SW 01 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test One (ranked 3006 p4p, 379 weight class) and Test Two (ranked 3008 p4p, 380 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

One
vs
Two

225 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Test One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Test Two!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
One connects with the punch.
One connects with a nice looking jab.
Two has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from One finds it's way round the side to connect with Two's head.
One lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
One tries for a takedown but Two sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Two throws a combination but it was largely blocked by One.
A little feinted left hand from One on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Two throws a jab but it's blocked by One.
One stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Two throws a hook to the side of One's head but One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Two loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
One lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for One.
Two moves forwards but One connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Two thows a left - swing and a miss!
One connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Two throws an uppercut from half a mile away. One sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Two throws a jab when One was well out of range.
One scores with a nice right hand.
Two misses with a hook. One ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
One moves out of range as Two strikes.
One slips under a jab.
One connects with a jab.
One is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
One sizes up Two with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
One ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
One is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Two misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Two.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
Two takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by One. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of One.
One sizes up Two with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Two drops his hands momentarily and One takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
One staying out of range there.
Two throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
One is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
One throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Two on the side of the head.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Two.
A little feinted left hand from One on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by One. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of One.
Two misses with an uppercut.
Two is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Two is fending him off so far but One persists. Nope, Two circles away and we're back to standing.
Two throws out a loose jab but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
One went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
One appears to be looking for a big counter.
One slips a jab from Two.
Two jabbing away but nothing is landing.
One lands the left hand.
One is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Two throws an off balance right hand
and One counters with a two punch combo.
Two dodges the punch combination from One.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by One - just one landing.
One slips a jab from Two.
Two tries to move into range but One moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
One darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
One uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Two thows a left - swing and a miss!
Two moves forwards but One connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Two misses.
One tests Two's chin there with a solid looking shot.
One fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Two throws an uppercut from half a mile away. One sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Two has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from One finds it's way round the side to connect with Two's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by One.
One bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Two has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
One lands a jab to the head.
One lunges at Two with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Two's hand.
Two throws a hook but One avoids it easily.
One misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circling - Two throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from One.
One lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Two misses with a series of wild punches.
One feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Twos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
One cracks Two with an open hand slap.
Two showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from One.
One slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
One lands with a cross.
One tests Two's chin there with a solid looking shot.
One throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
Two avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Test One is winning the standup battle so far.
Two throws a lazy right hand but One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
One is looking to counter punch.
Two throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from One finds it's target.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One lands a nice shot that snaps Two's head back.
One lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
One really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
One lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Two backs up against the cage.
One defending well as Two loads up on a big left hand.
Two throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Two throws a nice looking combination but One bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Two shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Two.
Two takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
One scores with a hook.
One scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two misses with a looping right.
A left and a right from One both land. Nice combination.
One connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Two.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Two might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, One has got the better of the exchanges.
Two throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by One there.
Two gets cracked there but stands up to it.
One lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Two is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Two ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two ducks under a wild hook from One.
One misses with a two punch combination.
One slips under a jab.
A big left from Two misses.
One loads up on a big right hand but Two slips the punch.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Two.
The fighters circling - Two throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Two takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
One staying out of range there.
One misses with a two punch combination.
Two misses the jab.
One bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
One getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Two has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Two there as he acknowledges the shot.
One ducks under a wild hook from Two.
Two lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
One bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Two misses with a hook.
Two on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
One waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Two.
One misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test One 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.

One pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Two! But no joy.
One lands a jab to the nose.
One misses the jab.
One throws out a powerful jab.
One slips a straight right by Two.
One scores with a jab.
A nice combination there by One.
One connects with a jab.
Two misses with a double jab.
One connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Two.
Two throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One lands a head shot.
Two takes a jab right on the kisser.
Two takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
One scores with a punch to the head.
One thows a left - swing and a miss!
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Two misses with a left hand
and One counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. One catches Two right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts One, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two throws a series of punches but One moves out of range.
One scores with a decent looking hook.
One misses with a wild combination.
One thows a left - swing and a miss!
One scores with a jab to the head.
Two is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by One.
One takes one to the chin there.
Two bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Two misses with a double jab.
Two throws a poor cross that misses
and One connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Two lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
One was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Two on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
One cracks Two with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One defending well as Two loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for One.
A cross from One lands.
A left and a right from One both land. Nice combination.
A slow jab from Two misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One misses with a straight right.
Two misses with a double jab.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Two looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? One is fending him off so far but Two persists. Nope, One circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like One wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
One ducks under a wild hook from Two.
One slips under a jab.
One scores with a jab to the body.
One lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Two misses with a looping right.
One is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
One lands the left hand.
One throws a good cross that connects.
One moves out of range of the strikes.
One dips to his left and cracks Two with an uppercut!
Two is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by One.
A little feinted left hand from One on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
One 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.
Two jabbing away but nothing is landing.
One bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
One throws a nice looking combination but Two bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Two throws out a counter right but One avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test One clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Two looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Two takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
One cracks Two with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
Nice straight punches there by One. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of One.
One dips to his left and cracks Two with an uppercut!
Two misses with a straight left.
Two misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
One works the jab nicely.
Two takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Two needs to keep his hands up - One had a free shot at his head there.
Two pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from One misses the target.
Jab, jab by One - just one landing.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by One!
One lands the left hand.
Two looks to land a right hand but One moved out of range.
One lands a glancing blow to the side of Two's head.
A big right from Two misses.
A jab from One misses.
One uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Two.
Two throws a jab when One was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One scores with a jab. Two acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Two with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling One to score with a decent uppercut.
One scores with a nice strike.
Two throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
Two uses good head movement to avoid the hook from One.
Two throws a right hand that One ducks under and follows up with a left that One also avoids with ease.
Two looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from One finds it's target.
Two takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Two takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Two throws a lazy right hand but One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from One misses the target.
Two walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
One connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from One.
Jab from One.
One lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Two on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Two misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two slips under a jab from One.
One throws a hook to the side of Two's head but Two sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
One scores with a nice head shot.
One scores with a jab. Two acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from One misses its intended target.
One uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Two.
It looked like One wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Two misses the jab.
One lands a really nice looking cross but Two seems unphased.
One moves out of range of the strikes.
One's corner calls for a 1-2. One obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
One throws out a loose jab but Two uses good head movement to avoid it.
Two pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Two.
One scores with a jab to the head.
One tests Two's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Two tries to move into range but One moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Two misses with a looping right.
One moves out of range as Two strikes.
Two takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test One had his way with Test Two in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

