UMMA - say what ? PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutu comes to the cage accompanied by WARNING!. Jim has chosen Any as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jakke Ruutu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Slim Jim's chin.

Ruutu
vs
Jim

190 cm
26
176 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

181 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakke Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Jim!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim moves to clinch but Ruutu breaks away
and Ruutu counters with a good low kick that Jim was not able to check.
Jim throws a low kick but Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu misses with a hook. Jim ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jim checks a leg kick.
Jim throws a head kick but Ruutu moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruutu.
Jim tries to bum rush Ruutu with a series of wild strikes but Ruutu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jim tries to clinch but Ruutu moves away
and Ruutu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Ruutu tenderised Jim's leg. Jim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruutu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu misses with a head kick.

Ruutu moves into the clinch.

Jim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruutu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruutu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jim is out of range.
Ruutu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jim.
Ruutu stuns Jim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Ruutu moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu is trying to maintain a safe position but Jim gets an underhook and turns Ruutu into the cage.
Ruutu misses with a hook to the ribs.

Ruutu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruutu jabs at Jim's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruutu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruutu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruutu feints and then cracks Jim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jim down.
Ruutu connects with an inside leg kick.
Jim avoids the head kick by Ruutu.
Ruutu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruutu lands a big uppercut and Jim crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jim looks OK. Ruutu waves Jim back to his feet!

Jim is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruutu lands a leg kick that knocks Jim off balance momentarily.
Jim is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruutu finish him?
Jim looks winded!
Ruutu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruutu.
That kick from Ruutu tenderised Jim's leg. Jim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ruutu! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jakke Ruutu!
An out of breath Jakke Ruutu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) . Cees Overeem had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Overeem
vs
Carter

195 cm
33
265 lbs
28 - 29 - 0

188 cm
30
248 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 28 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Carter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

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

It looks like Cees Overeem has been cut.
Cees Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Overeem clinches with his opponent.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Overeem.
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!
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter takes an elbow to the temple.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Overeem avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Overeem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carter looks winded!
Overeem pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overeem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Overeem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Overeem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Overeem is pushing Carter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Overeem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Overeem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.

It looks like Nick Carter has been cut.
Overeem pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Overeem lands a big knee to the head and Carter goes down! Overeem pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cees Overeem!
A relieved looking Cees Overeem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Manres's choice of entrance music: Aqualung - Jethro Tull. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ludwig Manres enters the cage!

Harris
vs
Manres

195 cm
32
183 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

182 cm
31
187 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alonzo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Manres!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris shoots in but Manres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harris cracks Manres with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manres dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Manres's head and hops out.
Harris catches Manres with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Harris misses.
Harris throws a right and a left that Manres avoids nicely.
Manres has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manres on the side of the head.
Harris scores with a jab. Manres acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manres moves away.
Manres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alonzo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Manres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris leaves Manres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harris misses with a hook. Manres ducked under it nicely.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Manres is out of range.
Manres ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Manres with a poor takedown

and Harris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harris thows a huge punch but Manres dodges it nicely.

Manres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres has hold of Harris's hands but Harris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harris working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris is just content to waste time from the top position. Manres takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Manres is looking for a triangle here but Harris uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Manres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Harris misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to advance position but instead Manres slips a leg back in to half guard.
Harris is stalling here. Manres is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Harris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Manres has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manres working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Manres goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manres's guard! Nice work there by Harris!
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris lands a couple of digs.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manres is keeping the position for now.
Manres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris keeping full guard, as Manres tries to pass.
Manres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harris misses with a combination
and Manres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris lands with a nice combination. Manres backs away looking to recover.

