Infinity 128: Victory Road PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristoff Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota comes into the arena with Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams blaring out of the sound system. Kristoff Klinkhammer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kota
vs
Klinkhammer

183 cm
30
214 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristoff Klinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kota avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klinkhammer throws a head kick but Kota moves out of range.
Kota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klinkhammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kota keeps the fight on the outside.
Klinkhammer throws the kick towards the body but Kota avoids it.
Kota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kristoff Klinkhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kota gets the takedown into side control.
Kota working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kota in side control, throwing shots but Klinkhammer defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kota postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Klinkhammer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kota not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kota lands with a punch from half guard.

Kota is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klinkhammer sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota looks to land a strike but Klinkhammer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kota passes Klinkhammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Klinkhammer has hold of Kota's hands but Kota slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Klinkhammer trying to hold on to Kota's head to control him but Kota postures up.
Klinkhammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kota.

Kota is working for a kimura but Klinkhammer is defending it quite comfortably.
Klinkhammer trying to control but Kota postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kota thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kota not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kota thows a huge punch but Klinkhammer dodges it nicely.
Kota missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klinkhammer is looking for a sweep. Kota is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kota throws a strike but Klinkhammer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klinkhammer trying to strike off his back.
Kota with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota throwing strikes but missing.
Klinkhammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kota lands a couple of digs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klinkhammer holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klinkhammer is on top in guard.

Kota on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kota tries to get out of the position.

Kota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kota keeping moving, preventing Klinkhammer from controlling successfully.

Kota is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klinkhammer is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kota isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Klinkhammer stacks Kota on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Klinkhammer!
Kota wants to control but Klinkhammer postures up.
Kota is not content to let Klinkhammer control the position.
Kota takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klinkhammer is looking to take a break and control but Kota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kota tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Kota dominated that round.
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.

Klinkhammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Klinkhammer looks to move away, Kota throws a big counter combo bu Klinkhammer just gets out of the way.

Kota shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Klinkhammer is trying to stand back up but Kota is controlling him
Kota lands with a punch from half guard.

Kota is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Klinkhammer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Kota!
A relieved looking Charles Kota thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista Da Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pride Theme. Nyyrikki Takaraivo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva's chin.

Rafael Batista Da Silva
vs
Takaraivo

186 cm
38
208 lbs
31 - 26 - 0

179 cm
33
220 lbs
16 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 31 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Takaraivo as Batista Da Silva shoots in.
Batista Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batista Da Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Batista Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Takaraivo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batista Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batista Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Takaraivo, looking for a takedown. Batista Da Silva pushes Takaraivo against the cage but Takaraivo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Batista Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takaraivo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista Da Silva somewhat.
Takaraivo scores with a head kick. Batista Da Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Batista Da Silva does it's job there.
Takaraivo ducks under a wild hook from Batista Da Silva.
Takaraivo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Takaraivo is looking to score with low kicks.
Batista Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Batista Da Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva dives in and grabs Takaraivo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takaraivo pushes down on Batista Da Silva's head and hops out.
Takaraivo swings for the body but Batista Da Silva moves out of range.
Batista Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takaraivo's waist but Takaraivo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Batista Da Silva off to one side.
Batista Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaraivo leaves Batista Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takaraivo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Takaraivo moves into range and clinches up with Batista Da Silva.

Batista Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batista Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takaraivo pinned against the cage. Takaraivo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batista Da Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takaraivo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva keeps Takaraivo at a distance using the push kick.
Batista Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaraivo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batista Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takaraivo swivels and escapes.
Batista Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Batista Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takaraivo under the eye.
Takaraivo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batista Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takaraivo avoids it really well and circles away.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Batista Da Silva moves out of range.
Batista Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takaraivo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takaraivo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Batista Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batista Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takaraivo pinned against the cage. Takaraivo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batista Da Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Takaraivo both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva has been cut.
Takaraivo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batista Da Silva under the eye.

Takaraivo has managed to clinch.

