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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dario Brkic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Before I Forget by Slipknot. Brkic has chosen Dubioza kolektiv - Kažu as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jones
vs
Brkic

189 cm
30
221 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

183 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dario Brkic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Brkic is rocked!

It looks like Dario Brkic has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fakes the body blow, causing Brkic to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Brkic goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Jones!
An out of breath Brian Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oli Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gordon
vs
Nelson

170 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

198 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oli Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Nelson misses
and Gordon counters with a left to the body.
Nelson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gordon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nelson thinking.

Nelson clinches.

Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gordon is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Gordon circles away and we're back to standing.
Erik Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oli Nelson.

Gordon gets caught napping as Nelson dives in and scores a takedown. Gordon manages to retain guard.
Gordon controlling Nelson's posture.
Nelson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oli Nelson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gordon shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Gordon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Nelson looking to score a takedown here. Gordon is defending well but Nelson drives through and ends up in Gordon's guard.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Nelson scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson stands up and beckons Gordon to his feet.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.

Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gordon is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Gordon is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson trying to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Nelson lands a couple of good shots and Gordon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nelson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Gordon.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nelson misses with a kick to the body
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nelson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gordon defends it nicely.
Erik Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oli Nelson.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gordon was covering up waiting for the punch and Nelson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nelson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Nelson passes into half guard.

Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Nelson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordon sees it coming and defends easily.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Nelson passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely.
Gordon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson trying to control but Gordon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oli Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erik Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oli Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch but Gordon moves out of range.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gordon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nelson under the eye.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oli Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oli Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to clinch.

Nelson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gordon trying to control but Nelson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Gordon rolls, trying to escape but Nelson keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon is keeping busy.

Nelson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Gordon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nelson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Gordon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nelson gets his way!

Nelson looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Erik Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Gordon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nelson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Oli Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oli Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oli Nelson!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Snell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Philipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Snell
vs
Philipov

180 cm
28
160 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sylvester Snell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Philipov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Philipov's face.
Philipov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Snell landing knees to the head.

