EFC 35: Briggs vs Suliaw PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Peerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peerson has chosen Good Feeling as his entrance music. Ross Peerson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hammer
vs
Peerson

165 cm
29
157 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

170 cm
28
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Peerson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peerson as he avoids it easily.

Peerson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hammer wants to control but Peerson is keeping busy.
Hammer has hold of Peerson's hands but Peerson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Peerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peerson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Peerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peerson slows the pace down in half guard.
Hammer is concentrating on defense, preventing Peerson from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peerson is looking to advance position but Hammer won't allow it.

Peerson decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Peerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Peerson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Peerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer trying to control the position.

Peerson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peerson throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peerson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Hammer shoots in but Peerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peerson throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Peerson is avoiding it.

Hammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Hammer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peerson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hammer but great work by Peerson.

Peerson stands up and beckons Hammer to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peerson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
Peerson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammer.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Peerson.
Peerson looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Hammer shoots for a takedown but Peerson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peerson defends well and Hammer ends up having to push Peerson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peerson to keep the fight standing.
Hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Peerson breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peerson motions for Hammer to come forward. Peerson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Peerson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammer sprawls well initially but Peerson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Peerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peerson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hammer is staying active underneath Peerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peerson is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
Peerson is controlling the pace.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Peerson 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.

Peerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peerson throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.

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

Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Hammer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Peerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hammer 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to take a breather but Peerson is having none of it.
Peerson is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peerson punching from the bottom.

Peerson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Peerson lands with a nice combination. Hammer backs away looking to recover.
Peerson throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peerson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peerson.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Peerson motions for Hammer to come forward. Peerson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Peerson misses.
Peerson throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peerson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Peerson avoids nicely.

Hammer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peerson's half guard.
Hammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peerson's head.

Peerson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammer.
Peerson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammer is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peerson wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.

Hammer is trying to work for a kimura but Peerson is defending well.

Hammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peerson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peerson keeps working.

Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peerson is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peerson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ross Peerson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Peerson, right into the meat.

Peerson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Peerson content to stall in guard here.
Hammer looking to control.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Peerson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peerson looking to pass the guard.
Peerson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Peerson from controlling successfully.
Peerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peerson.
Peerson misses with the combination.

Hammer dives in and scores a takedown into Peerson's guard.
Peerson wants to stand up but Hammer is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a strike but Peerson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Peerson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Hammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.

Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peerson is aware though and is defending well.
Peerson postures up.
Peerson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peerson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.

Hammer working for a triangle but Peerson defends it easily.
Peerson wanted to stand there but Hammer had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peerson preventing the sweep.
Hammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peerson misses with a two punch combination.

Peerson closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Peerson stops a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Peerson has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer wants to take the fight to the mat but Peerson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tom Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross Peerson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammer looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Peerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peerson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Peerson!
A relieved looking Ross Peerson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kota's choice of entrance music: Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Astakhov
vs
Kota

182 cm
27
197 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

183 cm
26
214 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Astakhov enables Kota to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Astakhov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Kota from controlling successfully.

Kota got a little sloppy there for a moment and Astakhov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kota has managed to get both his arms back between Astakhov's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kota stops Astakhov from standing up.
Kota wants to pass the guard but Astakhov is keeping the position.
Kota won't allow Astakhov to sweep him here.
Kota trying to control the position from guard on top but Astakhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kota throwing strikes from guard but Astakhov blocks nicely.
Kota wants to control from the top but Astakhov keeps moving.
Astakhov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Astakhov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astakhov tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kota keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Astakhov's head.
Kota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Astakhov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kota wants to control from the top but Astakhov keeps moving.
Astakhov 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.

Astakhov has his feet on Kota's thighs here. He's pushed Kota off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kota screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shamil Astakhov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Fury has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Junior
vs
Fury

175 cm
21
159 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Fury!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.

Junior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fury is looking to regain half guard here but Junior keeps moving and retains side control.
Junior trying to control the position but Fury is working away.

Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Junior misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws an elbow but Fury slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fury tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Fury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior working away.
Fury might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Junior haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fury tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.

