Pride FC 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Hare (ranked 2025 p4p, 250 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2546 p4p, 300 weight class). Peter Hare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zsiga Venczel's chin.

Hare
vs
Venczel

190 cm
36
220 lbs
26 - 25 - 1

192 cm
33
220 lbs
26 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 26 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venczel avoids the body shot from Hare.
Hare scores with a sloppy right hand. Venczel should have avoided that one.

It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Hare ducks under a wild hook from Venczel.
Venczel tries for a takedown but Hare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Venczel throws a solid leg kick but Hare takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Venczel.
Hare lands a glancing blow to the side of Venczel's head.
Hare uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venczel has time to react.
Hare bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Venczel's head backwards.
Venczel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Venczel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venczel misses with a kick to the body
and Hare counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Venczel misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Hare.
Hare lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare cracks Venczel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hare fails to land with a series of punches.
Hare sets himself, and Venczel steps forward looking for the clinch! Hare avoids it this time.
Hare looks to land a combination. Venczel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Venczel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hare. Hare obviously looking to wear him down.
Hare slips under a jab from Venczel.
Venczel throws a leg kick which misses Hare's front leg but catches the back leg as Hare tries to avoid it.
Hare misses with a head kick.
Venczel thows a leg kick but Hare checks it
and Venczel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Hare.
Hare misses with a looping left.
Venczel tries a quick counter leg kick but Hare is wise to it.
Hare swats away the attempt to clinch by Venczel.
Hare looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hare leaves Venczel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hare misses with a combination

and Venczel counters with a single leg into guard. Hare didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venczel looking to sit in guard and control but Hare gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hare wanted to stand there but Venczel had control of the position.
Hare preventing the sweep.
Venczel trying to control the position.
Hare trying to stand up but can't free himself from Venczel's guard.
Venczel wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Venczel working for a triangle but Hare defends it easily.
Venczel is trying to keep Hare in close.

Hare decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Venczel misses with the body kick
letting Hare counter with a right hand.
Venczel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hare paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Venczel misses with a low kick.
Hare thuds a left hand into Venczel's body.
Hare is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Venczel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venczel lands with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Venczel wants to land a leg kick but Hare is out of range.
Hare stuns Venczel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Venczel misses.
As Venczel backs away, Hare returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hare takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hare misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hare, right into the meat.
Venczel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hare defends it nicely.
Peter Hare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hare to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Hare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Venczel misses with a low kick.
Hare lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Venczel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Venczel misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hare checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've been informed that Venczel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Hare - just one landing.
Venczel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venczel throws a poor cross that misses
and Hare counters with a stiff right hand.
Hare throws a head kick but Venczel moves out of range.
Venczel throws a leg kick but Hare checks it.
Hare throws a right hand that Venczel ducks under and follows up with a left that Venczel also avoids with ease.
Venczel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel staying out of range there.
Venczel slips under a jab.
Peter Hare is winning the standup battle so far.
Hare loads up on a big right hand but Venczel slips the punch.
Venczel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare scores with a jab. Venczel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hare moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Venczel checks a low kick from Hare.
Hare lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hare moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hare misses with a double jab
and Venczel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
Venczel cracks Hare with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Venczel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hare can pounce on him.
Hare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venczel scores with a leg kick.
Hare checks a low kick from Venczel.
Venczel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Venczel wants to counter with a clinch but Hare pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel throws a body kick that misses
and Hare counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hare's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venczel under the eye.
Hare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Venczel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Venczel feints the counter takedown.
Hare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Venczel looks to throw a body kick
and Hare counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hare checks the leg kick.
Venczel connects with a leg kick. Hare looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venczel can do to turn this around?
Hare throws a solid leg kick but Venczel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hare.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Peter Hare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hare takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Hare.
Hare misses with a hook.
Venczel throws a front kick aimed at Hare's knee but Hare avoids it well.
Hare appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Venczel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hare moves out of range as Venczel throws a body kick.
Hare tries a head kick but it misses.
Hare sets himself, and Venczel steps forward looking for the clinch! Hare avoids it this time.
Hare lands a nice looking kick to the body. Venczel takes a step back to recover.
Venczel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Venczel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hare as he avoids it easily.
Good work by Hare as he checks the leg kick.
Hare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hare scores with a nice head shot.
Hare works the jab nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hare misses with a knee strike.
Hare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venczel backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hare tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Venczel blocks an uppercut.

Venczel lands a takedown into guard.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Venczel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hare utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hare being controlled here, momentarily.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Hare dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Venczel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Venczel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Venczel throws a solid leg kick but Hare takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Venczel.
Hare scores with a decent looking hook.
Venczel ducks under a wild hook from Hare.
Venczel misses with a body kick.
Hare misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Venczel misses.
Venczel throws a chopping leg kick but Hare manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Venczel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Hare misses.
Venczel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venczel throws the kick towards the body but Hare avoids it.
Hare lands a nice looking kick to the body. Venczel takes a step back to recover.
Hare slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel misses with a body kick.
Hare is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Venczel with a poor takedown
enabling Hare to counter with a crisp jab.
Hare is looking to land body kicks.
Venczel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hare.
Hare throws a body punch but Venczel moves out of range.
Venczel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venczel ducks right into an uppercut from Hare.
Hare connects with a single shot there.
Venczel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hare throws a big shot that misses.
Venczel wants to land a leg kick but Hare is out of range.
Zsiga Venczel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hare just misses with a punch to the body.
Venczel thows a leg kick but Hare checks it
and Hare counters with a one-two to the body.
Venczel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Hare catches Venczel right on the button with a cross.
Venczel avoids the body shot from Hare.
Venczel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Hare.
Venczel lands a head shot.

Peter Hare's cut is getting worse.
Hare misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hare lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hare dips to his left and cracks Venczel with an uppercut!
Venczel throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hare misses the target.
Venczel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hare missing with a left hand there. Venczel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venczel throws a fast counter high kick but Hare manages to duck under it in time.
Venczel misses with a looping left.
Venczel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hare lands with a cross.
Venczel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Hare. Those never looked like landing.
Venczel misses with a takedown attempt - Hare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Hare misses.
Venczel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Venczel misses
and Hare counters with a series of strikes. Venczel will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hare checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsiga Venczel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venczel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hare counters with a two punch combo.
Hare looks to land a combination but Venczel avoids it well.
Venczel wants to counter the offense by Hare and move into the clinch position.
Venczel throws a leg kick but Hare checks it.
Venczel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hare lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Hare tries to keep at a distance but Venczel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hare is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venczel.
Venczel tries to work over Hare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Hare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hare, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Hare!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Hare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Cooke (ranked 1259 p4p, 144 weight class) and Emilio Rojas (ranked 1571 p4p, 178 weight class). Cooke comes to the cage accompanied by Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cooke
vs
Rojas

184 cm
27
161 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

175 cm
31
168 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Rojas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Cooke's legs.
We've been informed that Rojas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Cooke.
Cooke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Cooke moves into the clinch.
Rojas is trying to break free.
Cooke lands an elbow inside that Rojas shrugs off.

