Cf.20: Rush! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Nikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikka comes to the cage accompanied by Idi Amin. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Nikka
vs
Tree

192 cm
24
222 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

200 cm
23
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Nikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Tree!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree lands a high kick!
Nikka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tree connects with a solid leg kick.
Nikka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nikka is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tree throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Nikka stumbling backwards into the cage! Nikka bounces back off the cage towards Tree, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tree lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tree celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Tree!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Tannen
vs
Metsanpeikko

173 cm
20
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buford Tannen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Metsanpeikko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannen throws a sloppy head kick and Metsanpeikko moves out of range easily.

Tannen clinches.
Tannen scores with a nice hook to the head.

Metsanpeikko drags the fight down to the ground.
Tannen wants to control from the top but Metsanpeikko keeps moving.
Tannen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metsanpeikko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metsanpeikko can't keep his opponent in guard - Tannen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Metsanpeikko is concentrating on defense, preventing Tannen from advancing position.
Tannen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metsanpeikko keeps working.
Tannen trying to mount his opponent but Metsanpeikko defends it.
Tannen is looking to take a break and control but Metsanpeikko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tannen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tannen lands a nice short elbow.
Metsanpeikko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tannen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tannen controlling from the top position.
Metsanpeikko has control of Tannen's left arm, preventing Tannen from doing any damage.
Metsanpeikko striking off his back but it's not causing Tannen any problems.
Metsanpeikko wants to stand but Tannen is controlling the position.
Tannen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Metsanpeikko's guard.
Metsanpeikko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tannen manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsanpeikko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tannen is keeping the position for now.
Metsanpeikko postures up in Tannen's guard and throws a big left but Tannen blocks it.
Metsanpeikko trying to control but Tannen is working from the bottom.
Metsanpeikko stops Tannen from standing up.
Metsanpeikko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tannen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tannen pulls Metsanpeikko in close to his closed guard and prevents Metsanpeikko from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Metsanpeikko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tannen sprawls well. Tannen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metsanpeikko gets slowly back to his feet.
Metsanpeikko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tannen avoids it really well and circles away.
Metsanpeikko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tannen throws a lazy head kick

and Metsanpeikko counters by clinching up.

Tannen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Tannen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Metsanpeikko manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsanpeikko keeping full guard, as Tannen tries to pass.
Metsanpeikko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Metsanpeikko trying to control the position.
Tannen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metsanpeikko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metsanpeikko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Metsanpeikko keeping moving, preventing Tannen from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metsanpeikko shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tannen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metsanpeikko.
Metsanpeikko tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Tannen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Metsanpeikko tries to land a knee to the head but Tannen blocks with his arms.
Tannen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Metsanpeikko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tannen walks away with a smile on his face. Metsanpeikko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Metsanpeikko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buford Tannen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Metsanpeikko.
Metsanpeikko clinches but Tannen breaks the clinch

and Tannen counters by clinching up.
Tannen prevents a body shot from Metsanpeikko.
Metsanpeikko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Tannen manages to break the clinch.

Tannen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tannen works over Metsanpeikko with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Metsanpeikko is working an open guard so Tannen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsanpeikko clinches but Tannen breaks the clinch

and Tannen counters with a takedown into side control.
Tannen lands an elbow.
Tannen working away.
Metsanpeikko is looking for a sweep.

Tannen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tannen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metsanpeikko as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metsanpeikko tries to clinch
and Tannen counters with a stiff right hand.
Metsanpeikko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tannen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metsanpeikko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tannen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tannen scores with a hook to the body. Metsanpeikko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tannen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metsanpeikko tries to clinch up
and Tannen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metsanpeikko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Metsanpeikko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Tannen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tannen lands in his opponent's guard.
Tannen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tannen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metsanpeikko keeps working.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metsanpeikko keeps working.
Tannen controlling the position from side mount.
Metsanpeikko is trying to improve his position.

Tannen tries for a kimura but Metsanpeikko is defending well.

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.

Tannen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Metsanpeikko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Tannen tries for a kimura but Metsanpeikko is defending well.
Metsanpeikko tries to strike but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Metsanpeikko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metsanpeikko shoots in and drives through. Tannen sprawls well.
Tannen wants to clinch up but Metsanpeikko keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buford Tannen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

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

Tannen is looking for a kimura but Metsanpeikko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tannen to get the leverage.
Metsanpeikko is trying to stand up here but Tannen is controlling him well.