Harris looking to score a takedown here. Manres is defending well but Harris drives through and ends up in Manres's guard.
Manres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Manres has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Manres is keeping the position.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manres manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Manres trying to control but Harris is having none of it.
Harris is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres cracks Harris with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harris wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Manres.
Manres thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Harris tries to hold on but Manres pushes him away.
Manres looking to land elbow strikes but Harris uses the position to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manres unloads with some shots from mount but Harris bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris avoids a strike by Manres and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Manres's guard! Fantastic escape!
Manres is pulling down on Harris's head. It's preventing any offense from Harris, at least for the moment.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manres lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harris!
Manres controlling the pace for now.
Manres lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manres putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manres landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Manres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Manres shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Manres keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manres tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily

and Harris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manres keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris postures up in Manres's guard and throws a big left but Manres blocks it.
Harris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manres has momentary wrist control but Harris slips an elbow through the middle.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris looking to sit in guard and control but Manres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manres misses with the ground and pound.

Manres swings around for an armbar but Harris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manres's guard.
Harris looking to sit in guard and control but Manres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manres throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
Harris is looking to stand up but Manres isn't so interested in that idea.
Manres postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Harris keeping full guard, as Manres tries to pass.
Harris controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manres trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Manres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
Manres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris looking to sit in guard and control but Manres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Harris!
After the fight, Alonzo Harris was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bombada
vs
Duddy

183 cm
33
175 lbs
25 - 22 - 0

190 cm
33
185 lbs
25 - 23 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Declan Duddy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada scores with a shot to the body.
Bombada throws a shot from downtown. Duddy moves away and avoids it.
Bombada avoids the head kick by Duddy.
Duddy slips under a jab from Bombada.
Duddy misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bombada to counter with a crisp jab.
Duddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombada is just out of range.
Duddy misses with a combination
and Bombada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bombada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duddy.
Duddy slips a jab and a cross from Bombada.
Duddy misses with a low kick as Bombada jumps back.
Duddy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duddy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duddy throws a right hand that Bombada ducks under and follows up with a left that Bombada also avoids with ease.
Bombada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bombada.
Bombada throws a looping overhand right but Duddy ducks down to avoid it.
Duddy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Duddy misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bombada.
Bombada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duddy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bombada avoids the head kick by Duddy.
Duddy tries to clinch up but Bombada circles away and keeps his distance.
Bombada avoids the body shot from Duddy.
Duddy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duddy wants to slow Bombada down by chopping away at his legs.
Duddy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bombada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bombada. Duddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duddy throws a series of punches but Bombada moves out of range.
Duddy misses with a low kick.
Duddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duddy connects with a right hand. Bombada shakes it off.
Duddy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bombada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bombada lands with an uppercut that bounces Duddy off the cage and back into range.
Duddy misses with the combination.
Bombada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duddy.
Duddy tries to score with a low kick but Bombada moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Duddy.
Bombada misses with a wild combination.
Bombada throws a poor cross that misses
and Duddy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duddy misses with a double jab.
Duddy takes one on the button.
Bombada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duddy throws a one two combo.
Duddy misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Bombada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duddy swinging wildly here.
Bombada connects with a body shot.
Duddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Bombada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bombada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duddy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bombada is out of range.
Duddy misses with a wild combination.
Duddy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bombada thows a body shot but no joy.
Bombada connects with a body shot that sends Duddy's belly button to the back.
Bombada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duddy throws a nice looking combination but Bombada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Declan Duddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duddy misses with a few strikes there.
Bombada thuds his right hand into Duddy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Champ Bombada will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Duddy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bombada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duddy throws a lazy right hand but Bombada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Duddy misses.
Duddy misses with a combination
and Bombada counters with a stiff right hand.
Duddy walks into a straight right hand from Bombada.
Duddy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Bombada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duddy misses with a right hand
letting Bombada counter with a right hand.
Bombada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duddy tries to clinch up.
Duddy tries to bum rush Bombada with a series of wild strikes but Bombada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bombada counter with a right hand.
Bombada cracks Duddy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Duddy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Some wild striking there from Duddy.
Bombada lands an overhand right.
Duddy looks to land a combination. Bombada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Champ Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duddy throws a combination that misses
and Bombada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Duddy is rocked!
Duddy is breathing heavily.
Bombada checks a low kick from Duddy.
Duddy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bombada finish him?
Bombada lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Duddy out cold! Duddy is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Champ Bombada!
Champ Bombada decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metaxa has chosen •99• The Haunted🔫 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eduardo
vs
Metaxa