It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Cooke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Rojas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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

Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rojas to the mat! Rojas manages to get full guard.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Rojas is retaining full guard.
Rojas wants to stand up but Cooke is controlling him.
Cooke content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cooke is controlling him.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rojas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rojas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Rojas has his feet on Cooke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cooke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rojas defends it nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas is looking to stand up but Cooke isn't so interested in that idea.
Cooke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
Cooke throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Good work by Cooke as he checks the leg kick.
Cooke tries to clinch but Rojas moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rojas duly obliges.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Cooke takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Cooke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rojas connects with a body shot.
Rojas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rojas slips a jab from Cooke.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Cooke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rojas defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cooke missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke goes for a double leg but Rojas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rojas continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it.
Cooke misses with a two punch combination.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Cooke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rojas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.

Cooke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas is trying to stand up here but Cooke is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooke slips a straight right by Rojas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rojas.
Rojas avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand.
Cooke scores with a decent looking hook.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas tries to land a body kick
and Cooke counters with a leg kick.
Cooke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rojas circles away.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Cooke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Rojas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cooke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped Cooke's head back.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooke slips a jab from Rojas.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Cooke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke scores with a push kick.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke dives in for a single leg takedown but Rojas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Cooke.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rojas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cooke connects with a body shot.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Cooke fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke lands a front kick.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Cooke throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
Cooke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rojas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Rojas walks into a straight right hand from Cooke.
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.

Cooke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Rojas avoids the damage to the body.
Cooke lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas tries to land a front kick but Cooke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojas takes a step back to recover.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Cooke lands with a kick to the temple. Rojas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rojas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Rojas throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Rojas avoids the head kick by Cooke.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cooke.

Cooke moves into the clinch.
Rojas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Cooke.
Rojas gets underhooks to prevent Cooke's takedown attempt.

Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cooke lands a lovely overhand right.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rojas cracks a nice hook into Cooke's ribs.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke with a nice cross.
Rojas sizes up Cooke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Cooke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rojas tries to keep at a distance but Cooke has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas is trying to force a seperation but Cooke has the dominant position.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Rojas.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.

Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rojas misses the jab.

Cooke clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rojas's brow.
Cooke lands a left hand.
Cooke lands an elbow inside.
Cooke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!

Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Cooke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas stuns Cooke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Rojas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke throws a counter high kick but Rojas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rojas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
Cooke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke throwing a counter right hand but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Cooke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rojas's waist but Rojas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cooke off to one side.
Rojas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cooke stops Rojas from getting back to his feet.
Samuel Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rojas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Rojas avoids it.
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Rojas.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke throws a leg kick which misses Rojas's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojas tries to avoid it.
Cooke tries to work over Rojas's front leg with a kick but Rojas checks it.
Cooke throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojas catches Cooke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rojas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 1068 p4p, 145 weight class) and Alexander Usikov (ranked 805 p4p, 109 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cathaway
vs
Usikov

183 cm
29
195 lbs
26 - 8 - 0

175 cm
35
195 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Usikov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cathaway misses with a low kick.
Cathaway 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.
Usikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Usikov rushes Cathaway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cathaway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Cathaway breaks from the clinch.
Usikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cathaway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cathaway half committed to a counter leg kick.
Usikov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Usikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Usikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Usikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cathaway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cathaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Usikov.
Cathaway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Usikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Usikov.
Usikov lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cathaway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Usikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cathaway manages to avoid it.
Usikov throws a low kick but Cathaway moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Usikov.
Cathaway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Usikov lands with a good body shot.
Usikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cathaway cracks a nice hook into Usikov's ribs.
Cathaway is looking to slow Usikov down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Usikov misses.
Cathaway tried to counter with a leg kick but Usikov avoided it.
Cathaway looks to land a left hand but Usikov moved out of range nicely.
Cathaway misses with a low kick.
Usikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cathaway motions for Usikov to come forward. Cathaway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov looks to land a combination but Cathaway avoids it well.
Usikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cathaway misses with a straight right.
Usikov misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Usikov there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cathaway connects with an inside leg kick.
Usikov throws a series of punches but Cathaway moves out of range.
Cathaway lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway throws a leg kick which misses Usikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Usikov tries to avoid it.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses.
Usikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cathaway. Cathaway obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Usikov coming out on top.
Cathaway throws a hook but Usikov avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Usikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cathaway doesn't seem phased though.
Cathaway throws a shot from downtown. Usikov moves away and avoids it.
Usikov staying out of range there.
That kick from Usikov tenderised Cathaway's leg. Cathaway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cathaway throws a shot from downtown. Usikov moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Usikov.
Cathaway motions for Usikov to come forward. Cathaway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov misses with a hook.
Cathaway throws a low kick but Usikov moves out of range easily.
Cathaway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Usikov in his tracks.

It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Usikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cathaway jabs at Usikov's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Usikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usikov moves away.
Usikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Cathaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Usikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Cathaway off the cage and back into range.
Some bone on bone action there as Usikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Usikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cathaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Usikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cathaway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Usikov wants to land a leg kick but Cathaway is out of range.
Cathaway is looking to counter punch.
Usikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cathaway to score with a decent uppercut.
Usikov blocks the body kick.
Usikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Usikov.
Cathaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Usikov blocks a jab.
Usikov throws a lazy right hand but Cathaway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cathaway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cathaway throws a leg kick

and Usikov counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cathaway blocks it with crossed arms.
Cathaway is looking to break free of the clinch but Usikov has double underhooks.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Cathaway tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Cathaway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Cathaway tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Cathaway back against the cage.
Cathaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cathaway blocks an elbow strike from Usikov.
A nice left hand lands by Usikov.

It looks like Jimmy Cathaway has been cut.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Cathaway blocking some punches.
Usikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Usikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cathaway is trying to force a seperation but Usikov has the dominant position.
Cathaway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cathaway wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Usikov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Usikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alexander Usikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Usikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Usikov tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
Usikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cathaway misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cathaway. Usikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cathaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Usikov slips a jab from Cathaway.
Usikov with a nice cross.
Usikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cathaway misses with a shot to the body
letting Usikov counter with a right hand.
Usikov misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Usikov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Usikov.
Cathaway connects with a solid leg kick.