Tannen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Metsanpeikko sees it coming and defends easily.
Metsanpeikko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Metsanpeikko wants to improve his position but Tannen is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tannen wants to pass to mount but Metsanpeikko is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsanpeikko wants to control the action here but instead Tannen manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsanpeikko tries to reverse the position but Tannen maintains control.
Tannen landing strikes from the mount and Metsanpeikko is in trouble!
Metsanpeikko is in a horrible position here. Tannen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Tannen get's back to his feet.
Metsanpeikko wants to clinch
and Tannen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tannen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metsanpeikko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tannen counters with a head kick. That will keep Metsanpeikko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hugo Metsanpeikko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tannen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tannen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tannen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Metsanpeikko is working to get back to half guard.
Metsanpeikko tries to hold on but Tannen pushes him away.
Metsanpeikko is trying to escape the mount.
Tannen controlling his opponent.
Tannen breaks from Metsanpeikko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Buford Tannen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tannen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metsanpeikko can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen controlling his opponent.
Tannen avoids the attempt from Metsanpeikko to control.
Tannen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tannen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Metsanpeikko is looking to escape.

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.
Metsanpeikko is working to get back to half guard.
Metsanpeikko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tannen unloading with bombs!
Metsanpeikko working to try and regain half guard.
Tannen controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buford Tannen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tannen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buford Tannen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Mc Fly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Dingdown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dingdown
vs
Mc Fly

177 cm
21
160 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

173 cm
20
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Dingdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Mc Fly!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Fly throws a right hand that Dingdown ducks under and follows up with a left that Dingdown also avoids with ease.
Mc Fly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dingdown connects with the punch.
Dingdown throws an overhand right that lands on Mc Fly's shoulder, as Mc Fly tries to avoid the shot.
Mc Fly tries a head kick but it misses.
Mc Fly moves forwards but Dingdown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mc Fly throws a leg kick but Dingdown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dingdown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dingdown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mc Fly. Mc Fly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mc Fly dodges the punch combination from Dingdown.
Mc Fly fails with the takedown.
Mc Fly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dingdown avoids the head kick by Mc Fly.
Mc Fly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dingdown.
Mc Fly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dingdown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dingdown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mc Fly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dingdown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mc Fly ducks under a wild hook from Dingdown.
Mc Fly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mc Fly slips under a jab from Dingdown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Fly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dingdown blocks a head kick by Mc Fly.
Mc Fly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dingdown.
Dingdown scores with a hook to the body. Mc Fly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mc Fly looks gassed!
Mc Fly moves forwards but Dingdown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dingdown swings for the body but Mc Fly moves out of range.
Dingdown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mc Fly tries to bum rush Dingdown with a series of wild strikes but Dingdown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dingdown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mc Fly fails with the takedown.
Dingdown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dingdown works Mc Fly's body with a nice hook.
Ben Dingdown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingdown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Mc Fly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dingdown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dingdown scores with the left hand. Mc Fly knows he should have avoided that one.
Mc Fly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dingdown.
Dingdown misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fly fails to land the takedown.
Ben Dingdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Mc Fly.
Dingdown misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Dingdown.
Dingdown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mc Fly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dingdown works the jab nicely.
Mc Fly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dingdown to score with a decent uppercut.

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

Mc Fly is rocked!
Dingdown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mc Fly is still on wobbly legs! Can Dingdown finish him?
Dingdown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mc Fly seems to have recovered his senses.
Mc Fly blocks a jab.
Dingdown throws a series of punches but Mc Fly avoids them all with ease.
Dingdown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dingdown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mc Fly.
Dingdown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mc Fly on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fly is looking to clinch but Dingdown is avoiding it.
Mc Fly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dingdown.
Mc Fly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mc Fly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dingdown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dingdown takes a swing at Mc Fly's ribcage but misses.

Mc Fly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mc Fly trying to control from Dingdown's half guard. Dingdown has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dingdown is on top in guard.
Mc Fly wants to stand up but Dingdown is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fly has a closed guard, preventing Dingdown from standing up.

