan is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Broncko Dentalplan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dentalplan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dentalplan.
Villa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Dentalplan rushes Villa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dentalplan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Villa's efforts to push away.
Villa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dentalplan is working for takedown but Villa is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villa tries to break free but Dentalplan pushes him back against the cage.
Dentalplan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Villa is defending well for now.
Dentalplan looking to slow down the pace here.
Villa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dentalplan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dentalplan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Villa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Villa tries to clinch up but Dentalplan circles away and keeps his distance.
Villa leaves Dentalplan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Villa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dentalplan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Broncko Dentalplan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villa is defended easily by Dentalplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Villa moves out of range of the body kick.
Villa doesn't manage to clinch there - Dentalplan circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentalplan lands a jab-cross combination.
Dentalplan tries to bum rush Villa with a series of wild strikes but Villa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dentalplan misses with a looping right.

Villa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Villa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Villa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dentalplan's face.

Villa working for a guillotine from mount but Dentalplan is in no mood to give up.
Villa landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa with the ground and pound from mount.
Villa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dentalplan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Villa.
Dentalplan is in a horrible position here. Villa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dentalplan is squirming around, avoiding Villa's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Villa.
Villa controlling the pace for now.
Dentalplan working to try and regain half guard.
Dentalplan really wants to buck Villa off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Villa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Villa looking to control but Dentalplan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Villa.
Villa looking to finish with strikes here!
Dentalplan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Villa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Persie Villa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Villa shoots in but no luck this time.
Villa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dentalplan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Villa as he jumps to the side.
Villa shoots and misses
and Dentalplan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Villa tries to clinch up
and Dentalplan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Broncko Dentalplan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dentalplan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Villa backs up against the cage.
Dentalplan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villa clinches but Dentalplan breaks the clinch

and Dentalplan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Villa's guard.
Villa wants to stand but Dentalplan is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dentalplan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Villa looks to clinch
letting Dentalplan counter with a right hand.
Villa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dentalplan swivels and escapes.
Broncko Dentalplan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Persie Villa.

Dentalplan rushes Villa and presses him up against the cage.
Dentalplan scores a nice knee to the body.
Villa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Villa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dentalplan tries to land knees in the clinch but Villa avoids the damage to the body.
Villa tries to pull guard but Dentalplan holds him up against the cage and eventually Villa drops back down to his feet.
Villa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Villa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dentalplan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dentalplan fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentalplan tries to clinch but Villa is having none of it.
Villa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Dentalplan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Dentalplan closes the distance and pushes Villa back into the cage.

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

Dentalplan drives through and clinches with Villa against the cage.
Dentalplan fails to pull guard.
Villa tries for a takedown but Dentalplan manages to get underhooks.

Dentalplan successfully pulls guard.
Dentalplan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Villa passes Dentalplan's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Dentalplan works to full guard.
Villa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dentalplan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villa wants to get up but he can't break Dentalplan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Villa wants to stand and escape but instead Dentalplan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Villa is working an open guard so Dentalplan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Villa clinches but Dentalplan breaks the clinch

and Dentalplan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dentalplan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Villa wants to get back to his feet but Dentalplan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broncko Dentalplan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Rautakoura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Hammer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roope Rautakoura's chin.