Junior is trying to get an arm triangle but Fury is defending well.
Junior trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Junior somewhat.
Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Junior gets a takedown into half guard.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Fury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Fury defends it.
Junior is keen to just control but Fury is a slippery customer.
Junior is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
Junior passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Junior throws some wild stikes that Fury manages to avoid easily.
Junior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fury?
Junior looking to ground and pound but Fury is blocking nicely.
Fury is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fury working to try and regain half guard.
Junior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fury?

It looks like Xavier Fury has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior looking to control but Fury is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Fury'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.

Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Fury as Junior shoots in.
Fury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fury throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Fury misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Fury checks a low kick from Junior.
Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fury gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Junior to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Junior postures up.
Junior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fury pulls Junior in close to prevent any damage.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Junior throwing strikes from guard but Fury blocks nicely.
Junior wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Fury throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Fury.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Fury, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes Fury against the cage but Fury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Junior.
Fury throws a hook but Junior avoids it easily.
Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Fury, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes Fury against the cage but Fury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fury swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fury slips under a jab from Junior.
Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fury pinned against the cage. Fury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Fury throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury scores with a jab to the head.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Junior tries for a takedown but Fury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fury might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rich Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior has time to react.
Junior throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Fury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Fury's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fury throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior slips under a jab.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Fury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Junior shoots in for a double leg but Fury sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior staying out of range there.
Fury loads up on a big right hand but Junior slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
Xavier Fury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fury lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Fury, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes Fury against the cage but Fury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fury connects with a right hand. Junior shakes it off.
Jab from Fury.
Fury looks to land a right hand but Junior moved out of range.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Junior rushes Fury and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Junior as Fury tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Fury is trying to maintain a safe position but Junior gets an underhook and turns Fury into the cage.

Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fury throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior goes for a double leg but Fury avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fury continues to drive forward.
Fury trying to control the position but instead, Junior has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fury into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fury misses with an uppercut
and Junior counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fury thinking.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior dives in and grabs Fury's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fury pushes down on Junior's head and hops out.
Fury connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Junior's hands.
Junior takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fury shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Junior napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Junior wants to get back to his feet but Fury drags him back down.

Fury is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fury scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury is working Junior over with some ground and pound from side control.
Junior regains half guard, as Fury was trying to land strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Fury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fury 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Fury!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Fury 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
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Yano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death. Yano has chosen Fleur de Lis - Jucifer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cartwright
vs
Yano

188 cm
22
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Arcticus
Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koji Yano!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
Yano swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Cartwright looks to land a combination but Yano avoids it well.

Yano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yano lands an elbow.
Yano working the head and body with strikes.
Yano landing strikes.
Yano prevents Cartwright from escaping the position.
Yano scoring with punches from side control.
Yano wants to control for a moment but Cartwright uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yano stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yano trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Yano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cartwright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cartwright's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Yano stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Yano throws a strike but Cartwright avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yano cracks Cartwright with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yano stands up over Cartwright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yano wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Yano prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yano.
Yano misses with a looping left.
Cartwright tries to clinch up
enabling Yano to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yano throws an overhand right that lands on Cartwright's shoulder, as Cartwright tries to avoid the shot.
Yano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartwright circles away quickly and effectively.
Cartwright looks to land a combination. Yano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Koji Yano has been cut.
Yano tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yano looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yano.
Yano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yano thumps Cartwright with a low kick.

Yano closes the distance and pushes Cartwright back into the cage.
Yano lands an elbow that stopped Cartwright in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Ceoghan Cartwright has been cut.

Cartwright manages to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright wants to stand and escape but Yano is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Yano from controlling successfully.
Cartwright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yano postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright wants to stand but Yano is controlling the position.
Yano throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Yano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koji Yano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cartwright avoids the head kick by Yano.
Yano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yano lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Yano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yano scores with a hook to the body. Cartwright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yano cracks the inside of Cartwright's front leg.
Yano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yano keeps the fight on the outside.
Yano throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yano misses with a low kick.
Yano slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Yano is having none of it.
Yano connects with an inside leg kick.
Cartwright throws an overhand right that lands on Yano's shoulder, as Yano tries to avoid the shot.
Yano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yano.