190 cm
29
215 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

185 cm
27
218 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Eduardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Metaxa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eduardo throws a sloppy head kick and Metaxa moves out of range easily.
Eduardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Metaxa does no damage.
Metaxa misses with a low kick.
Metaxa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eduardo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metaxa under the eye.
Eduardo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metaxa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eduardo scores with a decent looking hook.
Eduardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eduardo throws a body punch but Metaxa moves out of range.
Eduardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metaxa was well out of range. Poor timing from Eduardo.
Metaxa throws a jab but it's blocked by Eduardo.
Eduardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxa moves away.
Eduardo misses with an uppercut. Metaxa saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Eduardo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Metaxa.
Carlos Eduardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eduardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Metaxa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eduardo. Metaxa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eduardo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Metaxa counters with a nice uppercut.
Eduardo looks to land a right hand but Metaxa moved out of range.
Eduardo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eduardo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eduardo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Carlos Eduardo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eduardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metaxa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metaxa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eduardo.
Eduardo lands with a nice body punch.
Metaxa blocks a leg kick.
Eduardo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metaxa counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo misses with a low kick.
Metaxa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Eduardo.
Eduardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eduardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxa moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metaxa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eduardo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Metaxa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metaxa.
Eduardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metaxa manages to avoid it.
Eduardo throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eduardo, as that shot connected.
Eduardo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metaxa is able to avoid easily.
Metaxa throws a body punch but Eduardo moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Metaxa darts in and clinches Eduardo up against the cage.
Metaxa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eduardos head.
Metaxa tries to work over Eduardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metaxa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eduardo's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eduardo.
Metaxa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eduardo backwards.
Metaxa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eduardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metaxa tries to work over Eduardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eduardo.
Eduardo throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eduardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Eduardo lands a shot to the body.
Eduardo tries to throw a body punch but Metaxa avoids it by throwing Eduardo back against the cage.
Eduardo working aggressively here.
Eduardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa misses with a body punch.
Metaxa tries a body shot but Eduardo blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eduardo as Metaxa tries to tie him up.
Metaxa seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Eduardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Metaxa misses with a punch to the body.
Eduardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eduardo dodges an elbow strike from Metaxa.
Metaxa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metaxa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metaxa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eduardo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metaxa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eduardo's elbow.
Metaxa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eduardo is pushing Metaxa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Eduardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Eduardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Eduardo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Eduardo lands a jab.
Martin Metaxa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metaxa scores with a jab to the head.
Metaxa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metaxa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eduardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eduardo throws a solid leg kick but Metaxa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eduardo.
A big left from Metaxa misses.
Metaxa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eduardo throws a series of punches but Metaxa moves out of range.
Metaxa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eduardo.
Metaxa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eduardo.
Eduardo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metaxa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eduardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metaxa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eduardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metaxa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Eduardo does it's job there.
Eduardo lands with a shot to the body.
Eduardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eduardo connects with a right hand. Metaxa shakes it off.
Metaxa scores with a jab. Eduardo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eduardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Eduardo misses.
Eduardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Metaxa counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Metaxa clinches up against the cage.
Eduardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metaxa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eduardo backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Eduardo blocking some punches.
Metaxa tries to throw a body punch but Eduardo avoids it by throwing Metaxa back against the cage.
Eduardo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Metaxa lands a shoulder strike.
Eduardo slows down the pace here.
Metaxa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metaxa lands a shoulder strike.
Eduardo is looking to control Metaxa's arms but Metaxa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eduardo has his back to the cage.
Martin Metaxa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Metaxa has a couple of punches blocked by Eduardo.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaxa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metaxa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eduardo backwards.
Metaxa throws an elbow but it misses.
Metaxa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eduardo is trying to stall.
Eduardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eduardo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eduardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metaxa backwards.
Metaxa can't find room to land a body shot as Eduardo controls the action.
Metaxa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metaxa misses with a punch on the inside.
Metaxa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eduardo stalling against the cage.
Eduardo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metaxa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eduardo's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo working aggressively here.
Eduardo misses with a punch to the body.
Eduardo taking a breather.
Metaxa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eduardos head.
Eduardo takes a shot to the head.
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!
Metaxa tries a body shot but Eduardo blocks it.
Eduardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eduardo managing to block the knees to the body from Metaxa.
Metaxa tries to throw a body punch but Eduardo avoids it by throwing Metaxa back against the cage.
Eduardo avoiding damage as Metaxa throws knees to the body.
Eduardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metaxa as Eduardo tries to tie him up.
Metaxa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Eduardo breaks from the clinch.
Metaxa throws a nice head kick!