Hammer
vs
Rautakoura

185 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

177 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roope Rautakoura!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rautakoura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rautakoura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rautakoura lands a few punches from side control.
Rautakoura trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer manages to get back to half guard.
Rautakoura lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rautakoura misses with a head shot. Hammer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rautakoura cracks Hammer with a solid left hand.
Rautakoura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rautakoura stands and throws Hammer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Rautakoura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautakoura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rautakoura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rautakoura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hammer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rautakoura working away.
Rautakoura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hammer tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Rautakoura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hammer is looking for a sweep.
Rautakoura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hammer dodges the ground and pound from Rautakoura.
Rautakoura looks gassed!
Rautakoura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer parries the strikes from Rautakoura easily there. Rautakoura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hammer to escape.
Hammer is looking to reverse the position.
Rautakoura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer parries the strikes from Rautakoura easily there. Rautakoura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hammer to escape.
Hammer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rautakoura landing a few strikes.
Hammer wants to control but Rautakoura postures up.
Hammer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hammer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rautakoura connects with a decent elbow.
Rautakoura in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hammer defending against the ground and pound.
Hammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rautakoura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rautakoura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hammer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Hammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer wants to control but Rautakoura is keeping busy.
Rautakoura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hammer is in a horrible position here. Rautakoura smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hammer can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A nice elbow there by Rautakoura.
Rautakoura working the ground and pound effectively.
Hammer is bucking up trying to escape but Rautakoura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hammer is bucking up trying to escape but Rautakoura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hammer taking shots to the head.
Hammer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rautakoura working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rautakoura with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Rautakoura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rautakoura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hammer is trying to defend but Rautakoura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rautakoura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammer trying to control from the bottom.
Hammer won't allow Rautakoura to pass to mount.
Hammer tries to roll over but Rautakoura keeps him under control.
Rautakoura is nestled in close to Hammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hammer trying to control from the bottom.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Rautakoura slips a nice elbow through Hammer's hands, connecting with Hammer's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to control but Rautakoura is keeping busy.
Rautakoura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rautakoura throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Hammer missing with punches from the bottom.
Rautakoura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Rautakoura is avoiding it.

Rautakoura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rautakoura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hammer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautakoura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer trying to control from the bottom.
Rautakoura trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Rautakoura trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer keeping control of the position.
Rautakoura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautakoura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Rautakoura moves out of range easily.

Rautakoura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammer sprawls well initially but Rautakoura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rautakoura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rautakoura is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Rautakoura.
Rautakoura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rautakoura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rautakoura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautakoura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rautakoura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammer tries to clinch but Rautakoura is having none of it.
Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rautakoura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.
Rautakoura throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Rautakoura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rautakoura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rautakoura postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Rautakoura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roope Rautakoura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rautakoura shoots in and bounces Hammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rautakoura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rautakoura lands a couple of digs.
Hammer is trying to keep Rautakoura in close.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rautakoura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rautakoura is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautakoura is squirming around, avoiding Hammer's attempts to control the action.
Rautakoura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rautakoura tries to lock up and control but Hammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Hammer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Both fighters circling a little - Hammer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rautakoura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rautakoura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rautakoura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roope Rautakoura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rautakoura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rautakoura working over Hammer with some ground and pound. Hammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Rautakoura has control of the leg.
Rautakoura lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rautakoura lands a nice short elbow.
Rautakoura blocks the strikes from Hammer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rautakoura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rautakoura works his way into side control.
Rautakoura working the head with strikes.
Hammer tries to buck Rautakoura off but Rautakoura is having none of it.
Rautakoura scoring with punches and elbows.
Hammer tries to buck Rautakoura off but Rautakoura is having none of it.

Rautakoura has an Americana. Hammer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rautakoura is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rautakoura hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roope Rautakoura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Draco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Parker
vs
Draco

184 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
195 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Draco!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker blocks a jab.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parker misses with a combination
and Draco counters with an inside leg kick.
Parker throws a series of strikes that have Draco backpedaling.
Parker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Draco clinches up against the cage.
Draco has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Draco has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Draco tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parker wants to break free but Draco has control.
Draco fails to pull guard.
Draco fails to pull guard.
Ben Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Draco.

Draco manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Draco moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Draco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away.
Parker tries to circle away but Draco has him pinned against the cage.
Draco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Draco keeps him there for the moment.

Draco pulls guard effortlessly.

Draco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Draco is proving hard to escape from.

Draco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Draco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Parker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Parker looks to land a combination but Draco avoids it well.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Draco counters with a left and a right that stings Parker.
Draco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parker in his tracks.
Draco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Draco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draco delivers a nice body kick.
Ben Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Draco has Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
Draco keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker working hard to break the clinch.
Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Draco prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
Draco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Draco blocking some punches.
Draco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Draco is controlling him.
Draco has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Draco jumps guard.
Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Draco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Draco controls Parker momentarily but Parker frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker being controlled here momentarily.
Parker tries to stand but Draco is controlling from the bottom.

