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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Son Of Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anzor Azhiev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Azhiev
vs
Son Of Zeus

177 cm
27
166 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

189 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anzor Azhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hercules Son Of Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azhiev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Son Of Zeus did well to prevent Azhiev getting side control.
Son Of Zeus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Azhiev decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Son Of Zeus tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Azhiev counters by clinching up.
Son Of Zeus misses with the head strike.
Son Of Zeus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Son Of Zeus swings wildly with an uppercut but Azhiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Son Of Zeus stops a takedown attempt from Azhiev.
A head punch on the inside from Son Of Zeus fails to land.
Son Of Zeus blocks an elbow strike from Azhiev.

Azhiev pulls Son Of Zeus into guard.
Son Of Zeus postures up in Azhiev's guard and throws a big left but Azhiev blocks it.
Azhiev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Son Of Zeus throws a sloppy strike and Azhiev has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Son Of Zeus is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Azhiev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anzor Azhiev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Korczewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koscheck has chosen Til I Collapse By Eminem ft Nate Dog as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kamil Korczewski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Korczewski
vs
Koscheck

180 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Korczewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck misses with a double jab.
Korczewski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Koscheck gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Korczewski pushes Koscheck off looking to stand but Koscheck dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koscheck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Koscheck trying to control the action but Korczewski is working from the bottom.

Koscheck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Korczewski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koscheck works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koscheck looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Koscheck quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Koscheck but it's paid off an Korczewski is forced to tap! Nice work by Koscheck.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ross Koscheck!
Ross Koscheck looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I knew this guy would come out tha same way as yha last fight. Hell he does all his fights. Throws tons of combos. If i laid back and waited i knew id stun him with some shots and land a takedown. And once it hit the mat this dude aint got noooo ground game. Sune!!!Your next!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Pokój z widokiem na wojnę - Droga Wojownika. Rico Gracie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gracie
vs
Cassidy

195 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Reaper Combatwear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cassidy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Cassidy's head to control him but Cassidy postures up.
Cassidy is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Cassidy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cassidy lands strikes from half guard.
Cassidy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassidy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cassidy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gracie?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cassidy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy controlling from mount.
Cassidy lands a big elbow.

Gracie is rocked!

It looks like Rico Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cassidy postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gracie bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Cassidy and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Cassidy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Riiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bazar Problema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bazar Problema is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Riiser
vs
Problema

174 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Reaper Combatwear

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Riiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bazar Problema!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Problema closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riiser's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Problema is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riiser looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Problema puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Problema trying to control from half guard but Riiser is working away.

Problema is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riiser defends it well.
Riiser could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riiser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Problema is working away from the top position though.

Problema wants to work for an arm triangle but Riiser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riiser trying to hold on to Problema's head to control him but Problema postures up.

Riiser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Problema wants to work for an arm triangle but Riiser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Problema is looking for a kimura but Riiser is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Problema to get the leverage.
Problema is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Riiser!
Riiser flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Riiser wants to control but Problema is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riiser is looking to get to half guard.

Problema is working for a guillotine from mount but Riiser frees his head quite easily.
Riiser wants to hold on but Problema pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Problema takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Riiser is breathing heavily.
Riiser looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Problema looking for the RNC.
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!

Riiser preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Problema.

Problema working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Problema looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Problema is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Riiser knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Riiser for a finish.

Problema looking for the choke but no joy.

Problema is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Riiser defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Riiser trying to control but not successfully.

Problema looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Problema doesn't have the hooks in and Riiser manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Problema working for submissions but it's allowed Riiser to get to half guard.

Riiser is looking for a kimura but Problema is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riiser to get the leverage.
Problema makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Problema.

Riiser drops back looking for a leg! Problema is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Problema manages to kick Riiser off! Riiser jumps back into Problema's guard.
Riiser's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riiser preventing the sweep.

Problema looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riiser passes into side control.
Problema regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bazar Problema dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Riiser closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Problema looking for submissions off his back.
Problema slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Problema is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riiser is aware though and is defending well.

Problema has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Riiser is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Problema.

Riiser goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Problema has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Riiser but great work by Problema.
Riiser is trying to buck Problema off.

Problema is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riiser has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riiser sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riiser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Problema is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riiser is just riding it out for now. Problema eventually gives up the hold.
Riiser manages to get to full guard.
Problema postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Problema wants to pass the guard but Riiser is keeping the position.

Problema drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Problema jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Problema is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riiser is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riiser has escaped and now he's on top!

Problema is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Riiser drops back looking for a leg! Problema is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Problema manages to kick Riiser off! Riiser jumps back into Problema's guard.

Riiser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riiser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Problema is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Problema working for a triangle but Riiser defends it easily.
Riiser passes Problema's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Riiser is working for a submission of some sort.

Problema looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riiser is keen to just control but Problema is a slippery customer.

