Mayhem 37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Madman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
Madman

170 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Madman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Madman.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Madman.
A combination from Madman does no damage.
Madman cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
A nice inside leg kick there by Madman. That's going to slow Black down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madman lands with a slapping head kick.
Madman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Madman moves into range and clinches up with Black.
Black tries to pull guard but Madman won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Black smiles and moves away.
Madman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Madman misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.

Madman pulls guard successfully.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Black has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Madman looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.

Black has managed to clinch.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Madman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Madman smiles and moves away.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Madman has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
Madman fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black stalling in the clinch.

Madman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Madman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Black.
Madman misses with a head kick.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Madman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Black. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Madman instigates a clinch.

Madman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Madman has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.

Madman breaks from the clinch.

Madman clinches with his opponent.
Madman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Black after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Madman.

Black closes the distance and pushes Madman back into the cage.

Madman breaks from the clinch.

Madman pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Madman avoids the damage to the body.

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

Black has closed the distance and engaged Madman in a clinch.

Madman pulls guard effortlessly.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Black stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madman cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Black moves into the clinch.

Black wants the takedown. Madman is fighting it off but Black persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Madman's guard against the cage.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
Madman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Black would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madman is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Madman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Madman closes the distance and pushes Black back into the cage.

Madman breaks the clinch.
Madman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madman throws a head kick that Black semi-blocks.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Madman tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Madman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Black throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Madman was covering up waiting for the punch and Black finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madman can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Madman!
Madman is in a horrible position here. Black smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Black working Madman over with strikes here.
Black with shots to the head and body - Madman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Black working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black working Madman over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Madman hang on?
Black working Madman over with strikes here.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Madman hang on?
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Madman hang on?
Black lands a big elbow.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Black with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Black looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Black looking to finish Madman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Madman!
A nice elbow there by Black.
Black cracks Madman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Black dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black breaks from Madman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Madman working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black landing strikes from the mount and Madman is in trouble!
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Madman is rocked!
Black drops a big elbow. That's hurt Madman! More shots from Black and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Black!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Update (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Van Gool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Update comes to the cage accompanied by beep. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Update
vs
Van Gool

154 cm
26
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, New Update!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bart Van Gool!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Gool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Update, pushing him back against the cage.
Update is leaning against Van Gool and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Update fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Update.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gool.
Stalling in the clinch from Update.
Van Gool dodges an elbow strike from Update.
Van Gool presses Update against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Gool working hard to break the clinch.
Update misses with an elbow strike.
Update missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Update throws an elbow but misses.
Van Gool tries to circle away but Update has him pinned against the cage.
Update takes a shot to the head.
Update throws a head punch that misses.
Update throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Update.
Van Gool looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Update misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Gool throws an elbow but misses.
Update swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Update is trying to break the clinch but Van Gool is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Update.
Van Gool is trying to break the clinch but Update is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gool.

Update breaks from the clinch.
Van Gool tries to clinch up.
Update comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Update.
Update lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Gool at a distance.
Bart Van Gool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Update misses with an uppercut.
Update works Van Gool's body with a nice hook.
Update lands a nice shot that snaps Van Gool's head back.
Van Gool takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Update throws a hook to the side of Van Gool's head but Van Gool sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Van Gool clinches up with Update and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Update fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Update working aggressively here.
Van Gool stalling in the clinch.
Van Gool works on Update's body with a couple of short punches.
Update wants to break free but Van Gool has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Update prevents a body shot from Van Gool.
Van Gool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gool missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Update.
Update prevents Van Gool from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Update swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Update throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gool.
Van Gool blocking some punches.
Update lands with a right to the head.
Update keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Gool's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Update is trying to break the clinch but Van Gool has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Update has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gool.
Update tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Update throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Update misses with a punch to the body.
Update fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Update working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Update throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Gool stalling against the cage.
Update lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Gool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Update misses with a hook to the ribs.
Update misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gool throws a punch but it's blocked by Update.
Van Gool stalling in the clinch.
Van Gool working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Update just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Gool's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Update lands a shoulder strike.
Update misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Gool blocking some punches.