Draco is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.

Draco is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Parker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draco is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Draco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draco tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Draco tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Parker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Draco counters with a series of strikes. Parker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Draco slips the punch.
Draco misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Draco or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker which made him look bad.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Draco counters with a nice body kick.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parker throws a series of punches but Draco moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draco shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Draco lands a lovely overhand right.
Parker closes the distance but Draco moves to the side

and Draco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Draco is breathing heavily.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draco advances to half guard.
Draco wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Parker is trying to stand.
Draco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Draco trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draco wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
Draco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Draco walks into a stiff left hand from Parker.
Parker misses with a combination
and Draco counters with a body kick.
Parker clinches but Draco breaks the clinch
and Draco counters with a straight right hand.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Draco counters with a solid body kick.
Draco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ben Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Draco.
Draco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Draco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tony Draco seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with the combination.
Draco is looking to clinch.
Parker clinches but Draco breaks the clinch

and Draco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Draco.
Parker tries to break free but Draco pushes him back against the cage.
Draco tries to pull guard but Parker holds him up against the cage and eventually Draco drops back down to his feet.

Draco decides to pull guard.
Draco trying to control the position.
Draco has a closed guard, preventing Parker from standing up.
Draco working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Draco is proving hard to escape from.
Parker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Draco on the ground.

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.
Parker being controlled here momentarily.
Draco working a defensive guard but Parker passes into half guard.
Draco tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.

Draco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from Parker.
Draco lands a nice looking body kick.
Parker jabs Draco right on the nose. Draco blinks but takes it well.
Parker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Draco counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Draco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jab, jab by Draco - just one landing.
Draco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Draco misses with a looping right.
Parker tries to clinch up

and Draco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Draco.
Draco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Draco saw that one coming.
Parker looks to land a combination. Draco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Draco counter with a right hand.
Draco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Draco slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Parker lands the left hand.
Parker throws a right and a left that Draco avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Draco counters with a stiff right hand.
Draco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Draco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parker!
Draco throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker throws a series of punches but Draco avoids them all with ease.
Draco throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Draco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker looks to land a combination. Draco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Draco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Draco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Draco closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Draco keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Draco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Draco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Draco pulls Parker into guard.
Parker tries to stand but Draco is controlling from the bottom.
Draco managing to control the position.
Ben Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker wanted to stand there but Draco had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wanted to stand there but Draco had control of the position.
Draco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Parker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Parker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parker.
Draco slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
A big right from Parker misses.

Draco has managed to clinch.
Parker wants to get back to striking at distance but Draco won't allow it.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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

Parker stands up from Draco's guard - Parker perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draco throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Tony Draco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Draco dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Draco's head and hops out.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Parker falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Draco pushes Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
Draco prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
Draco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ben Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Draco.
Draco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Draco keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ben Parker.
I think Draco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Draco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdula Mikropopovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikropopovic comes to the cage accompanied by Beat it. This should be fireworks!

Mikropopovic
vs
Dos Santos

185 cm
21
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdula Mikropopovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sol Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikropopovic tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Mikropopovic moves out of range.

Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos landing knees to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mikropopovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the body.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the head.
Dos Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Mikropopovic won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Dos Santos.
Mikropopovic scores with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos landing knees to the head.

It looks like Abdula Mikropopovic has been cut.
Dos Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mikropopovic's defenses.
Dos Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikropopovic tries to circle away but Dos Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Dos Santos.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Santos.
Mikropopovic is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dos Santos as Mikropopovic tries to tie him up.
Mikropopovic tries for a takedown. No joy.

Mikropopovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Mikropopovic moves away

and Mikropopovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mikropopovic.
Mikropopovic takes an elbow to the temple.
Dos Santos landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dos Santos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mikropopovic has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dos Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mikropopovic's defenses.
Dos Santos with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Mikropopovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mikropopovic has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Mikropopovic blocks with his arms.
Mikropopovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body.
Dos Santos scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mikropopovic takes a knee right on the jaw!

