Angry Birds War 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rey Hanibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Ivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hanibal
vs
Ivers

159 cm
19
133 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

178 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rey Hanibal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davey Ivers!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivers shoots in for a double leg but Hanibal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivers darts in looking for a takedown but Hanibal gets double underhooks and turns Ivers into the cage.
Ivers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck for Ivers with that takedown attempt.
Hanibal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rey Hanibal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davey Ivers.
Decent striking displayed by Hanibal there.
Hanibal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanibal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanibal throws a big shot that misses.
Ivers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good exchange - Hanibal coming out on top.
Hanibal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivers moves away from the strike by Hanibal.
Despite the aggression on Ivers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rey Hanibal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hanibal clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivers avoiding damage as Hanibal throws knees to the body.
Hanibal misses with a hook from the clinch.

Ivers breaks the clinch.
Ivers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hanibal to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanibal's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanibal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanibal lands a nice looking body shot.
Ivers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanibal avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanibal sprawls well. Hanibal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivers gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanibal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivers's sensitive parts.

Ivers closes the distance and clinches.
Hanibal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanibal.
Hanibal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hanibal.
Hanibal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivers backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanibal throws a head punch that misses.
Ivers avoiding damage as Hanibal throws knees to the body.
Ivers wants a takedown.

Hanibal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanibal with a jab.
Hanibal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hanibal is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hanibal throws a big shot that misses.
Ivers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanibal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ivers scrambles back to his feet.
Ivers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanibal defends it nicely.
Ivers looks winded!
Ivers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hanibal scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanibal scores with a punch to the head.
Ivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanibal.
Hanibal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanibal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanibal connects with a single shot there.

Ivers is rocked!
Ivers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanibal finish him?
Hanibal drops Ivers with a big left hand! Ivers is injured, injured bad! Hanibal jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Hanibal!
Rey Hanibal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Satinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Satinho
vs
Pearson

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Murilo Satinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satinho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Satinho tries to counter by clinching up but Pearson breaks away and moves out of range.

Pearson has managed to clinch.
Satinho stalling in the clinch.
Pearson scores with a shot to the side of Satinho's head.

It looks like Murilo Satinho has been cut.
Pearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearson.
Satinho takes a shot to the head.
Satinho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Satinho with a big uppercut! Satinho tries to clinch up but Pearson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Satinho to the mat! Satinho covers up and Pearson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damien Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Sparx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Law
vs
Sparx

160 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

163 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaime Sparx!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Law.
Damien Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Law has closed the distance and engaged Sparx in a clinch.
Sparx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Law ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Law no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sparx trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law pulls Sparx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparx from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparx throwing strikes but missing.
Sparx stopping the sweep attempt from Law.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Law 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.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Law looks for a takedown but Sparx sprawls well.
Sparx throws a counter combo.

Law clinches.
Law lands a body shot.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Sparx blocks with his arms.
Sparx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Law is trying to trip Sparx. He has hold of a leg but Sparx is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Law persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Law stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
Law misses with a shot to the body
and Sparx counters with a two punch combo.

Law shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Law landing with the ground and pound.

Law postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sparx is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Law, into his guard.

Sparx stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law shoots and misses
and Sparx counters with a left and a right that stings Law.
Law is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law shoots and misses
and Sparx counters with a left and a right that stings Law.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaime Sparx will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Law tries a low kick but Sparx avoids it.
Law just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparx steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Law.

Law feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Law sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Law stands and steps away. Sparx gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparx is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparx unleashes a big counter combination but Law bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Law fails with the takedown
and Sparx counters with a straight right hand.
Law tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Law closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sparx's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Damien Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparx has wrist control.
Law passes Sparx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sparx trying to control but Law postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Law lands a nice short elbow.
Sparx is looking to improve his position.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparx is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparx avoid being mounted?
Sparx looks like he's trying to stand up.
Law is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Law is pressing down on Sparx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparx is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Sparx's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Law prevents Sparx from improving his position.
Sparx is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparx avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparx is in trouble now - Law has advanced to mount!
Law lands a heavy elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law controlling his opponent.
Law raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Law dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Law shoots and misses
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparx.

Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Law happy to just control the position for now.
Law has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparx is looking to reverse the position.
Law working the head with strikes.
Law looks up at the clock and then as Sparx takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Law smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sparx struggling a bit here.
Law grinds an elbow into Sparx's temple.
Law in side control lands a decent elbow.
Law is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sparx will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Law is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sparx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparx can do to turn this around?
Sparx is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law taking a breather here.