Update escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Gool has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Update finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Gool's head.
Update swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New Update dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A left and a right from Update both land. Nice combination.
Update could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Update throws a leg kick which misses Van Gool's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Gool tries to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Update here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Van Gool is looking to clinch.
Van Gool avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gool walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Gool misses with a body shot.
Update throws a head kick but Van Gool moves out of range.
Van Gool takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Gool tries to clinch up but Update circles away and keeps his distance.
Update keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Gool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Update misses.
Van Gool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Gool tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gool checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Update blocks the leg kick.
Van Gool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Update paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Gool just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gool tries to clinch but Update is having none of it.
Van Gool swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Gool takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Gool fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Update manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Gool 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.
Update slips a jab from Van Gool.
Update throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gool tries to clinch but Update moves out of range.
Update moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Gool walks into a left hand.
Van Gool tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Update was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Update darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Update throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gool takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Update lands with a good body shot.
Update throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Update lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Update.
A jab from Update finds it's way through Van Gool's defenses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Update's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Gool looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Update swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Gool uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Update.
Van Gool thows a body shot but no joy.
Update throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Update moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Gool scores with a hook to the body. Update takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Update misses the shot to the body.
Update keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Gool takes one on the button.
Update circles away from the clinch attempt.
Update swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Update lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gool takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Gool tries to clinch up but Update circles away and keeps his distance.
Update swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Gool.
Update scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Van Gool 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Gool doesn't manage to clinch there - Update circles away.
Update stuns Van Gool with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Gool throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Update lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Update. That snapped Van Gool's head back.
Van Gool does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab by Update.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New Update dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Van Gool throws a body punch but Update moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Update.
Update fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Update keeps the fight on the outside.
Update darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Gool is looking to clinch but Update is avoiding it.
Update misses with a looping right.
New Update is winning the standup battle so far.
Update scores with a jab to the jaw.

Van Gool is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Gool looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Gool tries to land a leg kick but Update saw it coming and moves away.
Update digs a good body shot into Van Gool's ribs.
Van Gool is looking to clinch but Update is avoiding it.
Update lands a really nice looking cross but Van Gool seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Update throws a leg kick but Van Gool sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Van Gool instigates a clinch.
Come on Van Gool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Gool tries to land knees in the clinch but Update avoids the damage to the body.
Update working aggressively here.
Update pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Gool leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Update tries a body shot but Van Gool blocks it.
Van Gool prevents a body shot from Update.
Van Gool blocking some punches.
Van Gool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Update throws an elbow that misses.
Update tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gool throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Gool blocking some punches.
Update misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Update lands a body punch.
Van Gool tries to circle away but Update has him pinned against the cage.
Update is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Gool throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Update.
Update lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Update trying to stall but Van Gool improves his position.
Van Gool lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Update blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Update looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Gool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gool fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gool pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Update throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Van Gool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Update misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gool is pushing Update up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Gool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Update.
Update misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gool has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Gool struggles to land a body shot inside as Update controls his hands.
Update swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gool.
Update swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gool has had enough of the clinch but Update keeps him there for the moment.
Update swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gool uses good head movement to avoid it.
Update misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gool tries to throw a body punch but Update avoids it by throwing Van Gool back against the cage.
Bart Van Gool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Update lands an elbow inside that Van Gool shrugs off.
Update throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Gool pushes off an throws an elbow but Update leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Gool swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Updates head.
Update's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like New Update has been cut.
Update blocks a body shot from Van Gool.
Update avoids the elbow strike from Van Gool, against the cage.
Update lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Update tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Update lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gool backwards.
Update throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gools head.
Update is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Gool has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Gool tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Update lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gool backwards.
Update working aggressively here.
Van Gool lands with a left to the head.
Update blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
New Update showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Update 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... New Update!
After the fight, New Update 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.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Doddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Mund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Doddy
vs
Mund

194 cm
25
266 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Doddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Mund!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doddy swivels and escapes.
Mund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thiago Doddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Mund.
Doddy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mund.

Doddy cracks Mund with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mund looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doddy finish him?

It looks like Justin Mund has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doddy tries to avoid it but Mund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doddy to the ground. Doddy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mund misses with an uppercut. Doddy saw that one coming.
Mund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doddy avoids it really well and circles away.
Mund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doddy avoids it really well and circles away.

Doddy moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Doddy fails to land.
Mund effectively controlling the action here.

Mund manages to pull guard.
Doddy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doddy sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doddy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mund's guard.
Doddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because Thiago Doddy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doddy defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Mund looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doddy cracks a nice hook into Mund's ribs.

Doddy moves into range and clinches up with Mund.
Doddy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That has opened up Justin Mund's cut even more.
Doddy lands a nice shot to the body.

Doddy manages to break the clinch.
Doddy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doddy drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Mund's head, knocking him out cold! Doddy is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Doddy!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Firefly oz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio The Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Firefly oz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Firefly oz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

oz
vs
The Python

169 cm
26
280 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

197 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Firefly oz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caio The Python!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

oz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends The Python sprawling to the canvas! The Python rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can oz finish him?!