Mc Fly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mc Fly wants to stand and escape but Dingdown is having none of it.
Dingdown wants to control from the top but Mc Fly keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mc Fly trying to keep a closed guard but Dingdown is proving a slippery customer.
Dingdown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mc Fly is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Dingdown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mc Fly shoots in for a takedown but Dingdown shows good takedown defense.
Mc Fly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dingdown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mc Fly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mc Fly throws a shot from downtown. Dingdown moves away and avoids it.
Mc Fly walks into a left hand.
Marty Mc Fly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dingdown misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Dingdown misses.
Dingdown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dingdown thows a body shot but no joy.
Mc Fly blocks a jab.
Mc Fly fails with the takedown.
Dingdown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mc Fly on the side of the head.
Mc Fly is breathing heavily.
Dingdown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mc Fly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Dingdown.
A head kick misses from Mc Fly.
Mc Fly misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingdown's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dingdown duly obliges.
Dingdown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mc Fly can do to turn this around?
Mc Fly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dingdown as he jumps to the side.
Ben Dingdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Mc Fly.

Dingdown drops Mc Fly with a beautiful combination! Mc Fly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dingdown is looking for the KO!
Dingdown connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Mc Fly tumbling to the canvas! Dingdown pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Mc Fly was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Dingdown!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Roberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Richards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fancy Pants. Roberto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Freak on a leash - Korn. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Richards
vs
Roberto

195 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cliff Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richards.
Roberto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Roberto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richards to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberto trying to keep a closed guard but Richards is proving a slippery customer.
Roberto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Richards!
Richards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roberto lands a big elbow.
Roberto landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roberto avoids the attempt from Richards to control.
Roberto prevents Richards from getting the reversal.
Roberto throws a sloppy strike and Richards uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Richards has ended up in Roberto's guard.

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

Richards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roberto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roberto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roberto!
Roberto laying and praying for a moment but Richards takes advantage and regains half guard.
Roberto is looking to pass Richards's guard but actually Richards recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards controlling Roberto's posture.
Roberto is looking to work some ground and pound but Richards has wrist control.

Richards has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Roberto doesn't defend quickly enough and Richards has managed to lock this one up! Can Roberto escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Richards on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Richards!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sponge SquarePants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beat You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Beat You enters the cage!

SquarePants
vs
You

187 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sponge SquarePants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beat You !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You tries to bum rush SquarePants with a series of wild strikes but SquarePants uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from You does no damage.
You lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for You , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
You throws a right and a left that SquarePants avoids nicely.
You misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You swinging wildly here.
You misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You misses with a jab, cross combination.
You throws a right hand that SquarePants ducks under and follows up with a left that SquarePants also avoids with ease.
You swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
SquarePants has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
You sizes up SquarePants with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
You throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
SquarePants shoots in looking for a takedown. You tries to sprawl out of it but SquarePants keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. You manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from You does no damage.
SquarePants avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from You .
SquarePants showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from You .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You misses with a double jab.
You throws a shot to the body.
SquarePants fails with an attempt to clinch.
You swinging wildly here.
You scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You throws a series of punches but SquarePants moves out of range.
You fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
You should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
You will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
You tries to bum rush SquarePants with a series of wild strikes but SquarePants uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

SquarePants shoots in for a double leg but You sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
You looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
SquarePants fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from You as SquarePants shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sponge SquarePants. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You throws a combination. SquarePants tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sponge SquarePants is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from You does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You throws a head kick but SquarePants moves out of range.
SquarePants misses with a double jab
and You counters with a left and a right that stings SquarePants.
The fighters circling - You throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

SquarePants shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
SquarePants working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

You looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! SquarePants has picked You up and slammed him! You can't keep hold of the triangle and SquarePants manages to pass to side control!
SquarePants 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.

SquarePants wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by You , who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on You 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
SquarePants in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
SquarePants cracks You with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You tries to improve position but can't.
SquarePants working the body and head with strikes.
SquarePants scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SquarePants wants to lay and pray for a moment but You keeps working.
SquarePants grinds an elbow into You 's temple.
You can't do much from the bottom here.
SquarePants connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused You some visible discomfort.
SquarePants working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SquarePants wants to lay and pray for a moment but You keeps working.
You is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on SquarePants's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
SquarePants working over You with some ground and pound. You looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

You looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
You is breathing heavily.
SquarePants slips a nice elbow through You 's hands, connecting with You 's forehead.
SquarePants scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
SquarePants lands strikes from half guard.
SquarePants is nestled in close to You , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
SquarePants is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SquarePants prevents You from improving his position.
You won't allow SquarePants to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SquarePants winds up and cracks You with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
SquarePants working You over with strikes.
SquarePants is trying to control the action in half guard but You is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
SquarePants working over You with some ground and pound. You looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
You taking some punishment here, with SquarePants in his half guard.
SquarePants drops an elbow to the side of You 's head.
You is looking for a sweep. SquarePants is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
You has hold of SquarePants's hands but SquarePants slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
SquarePants prevents You from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You is not content to let SquarePants control the position.
SquarePants looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks You with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sponge SquarePants dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A combination from You does no damage.
SquarePants misses with a body shot.
You clobbers SquarePants with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
You lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but SquarePants circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You throws a combination that misses

and SquarePants counters with a right hand that sends You tumbling to the canvas! Can SquarePants finish him? He dives into You 's guard looking to do just that!

