MMAHelsinki - 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azacca Trounvouche (ranked 5143 p4p, 480 weight class) and Israel Hands (ranked 5124 p4p, 481 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Trounvouche
vs
Hands

175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azacca Trounvouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Israel Hands!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trounvouche has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trounvouche there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trounvouche throws a shot to the body.
Hands moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trounvouche walks into a stiff left hand from Hands.
Hands misses with a kick to the body.
Trounvouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
Hands swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Trounvouche.
Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick which misses Hands's front leg but catches the back leg as Hands tries to avoid it.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
Trounvouche paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hands darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trounvouche's corner calls for a 1-2. Trounvouche obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Hands lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hands. That did some damage!
Hands swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Trounvouche.
A little jabbing left from Hands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trounvouche lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Trounvouche feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat.
Trounvouche connects with a body shot that sends Hands's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trounvouche feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hands's calf.
Hands lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hands misses with a head kick.
Trounvouche tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trounvouche lands with a shot to the body.
Hands misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trounvouche counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trounvouche lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hands scores with a nice body kick.
Hands scores with a head kick.
Hands looks winded!
A jab lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche cracks Hands with a good jab.
Trounvouche moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hands lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hands is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trounvouche rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as Hands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trounvouche doesn't seem phased though.
Trounvouche takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hands takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trounvouche lands with a nice body punch.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Hands
and Trounvouche counters with a stiff right hand.
Trounvouche lands a head kick!

Hands is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hands is still on wobbly legs! Can Trounvouche finish him?
Hands walks into a stiff left hand from Trounvouche.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trounvouche counters with a straight right hand.
Hands on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Trounvouche lands a big head kick that sends Hands to the canvas! Trounvouche follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azacca Trounvouche!
An out of breath Azacca Trounvouche thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zyd Xyddddd (ranked 4471 p4p, 176 weight class) and Bubba Barzilla (ranked 24907 p4p, 222 weight class). Barzilla has chosen Ima Boss as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bubba Barzilla was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Xyddddd
vs
Barzilla

190 cm
26
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

201 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zyd Xyddddd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Barzilla!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barzilla swinging wildly here.
Xyddddd looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Barzilla throws a right hand that Xyddddd ducks under and follows up with a left that Xyddddd also avoids with ease.
Xyddddd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xyddddd throws a sloppy head kick

and Barzilla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Barzilla breaks the clinch.
Barzilla looks for a takedown but Xyddddd sprawls well.
Xyddddd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Bubba Barzilla has been cut.
Bubba Barzilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barzilla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barzilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barzilla avoids the head kick by Xyddddd.
Barzilla darts in trying to clinch
and Xyddddd counters with a head kick that wobbles Barzilla - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Xyddddd sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zyd Xyddddd!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Albrecht (ranked 6824 p4p, 527 weight class) and Darren Jacks (ranked 3308 p4p, 339 weight class). Darren Jacks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Albrecht
vs
Jacks