Usikov darts in and clinches Cathaway up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Cathaway blocks with his arms.
Usikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cathaway's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Cathaway avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cathaway lands a shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Usikov.
Cathaway lands a body shot.
Usikov lands an elbow that stopped Cathaway in his tracks for a moment.
Cathaway digs a right hand underneath Usikov's ribcage. Usikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cathaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Cathaway blocks with his arms.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cathaway blocks a body shot from Usikov.
Good body shot from Cathaway.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cathaway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cathaway has had enough of the clinch but Usikov keeps him there for the moment.

Cathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Usikov misses
and Cathaway counters with a nice uppercut.
Usikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cathaway misses with a hook

and Usikov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Usikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cathaway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Usikov misses its intended target.
Usikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Usikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Usikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Usikov is looking to slow Cathaway down with leg kicks.

Usikov clinches with his opponent.
Cathaway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cathaway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cathaway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cathaway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cathaway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cathaway blocks it with crossed arms.
Cathaway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cathaway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Cathaway blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov lands a nice elbow.

Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cathaway throws a low kick but Usikov avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Usikov blocks the low kick.
Usikov looks to throw the jab but Cathaway is out of range.
Cathaway misses with a looping right.
Usikov misses with a body shot
and Cathaway counters with a low kick, right behind Usikov 's knee.
Usikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Cathaway misses the target.
Usikov throws a jab when Cathaway was well out of range.
Usikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cathaway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cathaway throws the left hand but Usikov avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Usikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Usikov wants to clinch up but Cathaway keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Usikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Cathaway.
Usikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Jimmy Cathaway's cut is getting worse.
Cathaway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cathaway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cathaway is trying to break the clinch but Usikov has him pressed against the cage.
Usikov connects with a knee to the head.
Usikov lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Usikov lands with a right to the head.
Usikov landing knees to the head.

Jimmy Cathaway's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Usikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Usikov with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Usikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Usikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Usikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cathaway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cathaway tries to break free but Usikov pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cathaway.
Cathaway tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Usikov scores with a knee to the head.
Cathaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Cathaway backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Usikov obliges.
Usikov lands an elbow just above Cathaway 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Usikov.
Usikov throws an elbow that misses.
Cathaway tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Cathaway lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov trying to stall but Cathaway improves his position.
Cathaway tries to circle away but Usikov has him pinned against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cathaway.

Usikov forces Cathaway back against the cage and clinches.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cathaway avoids it.
Cathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Cathaway is trying to break the clinch but Usikov has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Usikov.

Jeez, Jimmy Cathaway's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cathaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Usikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cathaway is looking to break free of the clinch but Usikov has double underhooks.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Cathaway misses with some punches.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Cathaway is blocking nicely.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Cathaway blocks it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway misses with a wild body shot.
Cathaway lands a glancing blow to the side of Usikov's head.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Usikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cathaway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Usikov throws a solid leg kick but Cathaway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Usikov.
Usikov throws a leg kick
and Cathaway counters with a slapping leg kick.
Usikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Usikov throws a right hand that misses
and Cathaway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Usikov slips a jab from Cathaway.
Cathaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Usikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Cathaway blocks a low kick nicely.
Cathaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Usikov misses with an uppercut. Cathaway saw that one coming.
Cathaway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cathaway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexander Usikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway scores with a body shot.

Usikov closes the distance and clinches.
Usikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Cathaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cathaway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Usikov!
Cathaway throws a big shot that misses.
Cathaway misses the shot to the body.
Usikov scores with a jab.
Cathaway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Usikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cathaway on the side of the head.
Usikov checks a low kick from Cathaway.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Cathaway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Usikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Usikov clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cathaway.
Cathaway wants to break free but Usikov has control.

Cathaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cathaway is just out of range.
Usikov stalks Cathaway and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cathaway's face. Cathaway staggers backwards, shaken.
Cathaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Usikov wants to clinch but Cathaway slips to the side
and Cathaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usikov thumps Cathaway with a low kick.
Usikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cathaway is looking to chop away at Usikov's legs.
Jimmy Cathaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cathaway misses with a low kick.
Cathaway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Usikov doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Usikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Usikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Usikov!
Alexander Usikov 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
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moonlight Maze (ranked 2563 p4p, 297 weight class) and Wampage Johnson (ranked 1107 p4p, 148 weight class). Maze comes to the cage accompanied by Sabine Kors feat. Timaro - Dagestan. Johnson has chosen Come Over (feat. Stylo G) as his entrance music. 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?

Maze
vs
Johnson

189 cm
30
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

178 cm
38
198 lbs
34 - 23 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Sin City Allstars

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Moonlight Maze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Wampage Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maze scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maze.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Johnson tries to sprawl but Maze drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Maze not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Maze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson trying to hold on to Maze's head to control him but Maze postures up.
Maze winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Maze in his half guard.
Maze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maze 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.

Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Maze wants to advance to full mount but Johnson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Johnson has his hands on Maze's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson has control of Maze's left arm, preventing Maze from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Maze trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

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

Maze throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maze is in Johnson's guard.
Maze being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Maze postures up.
Maze distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson has control of Maze's left arm, preventing Maze from doing any damage.
Maze scoring with some ground and pound.
Maze wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maze.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Maze controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maze throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Maze connects with a couple of short punches.
Maze trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maze works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moonlight Maze dominated that round.
That's time! Maze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Maze moves out of range easily.
Maze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Maze saw that one coming.
Maze attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Maze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maze scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Johnson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maze is defended easily by Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moonlight Maze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Maze moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maze scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maze thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Maze's head.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Maze's ribs.
Wampage Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maze fails with a takedown attempt.

Maze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maze wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson is letting Maze control him for a moment.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Maze lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maze landing strikes.
Who's going to make the next move?
Maze trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maze is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Maze sits in half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

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.
Maze is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maze wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moonlight Maze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson trying to hold on to Maze's head to control him but Maze postures up.
Maze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wampage Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Maze dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Maze's head and hops out.
Maze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Johnson gets caught napping as Maze dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Maze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maze throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Maze preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maze working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maze.
Maze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maze manages to get himself to full guard.

Johnson wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze is trying to keep Johnson in close.

Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maze looking for a sweep. Not yet Maze, not yet.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maze is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maze tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Maze keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Maze shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Maze misses with a takedown attempt
and Maze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moonlight Maze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Maze pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maze scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maze sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Maze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson is trying to control Maze's posture but Maze avoids it.
Maze working the ground and pound.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maze.
Maze working the ground and pound from side control.
Maze grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Maze trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Maze creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maze cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maze lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson is not content to let Maze control the position.
Maze working the ground and pound.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maze lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moonlight Maze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maze has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moonlight Maze!
In his post fight interview, Moonlight Maze started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Simeone (ranked 957 p4p, 129 weight class) and Pierre Joseph Proudhon (ranked 800 p4p, 108 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simeone
vs
Joseph Proudhon

188 cm
30
190 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

188 cm
27
193 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

Freebok (85% Laundry)

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Simeone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Simeone misses.
Proudhon misses with a wild body shot.
Proudhon misses with a straight right.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudhon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeone.
Proudhon checks a low kick from Simeone.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
A little feinted left hand from Simeone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Proudhon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simeone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simeone just misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simeone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Proudhon tries to move into range but Simeone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
Simeone connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simeone.
Simeone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Proudhons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simeone blocks a jab.
Proudhon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudhon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Proudhon misses its intended target.
Simeone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Proudhon counters with a straight right hand.
Simeone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proudhon.
Simeone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proudhon.
Simeone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simeone slips under a jab from Proudhon.
Simeone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Proudhon slips a straight right by Simeone.
Simeone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Proudhon throws out a counter right but Simeone avoids it with no problem.
Simeone throws a hook to the side of Proudhon's head but Proudhon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simeone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bedlam in the buildup to the fight.
Simeone slips a straight right by Proudhon.
Proudhon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudhon misses with a lunging right hand
and Simeone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Proudhon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simeone's head.

It looks like Gilberto Simeone has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudhon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simeone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Proudhon misses.
Simeone is looking to counter with head kicks.
Proudhon throws a hook to the side of Simeone's head but Simeone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Proudhon lands a head shot.
Proudhon misses with a body punch
and Simeone counters with a low kick, right behind Proudhon 's knee.
Proudhon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simeone just misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon misses with a body shot.
Simeone is looking to counter punch.
Proudhon looks to land a combination but Simeone avoids it well.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeone moves away.
Simeone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Proudhon momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simeone, right into the meat.
Simeone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudhon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Proudhon misses with a straight right.
Simeone throws a quick counter head kick but Proudhon was just out of range.
Simeone moves out of range as Proudhon strikes.
Proudhon lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Simeone.
Simeone scores with the left hand. Proudhon knows he should have avoided that one.
Proudhon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simeone counters with a leg kick.
Simeone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Proudhon counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Simeone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Proudhon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Proudhon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Proudhon missing with a left hand there. Simeone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Proudhon throws an overhand right that lands on Simeone's shoulder, as Simeone tries to avoid the shot.
Simeone lands with a straight right. Proudhon didn't see that one coming.
Proudhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simeone was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudhon.
Good shot there by Proudhon.
Simeone loads up on a big right hand but Proudhon slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simeone throws the kick towards the body but Proudhon avoids it.
Simeone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Proudhon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simeone back to the cage. Proudhon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon throws a lazy right hand but Simeone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simeone slips a jab from Proudhon.
Simeone throws a body punch but Proudhon moves out of range.
Proudhon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simeone looks to score with a jab to the body but Proudhon is just out of range.
Proudhon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Proudhon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simeone throws a body punch but Proudhon moves out of range.
Simeone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simeone throws a big shot that misses.
Simeone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Proudhon on the side of the head.
Proudhon looks to clinch
and Simeone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Proudhon looks to throw the jab but Simeone is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proudhon.
Simeone throwing a counter right hand but Proudhon manages to avoid it.
Proudhon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudhon. Simeone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simeone scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pierre Joseph Proudhon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Simeone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Proudhon digs a good body shot into Simeone's ribs.
Proudhon throws a hook to the side of Simeone's head but Simeone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simeone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudhon moves away.
Proudhon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simeone can pounce on him.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut.
Proudhon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Proudhon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simeone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Proudhon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Proudhon!
A swing and a miss from Proudhon.
Simeone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Proudhon.
Simeone misses with a left hand
and Proudhon counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Proudhon walks into a left hand.
Simeone connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudhon swings for the body but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Simeone tries to keep at a distance but Proudhon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Proudhon throws a head punch that misses.
Simeone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Proudhon swings wildly with an uppercut but Simeone uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proudhon.
Proudhon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Proudhon blocks an uppercut.
Simeone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Proudhon backwards.
Simeone blocking some punches.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeone's elbow.
Simeone misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Proudhons head.
Simeone blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Proudhon as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Proudhon on the inside.
Proudhon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Simeone avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
A short left from Simeone.
Simeone lands with a light punch inside.
Simeone blocks an uppercut.
Proudhon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Proudhon blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudhon.
Proudhon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Simeone controls the action.
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Simeone controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Simeone fails to land.
Simeone misses with some punches.
Proudhon lands a right hand.
Simeone tries to throw a body punch but Proudhon avoids it by throwing Simeone back against the cage.
Simeone lands a right hand.
Proudhon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Proudhon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeone's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone blocking some punches.
Simeone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Proudhon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Simeone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Proudhon can turn it around.
Proudhon lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Simeone fails to land.
Proudhon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Simeone controls the action.
Simeone misses with some punches.
Proudhon takes a shot to the head.
Proudhon struggles to land a body shot inside as Simeone controls his hands.
Proudhon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simeone tries to throw a body punch but Proudhon avoids it by throwing Simeone back against the cage.
Simeone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Proudhon misses with some punches.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simeone blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeone.
Proudhon scores with a shot to the side of Simeone's head.

Gilberto Simeone's cut is getting worse.
Simeone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Proudhon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon pushes Simeone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Proudhon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Simeone.
Simeone scores with a hook to the body.
Proudhon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simeone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeone.
Proudhon lands a hook that snaps the head of Simeone backwards.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeone's elbow.
Simeone misses with the head strike.
Simeone misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudhon.
Proudhon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Proudhon scores with a shoulder strike.
Proudhon misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Joseph Proudhon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Simeone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Donk. Simeone catches Proudhon right on the button with a cross.
Simeone swats away the attempt to clinch by Proudhon.
Proudhon cracks Simeone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simeone misses with a straight left.
Proudhon misses with a body shot.
Simeone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Proudhon throws a shot from downtown. Simeone moves away and avoids it.
Proudhon throws a body shot but no joy.
Proudhon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Proudhon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeone manages to avoid it.
Simeone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeone jabs at Proudhon's body.
Proudhon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simeone throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Proudhon both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeone throws a jab when Proudhon was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudhon looks to throw the jab but Simeone is out of range.
Proudhon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simeone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Proudhon's head backwards.
Proudhon scores with a jab to the jaw.