It looks like Victor Philipov has been cut.
Snell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Snell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Philipov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snell walks away with a smile on his face. Philipov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Snell has managed to clinch.
Snell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Philipov's face.
Philipov tries to land knees in the clinch but Snell avoids the damage to the body.
Snell scores with a knee to the head.
Philipov is trying to break free.
Snell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Philipov blocks it with crossed arms.
Philipov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sylvester Snell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Philipov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snell tries a knee to the head but Philipov blocks it.
Snell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Philipov blocks it with crossed arms.
Snell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Philipov takes an elbow to the temple.
Snell misses with a knee to the head.
Snell lands a knee to the head.
Philipov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snell.
Snell slows down the pace here.
Snell is pressed up against the cage. Philipov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snell down to the mat. Snell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Snell darts in and clinches Philipov up against the cage.
Snell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Snell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philipov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Snell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Philipov jumps guard but Snell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Philipov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Philipov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Philipov tries to pull guard but Snell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Snell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snell effectively controlling the action here.
Snell lands a knee to the head.
Snell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Philipov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snell with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snell tries a knee to the head but Philipov blocks it.
Snell lands a knee to the head.
Snell tries a knee to the head but Philipov blocks it.
Snell misses with a knee to the head.
Snell landing knees to the body.
Snell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snell is breathing heavily.
Snell landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snell obliges.
A shot in the inside from Snell.
Philipov is looking for a takedown.
Philipov is working for takedown but Snell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Snell looking to throw knees to the head but Philipov is blocking nicely.
Snell with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snell tries to land a knee to the head but Philipov blocks with his arms.
Philipov fails to pull guard.
Philipov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snell.
Snell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Philipov blocks it with crossed arms.
Philipov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philipov misses with some punches.
Philipov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Philipov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snell walks away with a smile on his face. Philipov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Philipov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snell.
Philipov tries for a takedown but Snell circles away easily
and Philipov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snell connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Snell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Philipov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Snell takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Philipov wants a takedown.
Snell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Philipov's face.
Philipov jumps guard but Snell stands there with Philipov around his waist. Philipov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snell tries a knee to the head but Philipov blocks it.
Philipov looking for a takedown.
Sylvester Snell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Philipov.
Snell connects with a knee to the head.
Snell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Snell.
Philipov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snell throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Philipov goes for a takedown attempt but Snell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Philipov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snell cracks Philipov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Snell has closed the distance and engaged Philipov in a clinch.
Snell misses with a knee to the head.
Snell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Snell.
Snell connects with a knee to the head.
Snell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Philipov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Philipov wants a takedown.
Philipov can't find room to land a body shot as Snell controls the action.
Philipov tries to circle away but Snell has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Philipov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Philipov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Snell looking to throw knees to the head but Philipov is blocking nicely.
Snell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Snell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Philipov is trying to break the clinch but Snell is controlling him.
Philipov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snell lands a knee to the head.
Snell tries a knee to the head but Philipov blocks it.
Philipov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snell prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philipov is trying to pull guard but Snell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Philipov is trying to break the clinch but Snell has him pressed against the cage.
Snell lands a nice knee to the body.
Snell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snell misses with a knee to the head.
Snell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Snell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Philipov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Philipov is trying to drag Snell to the mat but Snell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snell landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philipov can't break the clinch.
Snell avoiding damage.
Snell with a knee to the head.
Snell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Snell lands an elbow just above Philipov 's eye.
Snell scores with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Victor Philipov's cut even more.
Philipov can't get the takedown.
Philipov tries for a takedown but Snell manages to get underhooks.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snell landing knees to the head.
Snell lands a left hand.
Snell lands a knee to the head.
Snell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Philipov's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Snell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Philipov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Snell misses with a head kick.
Snell swings for the body but Philipov moves out of range.
Snell throws a head kick but Philipov moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Philipov misses
and Snell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Philipov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Philipov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Philipov throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Snell has managed to clinch.
Philipov fails to pull guard.
Philipov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snell smiles and moves away.
Sylvester Snell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Snell moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Snell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snell with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snell looking to throw knees to the head but Philipov is blocking nicely.
Snell scores with a knee to the head.
Snell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Philipov blocks it with crossed arms.
Snell misses with a knee to the head.
Philipov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sylvester Snell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Philipov.
Philipov can't break the clinch.
Philipov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snell scores a nice knee to the body.
Snell stops a takedown attempt from Philipov.
Philipov is looking to break free of the clinch but Snell has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snell.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snell obliges.
Philipov is trying to break the clinch but Snell is controlling him.
Sylvester Snell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Philipov tries to land a knee to the head but Snell blocks with his arms.
Snell scores with a knee to the head.
Snell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philipov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Philipov wants to get back to striking at distance but Snell won't allow it.
Philipov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snell keeps control of Philipov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snell tries to land a knee to the head but Philipov blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Philipov's defenses.
Philipov tries to pull guard but Snell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Philipov jumps guard but Snell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Philipov fails to pull guard.
Snell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Philipov can do to turn this around?
Philipov wants a takedown but no success here.
Snell scores with a knee to the head.
Snell landing knees to the body.
Snell looking to throw knees to the head but Philipov is blocking nicely.
Philipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Snell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Philipov's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Snell.
A knee to the head by Snell.
Philipov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snell lands with a short shot to the head.
Snell connects with a knee to the head.
Snell scores with a knee to the head.
Philipov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Philipov is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Philipov is trying to pull guard but Snell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Victor Philipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sylvester Snell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snell with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvester Snell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snell 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvester Snell!
Sylvester Snell managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160, into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Biscuits & Gravy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Slammer

188 cm
29
272 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

173 cm
31
265 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slammer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Slammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slammer prevents James from escaping the position.
Slammer throws an elbow but James slips to the side and avoids it well.
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slammer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Slammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slammer.

Slammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Slammer trying to control the position but James is working away.
Slammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Slammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
James wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slammer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Slammer working the head with strikes.
Slammer lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Slammer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. James looks calm but he's in trouble here. Slammer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. James is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Slammer lets go of the hold and James can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leather Slammer!
A very excited looking Leather Slammer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arsen Danielyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arsen Danielyan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Danielyan
vs
Bruno

184 cm
27
208 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

185 cm
31
215 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arsen Danielyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johann Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno closes the distance but Danielyan moves to the side

and Danielyan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Danielyan goes for a takedown attempt but Bruno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Danielyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danielyan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danielyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johann Bruno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruno moves in looking to clinch but Danielyan pushes him off.
Bruno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danielyan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bruno counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Danielyan down! Bruno is looking to finish but Danielyan is intelligently defending himself.
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!
Danielyan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Bruno defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Danielyan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielyan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Danielyan has hold of Bruno's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bruno manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bruno can do anything to dispel that myth.

Danielyan goes for an armbar but Bruno turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bruno.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruno wants to stand but Danielyan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielyan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Danielyan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Danielyan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Johann Bruno hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bruno slips under a jab from Danielyan.

Danielyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bruno landing knees to the body.
Danielyan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Danielyan stalling in the clinch.
Danielyan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danielyan is breathing heavily.
Bruno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danielyan backwards.
Danielyan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsen Danielyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruno connects with a knee to the head.
Bruno landing knees to the head.

It looks like Arsen Danielyan has been cut.
Danielyan is working for takedown but Bruno is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bruno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bruno pushes Danielyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bruno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bruno.
Bruno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Danielyan or not.
Bruno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danielyan backwards.
Bruno landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Bruno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arsen Danielyan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bruno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Danielyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Danielyan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bruno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bruno defending against the ground and pound.
Danielyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruno keeps working.
Bruno is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Danielyan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Danielyan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Danielyan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bruno, who protects the arm well.
Danielyan advances to full mount.
Bruno is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Danielyan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielyan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Danielyan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielyan wants to control the pace but Bruno is squirming around nicely.
Bruno is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Danielyan looking for a guillotine from mount but Bruno is having none of it.
Bruno is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Danielyan has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Danielyan looking for the choke from the back.
Bruno is trying to get back to his feet but Danielyan has full control of the position and if anything, Bruno has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsen Danielyan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arsen Danielyan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bruno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruno throws a head kick but Danielyan moves out of range.
Bruno tries to clinch but Danielyan is having none of it.
Johann Bruno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruno wants to clinch.

Bruno rushes Danielyan and presses him up against the cage.
Bruno scores with a hook to the body.
Bruno presses Danielyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danielyan takes a shot to the head.
Bruno landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Danielyan.
Bruno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danielyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bruno.
Bruno scores a nice knee to the body.
Danielyan goes for a takedown attempt but Bruno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bruno is looking to clinch but Danielyan is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Bruno.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruno lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruno. That's going to slow Danielyan down.

Bruno sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Danielyan to the ground! Bruno dives into full mount looking to finish!

Danielyan is rocked!
Danielyan tries to hold on but Bruno postures up.
Oh Danielyan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danielyan working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno is looking to stand but Bruno has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Danielyan seems to have got his legs back now.

Bruno stands up from mount. Strange move.

Bruno pushes Danielyan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bruno lands a body shot.
Bruno cracks Danielyan with a nice body shot.
Bruno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bruno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bruno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bruno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bruno lands a knee to the head.
Bruno landing knees to the body.
Bruno is leaning against Danielyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Bruno.
Danielyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruno scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bruno.
A short right from Bruno on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bruno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Bruno.
Bruno creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Danielyan with a big uppercut! Danielyan tries to clinch up but Bruno pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Danielyan to the mat! Danielyan covers up and Bruno unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johann Bruno!
Our winner, Johann Bruno, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Cotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Bawitdaba. Cotton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jerry Cotton. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Haskins
vs
Cotton

185 cm
35
188 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

183 cm
24
189 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Todd Haskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Cotton!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins swinging wildly here.
Haskins misses with a head kick.
Haskins looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotton is just out of range.
Haskins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cotton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haskins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cotton somewhat.
Haskins throws a series of punches but Cotton avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Cotton.
Cotton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haskins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cotton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton throws a hook to the side of Haskins's head but Haskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haskins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cotton.
Cotton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Todd Haskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Cotton.
Cotton defending well as Haskins loads up on a big left hand.
Haskins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotton.
A shot to the liver by Haskins. Beautiful body shot.
Haskins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cotton.