Batista Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batista Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takaraivo tries to avoid it but Batista Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takaraivo to the ground. Takaraivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takaraivo is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo darts in trying to clinch
and Batista Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batista Da Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Batista Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Batista Da Silva moves out of range as Takaraivo throws a body kick.
Batista Da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takaraivo throws a wild body kick that Batista Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Batista Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takaraivo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Batista Da Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Takaraivo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batista Da Silva blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo connects with a leg kick. Batista Da Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Batista Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batista Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nyyrikki Takaraivo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Batista Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takaraivo throws a fast counter high kick but Batista Da Silva manages to duck under it in time.
Batista Da Silva blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takaraivo tries to avoid it but Batista Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takaraivo to the ground. Takaraivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Takaraivo. No joy for Batista Da Silva on that attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takaraivo, right into the meat.
Takaraivo thumps Batista Da Silva with a low kick.
Batista Da Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Takaraivo gets tackled into the cage by Batista Da Silva. Batista Da Silva maintains the clinch.
Batista Da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batista Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Takaraivo's shoulder, as Takaraivo tries to avoid the shot.
Batista Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Batista Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Takaraivo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Takaraivo manages to avoid it.
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!
Takaraivo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Batista Da Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batista Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takaraivo lands a nice looking body shot.
Batista Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takaraivo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takaraivo!
Batista Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takaraivo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Batista Da Silva blocks it well.
Takaraivo looks for the body kick but Batista Da Silva saw that one coming.
Batista Da Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takaraivo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Takaraivo has Batista Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takaraivo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takaraivo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batista Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takaraivo scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaraivo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takaraivo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takaraivo blocks a head kick by Batista Da Silva.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batista Da Silva.
Takaraivo throws a counter combo.
Batista Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takaraivo takes the fight into the clinch.
Batista Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takaraivo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Takaraivo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batista Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Takaraivo has him pressed against the cage.

Takaraivo breaks from the clinch.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Batista Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Batista Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

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

Batista Da Silva is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo moves away from the strike by Batista Da Silva.
As Batista Da Silva backs off Takaraivo throws a huge counter combo but Batista Da Silva manages to avoid it all.
Batista Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takaraivo avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaraivo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Batista Da Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Batista Da Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takaraivo swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Takaraivo rushes Batista Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takaraivo has Batista Da Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Batista Da Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takaraivo working hard to break the clinch.

Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nyyrikki Takaraivo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Batista Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batista Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takaraivo wants to clinch up but Batista Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Batista Da Silva dives in and grabs Takaraivo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takaraivo pushes down on Batista Da Silva's head and hops out.
Batista Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takaraivo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Takaraivo clinches with his opponent.
Takaraivo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Batista Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takaraivo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takaraivo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Takaraivo misses.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batista Da Silva avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batista Da Silva's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Takaraivo looks to land a body kick but Batista Da Silva moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takaraivo tries to avoid it but Batista Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takaraivo to the ground. Takaraivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batista Da Silva cracks Takaraivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Batista Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Takaraivo sees coming a mile off.
Batista Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takaraivo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista Da Silva misses with the combination.
Batista Da Silva dives in and grabs Takaraivo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takaraivo pushes down on Batista Da Silva's head and hops out.
Takaraivo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Batista Da Silva swings widly with a right hand

and Takaraivo counters with a crisp one two that drops Batista Da Silva! Takaraivo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Batista Da Silva to his feet! Batista Da Silva is in big trouble!
Oh Batista Da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batista Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Takaraivo moves out of range easily.
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!
Takaraivo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Batista Da Silva to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Takaraivo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
A relieved looking Nyyrikki Takaraivo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Maynard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kingsley
vs
Maynard

189 cm
30
222 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

195 cm
39
218 lbs
19 - 23 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Kingsley misses.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses
and Kingsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maynard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kingsley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kingsley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maynard misses with a body shot
and Kingsley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kingsley throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
Maynard throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Maynard both land. Nice combination.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
Kingsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maynard thumps Kingsley with a low kick.
That kick from Maynard tenderised Kingsley's leg. Kingsley is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley with a hook.

It looks like Peter Maynard has been cut.
Maynard lands a nice looking body kick.

Maynard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maynard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kingsley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maynard being controlled here, momentarily.
Maynard trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kingsley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kingsley continues to stall.
Kingsley cracks Maynard with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kingsley is working Maynard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kingsley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maynard is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kingsley blocks a head kick by Maynard.
Kingsley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peter Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Maynard.
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maynard misses with a leg kick
and Kingsley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kingsley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Kingsley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maynard!
A lull in the action here.
Kingsley throws an elbow but Maynard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kingsley tries to advance to mount but can't.
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 James Kingsley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Maynard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maynard looks to land a body kick but Kingsley moved away.
Peter Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard cracks a nice hook into Kingsley's ribs.
Maynard throws a lazy head kick
letting Kingsley counter with a right hand.
Kingsley defending well as Maynard loads up on a big left hand.
Kingsley walks into a stiff left hand from Maynard.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Kingsley sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kingsley misses its target.
A clash of legs there as Kingsley blocks the low kick.
Kingsley throwing a counter right hand but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingsley throws a big counter combination but Maynard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a lazy head kick
and Kingsley counters with a crisp right that sends Maynard to the canvas! Kingsley follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kingsley!
James Kingsley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. The crowd seem to be enjoying Timmons 's choice of entrance music: Johnny Cash - Hurt. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Virne
vs
Timmons

187 cm
42
262 lbs
21 - 33 - 1

190 cm
33
234 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

MMA Hype Apparel
Conviction

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 21 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Timmons !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virne staying out of range there.