Gilberto Simeone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proudhon.
Simeone lands a slapping body shot.
Simeone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proudhon was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeone.
Proudhon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simeone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Proudhon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Proudhon throws out a counter right but Simeone avoids it with no problem.
Simeone cracks Proudhon with an open hand slap.
Proudhon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simeone.
Simeone slips a straight right by Proudhon.
Simeone connects with a solid leg kick.
Simeone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Proudhon on the side of the head.
Proudhon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simeone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gilberto Simeone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudhon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simeone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simeone scores with a nice body kick.
Proudhon throws the left hand but Simeone avoids the punch easily.
Proudhon blocks a leg kick.
Simeone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Proudhon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeone manages to avoid it.
Simeone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Proudhon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Proudhon! But no joy.
Proudhon scores with a body shot.
Simeone moves out of range of the strikes.
Proudhon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simeone takes one to the side of the head.
Simeone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Proudhon scores with a decent looking hook.
Proudhon throws a right hand that Simeone ducks under and follows up with a left that Simeone also avoids with ease.
Simeone throws a solid leg kick but Proudhon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simeone.
The fighters circling - Proudhon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeone. Proudhon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudhon throws a nice looking combination but Simeone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simeone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proudhon was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeone.
Simeone throws a hook but Proudhon blocks it.
Proudhon throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Simeone to counter with a crisp jab.
Proudhon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeone throws a leg kick but Proudhon moved away.
Proudhon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simeone backs up against the cage.
Simeone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudhon moves away.
Simeone throws an off balance right hand
and Simeone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Proudhon cracks Simeone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Proudhon just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Simeone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simeone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Proudhon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Proudhon swinging wildly here.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeone throws a poor cross that misses
and Proudhon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simeone thinking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simeone. Proudhon shrugs it off though.
Proudhon loads up on a big right hand but Simeone slips the punch.
Simeone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Proudhon throws out the jab.
Proudhon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simeone swats away the attempt to clinch by Proudhon.
Proudhon throws a series of punches but Simeone avoids them all with ease.
Proudhon scores with a jab to the body.
Simeone defending well as Proudhon loads up on a big left hand.
Simeone slips a jab and a cross from Proudhon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Proudhon with a hook.
Proudhon throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeone.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Proudhon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
A victorious Pierre Joseph Proudhon 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
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronie Cash (ranked 888 p4p, 119 weight class) and Min-Sik Song (ranked 329 p4p, 45 weight class). Song is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by nkoha - Akatsuki. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cash
vs
Song

185 cm
28
179 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

182 cm
29
159 lbs
19 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Bee Krazy