You is rocked!

It looks like Beat You has been cut.

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

You looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
You takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SquarePants works over You with some ground and pound from guard.

SquarePants stands up and waves to You to follow him.
You slips a jab and a cross from SquarePants.
SquarePants tries for a takedown but You circles away easily
and You counters with a left and a right that stings SquarePants.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SquarePants gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and You makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
You throws a right and a left that both miss.
You throws a left and a right that both miss

and SquarePants counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
You is still in real trouble! Can SquarePants finish him?

SquarePants 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.
You seems to have recovered his senses.

You actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SquarePants moves into full mount! You won't be happy about that!
SquarePants lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
SquarePants tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
SquarePants controlling his opponent.
SquarePants landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
You is trying to escape the mount.

SquarePants wants to finish this one by submission but You is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from SquarePants.
You really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
SquarePants with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
You keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SquarePants cracks You with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
SquarePants landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sponge SquarePants showed his dominance in that final round.
I think SquarePants has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sponge SquarePants!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tirawit Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocha Latte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latte has chosen Vauvan teko homma as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tirawit Kokin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kokin
vs
Latte

185 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tirawit Kokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mocha Latte!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latte shoots in for a takedown but Kokin shows good takedown defense.

Latte feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kokin is on top in guard.
Kokin tries to free his leg and advance position but Latte is retaining full guard.
Latte is adopting a defensive guard.
Kokin wants to control from the top but Latte keeps moving.
Latte is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.
Kokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Latte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latte seems keen to control Kokin's posture.
Latte's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mocha Latte.

Latte closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kokin did well to prevent Latte getting side control.
Kokin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Latte trying to control the action but Kokin is working from the bottom.
Kokin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Latte is looking for a kimura but Kokin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Latte to get the leverage.

Latte is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokin is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Latte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kokin has managed to free his arm - good work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Latte is working for a submission of some sort.
Latte looks gassed!
Kokin tries to get to full guard but Latte has control of the leg.

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.
Latte is thwarting Kokin's attempts to control the position.
Kokin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kokin wants to sweep but no luck.

Latte drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kokin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kokin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kokin!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latte is not content to let Kokin control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mocha Latte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kokin stuns Latte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kokin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Latte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kokin.
Latte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Latte shoots in and drives through. Kokin sprawls well.
Kokin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kokin wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Latte fails with a takedown attempt.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte.
Kokin stuffs the takedown.
Latte is breathing heavily.
Latte shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latte shoots in for a double leg but Kokin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kokin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Latte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kokin slaps away a takedown attempt from Latte, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab lands there for Kokin.
Mocha Latte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Latte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kokin misses with the combination.
Kokin stalks Latte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Latte's face. Latte staggers backwards, shaken.
Latte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kokin swivels and escapes.
Kokin lands a right hook to the body.
Latte takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kokin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tirawit Kokin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Latte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Kokin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Kokin.
Kokin lands an overhand right.
Latte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokin throws a shot to the body.
Kokin lands a jab to Latte's midsection.
Kokin scores with a jab.
Latte shoots in and drives through. Kokin sprawls well.
Kokin misses the shot to the body.
Kokin is looking to wear down Latte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mocha Latte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kokin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Latte shoots in looking for a takedown. Kokin tries to sprawl out of it but Latte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kokin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kokin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Latte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kokin jabs at Latte's body.
Latte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tirawit Kokin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kokin!
Kokin lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kokin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kokin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokin throws out a powerful jab.
Kokin swinging wildly here.
Latte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kokin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Latte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokin lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokin looks to land a combination. Latte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kokin digs a good hook to Latte's body.
Kokin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kokin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kokin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Latte doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Kokin.
Latte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kokin as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Latte with that takedown attempt.
Kokin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Latte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Latte tries to move into range but Kokin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kokin.
Latte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte.
Latte tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Latte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Latte.
Kokin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Latte.
Kokin throws a good cross that connects.
Kokin sizes up Latte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Latte fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kokin misses with a few strikes there.
Kokin cracks Latte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kokin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Latte wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Kokin. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Latte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kokin lands with an uppercut that bounces Latte off the cage and back into rage.
A cross from Kokin lands.
Latte shoots in but no luck this time.
Latte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kokin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kokin swings for the body but Latte moves out of range.
Kokin connects with a body shot.
Latte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Latte looks for a takedown but Kokin sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Latte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kokin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Latte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokin works over Latte's head and body with a nice combination.
Kokin scores with a jab.
Kokin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Latte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Latte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kokin lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Kokin scores with a four punch combination!
Latte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kokin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Latte somewhat.
Kokin fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands with a shot to the body.
Kokin stuns Latte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Latte shoots in for a takedown but Kokin shows good takedown defense.
Kokin lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Kokin finds it's way through Latte's defenses.
Kokin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Latte doesn't seem bothered though.
Kokin lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Kokin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kokin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kokin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tirawit Kokin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kokin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tirawit Kokin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lippencot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lado A Lado B by Rappa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lippencot
vs
Assis

