Genesis 22 : Evviva l'arte PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kodarc Beastmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Beastmaster
vs
James

193 cm
24
285 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

205 cm
23
291 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Solid chin

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kodarc Beastmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard James!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beastmaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beastmaster moves away.
Beastmaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.

Beastmaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beastmaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beastmaster wants a takedown.
James is trying to break the clinch but Beastmaster has him pressed against the cage.
Beastmaster throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James tries to break free but Beastmaster pushes him back against the cage.
Beastmaster misses with a punch to the body.
Beastmaster lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Richard James has been cut.

Beastmaster is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. James can't fight it off and eventually Beastmaster manages to take the fight to the floor. James looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beastmaster with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Beastmaster is proving a slippery customer.
Beastmaster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beastmaster trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Beastmaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beastmaster stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beastmaster connects with a couple of short punches.

That has opened up Richard James's cut even more.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beastmaster throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Beastmaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
James thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beastmaster wants to control but James is having none of it.
Beastmaster manages to regain half guard. Good work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beastmaster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster gets full guard.

Beastmaster is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Beastmaster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Beastmaster.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Beastmaster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James throws a strike but Beastmaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beastmaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beastmaster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beastmaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beastmaster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

The cut above Richard James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beastmaster distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kodarc Beastmaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard James'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.

Beastmaster scores with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kodarc Beastmaster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tavoris Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloud comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Heath Hazzard enters the cage!