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronie Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Min-Sik Song!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Song checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Song swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cash was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Ronie Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song feints a counter leg kick.
Cash throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cash.
Song walks into a jab.
Song slips a jab from Cash.
Cash scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Song connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Song fails to land with a series of punches.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Cash moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cash does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Song misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Song.
Cash misses the jab.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cash walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Song throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Song walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Song lands a nice looking body kick.
Song scores with a spinning back kick!
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cash scores with a jab.
Song lands a really nice looking cross but Cash seems unphased.
Cash lands with a cross.
Cash cracks Song with an open hand slap.
Song connects with a crisp jab.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cash attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Song throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Song blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Song blocks the leg kick.
Cash works over Song's head and body with a nice combination.
Cash misses with a looping left.
And Song responds with a good body kick, but Cash manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cash throws a hook to the side of Song's head but Song sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cash crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Song - the referee stops the clock and Cash gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Song. Cash manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Song misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Cash misses the target.
Song flicks out a counter leg kick but Cash steps away.
Song lands a nice hook to Cash's body. Cash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Cash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Song on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cash takes one on the button.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Song throws the left hand but Cash avoids the punch easily.
Song throws a leg kick but Cash sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Song darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cash misses with a lunging right hand
and Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Song is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cash had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
An inside leg kick lands from Cash.
Cash throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Song scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Song connects with a looping right hand.
Song has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Song lands a head kick!
Cash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cash throwing a counter right hand but Song manages to avoid it.
Cash throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song throws a front kick that sends Cash stumbling back into the cage.
Song takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cash throws a big shot that misses.
Song on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cash throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it.
Cash cracks Song with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cash scores with a nice strike.
Cash has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Song.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Cash swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Song will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot lands for Cash.
Song slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cash connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Song on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cash. Cash obviously looking to wear him down.
Cash throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cash throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Song there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Cash finds it's way through Song's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cash is looking to chop away at Song's legs.
It seemed like Song was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Song fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cash is out of range.
Song wants to land a leg kick but Cash is out of range.
Song connects with a jab.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Cash moves his leg out of the way.
Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cash throws a leg kick
and Song counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Song checks a low kick from Cash.
Nice uppercut there from Cash.
Song scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cash doesn't seem bothered though.
Cash throws out a leg kick but Song moves out of range and Cash only half commits.
Cash throws a quick inside leg kick.
Song throws a leg kick but Cash sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Cash finds it's target.
Cash throws a low kick but it's checked well by Song.
Song throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Song looks for the body kick but Cash saw that one coming.
Song lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cash.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Song.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A big left from Cash misses.
Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Cash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Song checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cash looks for the body kick but Song saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Song slips under a jab from Cash.
Cash staying out of range there.
Cash on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Song checks the leg kick nicely there.
Song swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Cash throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Cash moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSong.
Song tried to score with a low kick but Cash checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash throws a front kick aimed at Song's knee but Song avoids it well.
Cash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Cash.
Cash takes one on the button.
Song connects with a solid leg kick.
Cash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Song to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Cash finds it's way through Song's defenses.
Cash misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash dips to his left and cracks Song with an uppercut!
Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cash tries a head kick but it misses.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Cash is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cash, right into the meat.
Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Song misses with a body kick.
Cash lands a jab to the nose.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Cash's shoulder, as Cash tries to avoid the shot.
Song jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Song throws the left hand but Cash avoids the punch easily.
Song with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cash to score with a decent uppercut.
Song looks to land a right hand but Cash moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Min-Sik Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cash moves out of range as Song strikes.
Cash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Song throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Cash moves forwards but Song connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Song fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cash was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Cash.
Cash connects with the punch.
Song connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cash moves out of range as Song strikes.
Song is looking to slow Cash down with leg kicks.
Cash throws a wild body kick that Song sees coming a mile off.
Cash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Cash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Song throws a leg kick but Cash checks it.
Cash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Song. Song obviously looking to wear him down.
Cash ducks under a wild hook from Song.
A shot to the liver by Song. Beautiful body shot.
Song has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Song scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Cash.
Cash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cash blocks a leg kick.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cash scores with a leg kick.
Song wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Song throws a leg kick but Cash checks it.
Cash lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Song. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song looks to throw the jab but Cash is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Song works Cash's body with a nice hook.
Cash throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cash scores with a jab. Song acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cash.
Song looks to land a body kick but Cash moved away.
It looked like Cash was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Song.
Cash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cash on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Song.
Cash scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Cash.
Song thuds a left hand into Cash's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Cash tenderised Song's leg. Song is trying to keep his angry face on.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Song connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cash. Cash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Song works over Cash's head and body with a nice combination.
Song lands with a straight right. Cash didn't see that one coming.
Cash has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song.
Song throws a front kick that sends Cash stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Song blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Cash looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Song misses.
Cash throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Cash is just out of range.
Cash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cash has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cash.
Cash moves out of range as Song strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Cash slips the punch.
Song slips a straight right by Cash.
Cash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Cash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Song slips a straight right by Cash.
Nice uppercut lands for Song. That snapped Cash's head back.
Song missing with a left hand there. Cash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cash throws a front kick that sends Song stumbling back into the cage.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cash manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cash will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song misses with a hook. Cash ducked under it nicely.
Cash throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Song flicks out a counter leg kick but Cash steps away.
Song throws a body punch but Cash moves out of range.
Song misses with a body shot.
Cash misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash misses with an uppercut.
Cash misses the jab.
A left lands for Cash.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Song lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cash has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cash and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Song cracks Cash with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Song.
Cash misses with a leg kick.
Cash avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cash swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cash connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Song. Beautiful body shot.
Cash throws a front kick aimed at Song's knee but Song avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Cash misses the target.
Cash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Song lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cash takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Cash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cash takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Cash misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Song misses.
Cash staying out of range there.
Cash misses with a body kick.
Song misses with a hook. Cash ducked under it nicely.
Cash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cash.
That kick from Song tenderised Cash's leg. Cash is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cash missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song throws a lazy right hand but Cash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Song.
Song pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Song slips under a jab.
Song throws out a counter right but Cash avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Cash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cash looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Song slips under a jab.
Song lands a lovely overhand right.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Song moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Cash connects with a high kick.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cash.
A jab from Cash misses.
Cash throws a hook but Song blocks it.
Song throws out a counter right but Cash avoids it with no problem.
Song clobbers Cash with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cash moves away.
Song throws the kick towards the body but Cash avoids it.
A slow jab from Cash misses its intended target.
Cash wants to clinch up but Song keeps it at a distance.
Cash tries to move into range but Song moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cash.
Song throws a leg kick but Cash moved away.
Song lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cash misses the target.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cash.
Cash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Song checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cash walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song throws a leg kick which misses Cash's front leg but catches the back leg as Cash tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Song paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Cash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Song throws a half hearted mid kick.
Song looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cash missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cash misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Song! But no joy.
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cash. That did some damage!
Song lands with a good body shot.
Song throws a hook but Cash avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cash might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Song connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cash.
Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cash lands with a hook. Song tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ronie Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cash tries to land a leg kick but Song saw it coming and moves away.
Song scores with a spinning back kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Min-Sik Song comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Song has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!
Min-Sik Song 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Jeffries (ranked 475 p4p, 71 weight class) and Sheikh Amun Ghosh (ranked 485 p4p, 73 weight class). Ghosh has chosen Allah Gets Funky as his entrance music. Sheikh Amun Ghosh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jeffries
vs
Amun Ghosh

180 cm
29
200 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

180 cm
29
189 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Bee Krazy

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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jeffries !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghosh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ghosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeffries .
Ghosh misses with a wild body shot.
Jeffries takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ghosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jeffries .
Jeffries checks a low kick from Ghosh.
Jeffries lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jeffries .
Ghosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Ghosh is predictable there
letting Jeffries counter with a right hand.
Ghosh just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jeffries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeffries was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghosh.
Ghosh connects with a body shot.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ghosh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jeffries 's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffries ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jeffries lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeffries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghosh.
Jeffries throwing a counter right hand but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Ghosh misses
and Jeffries counters with a left to the body.
Ghosh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jeffries rather than just go for the knockout.
Ghosh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ghosh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ghosh.
Jeffries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghosh.
Jeffries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghosh. Ghosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghosh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jeffries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Ghosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jeffries creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jeffries blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
A body shot lands from Ghosh.
Ghosh blocks the elbow strike.
Ghosh pushes Jeffries back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghosh takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ghosh's brow.
Ghosh blocks an elbow strike.
Jeffries tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Jeffries back against the cage.

Ghosh turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Ghosh is working to tighten his grip on Jeffries 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jeffries has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ghosh is really squeezing tight and eventually Jeffries passes out! Ghosh breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
In his post fight interview, Sheikh Amun Ghosh started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iker Ramirez (ranked 80 p4p, 12 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 345 p4p, 40 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ramirez
vs
Power

180 cm
27
155 lbs
13 - 2 - 1

168 cm
29
149 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Arcticus University: London
BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iker Ramirez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Power.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramirez!
A lazy body kick from Ramirez
and Power counters with a nice kick to the body.
Power tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Ramirez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Power throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramirez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Ramirez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses the jab.
Ramirez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Power checks it well.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirez. Ramirez obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramirez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head.
Ramirez pushes Power away with a front kick.
Ramirez catches Power with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Power lands but Ramirez takes it in his stride.
Power defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Power takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Ramirez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramirez.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramirez cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
Power throws a leg kick but Ramirez checks it.
Ramirez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramirez to score with a decent uppercut.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Ramirez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Power throws a leg kick
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Ramirez takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Power.