Dos Santos pulls Mikropopovic into guard.

Dos Santos pushes Mikropopovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos has Mikropopovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Dos Santos.
Mikropopovic looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Mikropopovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mikropopovic.
Mikropopovic tries to pull guard but Dos Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Mikropopovic drops back down to his feet.
Dos Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mikropopovic's defenses.
Dos Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Mikropopovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdula Mikropopovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikropopovic wants to break free but Dos Santos has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mikropopovic's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dos Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Mikropopovic won't want to take too many of those.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos clinches but Mikropopovic breaks the clinch

and Mikropopovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mikropopovic.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikropopovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Dos Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Mikropopovic circles away.
Mikropopovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikropopovic blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Mikropopovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikropopovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
Dos Santos scores with a leg kick.
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos moves into range and clinches up with Mikropopovic.

Mikropopovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses

and Mikropopovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mikropopovic.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikropopovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Mikropopovic is controlling him.
Mikropopovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Mikropopovic manages to get underhooks.

Mikropopovic breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos looks to clinch
and Mikropopovic counters with a left and a right that stings Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Mikropopovic.
Dos Santos wants to clinch but Mikropopovic slips to the side

and Mikropopovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mikropopovic.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the body.
Dos Santos with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Mikropopovic on the inside.
Mikropopovic lands an elbow that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
Mikropopovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dos Santos smiles and moves away.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdula Mikropopovic'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.

Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Mikropopovic.

Dos Santos forces Mikropopovic back against the cage and clinches.
Dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mikropopovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos closes the distance but Mikropopovic moves to the side
and Mikropopovic counters with a left and a right that stings Dos Santos.
Dos Santos wants to clinch but Mikropopovic slips to the side

and Mikropopovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dos Santos's guard now.
Mikropopovic prevents Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
Mikropopovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to stand and escape but Mikropopovic is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dos Santos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Mikropopovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mikropopovic has closed the distance and engaged Dos Santos in a clinch.
Dos Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Mikropopovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mikropopovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dos Santos has Mikropopovic pressed against the cage, preventing Mikropopovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mikropopovic tries to pull guard but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mikropopovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mikropopovic goes for a takedown attempt but Dos Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mikropopovic moves into the clinch.
Sol Dos Santos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos working Mikropopovic over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dos Santos connects with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Mikropopovic blocks with his arms.
Dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dos Santos with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Mikropopovic won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dos Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Mikropopovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdula Mikropopovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikropopovic tries to stall but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dos Santos prevents Mikropopovic from breaking the clinch.
Dos Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mikropopovic's face.
Dos Santos crunches a lovely knee into Mikropopovic's ribcage.
Mikropopovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dos Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mikropopovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.
Dos Santos lands an elbow inside.
Dos Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mikropopovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdula Mikropopovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dos Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mikropopovic moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos gets underhooks to prevent Mikropopovic's takedown attempt.
Mikropopovic jumps guard but Dos Santos stands there with Mikropopovic around his waist. Mikropopovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mikropopovic misses with a knee strike.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Mikropopovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos throws a lazy head kick
and Mikropopovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.

Dos Santos has Mikropopovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Mikropopovic managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Santos.
Mikropopovic tries to stall but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikropopovic circles away.

Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mikropopovic missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Mikropopovic stands there with Dos Santos around his waist. Dos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mikropopovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dos Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdula Mikropopovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mikropopovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Dos Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Mikropopovic won't want to take too many of those.
Mikropopovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mikropopovic takes an elbow to the temple.
Dos Santos is trying to break free.