Cloud
vs
Hazzard

188 cm
20
219 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

193 cm
23
225 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Gilop®

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tavoris Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heath Hazzard!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazzard cracks a nice hook into Cloud's ribs.
Cloud has a takedown stuffed.
Cloud throws a series of punches but Hazzard avoids them all with ease.
Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazzard circles away quickly and effectively.
Hazzard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hazzard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range.
A combination from Cloud does no damage.
Cloud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Hazzard misses.
Cloud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hazzard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hazzard catches Cloud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cloud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Heath Hazzard has been cut.
Nice jab there from Hazzard.
Tavoris Cloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cloud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hazzard misses with a looping left.
No luck for Cloud with that takedown attempt.
Hazzard throws out a loose jab but Cloud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazzard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cloud. Cloud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cloud slips a straight right by Hazzard.
Cloud swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Hazzard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Cloud. Those never looked like landing.
Hazzard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hazzard's waist but Hazzard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cloud off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavoris Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloud throws a combination that misses
and Hazzard counters with a straight right hand.
Cloud is breathing heavily.
Hazzard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cloud at a distance.
Hazzard lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Hazzard catches Cloud right on the button with a cross.
Cloud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hazzard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hazzard jabs Cloud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hazzard jabs Cloud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heath Hazzard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazzard scores with a nice right hand.
Hazzard misses with a straight left.
Cloud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hazzard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cloud. Cloud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazzard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cloud momentarily.
Hazzard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cloud had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hazzard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cloud takes one to the side of the head.
Hazzard lands with a nice body punch.
Hazzard throws out a powerful jab.
Hazzard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cloud in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Hazzard.
Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cloud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hazzard throws out the jab.
Cloud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cloud takes one on the button.
Cloud throws a nice looking combination but Hazzard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hazzard.
Hazzard throws a nice looking combination but Cloud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Hazzard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hazzard clobbers Cloud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cloud punishes Hazzard's body with a nice straight punch.
Hazzard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clouds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hazzard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hazzard cracks Cloud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hazzard lands a jab to the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cloud. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cloud misses with a combination
and Hazzard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cloud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Hazzard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heath Hazzard's cut.
That's time! Cloud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hazzard misses with the combination.
Cloud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazzard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cloud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hazzard's waist but Hazzard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cloud off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hazzard, as that shot connected.
Hazzard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazzard lands a glancing blow to the side of Cloud's head.
Cloud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cloud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cloud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Cloud misses.
Hazzard's corner calls for a 1-2. Hazzard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud slips a jab and a cross from Hazzard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hazzard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Hazzard misses.
Hazzard scores with a jab.
A combination from Cloud does no damage.
A big left from Hazzard misses.
Cloud misses with a hook. Hazzard ducked under it nicely.
Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cloud throws a combination that misses
and Hazzard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hazzard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heath Hazzard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Hazzard as he connects with a hook.
Cloud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hazzard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazzard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cloud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazzard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hazzard throws out a powerful jab.
Hazzard throws a big shot that misses.
Cloud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hazzard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cloud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hazzard finds it's way round the side to connect with Cloud's head.
Hazzard connects with a single shot there.
Hazzard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cloud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Hazzard. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard scores with a decent looking hook.
Hazzard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hazzard dips to his left and cracks Cloud with an uppercut!
Hazzard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cloud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cloud throws a right and a left that Hazzard avoids nicely.
Hazzard digs a good hook to Cloud's body.
Hazzard lands a jab to the nose.
Hazzard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Cloud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hazzard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazzard with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cloud at a distance.
Hazzard scores with a hook to the body. Cloud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hazzard connects with the punch.
Cloud misses with a double jab
and Hazzard counters with a right hand to the body.
Hazzard's corner calls for a 1-2. Hazzard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cloud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavoris Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cloud might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazzard.
Hazzard scores with a sloppy right hand. Cloud should have avoided that one.
Hazzard jabs at Cloud's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Hazzard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heath Hazzard's cut.
That's time! Cloud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cloud misses with a double jab
and Hazzard counters with a nice uppercut.
Hazzard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cloud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hazzard swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range.
Hazzard throws out a powerful jab.
Cloud shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hazzard as he jumps to the side.
Hazzard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cloud's head backwards.
Cloud slips a jab from Hazzard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cloud takes one on the button.
Cloud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hazzard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazzard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hazzard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Hazzard does it's job there.
Tavoris Cloud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cloud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazzard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hazzard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hazzard throws a shot to the body.
Cloud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cloud misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazzard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Cloud is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloud tries for a takedown but Hazzard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh Cloud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavoris Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazzard lands a jab.
Hazzard loads up on a big right hand but Cloud slips the punch.
Cloud seems to have got his legs back now.
Hazzard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazzard misses the jab.
Hazzard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cloud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cloud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hazzard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hazzard scores with a punch to the head.
Cloud needs to keep his hands up - Hazzard had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hazzard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazzard.
Hazzard checks a leg kick.
Hazzard with a hook.
Cloud fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazzard scores with a decent looking hook.
Cloud throws a right and a left that Hazzard avoids nicely.
Hazzard scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hazzard there.
Cloud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Cloud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cloud walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Hazzard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazzard throws the left hand but Cloud avoids the punch easily.
Hazzard scores with a jab.
Hazzard scores with a body shot.
Hazzard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloud.
A jab from Hazzard misses.
Cloud misses with a combination
and Hazzard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cloud thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloud shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hazzard sprawls well. Hazzard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cloud gets slowly back to his feet.
Tavoris Cloud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazzard cracks Cloud with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Hazzard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hazzard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Hazzard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toni Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuivanen comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Toni Kuivanen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kuivanen
vs
Ali

188 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Kuivanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helio Ali!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuivanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kuivanen moves into the clinch.
Kuivanen trying to land knees to the body.
Ali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuivanen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kuivanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuivanen misses with a body punch.

Kuivanen pulls guard effortlessly.
Ali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuivanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ali trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Helio Ali was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Kuivanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuivanen pulls Ali into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ali is pushing down on Kuivanen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuivanen is fighting to maintain full guard but Ali has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ali seems to be looking for submissions.

Ali is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuivanen defends it well.
Ali is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ali controlling the action here.
Kuivanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ali on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ali is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuivanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ali.
Ali is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kuivanen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kuivanen darts in trying to clinch

and Ali counters with a single leg into guard. Kuivanen didn't expect that.
Ali content to stall in guard here.
Ali pushes down on Kuivanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ali is looking to pass Kuivanen's guard but actually Kuivanen recovers to full guard.
Ali slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ali passes Kuivanen's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ali wants to free his trapped foot but Kuivanen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuivanen's head.