180 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefan Albrecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Jacks!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albrecht defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacks.
Jacks wants to land a leg kick but Albrecht is out of range.
Albrecht darts in looking for a takedown but Jacks gets double underhooks and turns Albrecht into the cage.
Jacks with the counter takedown but Albrecht avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Albrecht checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jacks throws a right hand that Albrecht ducks under and follows up with a left that Albrecht also avoids with ease.
Albrecht shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacks pinned against the cage. Jacks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Albrecht will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albrecht looks for a takedown but Jacks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Albrecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albrecht tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacks defends well and Albrecht ends up having to push Jacks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Albrecht checks a leg kick.
Albrecht seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Albrecht has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Stefan Albrecht has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacks. Albrecht does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacks throws a low kick, looking for Albrecht's leg but Albrecht calmly moves out of range.
Jacks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacks! But no joy.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jacks shoots in and bounces Albrecht off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Albrecht is trying to control the position but Jacks postures up.
Jacks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Albrecht being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacks throws a strike but Albrecht rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacks wants to sweep but no luck.
Albrecht stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Albrecht slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Albrecht tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Albrecht working away.
Jacks tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Albrecht decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jacks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Albrecht is out of range.
Jacks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Albrecht shoots in for a takedown but Jacks shows good takedown defense.
Albrecht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacks tries for a takedown but Albrecht sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Albrecht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacks avoids it really well and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Jacks misses.
Jacks throws a body punch but Albrecht moves out of range.
Jacks misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacks throws a low kick, looking for Albrecht's leg but Albrecht calmly moves out of range.
Albrecht tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacks defends well and Albrecht ends up having to push Jacks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jacks misses the jab.
Albrecht throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albrecht was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Albrecht or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacks, which made it look bad.
Jacks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albrecht.
Jacks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Albrecht moves away from the strike by Jacks.
Albrecht is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albrecht fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Jacks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Albrecht's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Albrecht throws a push kick but Jacks slaps the foot to one side.
Jacks steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Albrecht lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jacks cracks Albrecht with a good jab.
Jacks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albrecht circles away quickly and effectively.
Albrecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jacks stuffs the takedown.
Jacks just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacks.
Albrecht scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jacks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacks connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jacks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Albrecht quickly recovers to half guard.
Albrecht gets full guard.
Albrecht keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Albrecht is looking for a triangle but Jacks pushes his legs off easily.
Albrecht trying to keep a closed guard but Jacks is proving a slippery customer.
Jacks is looking to work some ground and pound but Albrecht has wrist control.
Jacks is working Albrecht over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Albrecht wants to sweep here but Jacks controlling him for the moment.
Albrecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Albrecht has momentary wrist control but Jacks slips an elbow through the middle.
Albrecht controls Jacks momentarily but Jacks frees himself.
Jacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Albrecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacks is looking to work some ground and pound but Albrecht has wrist control.
Jacks throwing strikes but missing.
Jacks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Albrecht looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jacks has picked Albrecht up and slammed him! Albrecht can't keep hold of the triangle and Jacks manages to pass to side control!
Jacks lands a nice forearm strike.
Jacks in side control lands a decent elbow.

Jacks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albrecht tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht controls the position.
Jacks wants to control but Albrecht postures up.
Albrecht looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jacks is avoiding damage well.
Jacks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Albrecht trying to control the position but Jacks is working away.
Albrecht in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jacks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Albrecht is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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.
Jacks is looking for a sweep.

Albrecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darren Jacks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Albrecht postures up in Jacks's guard and throws a big left but Jacks blocks it.
Jacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacks, not yet.
Jacks keeping moving, preventing Albrecht from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darren Jacks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stefan Albrecht's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jacks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albrecht was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Jacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albrecht seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Albrecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacks.

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

Jacks tries for a kimura but Albrecht is defending well.
Albrecht tries to improve position but can't.
Jacks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albrecht struggling a bit here.
Jacks is looking to take a break and control but Albrecht is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albrecht is trying to improve his position.
Jacks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Albrecht on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jacks working away.
Albrecht is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jacks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jacks grinds an elbow into Albrecht's temple.
Jacks working the ground and pound from side control.
Jacks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Albrecht down.
Albrecht tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Jacks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Albrecht is rocked!

Jacks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Albrecht is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Albrecht is looking to regain half guard here but Jacks keeps moving and retains side control.
Jacks is putting a hurting on Albrecht here, landing some big shots from side control.
Albrecht is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacks scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Albrecht is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Albrecht to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacks working the ground and pound.
Jacks in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Albrecht looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jacks turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Jacks!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Long Schlong (ranked 2727 p4p, 234 weight class) and Siwa Khamcham (ranked 4107 p4p, 305 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Schlong
vs
Khamcham

178 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Schlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Siwa Khamcham!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khamcham is looking to clinch but Schlong is avoiding it.
Khamcham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schlong swings for the body but Khamcham moves out of range.