Virne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Timmons , pushing him back against the cage.
Timmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Virne controls his hands.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

Virne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Timmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Virne breaks from the clinch.
Timmons throws a nice outside leg kick.

Virne moves into the clinch.
Timmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virne throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Timmons blocks it with crossed arms.

Virne jumps guard.
Timmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virne is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Timmons stands up from Virne's guard - Timmons perhaps looking for a knockout.
Virne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jarppi Virne has been cut.
Timmons throws a right hand that Virne ducks under and follows up with a left that Virne also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Timmons as Virne shoots in.
Virne moves in looking to clinch but Timmons pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Timmons ! But no joy.
Timmons thuds his shin into the meat of Virne's side.
Virne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Virne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Timmons misses.
We've been hearing reports that Virne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Virne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmons .
Virne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Timmons as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Virne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Virne tries to clinch but Timmons is having none of it.
Virne has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarppi Virne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virne wants to clinch.
Timmons feints and then cracks Virne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Virne down.
Timmons tried to score with a low kick but Virne checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Virne shoots and misses
and Timmons counters with a one-two to the body.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Timmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmons missing with a left hand there. Virne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmons connects with a leg kick. Virne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Virne moves in looking to clinch but Timmons pushes him off.
Timmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Timmons tests Virne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timmons lands a jab to Virne's midsection.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Timmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Timmons . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Timmons .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Timmons throws a hook to the side of Virne's head but Virne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Timmons .
Virne is breathing heavily.
Timmons scores with a leg kick.
Timmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Virne circles away quickly and effectively.
Virne appears to be looking for a big counter.
Timmons cracks Virne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Virne is looking to clinch but Timmons is avoiding it.
Timmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Virne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Timmons connects with a superb combination that knocks Virne out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Timmons before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Virne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Timmons !
Bill Timmons decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenkka Kahva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahva comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Firestarter . Jenkka Kahva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kahva
vs
Nunes

173 cm
29
280 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

192 cm
32
233 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jenkka Kahva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahva shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunes tries to sprawl out of it but Kahva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kahva enables Nunes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kahva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nunes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kahva pulls Nunes in close to prevent any damage.
Nunes won't allow Kahva to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws a big right hand that misses.
Nunes wants to pass the guard but Kahva is keeping the position.
Kahva pulls Nunes in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahva wants to stand but Nunes is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kahva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kahva shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kahva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahva.
Nunes throws a head punch that misses.
Nunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kahva tries to pull guard but Nunes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenkka Kahva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.

Kahva decides to pull guard.
Nunes controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes wants to stand but Kahva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nunes wants to pass the guard but Kahva is keeping the position.
Nunes won't allow Kahva to sweep him here.
Kahva wants to get back to his feet but Nunes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahva being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kahva tries to avoid it but Nunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kahva to the ground. Kahva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kahva shoots in for a double leg but Nunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kahva misses with a takedown attempt - Nunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kahva throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.

Kahva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nunes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kahva is looking to stand up but Nunes won't let him.

Nunes has his feet on Kahva's thighs here. He's pushed Kahva 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! Kahva screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nunes!
Diego Nunes got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Jenkka Kahva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Now I'm hungry'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

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

The
vs
Sztanga

190 cm
30
260 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

198 cm
27
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex The!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maniek Sztanga!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sztanga jabs at The's body.
The takes one to the side of the head.
Sztanga throws a nice looking combination but The bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sztanga throws the left hand but The avoids the punch easily.
Sztanga misses with a looping left.
The feinted with a counter takedown.
Sztanga swinging wildly here.
Sztanga tries to bum rush The with a series of wild strikes but The uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sztanga is trying to maintain the position but The is very close to passing his half guard.
Sztanga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sztanga sees it coming and defends easily.

The is looking for a kimura but Sztanga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The to get the leverage.
The passes into side control, despite Sztanga's attempt to control the position.