Yano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Koji Yano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yano.
Yano lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cartwright down.
Yano in side control, throwing shots but Cartwright defends.
Yano prevents Cartwright from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yano is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Yano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cartwright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Yano trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yano lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cartwright down.
Yano landing strikes.
Yano trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Yano scoring with punches from side control.
Yano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cartwright tries to escape but Yano is in control.
Yano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cartwright wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yano looks up at the clock and then as Cartwright takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yano smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cartwright wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cartwright takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yano trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Yano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koji Yano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Yano misses with a looping right.
Yano misses with a low kick.
Yano throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yano throws a sloppy body shot
and Cartwright counters with a two punch combo.
Yano with a jab.

Yano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cartwright blocks the elbow strike.
Cartwright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright managing to block the knees to the body from Yano.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yano misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yano lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yano trying to land knees to the body.
Yano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
Cartwright blocks an elbow strike.
Cartwright tries to throw a body punch but Yano avoids it by throwing Cartwright back against the cage.
Yano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartwright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartwright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yano.
A shot in the inside from Cartwright.
A short uppercut from Yano.
Yano working aggressively here.
Cartwright misses with a punch to the body.
Yano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartwright is defending well for now.
Yano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Yano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Yano.
Cartwright wants to break free but Yano has control.
Yano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yano has Cartwright pressed against the cage.
Yano looking to throw knees to the head but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Yano to work.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Yano.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Yano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yano lands an elbow that stopped Cartwright in his tracks for a moment.
Cartwright pushes Yano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright wants to break free but Yano has control.
Yano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cartwright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Yano.
Yano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yano controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Yano.
A nice left hand lands by Yano.
Cartwright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartwright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yano creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cartwright with a big uppercut! Cartwright tries to clinch up but Yano pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright covers up and Yano unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Koji Yano!
A very excited looking Koji Yano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Opium Opiate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Pen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Opiate
vs
Pen

186 cm
20
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
22
183 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Opium Opiate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Pen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opiate misses with a jab, cross combination.

Pen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Opiate's half guard.
Pen wants to take a breather but Opiate is having none of it.
Opiate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Opiate wants to get back to his feet.
Opiate wants to control but Pen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pen prevents Opiate from improving his position.
Pen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opiate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Pen.
Opiate gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opiate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pen landing with the ground and pound.
Opiate will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pen connects with a couple of short punches.
Opiate wants to stand up but Pen is controlling him.
Opiate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pen.
Pen is in close to Opiate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pen lands a couple of elbows.
Opiate wants to stand and escape but Pen is having none of it.
Pen postures up and lands a big shot to Opiate's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pen passes into half guard.
Opiate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pen thows a huge punch but Opiate dodges it nicely.
Opiate has hold of Pen's hands but Pen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pen lands strikes from half guard.
Opiate is trying to get back to full guard.
Pen working over Opiate with some ground and pound. Opiate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen moves into full mount! Opiate won't be happy about that!
Pen working Opiate over with strikes here.
Pen postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Opiate bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Pen and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Pen!
Our winner, Gregory Pen, 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
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Veljanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikola Veljanovski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Veljanovski
vs
Korobeikin

182 cm
28
222 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

182 cm
25
201 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

The Adrenaline Matrix

Cripplers Corner

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 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Veljanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Korobeikin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Veljanovski gets a clinch.
Korobeikin has had enough of the clinch but Veljanovski keeps him there for the moment.
Korobeikin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Veljanovski forces Korobeikin back against the cage and clinches.
Veljanovski taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Veljanovski.
Korobeikin working hard to break the clinch.
Korobeikin wants to get back to striking at distance but Veljanovski won't allow it.

Korobeikin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korobeikin misses with an uppercut.

Veljanovski feints and as Korobeikin raises his hands in defense, Veljanovski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korobeikin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veljanovski's guard.