Law stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Law rushes Sparx and presses him up against the cage.

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.
Sparx is trying to pull guard but Law turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sparx wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Sparx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sparx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Law manages to break the clinch.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Sparx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparx throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Law!
Jaime Sparx spoke after the fight, saying 'I dont know i need to work harder next time step up my game this is only the beginning it was great fight for him tonight.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Pacquiao
vs
Cruz

169 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Aspire Nutrition

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a head kick that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacquiao cracks Cruz with an open hand slap.
Cruz tries to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looks to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Pacquiao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Pacquiao counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Cruz! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Pacquiao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
A very excited looking Manny Pacquiao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Owusu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonard Owusu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Monson
vs
Owusu

174 cm
19
168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Monson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonard Owusu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owusu misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monson.

Monson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Monson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Monson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owusu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monson tries to move to mount but Owusu blocks the move with his legs.

Monson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Owusu is trying to escape and Monson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Owusu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Monson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Monson!
Dave Monson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

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

Lucas
vs
Wilson

167 cm
24
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

King of Clothes

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaun Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Allen Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lucas!

Lucas throws Wilson to one side and escapes!

Lucas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Lucas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson is trying to control Lucas's posture but Lucas avoids it.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson keeps trying to improve his position.
Wilson is trying to control Lucas's posture but Lucas avoids it.
Wilson holds on to Lucas's head and controls the position momentarily.
Wilson is trying to control Lucas's posture but Lucas avoids it.
Lucas happy to just control the position for now.
Lucas tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lucas throws a head kick that half lands.
Lucas is breathing heavily.

Lucas has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucas lands an elbow that stopped Wilson in his tracks for a moment.
Wilson goes for a takedown attempt but Lucas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lucas looking to score a takedown here. Wilson is defending well but Lucas drives through and ends up in Wilson's guard.

Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Lucas pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson is trying to keep Lucas in close.

Wilson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lucas doesn't defend quickly enough and Wilson has managed to lock this one up! Can Lucas escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wilson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Allen Wilson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randle Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jackson
vs
Kai

180 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randle Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Kai!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch
and Kai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Randle Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kai counters with an inside leg kick.
Kai throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai lands with a right hand.
Jackson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kai lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jackson. Kai pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Kai!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Biante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dagur Odinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odinsson has chosen Amon Amarth - At Dawns First Light as his entrance music. Bruce Biante has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Biante
vs
Odinsson

192 cm
23
230 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Venom Combat Sports
Freebok (90% Laundry)

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Biante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dagur Odinsson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Biante sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Odinsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Biante sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Biante stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biante wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce Biante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dagur Odinsson.
Odinsson dives in and grabs Biante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biante pushes down on Odinsson's head and hops out.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Odinsson has eaten all the pies!
Nice cross by Biante.
Biante takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Odinsson darts in looking for a takedown but Biante gets double underhooks and turns Odinsson into the cage.
Biante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Odinsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Odinsson fails with the takedown.
Biante lands a slapping body shot.
Odinsson looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Biante scores with a jab to the jaw.
Biante lands with a shot to the body.

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

Odinsson is rocked!
Biante cracks Odinsson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Biante!
Bruce Biante thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Vurny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ostrowski's choice of entrance music: PC Park - Klatka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vurny
vs
Ostrowski

187 cm
31
210 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

188 cm
35
213 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill
Urban Fighter

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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aldo Vurny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ostrowski moves into the clinch.
Ostrowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vurny avoids it.
Vurny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vurny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ostrowski prevents it.
Ostrowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ostrowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vurny avoids it.
Ostrowski misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ostrowski.
Vurny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ostrowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Vurny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostrowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vurny is defending well for now.
Ostrowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vurny avoids it.
Ostrowski slowing the pace effectively.
Ostrowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ostrowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vurny is defending well for now.
Come on Ostrowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ostrowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ostrowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Vurny avoids the damage to the body.
Ostrowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Vurny avoids the damage to the body.
Ostrowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Vurny avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vurny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ostrowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ostrowski.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ostrowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ostrowski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ostrowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vurny is defending well for now.
Vurny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ostrowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Vurny has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ostrowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vurny is defending well for now.
Ostrowski looking to throw knees to the head but Vurny is blocking nicely.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurny scores with a decent looking hook.
Vurny lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ostrowski is looking to clinch but Vurny is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Vurny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Vurny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vurny tries to counter with a takedown but Ostrowski is quick to defend against it.
Krzysztof Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Vurny.
Ostrowski swings for the body but Vurny moves out of range.
Vurny lands with a hook. Ostrowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vurny lands a really nice looking cross but Ostrowski seems unphased.
Vurny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vurny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vurny with a jab.
Ostrowski blocks a jab.
Vurny swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostrowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ostrowski darts in trying to clinch
and Vurny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vurny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ostrowski's head backwards.
Krzysztof Ostrowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostrowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vurny thuds his right hand into Ostrowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Vurny has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