Carlos Eduardo's cut is getting worse.
Metaxa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eduardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Martin Metaxa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Eduardo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Eduardo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metaxa throws a front kick aimed at Eduardo's knee but Eduardo avoids it well.
Eduardo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Metaxa misses.
Eduardo throws a combination. Metaxa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Metaxa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metaxa looks to land a body kick but Eduardo moved away.
Eduardo connects with a single shot there.
Metaxa moves out of range of the strikes.

Metaxa clinches up with Eduardo and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Metaxa.
Eduardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metaxa working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eduardo misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eduardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Eduardo lands a shoulder strike.
Eduardo blocks a body shot from Metaxa.
Eduardo blocks an elbow strike from Metaxa.
Metaxa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metaxa has a couple of punches blocked by Eduardo.
Metaxa scores with a shoulder strike.
Eduardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eduardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Eduardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eduardo is looking to land body kicks.
Eduardo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metaxa. Metaxa obviously looking to wear him down.
Metaxa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eduardo.
Eduardo throws a right hand that Metaxa ducks under and follows up with a left that Metaxa also avoids with ease.
Metaxa is looking to chop away at Eduardo's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa ducks right into an uppercut from Eduardo.
Eduardo scoring well with a low kick there.
Metaxa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metaxa.
Eduardo misses with a hook
and Metaxa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eduardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eduardo misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eduardo. Metaxa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eduardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Metaxa ducks right into an uppercut from Eduardo.
Metaxa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metaxa tries to close the distance and clinch but Eduardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Metaxa closes the distance and clinches.
Eduardo lands a shot to the body.
Metaxa lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Metaxa.
Eduardo misses with the head strike.
Metaxa misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Metaxa.
Eduardo working aggressively here.
A short right from Metaxa on the inside.
Eduardo is trying to maintain a safe position but Metaxa gets an underhook and turns Eduardo into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metaxa.
Eduardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eduardo misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Eduardo to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metaxa.
Metaxa has a couple of punches blocked by Eduardo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa lands a left hand.
Metaxa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metaxa lands an uppercut.

Eduardo is rocked!

Carlos Eduardo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Metaxa prevents a body shot from Eduardo.
Oh Eduardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metaxa lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Metaxa.
Metaxa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eduardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metaxa backwards.
Eduardo seems to have got his legs back now.
Eduardo looking to slow down the pace here.
Metaxa prevents a body shot from Eduardo.
Metaxa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metaxa misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eduardo blocks an elbow strike from Metaxa.
Metaxa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eduardo.
Eduardo is trying to maintain a safe position but Metaxa gets an underhook and turns Eduardo into the cage.
Metaxa works on Eduardo's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Metaxa.
I think Metaxa 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakazi has chosen Cooking by the book as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gushiken
vs
Kamakazi

170 cm
29
135 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

155 cm
28
130 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamakazi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kamakazi counters with a big head kick but Gushiken shrugs it off.
Kamakazi misses with a low kick.
Gushiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamakazi moves away.