Ali 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.
Ali controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is trying to control. Kuivanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ali perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

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.
Kuivanen won't allow Ali to pass to mount.

Kuivanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ali pulls his head out easily.

Kuivanen has one foot on Ali's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kuivanen misses with a two punch combination.
Kuivanen wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Kuivanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.

Ali gets caught napping as Kuivanen dives in and scores a takedown. Ali manages to retain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Kuivanen is proving a slippery customer.
Ali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kuivanen shoots in and gets a takedown into Ali's guard.
Ali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuivanen is one step ahead there.
Kuivanen trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Kuivanen stopping the sweep attempt from Ali.
Ali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuivanen manages to get himself to full guard.
Ali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Helio Ali has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Ali 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.
Ali looking to sit in guard and control but Kuivanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ali looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuivanen is defending well. Ali quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuivanen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ali celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Ali!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Baum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi has chosen Säkkijärvenpolkka as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baum
vs
Nurmi

186 cm
27
186 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Gilop®

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Baum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nurmi gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baum keeps working.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sakari Nurmi!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barker
vs
Goldman

188 cm
23
198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Barker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker lands a jab.
Barker missing with a left hand there. Goldman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goldman throws a hook but Barker avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goldman.

It looks like Nate Barker has been cut.
Goldman tries to land a body kick
and Barker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barker was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldman.
Barker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.
Barker checks a low kick from Goldman.
Goldman scores with a hook.
Barker misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Goldman.
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from Barker.
Barker lands a nice shot that snaps Goldman's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barker is able to avoid easily.
Goldman misses with a shot to the body
and Barker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldman misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Goldman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Goldman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Barker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barker misses with a body shot.
Goldman looks to score with a jab to the body but Barker is just out of range.
Goldman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goldman digs a good body shot into Barker's ribs.
Barker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barker lands a really nice looking cross but Goldman seems unphased.
Goldman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barker.
Goldman misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman thows a leg kick but Barker checks it
and Barker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goldman on the side of the head.
Goldman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barker lands a lovely overhand right.
Barker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barker clobbers Goldman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldman.
Goldman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldman throws an overhand right that lands on Barker's shoulder, as Barker tries to avoid the shot.
Goldman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goldman.
Barker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barker scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker throws a lazy right hand but Goldman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barker misses with a head kick.
Goldman blocks a head kick by Barker.
Good work by Barker as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Goldman. Beautiful body shot.
Goldman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barker moves out of range as Goldman strikes.
Goldman moves out of range of the strikes.
Barker misses with a hook
and Goldman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldman throws a big shot that misses.
Goldman looks to land a body kick but Barker moved away.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Goldman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is looking to land body kicks.
Barker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldman.
Barker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid body kick from Goldman.
Nice jab there from Goldman.

Nate Barker's cut is getting worse.
Goldman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barker.
Goldman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goldman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman avoids the head kick by Barker.
Barker takes one to the chin there.
Goldman thumps Barker with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Goldman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Barker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Goldman slips under a jab from Barker.
Barker lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldman's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Goldman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barker tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goldman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goldman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barker was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldman.
A leg kick checked by Barker.
Goldman slips a straight right by Barker.
Goldman looks to land a left hand but Barker moved out of range nicely.
Goldman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barker throws out the jab.
Barker moves out of range as Goldman throws a body kick.

Goldman rushes Barker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barker can't break the clinch.
Barker misses with a punch to the body.
Barker blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman tries a body shot but Barker blocks it.
Goldman misses with a knee strike.
Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as Barker controls the action.
Barker tries to work over Goldman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goldman.
Barker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Barker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barker throws a good cross that connects.
Goldman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barker.
Barker misses with a hook
and Goldman counters with a slapping leg kick.

Goldman clinches up against the cage.
Goldman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkers head.
Goldman tries a body shot but Barker blocks it.
Goldman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barker up against the cage.
Goldman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A right-left combo lands from Barker.
Barker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barker misses with a left hand
and Goldman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldman misses with a hook
and Barker counters with a big head kick but Goldman shrugs it off.
Barker tries a head kick but it misses.

