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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakishi Umaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Karzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umaga comes to the cage accompanied by Stop,drop and roll (Deceptikonz). 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.

Umaga
vs
Karzai

200 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
223 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rakishi Umaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Karzai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Umaga moves into the clinch successfully.
Karzai looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Karzai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Umaga smiles and moves away.

Umaga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Umaga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karzai pushes Umaga off looking to stand but Umaga dives back in and keeps control.
Karzai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umaga.
Umaga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Umaga working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Umaga thows a huge punch but Karzai dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umaga stalling.
Umaga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karzai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umaga.
Umaga 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umaga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Umaga drops an elbow to the side of Karzai's head.
Umaga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karzai taking some punishment here, with Umaga in his half guard.

Umaga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karzai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Umaga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karzai's head.
Umaga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umaga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umaga stalling.
Karzai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Umaga lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Umaga decides to stand and escape the position.

Umaga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Umaga decides to return to a standing position.

Umaga 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga content to stall in guard here.
Umaga throwing strikes but missing.
Karzai keeping full guard, as Umaga tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umaga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Umaga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Umaga content to control rather than advance.
Rakishi Umaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Umaga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Umaga passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Karzai!
Umaga putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Karzai is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umaga scoring with strikes but Karzai is staying in there.
Karzai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umaga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Umaga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karzai's face.
Umaga lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karzai hang on?
Karzai can't escape the position.
Umaga cracks Karzai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzai taking shots to the head.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karzai can do to turn this around?
Umaga with shots to the head and body - Karzai looks very uncomfortable down there.
Umaga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Umaga content just to control the position here.
Umaga lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umaga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Karzai looks a forlorn figure.
Umaga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Umaga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karzai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Umaga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umaga dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umaga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Umaga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Umaga lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Umaga with good strikes from the mount here!

Umaga jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karzai manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here as Umaga stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakishi Umaga dominated that second round.
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!

Umaga closes the distance and clinches.

Umaga drags the fight down to the ground.
Umaga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Umaga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Umaga controlling his opponent.
Umaga landing strikes, looking to finish!
Umaga connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karzai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umaga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karzai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Umaga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Umaga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Umaga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Umaga controlling the position easily from mount.
Umaga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umaga raining down shots from the mount!
Umaga cracks Karzai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karzai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Karzai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Umaga postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Karzai bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Umaga and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rakishi Umaga!

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C
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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraken has chosen Battle Without Honor Or Humanity as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Massey
vs
Kraken

190 cm
24
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

KAISER

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Kraken!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraken swats away the attempt to clinch by Massey.
Massey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kraken keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Massey with that takedown attempt.

Massey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Massey missing with knees to the body.

Massey successfully pulls guard.

Kraken is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Massey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Massey has escaped and now he's on top!
Kraken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Massey's guard.
Kraken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Massey's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraken works his foot free and advances to mount.
Massey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey really wants to buck Kraken off and get back to his feet.

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

Kraken swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Massey is now in Kraken's guard. A big mistake from Kraken there, giving up the dominant position!
Kraken has a closed guard, preventing Massey from standing up.
Kraken manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kraken throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kraken moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Massey has worked his arm free - good work by Massey!

Kraken tries for a kimura but Massey is defending well.
Kraken looks gassed!
Kraken is trying to ground and pound but Massey uses the momentary lack of control by Kraken to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey wants to get back to his feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kraken is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Massey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Massey looks like he's trying to stand up.

Kraken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kraken works his way into side control.
Kraken cracks Massey with an elbow. That is naaassty.

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.
Kraken working the strikes but Massey uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Massey is pressing down on Kraken's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kraken must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kraken has gone for a leg lock! Massey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraken's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Kraken!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matias Alderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asheesh Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alderson comes into the arena with Dark moon High tide blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alderson
vs
Patel

170 cm
23
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matias Alderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asheesh Patel!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patel moves in looking to clinch but Alderson pushes him off.
Asheesh Patel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Alderson does no damage.
Patel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alderson.
Alderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patel doesn't manage to clinch there - Alderson circles away.
Patel slaps away a takedown attempt from Alderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Patel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Patel prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matias Alderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patel has a couple of punches blocked by Alderson.
Alderson is working for takedown but Patel is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Patel.
Alderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patel's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Patel fails to land.
Alderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alderson goes for a takedown attempt but Patel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel slaps away a takedown attempt from Alderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patel fails with an attempt to clinch.

Patel closes the distance and clinches.
Patel throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderson.
Patel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patel lands with a short shot to the head.
Alderson goes for a takedown attempt but Patel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Patel moves in looking to clinch but Alderson pushes him off.