It looks like Iker Ramirez has been cut.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Ramirez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramirez tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
and Power counters with a good low kick that Ramirez was not able to check.
Power misses with a straight right.
Ramirez feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Iker Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramirez throws a low kick, looking for Power's leg but Power calmly moves out of range.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez slips a jab from Power.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Ramirez misses.
Power tries a quick counter leg kick but Ramirez is wise to it.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Power counters with a nice body kick.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramirez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ramirez scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramirez. That snapped Power's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez moves out of range as Power strikes.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramirez lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
Ramirez thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch lands to the side of Ramirez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iker Ramirez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice jab there from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power misses with a low kick.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
As Ramirez backs off Power throws a huge counter combo but Ramirez manages to avoid it all.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez throws a low kick, looking for Power's leg but Power calmly moves out of range.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Power just manages to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramirez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez cracks Power with an open hand slap.
Power walks into a left hand.
Power lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramirez. That snapped Power's head back.
Power connects with a high kick.

Ramirez is rocked!
Ramirez walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ramirez limp body while Power jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Power!
Thomas Power is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Thomas Power misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beckett Bellwether (ranked 648 p4p, 77 weight class) and Milktoast Diddlybottom (ranked 292 p4p, 39 weight class). Diddlybottom has chosen Milquetoast as his entrance music. Beckett Bellwether had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bellwether
vs
Diddlybottom

180 cm
37
293 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

213 cm
34
273 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Urban Fighter
Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beckett Bellwether!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milktoast Diddlybottom!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellwether takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diddlybottom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bellwether.
Bellwether throws a right and a left that Diddlybottom avoids nicely.
Diddlybottom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diddlybottom moves out of range as Bellwether strikes.
Diddlybottom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bellwether tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Diddlybottom clinches with his opponent.
Bellwether looking to slow down the pace here.
Diddlybottom misses with a punch on the inside.
Diddlybottom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diddlybottom misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellwether taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diddlybottom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diddlybottom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Bellwether manages to break the clinch.
Bellwether throws a hook but Diddlybottom blocks it.
A punch combination from Diddlybottom misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellwether tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diddlybottom scores with a leg kick.
Diddlybottom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bellwether throws a lazy right hand but Diddlybottom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diddlybottom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bellwether walks into a left hand.
Diddlybottom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bellwether fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom scores with a shot to the body.
Diddlybottom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Diddlybottom moves into range and clinches up with Bellwether.
Diddlybottom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bellwether's elbow.
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!
Diddlybottom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bellwether to keep the fight standing.

Diddlybottom jumps guard.
Bellwether stopping the sweep attempt from Diddlybottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellwether advances position into side control!
Bellwether has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom manages to get back to half guard.

Bellwether seems to be working for a kimura but Diddlybottom defends the submission attempt.
Diddlybottom tries to get to full guard but Bellwether has control of the leg.

Bellwether is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diddlybottom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellwether.

Bellwether seems to be looking for submissions.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura but Diddlybottom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bellwether to get the leverage.

Diddlybottom actively working from the bottom here.
Bellwether is thwarting Diddlybottom's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diddlybottom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellwether pulls his head out easily.

Bellwether is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diddlybottom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellwether.

Diddlybottom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diddlybottom is trying to maintain the position but Bellwether is very close to passing his half guard.
Diddlybottom felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Diddlybottom is pressing down on Bellwether's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Diddlybottom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bellwether gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bellwether drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diddlybottom manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bellwether has Diddlybottom in his guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether keeping full guard, as Diddlybottom tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellwether is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diddlybottom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bellwether might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Diddlybottom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bellwether has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diddlybottom has managed to get both his arms back between Bellwether's legs - danger averted.
Diddlybottom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellwether swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Diddlybottom has gone for a leg lock! Bellwether slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diddlybottom's guard.

Bellwether is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milktoast Diddlybottom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Diddlybottom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bellwether throws a lazy uppercut
letting Diddlybottom counter with a right hand.
Milktoast Diddlybottom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diddlybottom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bellwether misses with a looping right.
Diddlybottom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diddlybottom lands a jab to Bellwether's midsection.
Diddlybottom lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Diddlybottom. Beautiful body shot.
Diddlybottom checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bellwether showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diddlybottom.
Bellwether misses with a lunging right hand
and Diddlybottom counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Diddlybottom.

Diddlybottom has managed to clinch.

Bellwether jumps guard and drags Diddlybottom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diddlybottom throws a big right hand that misses.
Diddlybottom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diddlybottom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bellwether looking for submissions off his back.

Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bellwether defends it well.
Diddlybottom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Diddlybottom is working for a guillotine from mount but Bellwether frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom dominating with strikes here.
Bellwether regains half guard.
Bellwether tries to get to full guard but Diddlybottom has control of the leg.

Bellwether looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Diddlybottom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bellwether sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bellwether defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bellwether.

Bellwether looking for a guillotine here but Diddlybottom defends easily.

Bellwether has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diddlybottom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bellwether is defending against the submission attempts here by Diddlybottom.
Bellwether regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom connects with a couple of short punches.

Bellwether is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bellwether is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diddlybottom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellwether swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diddlybottom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bellwether has his foot on Diddlybottom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diddlybottom works his way back into a safe position though.
Diddlybottom connects with a couple of short punches.

Bellwether is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diddlybottom defends well.
Diddlybottom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Diddlybottom drops back looking for a leg! Bellwether is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bellwether manages to kick Diddlybottom off! Diddlybottom jumps back into Bellwether's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milktoast Diddlybottom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bellwether gets tackled into the cage by Diddlybottom. Diddlybottom maintains the clinch.
Bellwether wants to break free but Diddlybottom has control.
Diddlybottom digs a right hand into Bellwether's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bellwether's gas tank.

Bellwether lands a takedown into guard.
Diddlybottom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bellwether manages to get himself to full guard.

Diddlybottom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diddlybottom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bellwether working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diddlybottom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diddlybottom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bellwether's head.
Diddlybottom lands a couple of digs.
Diddlybottom slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom trying to pass the guard but Bellwether defending well.

Diddlybottom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bellwether doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diddlybottom.

Bellwether is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diddlybottom pulls his head out easily.

Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bellwether is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diddlybottom pulls his head out easily.

Diddlybottom is trying to work for a kimura but Bellwether is defending well.

Diddlybottom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diddlybottom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bellwether has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bellwether manages to get to full guard.
Beckett Bellwether has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bellwether working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diddlybottom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diddlybottom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diddlybottom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellwether is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom stands and throws Bellwether's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bellwether tries to buck Diddlybottom off but Diddlybottom is having none of it.

Diddlybottom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bellwether is looking for a sweep.

Diddlybottom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bellwether is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bellwether gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Bellwether looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bellwether is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diddlybottom pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bellwether defends it well.
Bellwether on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bellwether taking some punishment here, with Diddlybottom in his half guard.