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

Cotton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haskins lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Cotton head around and knocks him out cold! Haskins hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Haskins!
During a confident post fight interview, Todd Haskins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaalikorva's entrance music is Usher ft Pitbull - DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love Again. A fine choice. Machado is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kaalikorva
vs
Machado

180 cm
34
186 lbs
31 - 17 - 0

184 cm
28
177 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Master Lee's One Stop
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauno Kaalikorva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

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.

Kaalikorva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machado quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado trying to control but Kaalikorva postures up.
Kaalikorva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machado's head.
Kaalikorva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaalikorva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaalikorva is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.
Kaalikorva controlling the action here.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Kaalikorva trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Kaalikorva thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely.
Kaalikorva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machado regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaalikorva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing.
Kaalikorva throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaalikorva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Kaalikorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaalikorva throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaalikorva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaalikorva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado keeping full guard, as Kaalikorva tries to pass.
Kaalikorva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kaalikorva forces his way into half guard.
Machado regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaalikorva.
Machado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kaalikorva!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado looking to control but Kaalikorva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Machado slips under a jab.
Kaalikorva feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Machado enables Kaalikorva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kauno Kaalikorva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaalikorva is one step ahead there.
Kaalikorva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is controlling Kaalikorva's posture.
Kaalikorva postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
Kaalikorva postures up and lands a big shot to Machado's brow.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing.
Kaalikorva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Kaalikorva from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Kaalikorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaalikorva throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Machado wants to get up but he can't break Kaalikorva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kauno Kaalikorva just wasn't active enough.
Kaalikorva throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaalikorva has a takedown stuffed.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Kaalikorva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva misses with a low kick.
Kaalikorva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaalikorva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Kaalikorva's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaalikorva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaalikorva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kaalikorva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kaalikorva fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaalikorva's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaalikorva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaalikorva misses with a low kick.
Eliézer Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Kaalikorva misses.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaalikorva. That's going to slow Machado down.
Kaalikorva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Kaalikorva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kaalikorva finds it's way through Machado's defenses.
Kaalikorva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Kaalikorva punishes Machado's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaalikorva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
Machado avoids the head kick by Kaalikorva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Kaalikorva looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.

Kaalikorva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaalikorva lands in his opponent's guard.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kaalikorva!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to control but Kaalikorva wriggling away.
Machado controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauno Kaalikorva clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

That kick from Kaalikorva tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaalikorva. That snapped Machado's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook to the body
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
Kaalikorva dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Kaalikorva's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaalikorva motions for Machado to come forward. Kaalikorva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaalikorva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaalikorva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaalikorva off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauno Kaalikorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaalikorva tries to work over Machado's front leg with a kick but Machado checks it.
Kaalikorva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaalikorva connects with a leg kick. Machado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Kaalikorva misses with a looping left.
Kaalikorva throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Kaalikorva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaalikorva throws a nice head kick!
Kaalikorva throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Kaalikorva throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.

Kaalikorva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kaalikorva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauno Kaalikorva had his way with Eliézer Machado in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kaalikorva throws a lazy head kick
and Kaalikorva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado ducks right into an uppercut from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaalikorva shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Kaalikorva or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauno Kaalikorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva throws a leg kick that misses.
Kaalikorva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kauno Kaalikorva is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaalikorva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaalikorva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaalikorva throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Kaalikorva misses with a low kick.
Kaalikorva scores with a hook.
Kaalikorva throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Kaalikorva or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado which made him look bad.
Kaalikorva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaalikorva throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Kaalikorva shoots in and bounces Machado off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaalikorva won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
Eliézer Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaalikorva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Kaalikorva wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kauno Kaalikorva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaalikorva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauno Kaalikorva!
Kauno Kaalikorva is the new welterweight champion!
Kauno Kaalikorva decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.