One moves out of range as Two strikes.
Two pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One lands with a cross.
A jab from One does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts One, as that shot connected.
One's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and One duly obliges.
One throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Two sees it coming and avoids it easily.
One lands a nice shot that snaps Two's head back.
One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Two looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from One misses.
One lands a really nice looking cross but Two seems unphased.
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Two.
A cross from One lands.
Two takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One ducks under a wild hook from Two.
One blocks a jab.
One throws out a loose jab but Two uses good head movement to avoid it.
Two misses with a jab, cross combination.
Two staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Two on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
One scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One slips a straight right by Two.
Two takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
One keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Two walks into a straight right hand from One.
Two slips a straight right by One.
A jab from One finds it's way through Two's defenses.
Two on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Two swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from One misses the target.
Two thows a left - swing and a miss!
Two rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but One moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Two is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
One uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Two has time to react.
One scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Two staying out of range there.
One throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One throws a hook but Two avoids it easily.
Two throws a looping overhand right but One ducks down to avoid it.
Two walks into a stiff left hand from One.
Two jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Two looks to move away, One throws a big counter combo but Two just gets out of the way.
One misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from One misses.
Two defending well as One loads up on a big left hand.
One displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Two throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by One - just one landing.
One blocks a jab.
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Two.
One clobbers Two with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Two shoots in looking for a takedown but One manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Two's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like One wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
One clobbers Two with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Two misses with an uppercut.
One 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.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
One connects with a crisp jab.
Two misses with a right hand
and One counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Two takes a jab right on the kisser.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
One slips a jab from Two.
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Two.
Test Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
One lunges at Two with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Two's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test One showed his dominance in that final round.
Well One has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test One!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Kun (ranked 5850 p4p, 547 weight class) and Gilberto Silva (ranked 5108 p4p, 525 weight class). Gilberto Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kun
vs
Silva

170 cm
20
216 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luca Kun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kun moves into the clinch.
Silva has Kun pushed against the cage.
Kun is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Kun into the cage.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva tries to work over Kun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Kun backwards.

It looks like Luca Kun has been cut.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Kun controls the action.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kun is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Kun.
Silva digs a right hand into Kun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kun's gas tank.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has Kun pressed against the cage.
Silva receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Silva tries to work over Kun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kun is trying to stall.
Kun wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva letting Kun take a breather here.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Kun is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Kun into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luca Kun.

Silva darts in and clinches Kun up against the cage.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Kun trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kun into the cage.
Kun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kun is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kun up against the cage.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kun up against the cage.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kun backwards.
Kun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Kun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Kun is trying to stall.
Silva wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Kun is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kun has his back to the cage.
Silva taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries to stall but Kun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gilberto Silva.
Kun fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kun forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Kun stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Kun wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luca Kun's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva looking to stall.
Silva tries to stall but Kun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kun has denied him.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva pushes Kun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva tries a body shot but Kun blocks it.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva trying to stall but Kun improves his position.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kun stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Silva pushes Kun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kun wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva trying to stall but Kun improves his position.
Silva lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kun wants to stall.
Silva lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to stall.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Kun tries to tie him up.
Kun taking a breather.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kun letting Silva take a breather here.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva presses Kun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gilberto Silva.

Silva moves into range and clinches up with Kun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to stall.
Kun looking to stall.
Silva taking a breather.
Kun is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Kun into the cage.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva is looking to control Kun's arms but Kun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gilberto Silva.
Kun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kun tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kun blocks a body shot from Silva.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luca Kun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kun gets a clinch.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva is looking to control Kun's arms but Kun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Kun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gilberto Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kun is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kun has his back to the cage.
Kun seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Silva is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Kun is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kun has his back to the cage.
Kun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Kun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luca Kun.