Gushiken closes the distance and pushes Kamakazi back into the cage.
Gushiken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gushiken.
Kamakazi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gushiken is defending well for now.
Gushiken has a couple of punches blocked by Kamakazi.
A nice left hand lands by Gushiken.
Gushiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gushiken avoiding damage as Kamakazi throws knees to the body.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gushiken can't find room to land a body shot as Kamakazi controls the action.
Gushiken lands a body shot.
Gushiken scores with a shot to the side of Kamakazi's head.
Kamakazi blocks a body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Gushiken.
Nice body punch from Gushiken - that landed with a thud.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Gushiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gushiken is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gushiken lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamakazi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gushiken has him pressed against the cage.
Gushiken lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamakazi backwards.
Gushiken can't find room to land a body shot as Kamakazi controls the action.
Gushiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamakazi.
Gushiken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamakazi backwards.
Kamakazi has had enough of the clinch but Gushiken keeps him there for the moment.
Gushiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamakazi controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamakazi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gushiken.
Kamakazi goes for a takedown attempt but Gushiken pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gushiken tries to clinch up but Kamakazi circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamakazi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gushiken.
Yoko Gushiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gushiken moves out of range of the body kick from Kamakazi.
Gushiken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gushiken doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamakazi circles away.
Kamakazi throws a leg kick but Gushiken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gushiken avoids the body shot from Kamakazi.
Gushiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamakazi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gushiken takes a swing at Kamakazi's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi throws a leg kick but Gushiken checks it.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the body
and Kamakazi counters with a left and a right that stings Gushiken.
Kamakazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gushiken connects with a nice looking jab.
Gushiken misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamakazi.
A big left from Kamakazi misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamakazi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamakazi throws a solid leg kick but Gushiken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kamakazi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoko Gushiken 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.

Gushiken takes a swing at Kamakazi's ribcage but misses.

Gushiken clinches up against the cage.
Gushiken leaning against his opponent.
Gushiken blocks a body shot from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamakazi tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Kamakazi back against the cage.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamakazi working aggressively here.
Gushiken tries to work over Kamakazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamakazi is looking to break free of the clinch but Gushiken has double underhooks.
Gushiken is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gushiken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kamakazi.
Gushiken lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamakazi backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gushiken.
Kamakazi is trying to push Gushiken away but Gushiken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Gushiken fails to land.
Gushiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamakazi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gushiken working aggressively here.
Gushiken lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kamakazi wants to break free but Gushiken has control.
Gushiken digs a right hand underneath Kamakazi's ribcage. Kamakazi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gushiken.
Kamakazi prevents a body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Kamakazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken works the jab nicely.
Gushiken misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gushiken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gushiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamakazi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gushiken.
Kamakazi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gushiken thows a body shot but no joy.
Gushiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakazi throws a jab when Gushiken was well out of range.
Kamakazi misses with a low kick as Gushiken jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gushiken tests Kamakazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamakazi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gushiken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gushiken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamakazi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamakazi tries to work over Gushiken's front leg with a kick but Gushiken checks it.
Kamakazi swings for the body but Gushiken moves out of range.
Kamakazi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gushiken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamakazi moves away from the strike by Gushiken.
Gushiken thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gushiken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gushiken has a couple of punches blocked by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gushiken is defending well for now.
Kamakazi blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gushiken.
Kamakazi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gushiken prevents it.
Yoko Gushiken has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gushiken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamakazi backwards.
Gushiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gushiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamakazi's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamakazi can't break the clinch.
Gushiken stalling.
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!
Gushiken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoko Gushiken dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kamakazi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gushiken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamakazi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gushiken digs a good body shot into Kamakazi's ribs.