178 cm
23
199 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
187 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Lippencot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Assis!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Assis blocks the leg kick.
Lippencot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Assis checks it well.
Assis scores with a jab to the body.
Lippencot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assis.
Lippencot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assis moves away.
A head kick from Assis lands but Lippencot takes it in his stride.

It looks like Hans Lippencot has been cut.
Assis misses with a low kick.
Assis slips a jab from Lippencot.
Lippencot throws a jab but it's blocked by Assis.
Assis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assis ducks under a wild hook from Lippencot.
Assis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lippencot misses with a double jab.
Lippencot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Assis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lippencot circles away quickly and effectively.
Lippencot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lippencot is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lippencot scores with a hook to the body. Assis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lippencot moves out of range of the strikes.
Assis swings for the body but Lippencot moves out of range.
Lippencot walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lippencot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assis.
Assis throws a head kick but Lippencot moves out of range.
Lippencot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Assis coming out on top.

Hans Lippencot's cut is getting worse.
Lippencot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assis moves away.
Assis scores with a sloppy right hand. Lippencot should have avoided that one.
Assis scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Assis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assis cracks a nice hook into Lippencot's ribs.
Assis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lippencot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lippencot blocks the body kick.
Assis misses with an uppercut. Lippencot saw that one coming.
Assis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lippencot moves away.
Whack! Assis lands a heavy head kick that drops Lippencot. The ref tackles Assis to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lippencot was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jorge Assis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zai Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne comes into the arena with Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant blaring out of the sound system. Goro has chosen Good night my little friends. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Zai Goro enters the cage!

Virne
vs
Goro

187 cm
23
262 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

192 cm
25
258 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zai Goro!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Goro misses.
Virne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Virne tries to clinch but Goro is having none of it.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Goro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goro missing with a left hand there. Virne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Virne blocks the low kick.
Virne tries to clinch but Goro moves out of range.
Virne swats away the attempt to clinch by Goro.
Virne is looking to clinch.
Virne swings for the body but Goro moves out of range.

Virne takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Virne.
Goro has Virne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Virne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Virne is pushing Goro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goro working hard to break the clinch.
Goro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Virne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Virne tries to clinch up.
Goro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virne defends it nicely.
Jarppi Virne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zai Goro.
Virne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goro throws a solid leg kick but Virne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goro.
Goro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goro shoots in for a double leg but Virne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virne misses with a two punch combination.
Goro swats away the attempt to clinch by Virne.
Virne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Virne.

It looks like Zai Goro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Virne moves into range and clinches up with Goro.

Virne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virne darts in trying to clinch
and Goro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goro shoots for a takedown but Virne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Virne throws a series of punches but Goro moves out of range.

Virne has Goro up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne pushes Goro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goro is trying to drag Virne to the mat but Virne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goro is looking to break free of the clinch but Virne has double underhooks.

Virne breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Virne.
Virne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virne tries to clinch but Goro moves out of range.
Virne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goro circles away quickly and effectively.
Goro tries to score with a low kick but Virne moves his leg out of the way.
Virne tries to clinch there but Goro circles away.

Virne clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Virne.

Virne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne tries to clinch there but Goro circles away.
Virne tries to clinch there but Goro circles away.
Goro misses with a combination
and Virne counters with a stiff right hand.

Virne clinches up against the cage.

Virne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Virne moves into the clinch successfully.
Virne lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Virne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goro lands a nice looking body shot.
Virne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Virne wants to clinch up but Goro keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarppi Virne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zai Goro'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.

