SFC: All The Wright Moves PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liv Serapha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel McVicar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serapha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Feet of Flames - Warriors. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Serapha
vs
McVicar

180 cm
20
149 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liv Serapha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel McVicar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Serapha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Serapha looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McVicar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McVicar tries for a takedown but Serapha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liv Serapha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel McVicar.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McVicar.
McVicar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McVicar fails with a takedown attempt.
Serapha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McVicar sprawls well. McVicar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serapha gets slowly back to his feet.

McVicar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McVicar controlling from side mount.
Serapha isn't going anywhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serapha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McVicar just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Serapha's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Serapha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Serapha being controlled for a moment.
McVicar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Serapha is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McVicar taking a breather here.
McVicar throws an elbow but Serapha slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as McVicar stalls from top position.
McVicar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Serapha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McVicar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McVicar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Serapha as he avoids it easily.
Serapha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

McVicar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McVicar stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Daniel McVicar just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McVicar tries for a takedown but Serapha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McVicar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Serapha tries to avoid it but McVicar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Serapha to the ground. Serapha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liv Serapha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel McVicar.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McVicar.
McVicar just content to control the position.
Serapha wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks McVicar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McVicar prefers to stall for the moment though.
McVicar tries to move to mount but Serapha blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks McVicar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McVicar prefers to stall for the moment though.
McVicar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McVicar tries to advance to mount but Serapha denies him.
McVicar throws a strike aimed at the side of Serapha's head but Serapha avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Serapha is looking to regain half guard here but McVicar keeps moving and retains side control.
McVicar controlling from side mount.
McVicar working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McVicar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Serapha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McVicar tries for a takedown but Serapha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liv Serapha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVicar throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McVicar, as that shot connected.
McVicar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liv Serapha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel McVicar.
McVicar lands a right hook to the body.
McVicar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McVicar lands a nice hook to Serapha's body. Serapha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McVicar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McVicar misses with a takedown attempt

and Serapha counters with a single leg into guard. McVicar didn't expect that.
Serapha trying to control but McVicar is working from the bottom.
McVicar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Serapha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serapha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McVicar is staying active underneath Serapha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Serapha throwing shots but McVicar is blocking nicely.
Serapha is keen to just control but McVicar is a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McVicar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Serapha swivels and escapes.
McVicar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Serapha rather than just go for the knockout.
Serapha moves in looking to clinch but McVicar pushes him off.
McVicar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McVicar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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.
McVicar swats away the attempt to clinch by Serapha.

McVicar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Serapha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McVicar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McVicar's back!
McVicar staying busy and making it hard for Serapha to control.
Serapha is really struggling to control McVicar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McVicar has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Serapha.
A lull in the action here.
Serapha is hanging on to McVicar's back as he tries to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McVicar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Serapha.
Serapha missing with punches from the back.

Serapha looking to break McVicar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McVicar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Serapha will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Serapha has the hooks in. McVicar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serapha keeps control of the position easily here as McVicar tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McVicar is in bad spot here.
Serapha punishes McVicar with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Serapha's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McVicar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Serapha has the hooks in. McVicar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Liv Serapha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serapha not allowing McVicar to control his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Liv Serapha.
Well McVicar 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 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel McVicar!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sider Mansaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Beast is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mansaf
vs
Beast

168 cm
18
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
139 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sider Mansaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Beast!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beast looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beast scores with a nice strike.
Beast lands with a straight right. Mansaf didn't see that one coming.

Mansaf is rocked!
Shane Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Mansaf's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Beast before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Beast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bazar Daqui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bazar Daqui has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Daqui
vs
Bundy

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

. : : Valhalla War Gear : : .

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bazar Daqui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daqui gets caught flat footed, as Bundy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daqui looking to control.
Bundy wants to stand and escape but instead Daqui has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Daqui throwing strikes from guard but Bundy blocks nicely.
Daqui is looking to advance position but Bundy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bundy working the ground and pound effectively.
Daqui is in all sorts of trouble here.

Bundy working for a guillotine from mount but Daqui is in no mood to give up.
Daqui holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bundy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy prevents Daqui from getting the reversal.
Daqui manages to control the position for a moment.
Daqui gets back to half guard.
Daqui wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy.

Daqui looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bundy works his way into full mount!

Bundy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Daqui doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bundy counters with a good, hard body kick but Daqui shrugs it off.
Daqui is breathing heavily.
Daqui keeps the fight on the outside.
Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daqui swivels and escapes.
Bundy misses with a body kick.
Daqui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bundy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bundy trying to control the action but Daqui is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daqui is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bundy is taking a breather. Daqui says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bundy moves nicely into side control.