Schlong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Khamcham holds on to Schlong's head and controls the position momentarily.

Schlong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Schlong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khamcham has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schlong but great work by Khamcham.
Khamcham wants to stand but Schlong has his arm trapped.
Schlong is looking to regain half guard here but Khamcham keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Schlong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schlong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schlong is trying to improve his position.
Khamcham staying calm.
Schlong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khamcham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Khamcham stands up.

Khamcham gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khamcham misses with an elbow over the top.
Schlong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schlong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khamcham's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Khamcham.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but Schlong blocks with his arms.
Khamcham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khamcham looking to stall.
Khamcham blocking some punches.
Schlong is working for takedown but Khamcham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khamcham wants to stall.
Khamcham looking to throw knees to the head but Schlong is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khamcham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Khamcham blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamcham stops a takedown attempt from Schlong.
Khamcham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlong's elbow.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but Schlong blocks it.

Khamcham manages to break the clinch.
Khamcham moves out of range as Schlong strikes.
Schlong scores with a shot to the body.
Khamcham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schlong.
Khamcham wants to clinch.
Khamcham tries to clinch up.
Khamcham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schlong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khamcham.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khamcham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schlong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khamcham throws a head kick that misses
and Schlong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schlong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khamcham tries to clinch up but Schlong circles away and keeps his distance.

Schlong pushes Khamcham up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khamcham is pressed up against the cage. Schlong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khamcham down to the mat. Khamcham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Schlong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlong connects with a leg kick. Khamcham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khamcham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Schlong takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Khamcham.
Khamcham moves to clinch but Schlong breaks away

and Schlong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khamcham!

Schlong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Schlong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Long Schlong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Khamcham instigates a clinch.
Khamcham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schlong.
Schlong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schlong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schlong misses with the head strike.
Schlong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khamcham leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khamcham pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khamcham tries to work over Schlong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong takes an elbow to the forehead.

Khamcham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schlong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khamcham doesn't manage to clinch there - Schlong circles away.
Schlong throws a nice inside leg kick.

Schlong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khamcham on his heels. He'll look to pass Khamcham's guard now, I'm sure.

Khamcham pushes Schlong off and scrambles back to his feet.
Siwa Khamcham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khamcham tries to clinch but Schlong is having none of it.
Schlong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schlong lands a jab to Khamcham's midsection.
Schlong throws a hook to the side of Khamcham's head but Khamcham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schlong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schlong is looking to wear down Khamcham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schlong misses with a straight right.
Khamcham tries to clinch but Schlong moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khamcham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schlong's head.

Khamcham rushes Schlong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khamcham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schlong blocks an elbow strike from Khamcham.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khamcham.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khamcham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schlong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schlong lands with a short shot to the head.
Schlong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schlong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khamcham walks away with a smile on his face. Schlong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Schlong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schlong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khamcham just manages to avoid it.
Khamcham tries to clinch there but Schlong circles away.
Long Schlong is winning the standup battle so far.
Schlong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schlong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Schlong moves into range and clinches up with Khamcham.
Schlong goes for a takedown attempt but Khamcham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khamcham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Schlong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khamcham scores with a nice head shot.
Schlong misses the jab.
Khamcham tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Schlong counters with a single leg into guard. Khamcham didn't expect that.
Khamcham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khamcham pulls Schlong in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schlong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khamcham is keeping the position for now.
Khamcham is looking to stand up but Schlong isn't so interested in that idea.
Schlong trying to control but Khamcham is working from the bottom.

Schlong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khamcham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khamcham has escaped and now he's on top!

Schlong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Long Schlong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Schlong lunges at Khamcham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khamcham's hand.
Schlong lands with an overhand left.
Khamcham looks to clinch

so Schlong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Khamcham is retaining full guard.
Khamcham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schlong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Schlong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamcham can't do much from the bottom here.