Veljanovski pulls Korobeikin in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Veljanovski is on top in guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korobeikin wants to sweep here but Veljanovski controlling him for the moment.
Korobeikin controls Veljanovski momentarily but Veljanovski frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Korobeikin won't allow Veljanovski to get back to his feet.
Korobeikin won't allow Veljanovski to sweep him here.
Veljanovski is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Korobeikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Veljanovski is looking for a triangle but Korobeikin pushes his legs off easily.

Veljanovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Korobeikin defends it easily.

Veljanovski working for a triangle but Korobeikin defends it easily.

Veljanovski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Korobeikin is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Korobeikin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Veljanovski dives on top into guard.

Korobeikin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Korobeikin is on top in guard.

Korobeikin looking to pass the guard.
Korobeikin is pushing down on Veljanovski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Veljanovski is fighting to maintain full guard but Korobeikin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Korobeikin wants to control but Veljanovski is keeping him busy.
Korobeikin is thwarting Veljanovski's attempts to control the position.
Veljanovski is trying to stand up here but Korobeikin is controlling him well.
Korobeikin wants to pass to mount but Veljanovski is defending the position.

Korobeikin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin wants to control but Veljanovski is keeping him busy.
Veljanovski wants to improve his position but Korobeikin is controlling well.
Veljanovski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Veljanovski won't allow Korobeikin to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veljanovski gets full guard.
Veljanovski controlling the position.
Korobeikin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikola Veljanovski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Korobeikin looks to throw the jab but Veljanovski is out of range.
Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veljanovski as he jumps to the side.

Veljanovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Korobeikin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Veljanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Korobeikin managing to block the knees to the body from Veljanovski.
A right hook to the body lands for Korobeikin.
Veljanovski trying to stall but Korobeikin improves his position.
Korobeikin is trying to break the clinch but Veljanovski has him pressed against the cage.

Veljanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korobeikin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Veljanovski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Korobeikin trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Veljanovski in particular looking to stall.
Veljanovski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin is refusing to be controlled, as Veljanovski sits in half guard.
Nikola Veljanovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Veljanovski winds up and cracks Korobeikin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Korobeikin tries to get to full guard but Veljanovski has control of the leg.
Korobeikin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Veljanovski is looking to pass into half guard but Korobeikin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Korobeikin is in guard.

Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Korobeikin from controlling successfully.
Korobeikin works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Korobeikin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Veljanovski is refusing to be controlled, as Korobeikin sits in half guard.
Korobeikin prevents Veljanovski from improving his position.
Veljanovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veljanovski tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is in trouble now - Korobeikin has advanced to mount!
Korobeikin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Korobeikin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Veljanovski is looking to escape.
Korobeikin wants to take his opponent's back but Veljanovski doesn't allow it.

Korobeikin quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Korobeikin but it's paid off an Veljanovski is forced to tap! Nice work by Korobeikin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pyotr Korobeikin!
Our winner, Pyotr Korobeikin, 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
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE NO RETURN kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Abbott
vs
Johnson Jr

178 cm
27
292 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Johnson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott throws a body shot but no joy.
Abbott digs a good body shot into Johnson Jr's ribs.
Johnson Jr misses with a wild combination.
Johnson Jr shoots in and drives through. Abbott sprawls well.
Johnson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Abbott.
Johnson Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Abbott.
Johnson Jr throws the left hand but Abbott avoids the punch easily.
Johnson Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson Jr looks winded!
Abbott fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott scores with a jab to the body.

Abbott lands a big right hand that sends Johnson Jr crashing to the mat! Abbott stays standing though and waves Johnson Jr back to his feet!

Johnson Jr is rocked!