Goldman has taken the fight to the clinch.

Goldman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barker lunges at Goldman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goldman's hand.
Goldman scores with the left hand. Barker knows he should have avoided that one.
Barker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman throws a head kick but Barker moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker jabs Goldman right on the nose. Goldman blinks but takes it well.
Goldman throws a right hand that Barker ducks under and follows up with a left that Barker also avoids with ease.
Goldman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barker throws the left hand but Goldman avoids the punch easily.
A lazy body kick from Goldman
and Barker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barker is trying to break the clinch but Goldman has him pressed against the cage.
Goldman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goldman lands a left hand.

Barker is rocked!
Goldman lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Barker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Nate Barker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldman moves in close and cracks Barker with a massive right hand! Barker, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Goldman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abe Goldman!
Abe Goldman is the new middleweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paublo Fransisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fransisco has chosen Alonzo Garcelon's - Original Composition as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Fransisco

195 cm
22
217 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

196 cm
22
222 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Rivers Edge Nutrition(Disciples of Pain)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joaquim Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paublo Fransisco!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams moves away from the strike by Fransisco.
Fransisco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Fransisco cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Fransisco moves out of range easily.
Fransisco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fransisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Fransisco sees coming a mile off.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fransisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fransisco misses with a looping left.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joaquim Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fransisco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Fransisco.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams lands a high kick!
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fransisco.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fransisco.
A big right from Williams misses.
Fransisco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fransisco. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Fransisco should have avoided that one.
Fransisco misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fransisco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fransisco throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Fransisco's shoulder, as Fransisco tries to avoid the shot.
Fransisco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws a head kick that Fransisco semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range as Fransisco strikes.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Fransisco throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fransisco connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Fransisco connects with a body shot.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fransisco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Fransisco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fransisco throws a big shot that misses.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Fransisco is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but Fransisco is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looks to land a left hand but Fransisco moved out of range nicely.
Fransisco slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Fransisco is out of range.
Fransisco throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fransisco to score with a decent uppercut.
Fransisco throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Fransisco checks a leg kick nicely.
Fransisco steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams. That one must have hurt.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fransisco works over Williams's head and body with a nice combination.
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 Joaquim Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Williams has managed to clinch.
Fransisco blocks an uppercut.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fransisco is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams leaning against his opponent.
Williams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Fransisco tries to tie him up.
Williams stalling.
Fransisco scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fransisco's efforts to push away.
Fransisco is breathing heavily.
Williams lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Williams misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fransisco.
Fransisco is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Fransisco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fransisco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Williams lands an elbow just above Fransisco 's eye.
Fransisco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fransisco lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fransisco's brow.
Fransisco is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams trying to control the position but instead, Fransisco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the cage.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fransisco backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fransisco manages to break the clinch.
Williams tries to clinch there but Fransisco circles away.
Fransisco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.

Williams moves into the clinch.
Fransisco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fransisco.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fransisco lands a nice uppercut.
Williams is trying to stall.
Fransisco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Williams.
Williams lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams lands an elbow that stopped Fransisco in his tracks for a moment.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Fransisco is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Fransisco into the cage.
Williams working Fransisco over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Williams.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fransisco backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Fransisco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fransisco tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fransisco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams tries to clinch up but Fransisco circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams is looking to clinch but Fransisco is avoiding it.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fransisco counters with a nice body shot.
Fransisco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams scores with a head kick. Fransisco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joaquim Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams thumps Fransisco with a low kick.
Fransisco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fransisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fransisco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fransisco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fransisco loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Fransisco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fransisco's calf.

Williams pushes Fransisco up against the cage in a clinch.
Fransisco takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Williams.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams wants to stall.
Williams with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fransisco breaks the clinch.