Mikropopovic breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Mikropopovic pushes him off.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up

and Mikropopovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mikropopovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dos Santos avoiding damage as Mikropopovic throws knees to the body.
Dos Santos scores a nice knee to the body.
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mikropopovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dos Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mikropopovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Dos Santos lands an elbow inside that Mikropopovic shrugs off.
Mikropopovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the head.
Dos Santos landing knees to the head.
Mikropopovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dos Santos can't break the clinch.
Mikropopovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dos Santos smiles and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Mikropopovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mikropopovic.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikropopovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Dos Santos rushes Mikropopovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mikropopovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Santos scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Dos Santos.
Mikropopovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mikropopovic tries to break free but Dos Santos pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Dos Santos moves into range and clinches up with Mikropopovic.
Mikropopovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dos Santos landing knees to the head.
Mikropopovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mikropopovic tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Mikropopovic working hard to break the clinch.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a nice elbow.
Dos Santos tries a knee to the head but Mikropopovic blocks it.
Dos Santos blocks an elbow strike.

Mikropopovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikropopovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Mikropopovic counters with a series of strikes. Dos Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dos Santos. Mikropopovic shrugs it off though.

Dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Mikropopovic has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mikropopovic pulls guard.
Mikropopovic is looking to sweep but instead, Dos Santos has passed into half guard.
Dos Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dos Santos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Dos Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

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

Bergstrom
vs
BD

177 cm
19
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
133 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Bergstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xande BD!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bergstrom throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. BD was covering up waiting for the punch and Bergstrom finishes the takedown easily into guard.
BD looking to control.
Bergstrom throwing strikes from guard but BD blocks nicely.
Bergstrom looking to pass the guard.
Bergstrom trying to control but BD is working from the bottom.
Bergstrom wants to pass the guard but BD is keeping the position.
BD is pulling down on Bergstrom's head. It's preventing any offense from Bergstrom, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BD wants to sweep here but Bergstrom controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BD with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bergstrom counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for BD!
BD is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Bergstrom goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now BD is on top in guard.
BD trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergstrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but BD is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for BD!
BD gets back to half guard.
Bergstrom wants to take a breather but BD is having none of it.
Bergstrom working over BD with some ground and pound. BD looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
BD blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergstrom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergstrom is trying to control the action in half guard but BD is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Bergstrom there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BD tries to roll over but Bergstrom keeps him under control.

Bergstrom is working for a submission of some sort.
BD is looking to improve his position.
BD looks gassed!

Bergstrom 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.
Bergstrom works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bergstrom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bergstrom lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bergstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Bergstrom!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grammund Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Rider
vs
Christianson

192 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grammund Rider!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cameron Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider looks to land a combination but Christianson avoids it well.
Rider looks to throw the jab but Christianson is out of range.
Rider connects with a body shot.
Rider loads up on a big right hand but Christianson slips the punch.
Christianson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rider cracks Christianson with a right hand to the side of the head.

Rider rushes Christianson and presses him up against the cage.
Christianson blocks an uppercut.
Rider is leaning against Christianson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rider lands a right hand.
Christianson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Cameron Christianson has been cut.
A body shot lands from Rider.
Christianson looks gassed!
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!
Rider working aggressively here.
Christianson is trying to break the clinch but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rider.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider lands an uppercut.
Rider lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rider.
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Rider.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Christianson is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christianson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rider finish him?
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Rider.
Christianson seems to have recovered his senses.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
Rider stalling against the cage.
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christianson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christianson wants to break free but Rider has control.
Christianson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rider.

Rider lands an uppercut that drops Christianson! Rider follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Rider controlling the position from side mount.
Rider throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rider happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Grammund Rider.
Christianson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rider circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Christianson avoids the body shot from Rider.
Rider ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christianson moves away.
Rider's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rider duly obliges.
Rider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christianson.
Rider takes a swing at Christianson's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Rider misses.

Rider closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Rider.
A short uppercut from Rider.
Rider effectively controlling the action here.
Rider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Rider.

That has opened up Cameron Christianson's cut even more.
Rider lands a nice shot to the body.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.

Rider successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rider holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grammund Rider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cameron Christianson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rider lands with a shot to the body.
Christianson just misses with a punch to the body.