Diddlybottom is trying to work for a kimura but Bellwether is defending well.

Bellwether looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Diddlybottom is looking for a kimura but Bellwether is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diddlybottom to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Diddlybottom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Milktoast Diddlybottom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bellwether tries to get to full guard but Diddlybottom has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milktoast Diddlybottom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diddlybottom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milktoast Diddlybottom!
After the big win, Milktoast Diddlybottom made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Beckett Bellwether stepped up to the mic, saying 'The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 71 p4p, 9 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 248 p4p, 33 weight class). Intruder has chosen Bed Intruder as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Daniels
vs
Intruder

179 cm
40
163 lbs
35 - 16 - 3

178 cm
29
160 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Groove Gear
Rogue Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bed Intruder!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Intruder counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels jabs Intruder right on the nose. Intruder blinks but takes it well.
Intruder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Intruder lands with a cross.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Intruder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daniels lands with a kick to the temple. Intruder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intruder dips to his left and cracks Daniels with an uppercut!
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
Daniels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Intruder.
Daniels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels needs to keep his hands up - Intruder had a free shot at his head there.
Daniels throws a good cross that connects.
Daniels cracks Intruder with a good jab.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Intruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Intruder.
Daniels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Intruder has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Intruder keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Intruder circles away and keeps his distance.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body. Daniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Intruder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Intruder misses with a hook.
Daniels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Intruder circles away.

Intruder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels cracks Intruder with a nice body shot.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
Intruder is trying to maintain a safe position but Daniels gets an underhook and turns Intruder into the cage.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
A short right from Intruder.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Intruder.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder lands with a light punch inside.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder lands a body shot.
Daniels lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daniels gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Intruder on the inside.
Intruder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Intruder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
Intruder pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.

Intruder has Daniels pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Intruder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Daniels tumbling to the mat - Intruder dives into Daniels's guard.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Intruder isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Intruder throwing strikes but missing.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but Intruder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Intruder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Intruder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Intruder won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daniels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Intruder finds it's way round the side to connect with Daniels's head.
Daniels throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Intruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Intruder takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.

Daniels gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Intruder loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Daniels throws a right hand that misses
and Intruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daniels connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Intruder.
A lazy left from Daniels finds it's target.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daniels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Intruder doesn't seem bothered though.
Intruder throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.

Intruder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daniels on his heels. He'll look to pass Daniels's guard now, I'm sure.
Intruder stops Daniels from standing up.
Intruder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Intruder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder stops Daniels from standing up.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.

Daniels pushes Intruder off and gets back to his feet.
Bed Intruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. Intruder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab from Daniels.

Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Intruder is looking to control Daniels's arms but Daniels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Intruder has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Intruder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Daniels.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
A short left from Daniels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
Daniels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike.
Jack Daniels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder wants a takedown.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Intruder.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Intruder.
Intruder has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
Daniels digs a right hand underneath Intruder's ribcage. Intruder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Daniels.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Intruder.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Intruder lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Intruder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Intruder tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.

Intruder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daniels regains guard immediately.
Intruder postures up in Daniels's guard and throws a big left but Daniels blocks it.
Intruder distracts Daniels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daniels wants to stand up but Intruder is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Intruder tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Daniels throws a jab when Intruder was well out of range.
Intruder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels wants to land a leg kick but Intruder is out of range.
Intruder scores with a nice strike.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Intruder.
Daniels lands a jab.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Intruder throws out the jab.
Daniels slips a jab and a cross from Intruder.
Daniels appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Intruder punishes Daniels's body with a nice straight punch.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Intruder off the cage and back into range.
Intruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Intruder.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Intruder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Intruder wants to land a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Intruder.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
Intruder slips a straight right by Daniels.
Intruder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
Intruder throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Intruder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Intruder keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Intruder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels scores with a jab. Intruder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Intruder shoots in but Daniels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Intruder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels lands with a straight right. Intruder didn't see that one coming.
Daniels blocks a head kick by Intruder.
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
Nice cross by Intruder.
Intruder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Intruder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Intruder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Intruder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Intruder checks a leg kick.
Daniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daniels cracks Intruder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Intruder misses.
Daniels appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Intruder ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Daniels lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Intruder.
A big left from Intruder misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Intruder's head.
Daniels tries to clinch
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intruder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Intruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Intruder wants to slow Daniels down by chopping away at his legs.
Intruder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daniels defending well as Intruder loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Intruder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Intruder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Daniels.
Intruder walks into a straight right hand from Daniels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Daniels.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
Intruder throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Intruder circles away.
It seemed like Intruder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Intruder throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Intruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
Intruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Daniels blocking some punches.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Intruder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Intruder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Intruder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Intruder takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Intruder counters with a right hand to the body.

Daniels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Intruder working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
Intruder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Intruder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Good body shot from Intruder.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder misses with a body punch.
Daniels lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Intruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Intruder.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Intruder as the two fighters clinch.
Intruder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Intruder lands an uppercut.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Intruder lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Daniels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Intruder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Daniels lands with a right to the head.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Intruder scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
Intruder pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels pushes Intruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Intruder.
Intruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Intruder.

Daniels is rocked!
Intruder misses with some punches.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Daniels seems to have got his legs back now.
Intruder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Daniels.
Intruder blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jack Daniels 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Intruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Intruder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Intruder. Intruder obviously looking to wear him down.
Intruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels tried to counter with a leg kick but Intruder avoided it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Daniels.
Intruder takes one on the button.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Intruder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels slips under a jab from Intruder.
Intruder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Intruder lands.

Intruder shoots in and gets a takedown into Daniels's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Intruder won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bed Intruder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Intruder won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
Intruder is in close to Daniels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Intruder is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Intruder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Intruder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Intruder ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Intruder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Intruder avoids it well.
Intruder swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daniels throws a hook but Intruder blocks it.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Intruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Intruder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Daniels misses with a body shot.

Intruder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intruder throwing strikes but missing.
Intruder is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Intruder controlling from the top position.
Intruder prevents Daniels from getting back to his feet.
Daniels can't keep his opponent in guard - Intruder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Intruder there.
Daniels is trying to stand.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Daniels to regain full guard.
Bed Intruder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Intruder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Intruder works over Daniels with some ground and pound from guard.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Intruder stops Daniels from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Intruder throws a strike but Daniels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Daniels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Intruder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard.

Intruder cracks Daniels with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bed Intruder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bed Intruder!
Bed Intruder is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Bed Intruder 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.