Problema looking for submissions off his back.
Riiser is trying to control the action in half guard but Problema is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Problema looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Problema looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Riiser is looking for a kimura here.
Problema wants to improve his position but Riiser is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bazar Problema showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Problema shoots in and gets a takedown into Riiser's guard.
Riiser trying to control the position.
Riiser keeping moving, preventing Problema from controlling successfully.
Problema pushing down on Riiser's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Riiser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Problema is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Problema prevents Riiser from standing back up.

Problema is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Problema in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Riiser tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Problema!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Problema!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shirtless Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erin Dolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erin Dolor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rob
vs
Dolor

185 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shirtless Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erin Dolor!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dolor.
Dolor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rob.
Rob missing with a left hand there. Dolor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rob throws the left hand but Dolor avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Dolor.
Rob misses with a hook. Dolor ducked under it nicely.
Dolor wants to clinch up but Rob keeps it at a distance.

Dolor clinches with his opponent.
Dolor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rob's efforts to push away.
Dolor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rob up against the cage.
Rob blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dolor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rob throws a nice looking combination but Dolor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shirtless Rob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rob misses with a double jab.
Rob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rob is breathing heavily.
Dolor staying out of range there.
Dolor moves out of range of the strikes.

Dolor darts in and clinches Rob up against the cage.
Dolor is stalling here.
Rob is trying to break the clinch but Dolor has him pressed against the cage.

Dolor breaks the clinch.
Dolor slips under a jab.
Dolor is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dolor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rob's head.

Dolor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dolor breaks the clinch.
Dolor connects with a jab.
Rob throws a series of punches but Dolor avoids them all with ease.
Dolor feints with a jab and clips Rob right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rob is sent crashing into the canvas and Dolor leaps in for the kill! Rob tries to get to his feet but Dolor is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rob is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erin Dolor!
Erin Dolor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Chippleworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigoriev Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxim has chosen Dolphin feat Stella - Eyes as his entrance music. Cedric Chippleworth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Chippleworth
vs
Maxim

174 cm
23
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cedric Chippleworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigoriev Maxim!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Chippleworth as Maxim shoots in.
Chippleworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maxim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chippleworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Maxim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chippleworth's guard.
Chippleworth wants to get back to his feet but Maxim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maxim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maxim throws a big elbow that misses.
Maxim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chippleworth can't keep his opponent in guard - Maxim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maxim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chippleworth wants to get back to his feet.
Maxim drops an elbow to the side of Chippleworth's head.
Maxim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chippleworth's head.
Chippleworth wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxim drops an elbow to the side of Chippleworth's head.
Maxim winds up and cracks Chippleworth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maxim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim working the head and body with strikes.
Chippleworth is trying to stand back up but Maxim is controlling him
Maxim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxim working over Chippleworth with some ground and pound. Chippleworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chippleworth won't allow Maxim to pass to mount.
Maxim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chippleworth defending well though.
Chippleworth is trying to stand back up but Maxim is controlling him
Maxim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chippleworth is breathing heavily.
Maxim landing strikes from the mount.
Maxim working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxim lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maxim landing punches.
Chippleworth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chippleworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maxim on the ground.
Chippleworth is trying to stand.
Maxim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chippleworth's face.
Maxim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maxim cracks Chippleworth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maxim landing punches.

Chippleworth is rocked!
Maxim is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Chippleworth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maxim lands with some strikes.
Maxim postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Chippleworth bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Maxim and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriev Maxim!

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 Inspectah Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen One Man Army as his entrance music. Inspectah Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Knuckles
vs
Machida

188 cm
19
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

212 cm
23
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inspectah Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Machida!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knuckles lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Machida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Knuckles feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Knuckles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab from Machida finds it's way through Knuckles's defenses.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida misses with a straight right.
Machida connects with a nice looking jab.
Knuckles throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida tries for a takedown but Knuckles circles away easily
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a looping right.
Machida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Knuckles which made him look bad.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machida slips under a jab from Knuckles.
Machida lands with an overhand left.
Knuckles misses with a body shot.
Knuckles misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knuckles lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Machida misses.
Machida lands with a straight right. Knuckles didn't see that one coming.
Jab from Machida.
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Knuckles throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Knuckles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Knuckles walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Knuckles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Inspectah Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Machida gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knuckles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knuckles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Knuckles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machida defends it well.
Knuckles working Machida over with strikes.
Knuckles throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.

Machida looking for submissions off his back.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knuckles is keen to just control but Machida is a slippery customer.
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Machida is rocked!

Knuckles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Knuckles in his half guard.
Machida is still in real trouble! Can Knuckles finish him?
Knuckles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machida on the ground.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Knuckles in his half guard.
Knuckles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knuckles is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Machida is hurt! He's hurt bad - Knuckles fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Machida from any more punishment! Congratulations to Knuckles! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspectah Knuckles!
A very excited looking Inspectah Knuckles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georgy Degratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Balance (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?