Bundy decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Bundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daqui backwards.
Daqui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bundy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Daqui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bundy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daqui circles away.

Bundy drives through and clinches with Daqui against the cage.

Bundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daqui clinches but Bundy breaks the clinch

and Bundy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daqui's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daqui keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Daqui has his hands on Bundy's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Bundy 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.

Daqui avoids the head kick by Bundy.

Bundy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daqui napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daqui tries to bench press Bundy off him but Bundy keeps the position.
Daqui is working hard here to advance position.
Bundy tries to move to mount but Daqui blocks the move with his legs.
Daqui manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Daqui is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy wants to improve his position but Daqui is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daqui is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daqui is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bundy!
Daqui looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bundy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daqui avoids the attempt from Bundy to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daqui controlling his opponent.
Bundy is trying desperately to improve position.
Daqui content just to control the position here.
Bundy is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daqui trying to control but Bundy is having none of it.
Daqui dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Daqui connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Daqui prevents Bundy from getting the reversal.
Daqui with shots to the head and body - Bundy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Daqui trying to control but Bundy is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daqui lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bundy hang on?
Bundy wants to hold on but Daqui pushes him away.
Daqui lands a nice shot to the head.
Daqui tries to control but Bundy wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy tries to lock up and control but Daqui gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bazar Daqui dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Daqui scores with a one two! Bundy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Daqui decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bundy is looking to improve his position.
Daqui seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daqui moves into full mount! Bundy won't be happy about that!
Daqui content just to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Al Bundy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daqui postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bundy looks a forlorn figure.

Daqui stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Bundy takes the fight into the clinch.

Bundy breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daqui swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Daqui. That snapped Bundy's head back.

Bundy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bundy wants to control but Daqui is keeping him busy.
Daqui pushes Bundy off looking to stand but Bundy dives back in and keeps control.

Daqui looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bundy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Daqui controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daqui controlling the position for now.
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daqui tries to roll over but Bundy keeps him under control.
Bundy stops Daqui from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daqui defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bundy.

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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bundy. Daqui shrugs it off though.
Bundy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daqui is fending him off so far but Bundy persists. Nope, Daqui circles away and we're back to standing.
Daqui looks to clinch

and Bundy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daqui is on top in guard.
Daqui is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daqui lands a couple of elbows.
Bundy trying to keep a closed guard but Daqui is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bazar Daqui.
I think Daqui 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bazar Daqui!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gjuro Gjuric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Matulac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gjuric
vs
Matulac

225 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gjuro Gjuric!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Matulac!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gjuric misses with a low kick.
Matulac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Gjuric gets the takedown into side control.
Matulac wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matulac struggling a bit here.
Matulac is not content to let Gjuric control the position.
Matulac is looking to regain half guard here but Gjuric keeps moving and retains side control.
Gjuric controls the position from side control.
Gjuric is looking to take a break and control but Matulac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gjuric working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matulac is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matulac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gjuric has a takedown stuffed.

Matulac clinches with his opponent.

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.
Gjuric wants to get back to striking at distance but Matulac won't allow it.
Gjuric looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Matulac manages to pull guard.
Matulac being controlled here, momentarily.
Matulac wants to stand up but Gjuric is controlling him.
Gjuric throws and elbow that misses. Matulac uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gjuric's guard. Nice move by Matulac!
Gjuric has a closed guard, preventing Matulac from standing up.
Gjuric is trying to control the position but Matulac postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matulac pushing down on Gjuric's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matulac looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matulac tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gjuric controls his leg.
Matulac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Gjuric kicks off Matulac and gets to his feet.
Matulac doesn't manage to clinch there - Gjuric circles away.

Matulac has Gjuric up against the cage in a clinch.
Gjuric drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matulac pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gjuric darts in and clinches Matulac up against the cage.
Gjuric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gjuro Gjuric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gjuric misses with a punch to the body.

Matulac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gjuric scores a takedown into full mount!
Matulac looks gassed!

Gjuric goes for an armbar but Matulac turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Matulac.
Matulac looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Matulac dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Matulac moves in looking to clinch but Gjuric pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Gjuric 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matulac shoots for a takedown but Gjuric saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matulac is looking to clinch.
Gjuric wants to clinch but Matulac slips to the side

and Matulac counters by moving into the clinch.
Matulac tries to pull guard but Gjuric won't allow it.