Patel moves into the clinch successfully.
Patel has a couple of punches blocked by Alderson.
Alderson has had enough of the clinch but Patel keeps him there for the moment.
Alderson tries for a takedown but Patel manages to get underhooks.
Alderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Patel misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Patel tries to get to full guard but Alderson has control of the leg.
Alderson trying to control from Patel's half guard. Patel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Patel has control of Alderson's left arm, preventing Alderson from doing any damage.
Alderson won't allow Patel to sweep him here.
Alderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aldersonis looking to pass into half guard but Patel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Patel is in guard.
Patel thows a big elbow that misses.
Patel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alderson keeping moving, preventing Patel from controlling successfully.

Alderson pushes Patel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Patel tries to clinch up but Alderson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alderson clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patel throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderson.
Patel is pressed up against the cage. Alderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patel down to the mat. Patel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Patel is fending him off so far but Alderson persists. Nope, Patel circles away and we're back to standing.
Alderson shoots in for a double leg but Patel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patel wants to clinch but Alderson slips to the side

and Alderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alderson.
Alderson prevents Patel from breaking the clinch.
Patel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alderson is looking to control Patel's arms but Patel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alderson has his back to the cage.
Patel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Patel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alderson is breathing heavily.
Patel tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Alderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patel has control of Alderson's left arm, preventing Alderson from doing any damage.
Alderson stopping the sweep attempt from Patel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matias Alderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Patel looks to clinch

and Alderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Patel's guard.
Alderson trying to control but Patel is working from the bottom.
Aldersonis looking to pass into half guard but Patel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Patel is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patel lands a couple of elbows.
Patel throwing strikes from guard but Alderson blocks nicely.
Patel is working Alderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Patel won't allow Alderson to get back to his feet.
Patel wants to control from the top but Alderson keeps moving.
Alderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Patel closes the distance and clinches.
Patel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patel misses with the head strike.
Alderson is working for takedown but Patel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patel swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Alderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patel wants to clinch

and Alderson moves into the clinch.
Patel stops a takedown attempt from Alderson.
Patel prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matias Alderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patel misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Patel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Patel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Patel lands a hook that snaps the head of Alderson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Patel fails to land.
Patel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patel lands a left hand.
Alderson blocking some punches.
Alderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Patel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alderson blocks an elbow strike from Patel.
Alderson looking for a takedown.
Alderson trying to control the position but instead, Patel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alderson into the cage.
Alderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Patel as the two fighters clinch.
Patel swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderson tries to stall but Patel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Alderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alderson blocks an uppercut.
Patel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Patel is pressed up against the cage. Alderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patel down to the mat. Patel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Patel has closed the distance and engaged Alderson in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Patel fails to land.
Patel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alderson blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Patel.
Alderson has Patel pressed against the cage, preventing Patel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Alderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patel tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Alderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Patel controlling the position for now.

Patel kicks Alderson off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Alderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Alderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patel prevents the takedown attempt.
Patel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alderson.
A short body shot lands from Patel as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patel misses with a punch on the inside.
Patel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patel throws a head punch that misses.
Patel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Patel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Patel tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Alderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Patel won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matias Alderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Alderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Patel tries to close the distance and clinch but Alderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alderson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Alderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Patel looking to slow down the pace here.
Patel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Patel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patel is trying to break free.
Patel lands with a left to the head.
Alderson wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderson blocking some punches.
Patel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alderson backwards.
Alderson blocks an uppercut.

Patel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Patel to the mat. Patel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alderson postures up.
Patel is pulling down on Alderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Alderson, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderson passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patel trying to hold on to Alderson's head to control him but Alderson postures up.

Alderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Patel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patel is looking for a sweep. Alderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matias Alderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alderson controlling the action here.
Alderson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Alderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Patel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Asheesh Patel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Matias Alderson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Patel looks to clinch

and Alderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Patel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderson.
Patel has a couple of punches blocked by Alderson.
Patel is pressed up against the cage. Alderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patel down to the mat. Patel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matias Alderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alderson dives in and grabs Patel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Patel pushes down on Alderson's head and hops out.
Patel looks to clinch
and Alderson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Patel wants to clinch but Alderson slips to the side
and Alderson counters with a left and a right that stings Patel.
Patel tries to clinch

and Alderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alderson.
Patel trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderson won't allow Patel to sweep him here.
Alderson advances to half guard.
Patel wants to get back to full guard.
Patel trying to control from the bottom.
Alderson is looking to take a break and control but Patel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

And that's the end of the fight!
Matias Alderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alderson, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matias Alderson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lilburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Valtamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lilburn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jari Valtamo's chin.

