Mayhem 40 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ville Pajaanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Madman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Pajaanen
vs
Madman

177 cm
26
161 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Experienced

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Pajaanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Madman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Pajaanen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Madman did well to prevent Pajaanen getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pajaanen slips a nice elbow through Madman's hands, connecting with Madman's forehead.
Pajaanen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pajaanen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Mike Madman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pajaanen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pajaanen landing strikes from the mount.

Madman is rocked!

The cut above Mike Madman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big strike lands for Pajaanen! That's really hurt Madman and he's turned his back - Pajaanen keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Pajaanen jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Pajaanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brojna Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brojna Kruth will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Black
vs
Kruth

170 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brojna Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Black darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Black tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kruth.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kruth tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black prevents Kruth from improving his position.

Kruth looking for submissions off his back.
Kruth trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Kruth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kruth is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black wants to stand up but Kruth has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruth's head.
Kruth keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruth defending well though.
Black wants to stand up but Kruth has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kruth.
Kruth has his hands clasped together around Black's back. He's all about the action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Brojna Kruth hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kruth has Black up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kruth is defending well.
Kruth misses with a hook to the ribs.

Black jumps guard.
Black looking to control.
Kruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kruth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Black is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Black has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kruth's guard.
Black throwing shots but Kruth is blocking nicely.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Kruth defends it.
Kruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Black wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kruth uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Kruth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kruth wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruth holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kruth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Kruth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brojna Kruth was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kruth is looking to chop away at Black's legs.
Black has his takedown stuffed
and Kruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Black dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kruth slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Black tries to circle away but Kruth has him pinned against the cage.
Black changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruth fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kruth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now.
Kruth wants to improve his position but instead Black has moved into half guard.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.

Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kruth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Black decides to stand up.

Kruth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kruth after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kruth prevents it.
Kruth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Black's efforts to push away.
Kruth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black jumps guard but Kruth stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kruth successfully pulls guard.
Kruth pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black preventing the sweep.

Kruth pushes Black off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!

Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Black wants to stand but Kruth is controlling his arm.

Kruth sneaks out the side door and pushes Black away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Kruth shoots in and bounces Black off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kruth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Michael Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Kruth.

Kruth tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.

Black has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kruth uses from the top position.

Kruth stands up from Black's guard - Kruth perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries for a takedown but Kruth circles away easily

and Kruth counters by clinching up.
Kruth tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruth has double underhooks.
Black wants to stall.
Black is trying to drag Kruth to the mat but Kruth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Black wants a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruth tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Black tries for a takedown. No joy.
Black jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruth walks away with a smile on his face. Black gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Black looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brojna Kruth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Black gets tackled into the cage by Kruth. Kruth maintains the clinch.
Kruth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brojna Kruth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Kruth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruth tries a low kick but Black avoids it.

Kruth closes the distance and clinches.

Kruth manages to break the clinch.

Kruth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Black tries to break free but Kruth pushes him back against the cage.

Black is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kruth can't fight it off and eventually Black manages to take the fight to the floor. Kruth looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kruth wriggles free and stands up.

Kruth gets a clinch.

Black manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Michael Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Kruth gets to his feet - Black follows without any prompting.
Kruth slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Kruth gets caught napping as Black dives in and scores a takedown. Kruth manages to retain guard.
Kruth is pulling down on Black's head to control his posture.

Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Kruth's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kruth pushes Black off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black shoots in and drives through. Kruth sprawls well.

Kruth rushes Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kruth breaks from the clinch.

Kruth moves into the clinch.
Black has Kruth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kruth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kruth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Black tries to circle away but Kruth has him pinned against the cage.
Black blocks a body shot from Kruth.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruth just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth prevents the takedown attempt.
Black has Kruth pressed against the cage, preventing Kruth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kruth lands a body shot.

Kruth decides to pull guard.

Kruth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Black shoots for a takedown but Kruth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kruth connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Black.

Black gets tackled into the cage by Kruth. Kruth maintains the clinch.
Black is trying to pull guard but Kruth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Kruth gets control of Black's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kruth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kruth is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruth is on top in guard.
Kruth is working Black over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Black keeping full guard, as Kruth tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brojna Kruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruth 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brojna Kruth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Mund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Li
vs
Mund

180 cm
25
295 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Mund!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mund is defended easily by Li.
Mund looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Mund persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
Mund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Chong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Mund.