Gjuric gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Matulac regains guard.
Matulac has a closed guard, preventing Gjuric from standing up.
Gjuric slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gjuric has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gjuric lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gjuric trying to control the position from guard on top but Matulac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gjuric postures up.

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.
Matulac wants to sweep but no luck.
Matulac keeping moving, preventing Gjuric from controlling successfully.

Gjuric gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gjuric shoots for a takedown but Matulac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matulac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matulac throws a sloppy head kick and Gjuric moves out of range easily.
Gjuric with a poor takedown
and Matulac counters with a leg kick.
Matulac misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Matulac.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matulac lands a head kick!
Matulac darts in trying to clinch

so Gjuric counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gjuric won't allow Matulac to sweep him here.
Matulac is trying to keep Gjuric in close.
Gjuric slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matulac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matulac keeping moving, preventing Gjuric from controlling successfully.
Gjuric stopping the sweep attempt from Matulac.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gjuric wants to control from the top but Matulac keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gjuro Gjuric will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gjuric throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matulac.
Gjuric tries for a takedown but Matulac circles away easily

and Matulac counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gjuric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matulac is working away from the top position though.
Gjuric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matulac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gjuric is holding on to half guard well.
Matulac trying to control from half guard but Gjuric is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matulac is trying to work for a kimura but Gjuric is defending well.
Gjuro Gjuric overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matulac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gjuric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gjuric wants to control but Matulac is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matulac tries to clinch up.
Gjuric thows a leg kick but Matulac checks it

and Matulac counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matulac slows down the pace here.
Gjuric prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matulac is looking to break free of the clinch but Gjuric has double underhooks.
Gjuric pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matulac fails to pull guard.
Matulac takes a shot to the head.

Gjuric jumps into guard, dragging Matulac to the mat.
Matulac won't allow Gjuric to sweep him here.
Gjuric seems keen to control Matulac's posture.
Gjuric is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gjuric keeping moving, preventing Matulac from controlling successfully.
Gjuric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matulac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matulac pushes down on Gjuric's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gjuric manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gjuric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gjuric trying to control the position here.
Matulac wants to stand but Gjuric has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gjuric working a defensive guard here.

Gjuric is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gjuric shoots in for a takedown but Matulac shows good takedown defense.
Gjuric swats away the attempt to clinch by Matulac.
Gjuric dodges the punch combination from Matulac.
Matulac is looking to clinch.

Gjuric looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matulac trying to control from the bottom.
Gjuric tries to pass to full mount but Matulac defends it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gjuric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matulac keeps working.
Matulac is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Gjuric is going to stand back up.
Matulac trying to control but Gjuric postures up.
Matulac is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gjuric is staying active.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matulac plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matulac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gjuric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matulac shoots in and drives through. Gjuric sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Gjuric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gjuric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matulac misses with a few strikes there.
Gjuric takes a swing at Matulac's ribcage but misses.

Gjuric shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matulac's guard.
Gjuric tries to stand but Matulac is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matulac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gjuric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gjuric trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matulac manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gjuric is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matulac wanted to stand there but Gjuric had control of the position.
Gjuric is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gjuric throws a nice head kick!

Matulac looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matulac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gjuric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gjuro Gjuric will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gjuric stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gjuric wants it to stay on the feet.
Matulac fails with the takedown

so Gjuric counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gjuric slips nicely into half guard.
Gjuric performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Gjuric stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Matulac to get to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gjuric changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matulac tries to avoid it but Gjuric manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matulac to the ground. Matulac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matulac throws a nice inside leg kick.

Matulac clinches with his opponent.
Matulac tries to pull guard but Gjuric won't allow it.
Gjuro Gjuric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Matulac.
Matulac jumps guard but Gjuric stands there with Matulac around his waist. Matulac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Gjuric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matulac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gjuric tries for a takedown but Matulac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matulac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gjuric throws a head kick but Matulac moves out of range.

Matulac forces Gjuric back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matulac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gjuric jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matulac walks away with a smile on his face. Gjuric gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matulac wants to clinch up but Gjuric keeps it at a distance.
Matulac lands with a nice combination. Gjuric backs away looking to recover.
Matulac missing with a left hand there. Gjuric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gjuric is looking to clinch.
Gjuric tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matulac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gjuric somewhat.

Matulac rushes Gjuric and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matulac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gjuric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matulac manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matulac is trying to control the position but Gjuric postures up.