The is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sztanga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sztanga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sztanga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sztanga can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The has hold of Sztanga's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sztanga tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - The cranks the arm and Sztanga screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sztanga, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alex The!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiggins's entrance music is Sweater Weather. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Wiggins
vs
Speed

203 cm
26
230 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

200 cm
36
241 lbs
39 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

Spartan Nutrition

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Wiggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed tries to clinch but Wiggins is having none of it.
Speed blocks the body kick.
Speed walks into a stiff left hand from Wiggins.
Speed throws a low kick, looking for Wiggins's leg but Wiggins calmly moves out of range.
Speed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Speed walks into a stiff left hand from Wiggins.

Speed has Wiggins up against the cage in a clinch.
Wiggins misses with the head strike.
Wiggins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Speed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiggins blocking some punches.
Wiggins working aggressively here.
Speed lands a shot to the body.
Wiggins swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiggins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Speed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Wiggins. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Speed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Speed looks to land a left hand but Wiggins moved out of range nicely.
Speed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wiggins at a distance.
Wiggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiggins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speed.
Speed throws a nice head kick!
Wiggins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Speed.
Wiggins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggins.
Speed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wiggins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Speed throws a head kick that misses
and Wiggins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiggins looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Speed misses with an uppercut. Wiggins saw that one coming.
Wiggins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wiggins scores with a sloppy right hand. Speed should have avoided that one.
Wiggins throws the kick towards the body but Speed avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed thuds his shin into the meat of Wiggins's side.
Wiggins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Daniel Speed has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggins. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Speed misses with the combination.
Speed defending well as Wiggins loads up on a big left hand.
Wiggins connects with a right hand. Speed shakes it off.
Speed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Speed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Speed slips under a jab from Wiggins.
Wiggins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Speed throws a head kick but Wiggins moves out of range.
Wiggins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wiggins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiggins wants it to stay on the feet.
Wiggins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Speed throws a lazy uppercut
and Wiggins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggins moves out of range easily.
Speed misses with a body kick.
Speed lands with a slapping head kick.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggins moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wiggins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wiggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Speed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Speed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Speed lands a jab to the head.
Speed throws a head kick that misses
and Wiggins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Wiggins.
Speed's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Speed's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wiggins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wiggins misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiggins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Speed connects with a high kick.
Wiggins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wiggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Speed throws a wild body kick that Wiggins sees coming a mile off.
Speed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wiggins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Speed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins avoids the head kick by Speed.
Wiggins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Speed slips under a jab from Wiggins.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wiggins.
A jab lands there for Wiggins.

That has opened up Daniel Speed's cut even more.
Wiggins lands with a straight right. Speed didn't see that one coming.
Andrew Wiggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice combination there by Wiggins.
Wiggins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Speed's head backwards.

The cut above Daniel Speed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wiggins tests Speed's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Speed is rocked!
Wiggins lands a glancing blow to the side of Speed's head.
Speed is still on wobbly legs! Can Wiggins finish him?
Wiggins looks to throw the jab but Speed is out of range.
Speed seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Wiggins is predictable there
and Speed counters with a straight right hand.
Speed blocks the body kick.
Speed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiggins cracks Speed with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Wiggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Speed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Speed lands a nice shot that snaps Wiggins's head back.
Nice defenses there by Speed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Speed! But no joy.
Wiggins throws a chopping leg kick but Speed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Speed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick from Speed lands but Wiggins takes it in his stride.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Wiggins.
Speed throws a fast counter high kick but Wiggins manages to duck under it in time.
Wiggins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Speed.
Wiggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Speed.
Speed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wiggins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wiggins throws a hook but Speed blocks it.
Wiggins throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiggins misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiggins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wiggins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Speed's hands.
Speed moves out of range of the strikes.
Speed moves out of range of the strikes.
Speed wants to counter the offense by Wiggins and move into the clinch position.
Speed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Speed.
Wiggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
And Speed tries to counter it with a takedown but Wiggins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wiggins moves out of range as Speed throws a body kick.
Speed scores with a hook.
Andrew Wiggins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiggins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wiggins misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Wiggins as he connects with a hook.

Daniel Speed's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Speed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wiggins doesn't seem phased though.
Wiggins misses with a looping right.

Speed throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Wiggins stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Speed follows into mount!

Wiggins is rocked!
Wiggins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Envyus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed unloads with some shots from mount but Wiggins bucks and avoids them well.
Oh Wiggins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Speed thowing shots but they're missing.
A big strike lands for Speed! That's really hurt Wiggins and he's turned his back - Speed keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Speed jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Speed!
Daniel Speed thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabonis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, James Brown - Superbad. Kalashnikov has chosen Leningrad Cowboys - Those Were The Days as his entrance music. Arvydas Sabonis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vadim Kalashnikov's chin.