Williams has Fransisco up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands an elbow inside that Fransisco shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fransisco's brow.
Williams has Fransisco pressed against the cage, preventing Fransisco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fransisco can't break the clinch.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fransisco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams stalling the fight.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands an elbow that stopped Fransisco in his tracks for a moment.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Joaquim Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fransisco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fransisco misses with a body punch.
Fransisco scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fransisco can do to turn this around?
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Fransisco tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fransisco's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Fransisco.
Fransisco avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fransisco up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Fransisco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Fransisco controls the action.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Fransisco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquim Williams clearly takes that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Williams misses with a hook. Fransisco ducked under it nicely.
Williams scores with a head kick. Fransisco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fransisco misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams tests Fransisco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams wants to clinch
and Fransisco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fransisco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Fransisco saw that one coming.
Williams cracks the inside of Fransisco's front leg.
Williams scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a head kick. Fransisco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fransisco throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Fransisco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams throws a push kick but Fransisco slaps the foot to one side.
Fransisco with a jab.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Fransisco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams throws the left hand but Fransisco avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fransisco lands a body shot.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fransisco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Fransisco lands.
Fransisco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fransisco looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Fransisco moves away and avoids it.
Williams slips a jab from Fransisco.
Williams tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fransisco finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Williams defending well as Fransisco loads up on a big left hand.
Fransisco throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fransisco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fransisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Fransisco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams scores with a head kick.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fransisco.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Fransisco had a free shot at his head there.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams slips a jab from Fransisco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams feints and then cracks Fransisco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fransisco down.
Fransisco throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Fransisco circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
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!
Williams misses with an uppercut. Fransisco saw that one coming.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fransisco.
Nice straight punches there by Fransisco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fransisco.
Fransisco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fransisco throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fransisco might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fransisco under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquim Williams had his way with Paublo Fransisco in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Williams moves away from the strike by Fransisco.
Williams moves out of range as Fransisco strikes.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fransisco. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fransisco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams lands a head kick!
Fransisco cracks Williams with a good jab.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Fransisco moves out of range easily.
Fransisco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fransisco throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Some wild striking there from Fransisco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransisco lands the left hand.
Fransisco is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Williams lands a front kick.
Williams throws a head kick that Fransisco semi-blocks.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Fransisco's head.
Fransisco throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Fransisco jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams wants to clinch
and Fransisco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fransisco on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Fransisco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Williams moves into range and clinches up with Fransisco.
Fransisco struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Fransisco gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
Fransisco is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fransisco.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Fransisco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fransisco throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Fransisco off balance momentarily.
Williams defending well as Fransisco loads up on a big left hand.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fransisco sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Fransisco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fransisco gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Williams forces Fransisco back against the cage and clinches.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fransisco's elbow.
Fransisco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paublo Fransisco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fransisco wants to break free but Williams has control.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Fransisco's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams is pushing Fransisco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fransisco fails to land.
Fransisco lands an uppercut.
Fransisco is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Fransisco misses with the head strike.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
Williams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Williams!
Joaquim Williams is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramsey Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Mohammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thé à la Menthe / La Caution / Instrumental kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Wood
vs
Mohammad

220 cm
28
275 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

210 cm
23
300 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramsey Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hassan Mohammad!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mohammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.

Wood has closed the distance and engaged Mohammad in a clinch.
Wood jumps guard but Mohammad stands there with Wood around his waist. Wood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mohammad smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramsey Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohammad digs a good hook to Wood's body.
Mohammad misses with a wild body shot.
Wood tries to clinch but Mohammad moves away
and Mohammad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wood thinking.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammad throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Mohammad clobbers Wood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Ramsey Wood has been cut.

Mohammad sends Wood crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mohammad is motioning to the referee to let Wood up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Wood is rocked!

Mohammad pushes Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Mohammad rushes Wood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Mohammad.

Mohammad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wood is aggressively charging in as Mohammad backs up avoiding any damage. Mohammad tosses out a jab and Wood runs right into it face first! Wood is out cold! Mohammad dropped down on all fours and is barking in Wood's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hassan Mohammad!