Lilburn
vs
Valtamo

188 cm
19
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Valtamo.
Lilburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lilburn.
Valtamo lands an overhand right.
Lilburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valtamo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lilburn.
Valtamo connects with a right hand. Lilburn shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Valtamo as he connects with a hook.
A left and a right from Valtamo both land. Nice combination.

Lilburn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valtamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Lilburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valtamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lilburn walks straight into a right hand from Valtamo - that's dropped him! Valtamo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lilburn from any more punishment! Lilburn complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jari Valtamo!

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A

C
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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Crimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Big Young has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Big Young seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Young
vs
Crimshaw

182 cm
25
252 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

197 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Crimshaw!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Young gets a takedown into half guard.
Young works his way into full mount!
Crimshaw is trying to escape the mount.
Young wants to control the pace but Crimshaw is squirming around nicely.
Young looking to control and managing it successfully.
Young throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Crimshaw because Young loaded up on that one.
Crimshaw is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimshaw tries to hold on but Young postures up.
Young looking to ground and pound but Crimshaw is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crimshaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crimshaw wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Young landing strikes, looking to finish!

It looks like Sam Crimshaw has been cut.
Crimshaw wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Crimshaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That has opened up Sam Crimshaw's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young tries to control but Crimshaw wriggling away.
Young with a couple of short strikes.
Crimshaw tries to lock up and control but Young gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to control the pace but Crimshaw is squirming around nicely.
Young controlling from mount.
Crimshaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Young looking to finish with strikes here!
Crimshaw is squirming around, avoiding Young's attempts to control the action.
Crimshaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crimshaw looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crimshaw is looking to escape.
Young prevents Crimshaw from getting the reversal.
Crimshaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Young is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Young landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young controlling the position easily from mount.
Young tries to control but Crimshaw wriggling away.
Crimshaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Young putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Young tries to control but Crimshaw wriggling away.
Young raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young tries to control but Crimshaw wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Crimshaw'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.

Young shoots in for a takedown but Crimshaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Crimshaw forces Young back against the cage and clinches.
Young drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crimshaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crimshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.

Crimshaw clinches up against the cage.
Young has Crimshaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crimshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young jumps guard but Crimshaw stands there with Young around his waist. Young gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Young fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crimshaw working hard to break the clinch.
Young has Crimshaw pressed against the cage, preventing Crimshaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crimshaw is breathing heavily.
Young tries to pull guard but Crimshaw won't allow it.
Crimshaw controlling the action here for a moment.
Young can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimshaw lands a right hand.
Young tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crimshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crimshaw leaning against his opponent.
Crimshaw is trying to break free.
Crimshaw working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Young jumps guard but Crimshaw stands there with Young around his waist. Young gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Young looking to stall.
Young wants to break the clinch but can't.
Young tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crimshaw smiles and moves away.
Young shoots in for a double leg but Crimshaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two 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.
Crimshaw tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crimshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crimshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crimshaw as he jumps to the side.
Young closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crimshaw circles away.
Young throws a hook to the side of Crimshaw's head but Crimshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young blocks a jab.
Young shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crimshaw but Crimshaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Crimshaw has closed the distance and engaged Young in a clinch.
Crimshaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Young tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Crimshaw enables Young to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crimshaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Young controlling from the top position.
Crimshaw looking to control.
Crimshaw wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.
Young slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crimshaw has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Young has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimshaw tries to improve position but can't.
Young scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Crimshaw to see if he's OK.

Young tries for a kimura but Crimshaw is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Crimshaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Young has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Crimshaw is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Young yanks on the arm and Crimshaw is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Young.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Young!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Boxer
vs
Gustavsson