Sabonis
vs
Kalashnikov

210 cm
37
289 lbs
37 - 24 - 0

193 cm
35
235 lbs
26 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

AnonymouS

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 37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvydas Sabonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabonis cracks Kalashnikov with an open hand slap.
Sabonis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabonis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kalashnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalashnikov walks into a left hand.
Kalashnikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sabonis. Sabonis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Kalashnikov catches Sabonis right on the button with a cross.
Kalashnikov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kalashnikov checks a leg kick.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kalashnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sabonis tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalashnikov avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov tests Sabonis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalashnikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sabonis.

Sabonis closes the distance and pushes Kalashnikov back into the cage.
Kalashnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabonis controls his hands.

Kalashnikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabonis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Sanok Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Sabonis tries to clinch up but Kalashnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the head.
Sabonis drops his hands momentarily and Kalashnikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Kalashnikov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov moves away from the strike by Sabonis.
Kalashnikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab.
Nice body kick from Sabonis.
Kalashnikov throws a hook but Sabonis avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sabonis.
Kalashnikov takes a kick to the side of the head.

Kalashnikov is rocked!
Sabonis lands a front kick.
Kalashnikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sabonis finish him?
Kalashnikov looks winded!
Sabonis darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Kalashnikov's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Sabonis before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arvydas Sabonis!
In his post fight interview, Arvydas Sabonis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens comes to the cage accompanied by Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. Hugues De Payens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

De Payens
vs
Freeman

187 cm
31
189 lbs
27 - 6 - 0

178 cm
36
195 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Payens counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Freeman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
De Payens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
A head kick misses from De Payens.
De Payens takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
De Payens lands with a nice body punch.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but De Payens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from De Payens. No joy for Freeman on that attempt.
De Payens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.
Freeman misses with a takedown
and De Payens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freeman tries for a takedown but De Payens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Payens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Payens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
Freeman tries to clinch up but De Payens circles away and keeps his distance.
De Payens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Freeman takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Payens.
A head punch on the inside from De Payens fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Freeman breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman moves in looking to clinch but De Payens pushes him off.
De Payens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
De Payens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Freeman.

Freeman shoots in and gets a takedown into De Payens's guard.

De Payens is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Freeman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Payens misses with a body punch.
Freeman tries for a takedown but De Payens manages to get underhooks.
De Payens prevents Freeman from breaking the clinch.
De Payens working aggressively here.
De Payens misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Payens misses with a punch to the body.
De Payens misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for De Payens.
De Payens works on Freeman's body with a couple of short punches.
Freeman looks winded!
De Payens has a couple of punches blocked by Freeman.
Freeman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freeman is defending well for now.
De Payens working Freeman over with knees to the body.
De Payens gets underhooks to prevent Freeman's takedown attempt.
Freeman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freeman is defending well for now.

De Payens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freeman is looking to clinch but De Payens is avoiding it.
Freeman shoots and misses

and De Payens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Payens.

Freeman breaks the clinch.
Freeman misses with a jab to the body
and De Payens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as De Payens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Payens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Freeman is looking to clinch.
De Payens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens stuffs the takedown attempt from Freeman. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick by Freeman misses
and De Payens counters with a nice uppercut.
Freeman throws a body punch but De Payens moves out of range.
De Payens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freeman.
De Payens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Payens. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Freeman tries to counter it with a takedown but De Payens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Payens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Payens as Freeman tries to tie him up.
De Payens tries to land knees in the clinch but Freeman avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugues De Payens dominated that round.
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.

Crunch! Freeman slams his shin into De Payens's torso.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Payens.
Freeman fails to land with a series of punches.
De Payens swats away the attempt to clinch by Freeman.
De Payens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Payens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Payens as he avoids it easily.
Freeman misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

De Payens lands a big right hand that sends Freeman crashing to the mat! De Payens stays standing though and waves Freeman back to his feet!

Freeman is rocked!
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!
De Payens scores with a kick to the midsection.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can De Payens finish him?

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Freeman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Freeman.
De Payens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from De Payens.
De Payens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Freeman avoids it.
A hook to the body from De Payens.
De Payens unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Freeman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but De Payens is unloading with more strikes now! Freeman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugues De Payens!
Hugues De Payens retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Hugues De Payens took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It's no secret that my opponent had the plan to take me down and lay and pray! Well I'm here and I'm the one who is victorious! Hemmo, you are like a hemmeroid, your time is not yet arrived. I admire your spirit, but not your fighting style, you are a human slug my friend! One love! Broken Ha'.