BattleSchool 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sualhrata Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Fergleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sualhrata Animai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Animai
vs
Fergleson

190 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

160 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sualhrata Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Fergleson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergleson wants to clinch up but Animai keeps it at a distance.

Animai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fergleson to the ground. Animai is now in Fergleson's guard.

Fergleson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Animai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fergleson is tightening it up a little... Animai has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Animai reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Animai taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fergleson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Douglas Fergleson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Allister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Allister
vs
Lundin

190 cm
28
268 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

210 cm
29
230 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Allister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lundin thumps Allister with a low kick.
Allister takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lundin.
Lundin misses with a few strikes there.
Allister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allister with a poor takedown
and Lundin counters with a left and a right that stings Allister.
Allister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allister misses with a two punch combination.
Allister tries to clinch up but Lundin circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Lundin as Allister shoots in.
Allister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allister throws an off balance right hand

and Lundin moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allister just leaning against Lundin, taking a breather.
Lundin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Allister in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allister tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Allister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allister content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lundin lands an elbow inside.
Allister is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lundin can't find room to land a body shot as Allister controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Allister takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lundin lands an elbow that stopped Allister in his tracks for a moment.
Allister working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lundin.
Lundin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Allister misses with some punches.
Allister scores a nice knee to the body.
Allister wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allister is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lundin to keep the fight standing.

Allister has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lundin uses from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Allister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lundin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lundin wants to pass the guard but Allister is keeping the position.
Lundin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lundin is looking to work some ground and pound but Allister has wrist control.
Lundin won't allow Allister to get back to his feet.
Lundin throwing strikes from guard but Allister blocks nicely.
Allister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allister wants to sweep but no luck.
Allister trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lundin throwing strikes from guard but Allister blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allister is on top in guard.
Lundin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allister trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin wants to get back to his feet but Allister is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Allister sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bubba Allister just wasn't active enough.
Allister wants to clinch
and Lundin counters with a thumping low kick.
Lundin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allister.
Lundin throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allister doesn't manage to clinch there - Lundin circles away.
Allister shoots for a double leg takedown but Lundin sprawls well. He's pushed Allister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Allister crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lundin - the referee stops the clock and Allister gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lundin. Allister manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Allister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allister tries to clinch but Lundin is having none of it.
Lundin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allister shoots in and drives through. Lundin sprawls well.
Allister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lundin throws a combination. Allister tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lundin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Allister misses with a takedown attempt - Lundin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Allister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundin swats away the attempt to clinch by Allister.
Allister tries to clinch up but Lundin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lundin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lundin falls off balance throwing a combination

and Allister counters with a single leg into guard. Lundin didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allister stopping the sweep attempt from Lundin.

Lundin kicks Allister off and gets to his feet.
Lundin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allister tries to land a leg kick but Lundin saw it coming and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allister.
Allister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lundin pinned against the cage. Lundin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lundin doesn't manage to clinch there - Allister circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lundin has Allister up against the cage in a clinch.
Allister blocks an elbow strike from Lundin.
Lundin scores with a hook to the body.
Allister jumps guard but Lundin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Allister can't break the clinch.
Allister tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allister is trying to break the clinch but Lundin has him pressed against the cage.
Lundin wants a takedown but no success here.
Lundin misses with a punch to the body.
Allister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allister is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lundin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Lundin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lundin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allister's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allister backwards.
Allister pushes off an throws an elbow but Lundin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Allister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robert Lundin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Lundin manages to break the clinch.
Lundin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lundin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Allister counters with a left and a right that stings Lundin.
Lundin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allister. That did some damage!
Lundin lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundin fails with a takedown attempt.
Allister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin swinging wildly here.

Lundin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lundin misses with a punch on the inside.