195 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

196 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustavsson swinging wildly here.
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustavsson.
Gustavsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer misses with a combination
and Gustavsson counters with a series of strikes. Boxer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustavsson.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustavsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustavsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxer misses with a combination
and Gustavsson counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Boxer misses the jab.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustavsson slips a straight right by Boxer.
Gustavsson throws a jab when Boxer was well out of range.
Gustavsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Alexander Gustavsson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Gustavsson.
Boxer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustavsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gustavsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustavsson misses with an uppercut.
Gustavsson takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Boxer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gustavsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustavsson cracks a nice hook into Boxer's ribs.
Gustavsson throws a right and a left that Boxer avoids nicely.
Gustavsson lands with a good body shot.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Boxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustavsson throws an overhand right that lands on Boxer's shoulder, as Boxer tries to avoid the shot.
Boxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustavsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson misses the shot to the body.
Gustavsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Gustavsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boxer.
Boxer connects with a nice looking jab.
Boxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustavsson throws out the jab.
Boxer throws a hook but Gustavsson blocks it.
Gustavsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Gustavsson throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
Gustavsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustavsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer throws a hook but Gustavsson avoids it easily.
Gustavsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gustavsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer lands with a straight right. Gustavsson didn't see that one coming.
Boxer swings for the body but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Gustavsson saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson missing with a left hand there. Boxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxer looks to land a left hand but Gustavsson moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Boxer does no damage.
Boxer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boxer lands a nice shot that snaps Gustavsson's head back.

That has opened up Alexander Gustavsson's cut even more.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Gustavsson's shoulder, as Gustavsson tries to avoid the shot.
Boxer misses with a hook.
Gustavsson throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
Gustavsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer throws out the jab.
Boxer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gustavsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boxer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boxer jabs at Gustavsson's body.
Gustavsson lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Gustavsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looks to land a combination but Gustavsson avoids it well.
A punch combination from Gustavsson misses.
Boxer lunges at Gustavsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustavsson's hand.
Gustavsson walks into a straight right hand from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a hook. Gustavsson ducked under it nicely.
Boxer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustavsson.
Boxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustavsson throws a right and a left that Boxer avoids nicely.
Boxer swings for the body but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Boxer throws a right and a left that Gustavsson avoids nicely.
Gustavsson takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustavsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boxer.

The cut above Alexander Gustavsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustavsson throws a hook but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer moves out of range as Gustavsson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gustavsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Boxer lands with a hook. Gustavsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses with a combination
and Boxer counters with a straight right hand.
Gustavsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boxer throws a jab when Gustavsson was well out of range.
A jab from Boxer finds it's way through Gustavsson's defenses.

Alexander Gustavsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gustavsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boxer in his tracks.
Gustavsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Gustavsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Gustavsson slips a jab from Boxer.
Gustavsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustavsson slips a jab and a cross from Boxer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boxer scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Boxer.
Boxer looks to land a right hand but Gustavsson moved out of range.
Gustavsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustavsson throws the left hand but Boxer avoids the punch easily.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Gustavsson ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Gustavsson ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Gustavsson saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Boxer.
Gustavsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce Boxer!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Smith Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian SnedeKKer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

SnedeKKer
vs
Smith Jr

195 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from SnedeKKer misses the target.
SnedeKKer throws a right and a left that both miss.
SnedeKKer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sebastian SnedeKKer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr looks gassed!

SnedeKKer lands a big right hand that sends Smith Jr crashing to the mat! SnedeKKer stays standing though and waves Smith Jr back to his feet!

Smith Jr is rocked!

It looks like Andrew Smith Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SnedeKKer connects with a stiff jab that staggers Smith Jr - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sebastian SnedeKKer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John AppleSkillett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Fedorov
vs
AppleSkillett

184 cm
23
189 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirill Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John AppleSkillett!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov moves away from the strike by AppleSkillett.
AppleSkillett takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
AppleSkillett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
AppleSkillett stuffs the takedown.

Fedorov gets the takedown into side control.

Fedorov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by AppleSkillett, who protects the arm well.
AppleSkillett can't do much from the bottom here.
AppleSkillett is looking to regain half guard here but Fedorov keeps moving and retains side control.
Fedorov tries to advance to mount but AppleSkillett denies him.
AppleSkillett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fedorov's best efforts.
AppleSkillett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AppleSkillett is trying to stand back up but Fedorov is controlling him

Fedorov looking for a submission but AppleSkillett manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Fedorov trying to control but AppleSkillett is working from the bottom.
Fedorov looking to pass the guard.
Fedorov advances to half guard.

Fedorov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but AppleSkillett sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
AppleSkillett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fedorov wants to free his trapped foot but AppleSkillett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fedorov prevents AppleSkillett from improving his position.
Fedorov moves nicely into side control.
AppleSkillett wants to control but Fedorov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AppleSkillett is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fedorov misses with the ground and pound.

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

Fedorov is trying to get an arm triangle but AppleSkillett is defending well.

Fedorov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
AppleSkillett is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov has hold of AppleSkillett's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! AppleSkillett tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fedorov cranks the arm and AppleSkillett screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from AppleSkillett, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kirill Fedorov!