Li moves into the clinch.
Mund avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li dodges an elbow strike from Mund.
Mund misses with a punch on the inside.
Mund has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Li clinches.
Li lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.

Mund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Li moves into the clinch successfully.

Li jumps into guard, dragging Mund to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mund wants to stand but Li is controlling his posture from full guard.

Li has his feet on Mund's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mund.
Mund fails with a takedown attempt.
Mund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Li could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Li moves into the clinch.
Li controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.

Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mund shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mund off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Li rushes Mund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mund struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.

Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.

Li closes the distance and clinches.
Mund fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Mund's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Mund avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li lands an elbow just above Mund 's eye.

Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Mund or perhaps it was just good defense by Li which made him look bad.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mund looks winded!

Li instigates a clinch.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li has Mund pressed against the cage, preventing Mund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Mund manages to break the clinch.
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Li throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Li clinches up with Mund and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li.

It looks like Justin Mund has been cut.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mund is defending well for now.
Li trying to land knees to the body.

Li breaks the clinch.
Mund is trying desperately to land a takedown but Li is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mund.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Mund shoots in.

Li closes the distance and clinches.

Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Mund shoots in.

Li has managed to clinch.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mund avoids it.
Mund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mund working hard to break the clinch.

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

Li darts in and clinches Mund up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Li.

Li ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Li no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mund wants to stand and escape but instead Li has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Li would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Li wants to control from the top but Mund keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chong Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Mund's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Li has managed to clinch.

Mund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Li as he avoids it easily.

Li gets a clinch.
Mund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mund is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Mund.
Li stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mund.

Li breaks from the clinch.
Mund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Chong Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Mund 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mund shoots in but no luck this time.
Chong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Mund.
Mund fails with the takedown.
Mund shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li instigates a clinch.
Mund is breathing heavily.
Mund with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Li closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Mund's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mund tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Li breaks the clinch.

Li moves into the clinch.
Mund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mund tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mund.
Mund lands a left hand.
Li has Mund pressed against the cage, preventing Mund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Li takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li misses with a body punch.

Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Li has Mund up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Li throws an elbow but misses.
Mund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mund tries for a takedown. No joy.

Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Mund shoots in.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Mund, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Mund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mund shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li shoots in for a double leg but Mund sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Li getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Li thows a body shot but no joy.

Li gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mund missing with knees to the body.
Li manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Li lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is struggling to control the position.
Mund scores with a shoulder strike.
Mund trying to land knees to the body.
Li lands with a left to the head.
Mund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mund blocks an elbow strike.
Mund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mund tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Mund tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Mund is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Li jumps into guard, dragging Mund to the mat.

Li has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mund off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mund walks away with a smile on his face. Li gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Li with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Li pushes Mund up against the cage in a clinch.

Li jumps guard and drags Mund to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mund has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Li is proving hard to escape from.
Mund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.

Li has his feet on Mund's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.

Li closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chong Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Mund's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Li swivels and escapes.
Mund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Li's waist but Li gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mund off to one side.

Li forces Mund back against the cage and clinches.
Li takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mund is trying to maintain a safe position but Li gets an underhook and turns Mund into the cage.
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mund.
Chong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Mund.

Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.

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

That has opened up Justin Mund's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Li moves into the clinch.
Mund has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Li cracks Mund with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Li has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mund to stand back up!

Mund is rocked!

The cut above Justin Mund's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mund is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Mund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mund shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mund seems to have recovered his senses.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mund can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mund walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Li swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chong Li!
Chong Li 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turpa Jallu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Tuganay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jallu
vs
Tuganay

190 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

198 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turpa Jallu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Tuganay!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tuganay.
Jallu misses with a double jab.
Tuganay throws a sloppy head kick and Jallu moves out of range easily.

Tuganay lands a big head kick that sends Jallu tumbling to the mat! Tuganay takes a step backwards and waves Jallu back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jallu is rocked!

It looks like Turpa Jallu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuganay scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tuganay, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jallu avoids the head kick by Tuganay.
Tuganay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jallu throws a series of punches but Tuganay moves out of range.
A head kick by Jallu misses
and Tuganay counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Jallu! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Timo Tuganay!
Timo Tuganay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 Thiago Doddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio The Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Doddy
vs
The Python

194 cm
25
266 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

197 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

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 2 - 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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caio The Python!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Python shoots in but no luck this time.