Allister pulls guard successfully.
Lundin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lundin working some strikes from top position.
Allister keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
Lundin scoring with some ground and pound.
Robert Lundin has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lundin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Allister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lundin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Allister moves in looking to clinch but Lundin pushes him off.
Allister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allister misses with a takedown attempt

and Lundin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Lundin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lundin misses with a body shot.
Allister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bubba Allister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundin shoots in looking for a takedown. Allister tries to sprawl out of it but Lundin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Allister with that takedown attempt.
Lundin looks to land a combination but Allister avoids it well.
Allister darts in trying to clinch
and Lundin counters with a good low kick that Allister was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lundin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lundin showed some decent athleticism there.
Lundin wants to take a breather but Allister is having none of it.
Lundin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Allister trying to hold on to Lundin's head to control him but Lundin postures up.
Allister tries to roll over but Lundin keeps him under control.
Allister works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin looking to sit in guard and control but Allister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lundin wants to sweep but no luck.

Lundin is looking for a triangle here but Allister uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lundin is trying to control Allister's posture but Allister avoids it.

Allister decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lundin to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allister dives in and scores a takedown into Lundin's guard.

Lundin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Allister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lundin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allister misses with a looping left.
Allister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Allister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lundin to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundin connects with a crisp jab.
Lundin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allister.

Lundin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lundin lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Lundin won't allow Allister to sweep him here.
Allister is trying to control the position but Lundin postures up.
Lundin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allister's head.
Lundin won't allow Allister to sweep him here.
Allister being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Lundin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lundin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Robert Lundin!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Robert Lundin!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Robert Lundin!

Robert Lundin wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bambang Ridwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reeves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out . The key to victory for David Reeves has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Reeves
vs
Ridwan

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Reeves!
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, Bambang Ridwan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reeves looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Reeves stuffs the takedown attempt from Ridwan. Ridwan gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Reeves as Ridwan shoots in.
Reeves moves in looking to clinch but Ridwan pushes him off.
Reeves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ridwan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ridwan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ridwan is in close to Reeves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ridwan is in close to Reeves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ridwan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ridwan is in close to Reeves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridwan lands a couple of digs.
Ridwan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ridwan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ridwan is standing up over Reeves. Reeves looks to escape but Ridwan dives into side control.
Reeves is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reeves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ridwan is chipping away with strikes.
Reeves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ridwan connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridwan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reeves wants to get back to his feet.
Ridwan landing a few strikes.
Ridwan wants to control but Reeves is keeping him busy.
Ridwan working the ground and pound.
Reeves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ridwan connects with a decent elbow.
Ridwan lands an elbow.
Ridwan is chipping away with strikes.
Ridwan takes a little break here. Reeves wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Reeves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ridwan on the ground.
Ridwan landing strikes.
Ridwan lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridwan working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Ridwan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ridwan is working Reeves over with some ground and pound from side control.

Reeves is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridwan lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Reeves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridwan cracks Reeves with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ridwan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Reeves is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ridwan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bambang Ridwan!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Makarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makarov has chosen Ruskej rapec je klasa as his entrance music. Igor Makarov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones
vs
Makarov

187 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarov throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jones shoots in and bounces Makarov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Makarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makarov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makarov has escaped and now he's on top!
Makarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is pulling down on Makarov's head. It's preventing any offense from Makarov, at least for the moment.

Jones has his foot on Makarov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makarov works his way back into a safe position though.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makarov defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Makarov stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Makarov connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Makarov as Jones shoots in.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Makarov connects with a jab.
Makarov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Makarov gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones keeping full guard, as Makarov tries to pass.

Makarov stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makarov moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Makarov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makarov lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Makarov punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Makarov wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makarov.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.

Makarov darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarov is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones stalling.
Makarov is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Makarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makarov tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Makarov scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones looks for a takedown but Makarov sprawls well.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Makarov counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makarov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Makarov tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Makarov scores with a hook.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Makarov is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones throws a wild left hand from mount and Makarov manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Jones is stalling here. Makarov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Makarov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Makarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Makarov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Makarov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makarov moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Andrei Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makarov tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Some wild striking there from Makarov.
Makarov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Makarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Makarov!
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Makarov's face.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Makarov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones breaks from Makarov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makarov counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Makarov throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones looks for a takedown but Makarov sprawls well.
Makarov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makarov wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makarov tries to clinch up.
Makarov looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Makarov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov scores with a nice head shot.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makarov avoids it really well and circles away.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makarov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Makarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makarov avoids it really well and circles away.
Makarov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makarov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makarov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Makarov is looking to clinch.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Igor Makarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makarov scores with a nice body kick.
Makarov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones blocks a head kick by Makarov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

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

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

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Makarov reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Makarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makarov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Igor Makarov!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Igor Makarov!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Igor Makarov!