Gushiken has Kamakazi up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gushiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gushiken content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gushiken throws a head punch that misses.
Gushiken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamakazi backwards.
Kamakazi is looking for a takedown.
Gushiken tries a body shot but Kamakazi blocks it.
Gushiken tries to work over Kamakazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gushiken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Gushiken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamakazi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gushiken avoids it.
Gushiken managing to block the knees to the body from Kamakazi.
Gushiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Kamakazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamakazi wants to clinch
and Gushiken counters with a right hand to the body.
Yoko Gushiken is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamakazi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kamakazi tries to clinch but Gushiken moves away
letting Gushiken counter with a right hand.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gushiken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gushiken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gushiken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamakazi at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi misses with a looping left.
Kamakazi tries to clinch but Gushiken moves out of range.
Kamakazi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gushiken looks to land a combination but Kamakazi avoids it well.
Kamakazi misses with a low kick as Gushiken jumps back.
Gushiken misses with a body shot.
Gushiken tries to clinch but Kamakazi is having none of it.
Gushiken thuds his right hand into Kamakazi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamakazi tries to clinch but Gushiken moves away
and Gushiken counters with a three punch combo that has Kamakazi backing up. Kamakazi nods at Gushiken to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamakazi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi tries a low kick but Gushiken avoids it.
Kamakazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gushiken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gushiken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gushiken is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gushiken moves out of range of the body kick from Kamakazi.
Kid Kamakazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamakazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gushiken moves away.
No joy there for Gushiken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gushiken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kamakazi closes the distance but Gushiken moves to the side
and Gushiken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamakazi thinking.
Kamakazi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamakazi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kamakazi.
Kamakazi throws a poor cross that misses
and Gushiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamakazi wants to clinch.
Kamakazi throws a low kick but Gushiken avoids it.
Yoko Gushiken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakazi takes one to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoko Gushiken!
Yoko Gushiken took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Susi
vs
Redmond

175 cm
33
158 lbs
25 - 22 - 0

166 cm
24
157 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redmond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Redmond fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Susi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Redmond shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Susi is looking for a triangle but Redmond pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redmond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redmond looking to pass the guard.

Susi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redmond is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Redmond has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Susi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Redmond is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Susi pulls down on the head and he's put Redmond to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keni Susi!
Keni Susi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi has chosen Top dog feat. Chuck Norris as his entrance music. Enzo Soprano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Soprano
vs
Uzi

195 cm
27
279 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

203 cm
36
278 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

$300

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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Kalle Uzi has been cut.
Soprano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soprano keeps the fight on the outside.
Soprano walks into a stiff left hand from Uzi.
Soprano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uzi throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soprano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzi cracks the inside of Soprano's front leg.
Soprano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soprano throws a hook to the side of Uzi's head but Uzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uzi lands with a hook. Soprano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Uzi.
Soprano misses with an uppercut
and Uzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi scores with a body shot.
Soprano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uzi counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Uzi looks at the referee who does nothing so Uzi lands a crushing right that sends Soprano to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Uzi!
Kalle Uzi 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
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitonen comes to the cage accompanied by Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari. Nahka Vitonen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arne Riseman's chin.

Vitonen
vs
Riseman

197 cm
30
270 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

189 cm
31
280 lbs
22 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Narcissus Unlimited $5 Clothes!!

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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riseman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riseman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vitonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vitonen lands the left hand.
Vitonen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Riseman to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitonen works Riseman's body with a nice hook.
Vitonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riseman.
Vitonen throws a jab when Riseman was well out of range.
Vitonen thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vitonen misses with a body shot.
Riseman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vitonen.
Riseman misses with a wild combination.
Riseman moves out of range of the body kick.
Riseman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Riseman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vitonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
Vitonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
Vitonen lands a nice hook to Riseman's body. Riseman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vitonen.
Riseman throws a shot from downtown. Vitonen moves away and avoids it.

Vitonen moves into the clinch.
Riseman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riseman blocking some punches.
Vitonen is stalling here.

Riseman manages to break the clinch.
Vitonen throws a shot from downtown. Riseman moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riseman manages to avoid it.
Vitonen dodges the punch combination from Riseman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riseman counters with a good low kick that Vitonen was not able to check.
Vitonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Vitonen. Those never looked like landing.
Riseman defending well as Vitonen loads up on a big left hand.
Vitonen checks the leg kick.
Vitonen throws a series of punches but Riseman avoids them all with ease.
Vitonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Riseman off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
Vitonen misses with an uppercut.
Vitonen throws a good cross that connects.
Vitonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitonen throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Riseman crashing down! Riseman tries to stagger back to his feet but Vitonen just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Riseman asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nahka Vitonen!
Our winner, Nahka Vitonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.