Gjuric stands up from Matulac's guard - Gjuric perhaps looking for a knockout.
Matulac lands a nice hook to Gjuric's body. Gjuric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gjuric throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matulac tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gjuric counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matulac's guard now.
Gjuric working some strikes from top position.
Gjuric postures up in Matulac's guard and throws a big left but Matulac blocks it.
Gjuric is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gjuric won't allow Matulac to sweep him here.
Gjuric won't allow Matulac to get back to his feet.
Matulac wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gjuric is now in half guard.

Matulac manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gjuric throws a head kick but Matulac moves out of range.
Matulac looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Matulac closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gjuric has his hands clasped together around Matulac's back. He's all about the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gjuro Gjuric showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gjuric 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mark Matulac!
Mark Matulac is the new super heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Andre
vs
Hammer

182 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jermaine Andre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Andre wants to work for an arm triangle but Hammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer trying to control here.
Andre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andre is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.

Andre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammer defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Andre in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hammer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Andre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jermaine Andre!
Jermaine Andre is the new middleweight champion!

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53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Leuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inge Koll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koll has chosen Burn in hell as his entrance music. Lasi Leuka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leuka
vs
Koll

167 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

FinnFighters Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasi Leuka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Koll!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leuka fails to land with a series of punches.
Leuka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leuka throws a body punch but Koll moves out of range.
Leuka misses with a double jab.
Leuka jabs at Koll's body.
Koll shoots in but Leuka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leuka misses with a wild combination.
Leuka thows a body shot but no joy.
Leuka tries to bum rush Koll with a series of wild strikes but Koll uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leuka stuffs the takedown.
Leuka stuns Koll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leuka as he avoids it easily.
Lasi Leuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inge Koll.

Koll shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leuka is trying to defend but Koll finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Koll 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koll trying to control from half guard but Leuka is working away.
Leuka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koll on the ground.
Leuka wants to get back to full guard.
Koll missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leuka's head.
Leuka is staying active underneath Koll, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koll not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Leuka is defending against the submission attempts here by Koll.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leuka lands a nice shot to the body.
Koll dives in and grabs Leuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leuka pushes down on Koll's head and hops out.
Lasi Leuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koll fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leuka.
Leuka thuds his right hand into Koll's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leuka misses the shot to the body.
Koll dodges the punch combination from Leuka.
Leuka just misses with a punch to the body.
Koll takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leuka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koll takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koll looks gassed!
Leuka clobbers Koll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leuka.
Leuka lands a nice shot to the body.
Leuka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leuka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Koll is rocked!

It looks like Inge Koll has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leuka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koll doesn't seem bothered though.
Koll is still on wobbly legs! Can Leuka finish him?
Leuka drops Koll with a straight right hand, right on the button! Leuka follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasi Leuka!
Lasi Leuka retains his featherweight title!

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Co-main event

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

Benedict
vs
Weiner

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pope Benedict!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Weiner!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedict steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weiner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weiner. Benedict does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Weiner.
Weiner walks into a left hand.
Benedict throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedict looks to land a left hand but Weiner moved out of range nicely.
Weiner misses with a body shot.
Benedict moves out of range as Weiner strikes.
Weiner misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Weiner misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiner throws a looping overhand right but Benedict ducks down to avoid it.
Benedict throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weiner scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedict uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weiner.
Benedict swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weiner.
A big right from Benedict misses.
Benedict displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weiner throws out the jab.
Carlos Weiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiner misses with a looping right.
Weiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedict.
Weiner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benedict. Benedict circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benedict looks to land a left hand but Weiner moved out of range nicely.
Benedict lands an overhand right.
Benedict staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Weiner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weiner.