Doddy instigates a clinch.
The Python tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doddy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Python backwards.
Doddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Doddy.
The Python tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doddy smiles and moves away.
Thiago Doddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio The Python.
Doddy drops The Python with a huge uppercut! The Python drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Doddy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Doddy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

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

Chop
vs
Hendricks

190 cm
26
250 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

205 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pork Chop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chael Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks throws a big shot that misses.
Chop scores with a jab.
Hendricks wants to clinch up but Chop keeps it at a distance.
Chop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chop thuds a left hand into Hendricks's body.
Some wild striking there from Hendricks.
Chop misses with a straight left.
Hendricks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendricks.
Chop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendricks.
Chael Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendricks.
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!
Chop throws the left hand but Hendricks avoids the punch easily.
Hendricks throws a jab when Chop was well out of range.
Hendricks swinging wildly here.
Hendricks avoids the body shot from Chop.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to clinch up but Chop circles away and keeps his distance.
Chop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hendricks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hendricks.
Hendricks lands a two punch combo.
Hendricks jabs Chop right on the nose. Chop blinks but takes it well.
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!
Hendricks wants to clinch up but Chop keeps it at a distance.
Hendricks throws a poor cross that misses

and Chop counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chop.
Chop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chop is working Hendricks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chop 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.
Chop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chop trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Chop is proving a slippery customer.
Chop wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chop won't allow Hendricks to sweep him here.
Hendricks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chop tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendricks is retaining full guard.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Chop isn't so interested in that idea.
Hendricks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chop lands a couple of digs.
Chop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chop trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chop chips away with some ground and pound.
Hendricks is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chop dives into side control.
Chop looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hendricks is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chop scores with punches from side control.
Chop working the ground and pound from side control.

It looks like Chael Hendricks has been cut.
Hendricks looks winded!
Chop is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chop landing a few strikes.
Hendricks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chop connects with a decent elbow.
Chop cracks Hendricks with a big elbow.

Hendricks is rocked!

That has opened up Chael Hendricks's cut even more.
Chop grinds an elbow into Hendricks's temple.
Hendricks is still in real trouble! Can Chop finish him?

The cut above Chael Hendricks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chop cracks Hendricks with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Chop immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hendricks is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Chop!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pork Chop!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Update (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim BodyBag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Update might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to beep. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Update
vs
BodyBag

154 cm
26
130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
188 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

GREEN!
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, New Update!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim BodyBag!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Update lands with a straight right. BodyBag didn't see that one coming.
BodyBag on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

BodyBag closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - BodyBag lands in his opponent's guard.
BodyBag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
BodyBag sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like BodyBag might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
BodyBag throws a big right hand that misses.
BodyBag looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Update knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for BodyBag on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Update working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BodyBag.
Update might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BodyBag sitting in guard, not really doing much.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Slim BodyBag hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Update scores with a nice strike.
Update looks to score with a jab to the body but BodyBag is just out of range.
Update is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BodyBag.
Update looks to throw the jab but BodyBag is out of range.
BodyBag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Update.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Update has BodyBag up against the cage in a clinch.
BodyBag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Update is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
BodyBag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Update is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Update.
Update swings wildly with an uppercut but BodyBag uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Update creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
BodyBag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Update fights it off and pushes away nicely.
New Update has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim BodyBag.
BodyBag misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BodyBag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Update.
Update misses with a straight right.
Update attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
BodyBag swings for the body but Update moves out of range.
BodyBag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Update moves away.
Nice defenses there by Update.
Update fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BodyBag on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Update.

BodyBag shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BodyBag sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BodyBag thows a huge punch but Update dodges it nicely.
Update is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with BodyBag in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BodyBag passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim BodyBag dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Update wants to clinch up but BodyBag keeps it at a distance.
Update misses with an attempted mid kick.
BodyBag moves out of range as Update throws a body kick.
Update throws a nice outside leg kick.
BodyBag moves out of range as Update throws a body kick.
Update scores with the left hand. BodyBag knows he should have avoided that one.

BodyBag gets a takedown into half guard.
BodyBag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Update keeps working.
Update wants to control but BodyBag is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BodyBag looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
BodyBag is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Update!
BodyBag raining down shots from the mount!
BodyBag throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BodyBag looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

BodyBag has isolated one of Update's arms. Update looking to fight him off but BodyBag twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slim BodyBag!
Slim BodyBag is the new middleweight champion!