Igor Makarov wins by unanimous decision!
Igor Makarov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theopolis Barrymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrymore comes into the arena with The Thing That Should Not Be blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Barrymore
vs
Viittala

186 cm
30
194 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

190 cm
31
185 lbs
20 - 18 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theopolis Barrymore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Viittala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Viittala pushes Barrymore up against the cage in a clinch.

Barrymore manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Barrymore working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Viittala has passed into half guard!
Viittala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Viittala decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Barrymore shoots in but no luck this time.

Viittala forces Barrymore back against the cage and clinches.

Viittala gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Viittala seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Viittala escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rauno Viittala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Viittala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barrymore, pushing him back against the cage.
Viittala presses Barrymore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barrymore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viittala is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala lands a damaging elbow.
Viittala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barrymore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theopolis Barrymore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viittala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viittala lands a damaging elbow.

Barrymore has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Viittala uses from the top position.
Viittala would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Barrymore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viittala defends well.
Viittala trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barrymore's guard.

Barrymore has his foot on Viittala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viittala works his way back into a safe position though.

Viittala stands and steps away. Barrymore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Viittala gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrymore jumps guard but Viittala stands there with Barrymore around his waist. Barrymore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Viittala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barrymore is breathing heavily.

Barrymore manages to pull guard.

Barrymore is working an open guard so Viittala takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Viittala rushes Barrymore and presses him up against the cage.
Barrymore tries to pull guard but Viittala won't allow it.
Barrymore missing with knees to the body.

Viittala gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barrymore regains guard.

Viittala stands and steps away. Barrymore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Viittala clinches up against the cage.
Viittala managing to block the knees to the body from Barrymore.
Viittala working Barrymore over with knees to the body.
Barrymore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala gets through Barrymore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Viittala.
Viittala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barrymores head.
Barrymore wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Viittala.
Viittala lands an elbow just above Barrymore 's eye.

It looks like Theopolis Barrymore has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Viittala as the two fighters clinch.
Viittala just leaning against Barrymore, taking a breather.
Viittala receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Viittala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viittala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrymore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viittala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viittala.
Viittala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Viittala manages to break the clinch.

Viittala moves into range and clinches up with Barrymore.
A short body shot lands from Viittala as the two fighters clinch.
Viittala landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Viittala manages to break the clinch.
Viittala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrymore. That did some damage!

Viittala rushes Barrymore and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viittala.
Viittala lands an elbow inside.
Barrymore letting Viittala take a breather here.
Viittala is working Barrymore over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Viittala.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viittala.
Viittala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barrymore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauno Viittala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theopolis Barrymore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Viittala instigates a clinch.
Viittala lands with a left to the head.
Barrymore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Viittala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Viittala.
A right hand to the body from Viittala.
Viittala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Viittala as the two fighters clinch.
Viittala lands with a light punch inside.
Viittala lands an elbow just above Barrymore 's eye.
Viittala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barrymore takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viittala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barrymore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Viittala lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viittala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viittala lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrymore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Viittala to keep the fight standing.
Barrymore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Viittala to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theopolis Barrymore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Viittala.
Barrymore tries to pull guard but Viittala holds him up against the cage and eventually Barrymore drops back down to his feet.
Rauno Viittala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viittala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barrymore or not.
Viittala lands a shoulder strike.
Barrymore takes an elbow to the forehead.

Barrymore is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viittala.
Oh Barrymore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viittala pushes Barrymore against the cage. Viittala is working some dirty boxing. Viittala pushes off with a quick right hook! Barrymore goes down! Barrymore tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Viittala moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauno Viittala!
An out of breath Rauno Viittala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.