Degratov
vs
Balance

179 cm
22
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgy Degratov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Balance!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balance is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Degratov.

It looks like Jack Balance has been cut.
Balance shoots in looking for a takedown. Degratov tries to sprawl out of it but Balance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Degratov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Degratov cracks Balance with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balance avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Degratov throws a right and a left that Balance avoids nicely.
Balance moves out of range as Degratov strikes.
Degratov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Degratov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Degratov throws a one two combo.
Degratov throws a sloppy head kick and Balance moves out of range easily.
A combination from Degratov does no damage.
Degratov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Degratov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balance is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Degratov's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Degratov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Balance.
Balance is looking to take a break and control but Degratov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balance 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.
Degratov is trying to stand back up but Balance is controlling him
Balance trying to mount his opponent but Degratov defends it.

Degratov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Degratov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Degratov throws a head kick but Balance moves out of range.
Degratov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balance looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balance fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Degratov manages to avoid it.
Balance blocks a head kick by Degratov.
Balance dodges the punch combination from Degratov.
Degratov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balance lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Degratov at a distance.
Balance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Degratov.
Balance misses the shot to the body.
Degratov works over Balance's head and body with a nice combination.
Georgy Degratov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Degratov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That has opened up Jack Balance's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balance blocks a head kick by Degratov.
Degratov misses with a straight left.
Georgy Degratov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Degratov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Degratov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Degratov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Balance changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Degratov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Balance prevents Degratov from escaping the position.
Balance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Degratov keeps working.
Degratov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Balance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Degratov to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Degratov's face as Balance controls the position.

Balance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Degratov is trying to buck Balance off.

Balance has hold of Degratov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Degratov seems comfortable defending it but Balance has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Degratov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Degratov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Balance couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Balance!
Jack Balance thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianpaolo Cassano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Warner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Warner
vs
Cassano

185 cm
25
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gianpaolo Cassano!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassano moves away from the strike by Warner.
Cassano stuffs the takedown attempt from Warner. Warner gets slowly back to his feet.
Warner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Warner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cassano quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cassano has hold of Warner's hands but Warner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cassano pushes Warner off looking to stand but Warner dives back in and keeps control.
Warner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warner wants to take a breather but Cassano is having none of it.
Cassano pushes Warner off looking to stand but Warner dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Warner is looking for a kimura here.

Warner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cassano defends it well.
Cassano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassano wants to stand back up but Warner manages to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warner tries for a kimura but Cassano is defending well.
Warner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cassano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Warner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cassano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Warner working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cassano wants to get back to his feet but Warner drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Warner has hold of Cassano's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cassano seems comfortable defending it but Warner has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cassano is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cassano is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Warner couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Warner!
A victorious Jay Warner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Alexander Anderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Anderson
vs
Munoz

176 cm
19
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

183 cm
29
200 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)
Reaper Combatwear

Reaper Combatwear

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Munoz blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Munoz circles away easily

and Munoz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Poor strikes thrown by Munoz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Munoz goes for an armbar but Anderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Anderson.

Munoz working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Munoz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Munoz's temple.
Anderson throwing shots but Munoz is blocking nicely.
Munoz is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but Munoz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Munoz defending well though.
Munoz trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Munoz's hands, connecting with Munoz's forehead.
Munoz is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Munoz is looking to improve his position.

Munoz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munoz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control from Munoz's half guard. Munoz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Munoz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Munoz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson 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.

Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Munoz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munoz can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munoz is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munoz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Munoz's guard.
Anderson is keen to just control but Munoz is a slippery customer.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.

Munoz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the action but Munoz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Munoz looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Munoz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.

Munoz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munoz taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Munoz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Munoz looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Munoz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.

Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Munoz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Munoz's guard.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.

Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Munoz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Munoz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Munoz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Munoz up and slammed him! Munoz can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control!
Munoz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Anderson scores with punches from side control.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Munoz down.
Anderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alexander Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munoz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Munoz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Munoz defends the submission attempt.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Munoz is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks the strikes from Munoz.

Munoz looking for submissions off his back.
Munoz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.

Munoz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson throwing shots but Munoz is blocking nicely.
Anderson wants to control but Munoz is keeping him busy.
Munoz is looking to improve his position.
Anderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Munoz!
Anderson unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Anderson breaks from Munoz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
Anderson avoids the attempt from Munoz to control.
Munoz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Munoz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Munoz is rocked!
Munoz is looking to get to half guard.
Munoz is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson trying to control but Munoz is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Munoz hang on?
Munoz tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Munoz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Munoz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson looking to control but Munoz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Munoz hang on?
Munoz wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munoz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Munoz! Anderson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Munoz and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Anderson!
Alexander Anderson retains his light heavyweight title!
Alexander Anderson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.