It looks like Danny Johnson Jr has been cut.
Abbott lands with a right and another and another! Johnson Jr is in big trouble! Abbott lands again and this time it's lights out for Johnson Jr! A quality knockout there for Abbott.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Abbott!
In defeat, Danny Johnson Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'God Bless Everyone!! Ill be back and will train harder'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystyn Suliaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Briggs
vs
Suliaw

175 cm
28
142 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

175 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krystyn Suliaw!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suliaw feints and then cracks Briggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Briggs down.
Suliaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Suliaw's coach down at Ironfist Athletics was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Suliaw's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Suliaw scores with a leg kick.
Briggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suliaw is fending him off so far but Briggs persists. Nope, Suliaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Briggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suliaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Briggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suliaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suliaw. That's going to slow Briggs down.
Suliaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Briggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Briggs is defended easily by Suliaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suliaw tries to clinch up but Briggs circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Suliaw closes the distance and clinches.
Suliaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suliaw lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suliaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Suliaw misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suliaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Briggs controls his hands.
Suliaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Suliaw lands with a right to the head.
Briggs wants to take the fight to the mat but Suliaw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Suliaw manages to get underhooks.

Briggs successfully pulls guard.
Briggs pulls Suliaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Suliaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Suliaw stopping the sweep attempt from Briggs.
Suliaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Briggs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Suliaw has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suliaw stops a takedown attempt from Briggs.
Briggs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suliaw prevents it.
Briggs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Suliaw.
Suliaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suliaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suliaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Briggs.
Good body shot from Suliaw.
Suliaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suliaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suliaw prevents Briggs from breaking the clinch.
Suliaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suliaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suliaw lands a right hand.
Suliaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Briggs goes for a takedown attempt but Suliaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suliaw throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Briggs.
Suliaw wants to clinch up but Briggs keeps it at a distance.
Suliaw stuns Briggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suliaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suliaw throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suliaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Briggs somewhat.
Briggs shoots in and drives through. Suliaw sprawls well.

Briggs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Suliaw manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Briggs wants to pass the guard but Suliaw is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suliaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Briggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Briggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suliaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Briggs throws a strike but Suliaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Briggs is looking to land body kicks.
Suliaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Briggs fails with the takedown.
Suliaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Briggs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Briggs trying to pass the guard but Suliaw defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briggs is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Briggs lands a nice forearm strike.

Briggs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Briggs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Briggs is trying to ground and pound but Suliaw uses the momentary lack of control by Briggs to regain half guard.
Briggs thows a huge punch but Suliaw dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Briggs trying to control from half guard but Suliaw is working away.
Briggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suliaw gets full guard.
Suliaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Briggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Briggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suliaw keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Briggs controlling from the top position.
Suliaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Briggs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Briggs 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.
Briggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suliaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Briggs looks to throw the jab but Suliaw is out of range.
Briggs closes the distance and clinches up with Suliaw, looking for a takedown. Briggs pushes Suliaw against the cage but Suliaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Briggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suliaw throws a head kick that half lands.
Briggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suliaw tries to avoid it but Briggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suliaw to the ground. Suliaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suliaw connects with a right hand. Briggs shakes it off.
Suliaw throws a head kick that misses.
Suliaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Briggs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suliaw to the mat! Suliaw manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suliaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suliaw keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Suliaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suliaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Briggs is one step ahead there.
Briggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suliaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Briggs dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A lazy left from Suliaw finds it's target.
Briggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suliaw avoids it really well and circles away.

Briggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suliaw!
Briggs in side control, throwing shots but Suliaw defends.
Briggs working the ground and pound from side control.

Briggs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs trying to control the action but Suliaw is working from the bottom.
Suliaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Briggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suliaw keeps working.
Suliaw is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suliaw looking for a sweep but Briggs has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Suliaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Briggs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Briggs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
James Briggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Briggs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Suliaw because Briggs loaded up on that one.
Briggs with a couple of short strikes.
Briggs lands a nice shot to the head.
Briggs dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Briggs working Suliaw over with strikes here.
Briggs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Briggs looking to finish Suliaw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suliaw!
Suliaw holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Briggs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Briggs unloads with some shots from mount but Suliaw bucks and avoids them well.
Suliaw wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Briggs.
Suliaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs looking to finish with strikes here!
Briggs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suliaw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Briggs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Suliaw?
Briggs lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs looking to finish with strikes here!
Briggs putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
James Briggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Briggs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Briggs!
Our winner, James Briggs, 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.