Khamcham explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Schlong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khamcham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlong.
Khamcham is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Khamcham misses with a looping left.
Schlong throws a hook but Khamcham avoids it easily.
Khamcham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khamcham lands a high kick!
Schlong swings for the body but Khamcham moves out of range.
Khamcham looks to clinch
and Schlong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schlong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schlong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khamcham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khamcham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schlong lands with a light punch inside.
Schlong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khamcham.
Khamcham misses with a knee strike.
Schlong is leaning against Khamcham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schlong scores with a shot to the side of Khamcham's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Schlong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khamcham uses from the top position.
Schlong looking to control.
Khamcham wants to get up but he can't break Schlong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Schlong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khamcham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schlong looking for a guillotine here but Khamcham defends easily.
Khamcham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Khamcham has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khamcham is looking to stand up but Schlong won't let him.

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

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.
Khamcham doesn't manage to clinch there - Schlong circles away.
Khamcham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khamcham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khamcham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khamcham wants to clinch.
A jab from Schlong finds it's way through Khamcham's defenses.
Khamcham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schlong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schlong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Siwa Khamcham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Khamcham moves into the clinch successfully.
Khamcham blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Long Schlong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schlong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Siwa Khamcham!
Siwa Khamcham tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Ortiz (ranked 2711 p4p, 120 weight class) and Vasylis Tryfon (ranked 2443 p4p, 108 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ortiz
vs
Tryfon

210 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
27
284 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasylis Tryfon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tryfon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Tryfon is trying to work for a kimura but Ortiz is defending well.
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as Tryfon sits in half guard.

Tryfon is trying to work for a kimura but Ortiz is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tryfon lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryfon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tryfon scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to hold on to Tryfon's head to control him but Tryfon postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasylis Tryfon!
Vasylis Tryfon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy RoboTessin (ranked 1314 p4p, 127 weight class) and Tomoe Gozen (ranked 2878 p4p, 245 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

RoboTessin
vs
Gozen

175 cm
27
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps
Groove Gear

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy RoboTessin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomoe Gozen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

RoboTessin gets tackled into the cage by Gozen. Gozen maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from RoboTessin fails to land.
RoboTessin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gozen.
RoboTessin tries to pull guard but Gozen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gozen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gozen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
RoboTessin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gozen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

RoboTessin pulls Gozen into guard.

RoboTessin working for submissions but it's allowed Gozen to get to half guard.

RoboTessin with the active half guard here but Gozen passes nicely into side control.
RoboTessin is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin struggling a bit here.
RoboTessin sneaks back into half guard.
RoboTessin is trying to maintain the position but Gozen is very close to passing his half guard.

Gozen decides to return to a standing position.

Gozen clinches up with RoboTessin and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gozen.
We've been hearing reports that RoboTessin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gozen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gozen lands a shoulder strike.
Gozen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt RoboTessin or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gozen.
RoboTessin throws a head punch that misses.
Gozen taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gozen.
Gozen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gozen on the inside.
Gozen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gozen blocks an uppercut.
RoboTessin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
RoboTessin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gozen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Gozen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen lands a left hand that snaps the head of RoboTessin backwards.
Gozen pushes RoboTessin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

RoboTessin is rocked!
Gozen displaying some good clinch control by pressing RoboTessin up against the cage.
Oh RoboTessin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gozen lands with a left to the head.
Gozen leaning against his opponent.
RoboTessin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gozen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozen taking a breather.
Gozen lands a left hand.

RoboTessin pulls Gozen into guard.

RoboTessin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gozen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
RoboTessin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

RoboTessin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
RoboTessin seems to have got his legs back now.

RoboTessin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
RoboTessin is looking to sweep but instead, Gozen has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin wants to improve his position but Gozen is controlling well.