Rider moves into the clinch successfully.
Rider avoiding damage.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grammund Rider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rider lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rider gets through Christianson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rider is leaning against Christianson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Christianson is breathing heavily.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Christianson smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christianson moves away.
Rider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christianson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rider ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rider swinging wildly here.
Rider cracks Christianson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rider lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grammund Rider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christianson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Rider.
Rider is looking to clinch but Christianson is avoiding it.
Rider tries to clinch up but Christianson circles away and keeps his distance.

Rider fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christianson, pushing him back against the cage.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
Rider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christianson can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Rider - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rider lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider lands a right hand.
Rider works on Christianson's body with a couple of short punches.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Christianson's head.
Rider is leaning against Christianson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rider fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Rider.
Nice body punch from Rider - that landed with a thud.
Rider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
Rider pushes Christianson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
Rider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Rider.
Rider gets through Christianson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rider.
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christianson.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
Rider pushes Christianson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider slows down the pace here.
A short right from Rider.
Rider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rider taking a breather.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Rider.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rider.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rider.
Christianson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rider scores with a hook to the body.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rider lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rider digs a right hand into Christianson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christianson's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grammund Rider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cameron Christianson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rider throws a shot to the body.
Rider wants to clinch.
Rider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christianson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rider lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Rider misses.
Rider cracks Christianson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rider lands the left hand.
Rider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christianson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rider.
Grammund Rider is winning the standup battle so far.
Rider cracks Christianson with a good jab.
Christianson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rider.
Rider scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rider tries to clinch there but Christianson circles away.
Rider swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Christianson counter with a right hand.
Rider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Rider clinches up with Christianson and pushes him back against the cage.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Christianson.
Rider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Rider.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rider - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Christianson wants to break free but Rider has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Rider.
Rider pushes Christianson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Rider - that landed with a thud.
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Rider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Rider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rider pushes Christianson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider.
A short uppercut from Rider.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
Christianson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rider has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rider.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
A short right from Rider.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider stalling against the cage.
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider is working Christianson over against the cage.
Rider lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rider cracks Christianson with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rider content to slow the pace in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christianson wants to break free but Rider has control.
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grammund Rider clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cameron Christianson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Good exchange - Rider coming out on top.
Rider misses with a hook. Christianson ducked under it nicely.
Rider lands with an overhand left.

Rider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christianson.
Christianson is trying to break free.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Christianson's head.
Rider stalling.
Rider works on Christianson's body with a couple of short punches.
Rider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
Christianson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
Rider lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Rider.
Rider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christianson.
A short uppercut from Rider.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Rider - that landed with a thud.
Rider is working Christianson over against the cage.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rider displaying some good clinch control by pressing Christianson up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rider.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rider avoiding damage.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rider works on Christianson's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christiansons head.
Rider misses with some punches.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider is working Christianson over against the cage.
Rider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider lands a left hand.
Christianson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Rider is leaning against Christianson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rider - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Rider.
Rider pushes Christianson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rider slows down the pace here.
Rider works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider gets through Christianson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christianson takes a shot to the head.
Rider works on Christianson's body with a couple of short punches.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Christianson takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Christianson's head.
Rider lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grammund Rider had his way with Cameron Christianson in that round.
The cut man is working on Cameron Christianson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rider moves in looking to clinch but Christianson pushes him off.
Rider is looking to clinch.
Rider closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rider misses with a series of wild punches.
Rider wants to clinch up but Christianson keeps it at a distance.
Rider thows a body shot but no joy.
Rider takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Christianson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider lands with a shot to the body.
Rider misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Rider scores with a four punch combination!
Christianson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rider counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Rider clinches up with Christianson and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christianson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Rider gets control of Christianson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rider will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Christianson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rider is on top in guard.
Christianson keeping moving, preventing Rider from controlling successfully.
Rider missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grammund Rider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rider advances to half guard.
Rider is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rider has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rider moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is letting Rider control him for a moment.
Rider's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Grammund Rider.
Christianson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rider lands with a nice combination. Christianson backs away looking to recover.

Rider fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christianson, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Cameron Christianson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christianson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rider.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grammund Rider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rider 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:41
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:41
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grammund Rider!
Grammund Rider retains his light heavyweight title!

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