It looks like Caio The Python has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
oz throws a right hand that The Python ducks under and follows up with a left that The Python also avoids with ease.
oz cracks The Python's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! The Python slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before oz can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Firefly oz!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thrill To Kill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikeldi Pallardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

To Kill
vs
Pallardi

204 cm
25
282 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

201 cm
25
287 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thrill To Kill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikeldi Pallardi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
To Kill misses with a few strikes there.
Pallardi with a hook.
Mikeldi Pallardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
To Kill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pallardi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
To Kill lands a right hook to the body.
To Kill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pallardi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pallardi misses with a body shot.
Pallardi missing with a left hand there. To Kill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pallardi throws a series of punches but To Kill moves out of range.
To Kill sizes up Pallardi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Mikeldi Pallardi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

To Kill takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on To Kill - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
To Kill gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
To Kill lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from To Kill on the inside.
To Kill lands a body punch in the clinch.
To Kill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pallardi backwards.
To Kill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pallardi looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by To Kill.
To Kill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pallardi backwards.
To Kill lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from To Kill - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
To Kill stalling in the clinch.
Pallardi takes a shot to the head.
To Kill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pallardi backwards.
To Kill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pallardi is working for takedown but To Kill is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pallardi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
To Kill'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from To Kill.
To Kill gets through Pallardi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That has opened up Mikeldi Pallardi's cut even more.
To Kill is leaning against Pallardi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
To Kill slows down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for To Kill.
To Kill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
To Kill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
To Kill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
To Kill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
To Kill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
To Kill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pallardi backwards.
To Kill leaning his opponent against the cage.
To Kill lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from To Kill.
To Kill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for To Kill.
To Kill scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by To Kill.

The cut above Mikeldi Pallardi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
To Kill slows down the pace here.
To Kill lands a hook that snaps the head of Pallardi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
To Kill lands a big right hand that drops Pallardi! The killer instinct kicks in and To Kill finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by To Kill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thrill To Kill!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thay Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Pounder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rampage
vs
Pounder

189 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thay Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rampage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rampage is looking to clinch but Pounder is avoiding it.
Rampage tries to close the distance and clinch but Pounder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rampage tries to close the distance and clinch but Pounder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thay Rampage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rampage wants to clinch up but Pounder keeps it at a distance.
Rampage wants to clinch up but Pounder keeps it at a distance.
Rampage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rampage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pounder paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rampage moves into the clinch successfully.
Rampage prevents Pounder from breaking the clinch.
Rampage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Richard Pounder has been cut.
Pounder is trying to pull guard but Rampage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rampage creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pounder's defenses.
Pounder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pounder looking to throw knees to the head but Rampage is blocking nicely.
Pounder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rampage prevents it.
Rampage landing knees to the body.
Rampage lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Richard Pounder's cut even more.
Pounder working hard to break the clinch.
Pounder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pounder tries to pull guard but Rampage won't allow it.
Thay Rampage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Pounder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rampage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pounder is trying to break the clinch but Rampage is controlling him.
Rampage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pounder looks winded!
Rampage creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pounder's defenses.

Richard Pounder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thay Rampage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barry
vs
Hendricks

180 cm
26
250 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

205 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chael Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hendricks works over Barry's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Pat Barry has been cut.
Barry keeps the fight on the outside.
Hendricks doesn't manage to clinch there - Barry circles away.
Hendricks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Chael Hendricks has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks throws a right hand that Barry ducks under and follows up with a left that Barry also avoids with ease.
Barry cracks the inside of Hendricks's front leg.
Hendricks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barry counters with an outside leg kick.
Barry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hendricks lands a really nice looking cross but Barry seems unphased.
Hendricks slips a jab from Barry.
Barry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barry missing with a left hand there. Hendricks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pat Barry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut.
Hendricks is looking to clinch but Barry is avoiding it.
Barry misses with a hook
and Hendricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendricks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barry!
Hendricks looks winded!
Hendricks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hendricks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hendricks. Hendricks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barry scoring well with a low kick there.
Barry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hendricks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barry lands a head kick. Hendricks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Barry. Beautiful body shot.
Barry lands a leg kick that knocks Hendricks off balance momentarily.
Barry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hendricks. Hendricks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hendricks walks into a left hand.

That has opened up Chael Hendricks's cut even more.

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

Hendricks is rocked!
Hendricks leaves his chin hanging out and Barry seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hendricks crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Barry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grace Anatomy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatomir Zalomov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Anatomy
vs
Zalomov

169 cm
26
260 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

205 cm
26
295 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grace Anatomy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zlatomir Zalomov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anatomy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zalomov misses with a wild body shot.

Anatomy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anatomy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zalomov is trying to push Anatomy away but Anatomy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anatomy stalls.
Anatomy cracks Zalomov with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Anatomy.
Zalomov looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anatomy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anatomy gets through Zalomov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anatomy.
Anatomy pushes Zalomov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anatomy lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Anatomy.
Anatomy lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Anatomy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anatomy lands with a short shot to the head.
Anatomy digs a right hand underneath Zalomov's ribcage. Zalomov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anatomy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anatomy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zalomov or not.
Anatomy lands with a short shot to the head.
Anatomy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zalomov to his knees! Anatomy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grace Anatomy!