RoboTessin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
RoboTessin trying to control here.
RoboTessin wants to get back to full guard but Gozen has passed into side control.
RoboTessin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gozen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on RoboTessin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Gozen stands up and beckons RoboTessin to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gozen closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Gozen.
RoboTessin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
RoboTessin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gozen lands a right hand that snaps the head of RoboTessin backwards.
Gozen displaying some good clinch control by pressing RoboTessin up against the cage.
A short left from Gozen.
A short body shot lands from Gozen as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gozen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of RoboTessin backwards.
Gozen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gozen lands a nice uppercut.
Gozen just leaning against RoboTessin, taking a breather.
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!
Gozen effectively controlling the action here.
Gozen lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin has a couple of punches blocked by Gozen.
RoboTessin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gozen backwards.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gozen stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gozen is leaning against RoboTessin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gozen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of RoboTessin backwards.
The referee calls for Gozen to work.
Gozen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Gozen - that landed with a thud.
RoboTessin working aggressively here.
Gozen lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin letting Gozen take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tomoe Gozen.
RoboTessin avoids the head kick by Gozen.
RoboTessin checks a low kick from Gozen.
RoboTessin misses with a left hand
and Gozen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
RoboTessin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gozen throws a head kick but RoboTessin moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gozen lands a hook that stumbles RoboTessin back into the cage. Gozen follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping RoboTessin to the canvas! Gozen pounces and lands several unanswered shots - RoboTessin has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tomoe Gozen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Tessin (ranked 1418 p4p, 162 weight class) and Chang Yung (ranked 3136 p4p, 328 weight class). Randy Tessin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tessin
vs
Yung

185 cm
27
178 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

186 cm
27
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Tessin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chang Yung!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung slips a nice elbow through Tessin's hands, connecting with Tessin's forehead.
Yung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tessin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Tessin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yung lands a nice short elbow.
Yung is nestled in close to Tessin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yung slips a nice elbow through Tessin's hands, connecting with Tessin's forehead.

Tessin actively working from the bottom here.

Tessin actively working from the bottom here.
Tessin has hold of Yung's hands but Yung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yung winds up and cracks Tessin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yung lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tessin! More strikes land and this one is all over! Yung jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chang Yung!
A victorious Chang Yung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 1535 p4p, 208 weight class) and Lyoto Yoshida (ranked 1446 p4p, 201 weight class). The key to victory for Trond Asmundsen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Asmundsen
vs
Yoshida

188 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
21
189 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.

Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
Asmundsen lands a right hand.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Asmundsen's defenses.

It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida pushes Asmundsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida cracks Asmundsen with a nice body shot.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Yoshida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshida being controlled against the cage.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Asmundsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yoshida slows down the pace here.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Yoshida lands an elbow just above Asmundsen 's eye.

Trond Asmundsen's cut is getting worse.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida is pushing Asmundsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen is looking to control Yoshida's arms but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen dodges an elbow strike from Yoshida.
Asmundsen lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yoshida tries to stall but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Yoshida.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
Asmundsen misses with a body punch.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Yoshida lands an elbow inside.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen slowing the pace effectively.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Asmundsen is trying to stall.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but instead, Yoshida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmundsen into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmundsen.
Yoshida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Asmundsen lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida throws an elbow but it misses.
Yoshida is pushing Asmundsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Yoshida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yoshida looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Yoshida clinches.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Yoshida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asmundsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Yoshida.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Yoshida trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns Asmundsen into the cage.
Asmundsen misses with some punches.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yoshida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida gets through Asmundsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmundsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Yoshida.

Trond Asmundsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Asmundsen as the two fighters clinch.
Asmundsen looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida just leaning against Asmundsen, taking a breather.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Yoshida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida.

Jeez, Trond Asmundsen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trond Asmundsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyoto Yoshida!
Lyoto Yoshida is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between THumongous Heritageaka (ranked 821 p4p, 44 weight class) and Kel Hunsaker (ranked 2712 p4p, 121 weight class). Kel Hunsaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Heritageaka
vs
Hunsaker

184 cm
28
291 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

220 cm
21
290 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, THumongous Heritageaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kel Hunsaker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heritageaka closes the distance and pushes Hunsaker back into the cage.