Ostrowski closes the distance and pushes Vurny back into the cage.
Vurny has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ostrowski after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ostrowski just leaning against Vurny, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krzysztof Ostrowski will probably get the nod.
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.

Vurny keeps the fight on the outside.
Ostrowski moves to clinch but Vurny breaks away
and Vurny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good exchange - Vurny coming out on top.
Ostrowski moves in looking to clinch but Vurny pushes him off.
Vurny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot.
Vurny tries to counter with a takedown but Ostrowski is quick to defend against it.

Ostrowski moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vurny blocks it with crossed arms.

Vurny manages to break the clinch.
Ostrowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vurny gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ostrowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vurny misses with the combination.

Vurny gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ostrowski regains half guard.
Ostrowski wants to control but Vurny is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ostrowski tries to get to full guard but Vurny has control of the leg.
Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vurny prevents Ostrowski from improving his position.
Ostrowski is staying active underneath Vurny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ostrowski's head.
Vurny is looking to take a break and control but Ostrowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vurny drops an elbow to the side of Ostrowski's head.
Vurny trying to control from half guard but Ostrowski is working away.
Vurny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ostrowski trying to hold on to Vurny's head to control him but Vurny postures up.
Vurny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vurny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vurny is looking to advance position but Ostrowski won't allow it.
Ostrowski is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is trying to control but can't.
Ostrowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ostrowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vurny.

Vurny is trying to work for a kimura but Ostrowski is defending well.
Ostrowski trying to hold on to Vurny's head to control him but Vurny postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ostrowski tries to clinch up but Vurny circles away and keeps his distance.
Ostrowski moves in looking to clinch but Vurny pushes him off.

Vurny looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ostrowski!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working.

Vurny tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vurny is chipping away with strikes.
Vurny lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ostrowski is looking to regain half guard here but Vurny keeps moving and retains side control.
Ostrowski struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aldo Vurny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny'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. This is the final round!

Ostrowski tries to clinch there but Vurny circles away.
Vurny misses with a two punch combination.
Vurny swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostrowski.
Vurny changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vurny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?
Vurny scores with a jab. Ostrowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Ostrowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Ostrowski trying to land knees to the body.
Ostrowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vurny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krzysztof Ostrowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ostrowski is pressed up against the cage. Vurny has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ostrowski down to the mat. Ostrowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Vurny scores with a takedown into Ostrowski's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ostrowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vurny has passed into half guard!

Vurny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ostrowski is just riding it out for now. Vurny eventually gives up the hold.
Vurny lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Ostrowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vurny is looking to take a break and control but Ostrowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.

Vurny is working for a kimura but Ostrowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Ostrowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vurny scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vurny landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ostrowski won't allow Vurny to pass to mount.
Vurny winds up and cracks Ostrowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vurny in particular looking to stall.
Vurny working over Ostrowski with some ground and pound. Ostrowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to get to full guard but Vurny has control of the leg.
Ostrowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Vurny 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.
Vurny slips a nice elbow through Ostrowski's hands, connecting with Ostrowski's forehead.
Ostrowski taking some punishment here, with Vurny in his half guard.
Aldo Vurny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is trying to maintain the position but Vurny is very close to passing his half guard.
Ostrowski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Vurny seems to be looking for submissions.
Vurny is nestled in close to Ostrowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostrowski is looking to control Vurny's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ostrowski avoid being mounted?
Vurny is looking to advance position but Ostrowski won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Vurny there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurny scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vurny is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Vurny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vurny 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Vurny!
A pretty intense looking Aldo Vurny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.