Virne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Virne closes the distance and clinches.

Virne breaks the clinch.
Goro misses the jab.
Goro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goro throws a hook but Virne avoids it easily.
Goro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Virne.
Goro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Virne clinches with his opponent.

Virne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goro ducks under a wild hook from Virne.
Goro throws a right hand that Virne ducks under and follows up with a left that Virne also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virne moves in looking to clinch but Goro pushes him off.
Virne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goro was well out of range. Poor timing from Virne.
Virne slips under a jab.
Virne swings for the body but Goro moves out of range.
Goro shoots in for a takedown but Virne shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for Virne.

That has opened up Zai Goro's cut even more.
A big left from Virne misses.
Virne tries to clinch up.
Virne wants to clinch.
Goro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne swats away the attempt to clinch by Goro.

Virne takes the fight into the clinch.
Goro managing to block the knees to the body from Virne.
Goro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Virne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jarppi Virne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zai Goro.
Virne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Virne.

Virne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Virne swings for the body but Goro moves out of range.
Virne dodges the punch combination from Goro.
Goro blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Virne has closed the distance and engaged Goro in a clinch.

Virne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Goro misses
and Goro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goro.
Jarppi Virne is winning the standup battle so far.
Goro is breathing heavily.
Goro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Virne's hands.
Virne is looking to clinch but Goro is avoiding it.
Goro is looking to clinch.
Jarppi Virne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virne wants to clinch

and Goro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Virne won't be happy with that.
Virne is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Goro crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne is trying to get back to his feet.
Virne managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goro.
Goro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Goro is trying to get an arm triangle but Virne is defending well.
Virne is trying to buck Goro off.
Goro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virne keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goro circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarppi Virne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zai Goro'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. This is the final round!

Virne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goro keeps the fight on the outside.
Virne misses with an uppercut.
Virne wants to clinch up but Goro keeps it at a distance.
Virne tries to clinch up.
Goro cracks a nice hook into Virne's ribs.
A slow jab from Virne misses its intended target.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goro paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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

Goro is trying to work for a kimura but Virne is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Goro decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Virne drives through and clinches with Goro against the cage.

Goro pulls Virne into guard.
Virne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Goro working for a triangle but Virne defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Virne trying to control the position from guard on top but Goro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Virne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goro, up you get!
Virne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Virne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Virne moves out of range of the strikes.
Virne tries to clinch up but Goro circles away and keeps his distance.
Virne tries to clinch but Goro moves out of range.
Jarppi Virne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goro backs up against the cage.
Goro scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Virne. That snapped Goro's head back.

The cut above Zai Goro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Virne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jarppi Virne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Virne tries to clinch but Goro moves out of range.
A lazy left from Virne finds it's target.

Virne moves into range and clinches up with Goro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Virne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goro looks to land a combination but Virne avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Virne.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Goro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virne lands with an uppercut that bounces Goro off the cage and back into rage.
Goro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Virne.
Virne tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Goro counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Goro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zai Goro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virne tries to clinch there but Goro circles away.
Goro misses with a low kick.
Goro misses with a jab to the body
and Virne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Virne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Virne lands the left hand.
A big left from Goro misses.
Virne throws a right and a left that Goro avoids nicely.

Virne darts in and clinches Goro up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Virne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goro throws a leg kick

and Virne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goro tries for a takedown. No joy.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarppi Virne!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jami Muskeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phol Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phol Puska will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Muskeli
vs
Puska

180 cm
21
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Crashforce Nutrition

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Muskeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Puska!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muskeli lands with a good body shot.
Puska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puska throws the left hand but Muskeli avoids the punch easily.
Muskeli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muskeli.
Puska falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muskeli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muskeli lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Phol Puska has been cut.
Muskeli lands a jab to the head.
Puska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muskeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Puska is just out of range.
Puska looks to throw the jab but Muskeli is out of range.
Puska misses with a straight right.
Muskeli tests Puska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muskeli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puska takes one 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!
Muskeli needs to keep his hands up - Puska had a free shot at his head there.
Muskeli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muskeli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muskeli connects with a nice looking jab.
Puska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Jami Muskeli has been cut.
Puska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muskeli counters with a three punch combo that has Puska backing up. Puska nods at Muskeli to acknowledge the strikes.

Puska is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muskeli cracks Puska with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Puska falls to his knees and Muskeli doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jami Muskeli!