It looks like Pope Benedict has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Weiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weiner misses with an uppercut. Benedict saw that one coming.
Weiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Weiner looks to throw the jab but Benedict is out of range.
Weiner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weiner misses with a looping left.
A big right from Benedict misses.
Weiner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedict moves away.
Weiner moves out of range as Benedict strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benedict jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Weiner misses.
Weiner throws a hook to the side of Benedict's head but Benedict sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weiner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Weiner throws a lazy right hand but Benedict sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weiner throws a big shot that misses.
Weiner misses with a hook. Benedict ducked under it nicely.
Weiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedict slips a jab from Weiner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedict avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weiner throws a shot to the body.
Weiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedict was well out of range. Poor timing from Weiner.
Benedict misses with a hook.
Weiner missing with a left hand there. Benedict was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weiner throws the left hand but Benedict avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Weiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weiner throws a jab when Benedict was well out of range.
Weiner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Weiner finds it's target.
Benedict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Weiner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pope Benedict's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Weiner ducks right into an uppercut from Benedict.
Benedict misses with a looping left.
Weiner looks to throw the jab but Benedict is out of range.
Weiner misses the jab.
Benedict throws a jab when Weiner was well out of range.
Benedict has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Weiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedict throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Weiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weiner lands with a shot to the body.
Benedict misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedict manages to avoid it.
A big right from Weiner misses.
A big left from Weiner misses.
Weiner misses with an uppercut. Benedict saw that one coming.
Weiner looks to land a right hand but Benedict moved out of range.
Weiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedict was well out of range. Poor timing from Weiner.
Benedict throws a big shot that misses.
Weiner throws a hook to the side of Benedict's head but Benedict sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weiner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedict displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weiner throws out the jab.

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.
Weiner looks to land a left hand but Benedict moved out of range nicely.
Benedict drops his hands momentarily and Weiner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weiner misses with a hook. Benedict ducked under it nicely.
Weiner throws a shot from downtown. Benedict moves away and avoids it.
Benedict uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weiner.
Benedict looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedict moves away.
Weiner misses with a body shot.
Benedict uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weiner.
Weiner throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Weiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carlos Weiner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Weiner.
Weiner cracks Benedict with an open hand slap.
Benedict steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weiner.
Benedict takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benedict uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weiner.
Benedict lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weiner throws an overhand right that lands on Benedict's shoulder, as Benedict tries to avoid the shot.
Benedict misses the jab.
Weiner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benedict on the side of the head.
Weiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedict moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedict keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weiner.
Weiner misses with a wild body shot.
Weiner throws a lazy right hand but Benedict sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weiner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedict.
Weiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Weiner misses.
Benedict misses with a looping left.
Weiner misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Weiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pope Benedict's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Weiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedict is just out of range.
Weiner misses with a straight right.
Weiner misses with an uppercut. Benedict saw that one coming.
Weiner misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Benedict.
Benedict uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weiner.
Weiner misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict lands a lovely overhand right.
Weiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedict is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good exchange - Weiner coming out on top.
Benedict listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedict misses with an uppercut. Weiner saw that one coming.
A big right from Weiner misses.
Weiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedict moves away.
Weiner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benedict.
Benedict defending well as Weiner loads up on a big left hand.
Benedict connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weiner's hands.
Weiner misses with a hook.
Weiner scores with a jab.
Weiner throws a shot from downtown. Benedict moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedict.
Benedict avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weiner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weiner throws the left hand but Benedict avoids the punch easily.
Weiner slips a straight right by Benedict.
Weiner misses with a straight left.
Weiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedict.
Benedict throws a shot from downtown. Weiner moves away and avoids it.
Weiner throws a hook to the side of Benedict's head but Benedict sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weiner lands a glancing blow to the side of Benedict's head.
Weiner misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner throws an overhand right that lands on Benedict's shoulder, as Benedict tries to avoid the shot.
Benedict uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weiner.
Benedict throws a looping overhand right but Weiner ducks down to avoid it.
Weiner thows a body shot but no joy.
Benedict misses with an uppercut. Weiner saw that one coming.
Weiner misses with a body shot.
Weiner misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weiner, as that shot connected.
Weiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weiner misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedict slips under a jab from Weiner.
Weiner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weiner throws out a loose jab but Benedict uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedict uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weiner.
Weiner misses with a straight right.
A big right from Weiner misses.
Carlos Weiner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weiner lands the left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedict ducks under a wild hook from Weiner.
Pope Benedict has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedict was well out of range. Poor timing from Weiner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Weiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weiner 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Weiner!
Carlos Weiner is the new bantamweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atleetti has chosen Beyonce - Halo as his entrance music. 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.

Wright
vs
Atleetti

180 cm
20
181 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Atleetti is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Atleetti throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.

Atleetti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wright is trying to stand up here but Atleetti is controlling him well.
Atleetti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atleetti stops Wright from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Atleetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Atleetti tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atleetti looks gassed!
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Wright.

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

Atleetti is rocked!
Wright thuds his shin into the meat of Atleetti's side.
Atleetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Atleetti is looking to close the distance but Wright sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Atleetti crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Atleetti is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ronald Wright!