Hunsaker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hunsaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heritageaka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heritageaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunsaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunsaker's back!

Heritageaka working for the choke.
Hunsaker can't escape the position.
Hunsaker is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Heritageaka is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hunsaker is defending well though. Heritageaka let's go of the attempt for now.
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!

Hunsaker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hunsaker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsaker wants to escape the position.
Hunsaker trying to control the action but Heritageaka just sinks the hooks in.
Hunsaker tries to roll but Heritageaka sticks to his back.

Heritageaka has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hunsaker is defending well but eventually Heritageaka manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hunsaker has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). THumongous Heritageaka!
A victorious THumongous Heritageaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Early Grayce (ranked 1187 p4p, 183 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 2106 p4p, 301 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Grayce
vs
Kholin

178 cm
20
222 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
217 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Early Grayce !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalinar Kholin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kholin misses with a wild body shot.

Grayce drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kholin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grayce slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grayce landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grayce landing a few strikes.
Kholin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Grayce .
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kholin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grayce landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Grayce are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grayce 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.
Grayce in side control, throwing shots but Kholin defends.
Grayce grinds an elbow into Kholin's temple.
Grayce throws a strike aimed at the side of Kholin's head but Kholin avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grayce fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayce creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kholin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grayce throwing strikes but Kholin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kholin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kholin moves into full mount!
Grayce tries to lock up and control but Kholin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kholin controlling his opponent.
Kholin avoids the attempt from Grayce to control.
Grayce sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kholin wants to control but Grayce is keeping him busy.
Grayce wants to improve his position but Kholin is controlling well.
Kholin slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grayce gets full guard.
Kholin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grayce . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kholin wants to control from the top but Grayce keeps moving.
Grayce looking for a sweep. Not yet Grayce , not yet.

Grayce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grayce trying to control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin controlling from the top position.
Grayce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kholin trying to control but Grayce is working from the bottom.
Grayce is pulling down on Kholin's head. It's preventing any offense from Kholin, at least for the moment.

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.
Kholin trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kholin misses with the combination.

Grayce drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kholin is trying to keep Grayce in close.
Grayce is working Kholin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kholin keeping full guard, as Grayce tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Early Grayce 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.

A jab from Kholin does it's job there.
Kholin misses with a series of wild punches.
As Kholin tries to get set, Grayce tries to push him back and clinch up but Kholin manages to avoid the attempt.
Grayce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kholin can do to turn this around?
Grayce tries to move into range but Kholin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kholin missing with a left hand there. Grayce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grayce jabs Kholin right on the nose. Kholin blinks but takes it well.
Kholin misses with a right hand

and Grayce decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kholin's guard.
Grayce chips away with some ground and pound.
Grayce throwing strikes from guard but Kholin blocks nicely.
Grayce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grayce looking to sit in guard and control but Kholin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayce has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayce controls Kholin momentarily but Kholin frees himself.
Grayce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grayce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grayce lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Grayce stands up over Kholin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grayce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grayce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kholin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grayce is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayce is pushing down on Kholin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kholin is fighting to maintain full guard but Grayce has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grayce wants to free his trapped foot but Kholin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grayce working over Kholin with some ground and pound. Kholin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grayce looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kholin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grayce seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kholin is looking to control Grayce 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kholin avoid being mounted?
Grayce thows a huge punch but Kholin dodges it nicely.

Grayce 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.
Grayce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin is not content to let Grayce control the position.
Grayce lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kholin wants to improve his position but Grayce is controlling well.
Kholin has hold of Grayce 's hands but Grayce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grayce frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grayce is landing with some decent strikes but Kholin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayce lands a big shot to the head and Kholin winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Early Grayce !
Early Grayce seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.