Kun has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kun is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kun has his back to the cage.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Kun gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Kun is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kun backwards.

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

Silva gets a clinch.
Silva slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Kun controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kun up against the cage.
Kun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva avoiding damage.
Kun looking to stall.
Kun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Maybe Kun would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Kun improves position.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gilberto Silva.

Kun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luca Kun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilberto Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Silva!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Dix (ranked 6904 p4p, 589 weight class) and Victor Efremov (ranked 23886 p4p, 664 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dix
vs
Efremov

179 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Dix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Efremov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Efremov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dix's waist but Dix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Efremov off to one side.
Dix tries to clinch but Efremov moves out of range.
Efremov throws out a counter right but Dix avoids it with no problem.
Dix is looking to clinch.
Dix tries to clinch up.
Efremov just misses with a punch to the body.

Dix pushes Efremov up against the cage in a clinch.
Dix is trying to stall.
Dix stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efremov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dix is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Efremov is keeping busy.
Efremov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ramon Dix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Efremov.
Efremov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Efremov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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.
Efremov tries for a takedown but Dix manages to get underhooks.
Dix is looking to control Efremov's arms but Efremov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dix has his back to the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dix tries to stall but Efremov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dix seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Efremov is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ramon Dix.
Dix is looking to clinch.
Efremov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Dix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Efremov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dix.
Ramon Dix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dix closes the distance looking to clinch
and Efremov counters with a left to the body.
Dix is looking to clinch.
Efremov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dix tries to close the distance and clinch but Efremov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dix tries to clinch there but Efremov circles away.
Dix wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Efremov misses.
Efremov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Efremov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dix with a body shot.

Efremov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Efremov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Dix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dix on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dix actively working from the bottom here.
Efremov wants to stand up but Dix has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Efremov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Efremov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Efremov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Dix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Efremov pulls his head out easily.
Dix on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Efremov not doing much here.
Efremov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Efremov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dix has managed to free his arm - good work.
Efremov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dix looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Efremov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Efremov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dix is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Victor Efremov!
A relieved looking Victor Efremov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bennett (ranked 5125 p4p, 526 weight class) and Dylan White (ranked 5874 p4p, 551 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bennett
vs
White

185 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dylan White!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bennett takes the fight into the clinch.
Bennett looking to slow down the pace here.
Bennett letting White take a breather here.
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennett taking a breather.
White effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
White stalling in the clinch.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
White taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is trying to stall.
White is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dylan White.

Bennett clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White slows down the pace here.
Bennett trying to stall but White improves his position.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
White just leaning against Bennett, taking a breather.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Bennett wants to stall.
Bennett misses with some punches.
White avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dylan White.

Bennett clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
A short right from Bennett.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bennett stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
A bit of stalling here from White.
White has Bennett pressed against the cage.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White stalling against the cage.
White receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White stalling in the clinch.
White has Bennett pushed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dylan White.

Bennett rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bennett instigates a clinch.
White blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
White stalling.
Bennett pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Bennett tries to tie him up.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Bennett tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
Bennett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bennett is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Bennett into the cage.
White stalling.
Bennett being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on White's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
White blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ryan Bennett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bennett up against the cage.
White effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dylan White.

Bennett gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White pressing his opponent against the cage.
White blocks an uppercut.
Bennett working aggressively here.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bennett trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bennett into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Bennett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Bennett has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Good body shot from Bennett.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bennett lands a left hand.
White just leaning against Bennett, taking a breather.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bennett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Bennett would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bennett is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Bennett into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is struggling to control the position.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bennett up against the cage.
Bennett stalling in the clinch but White improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett tries a body shot but White blocks it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bennett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dylan White.

Bennett forces White back against the cage and clinches.
Bennett being controlled against the cage.
White leaning against his opponent.
White continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bennett taking a breather.
Bennett stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
Bennett looking to stall.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bennett up against the cage.
White is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bennett up against the cage.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White taking a breather.
Bennett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dylan White.

Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
White stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Bennett tries to tie him up.
White blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dylan White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bennett!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alponso Davies (ranked 5958 p4p, 554 weight class) and Antonio Jackson (ranked 6482 p4p, 577 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Davies
vs
Jackson

150 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alponso Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davies went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.

Davies looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Davies really is a fat lump.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davies pulls his head out easily.
Davies is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davies pulls his head out easily.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Davies decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Davies steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davies tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Jackson misses

and Davies counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davies.
Davies has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davies seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davies's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davies showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Davies pushes his legs off easily.
Davies looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Jackson looking for subs off his back but Davies has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but Davies has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davies controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alponso Davies dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Davies counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Davies to get to half guard.
Davies missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davies perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies controlling the action here.

Jackson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Davies is tapping! Great win for Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Jackson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Drake (ranked 23365 p4p, 636 weight class) and Rasmus Elm (ranked 6781 p4p, 583 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Drake
vs
Elm

170 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasmus Elm!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Drake misses
and Elm counters with a two punch combo.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Elm.
Drake throws a lazy body kick
and Elm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elm throws a big shot that misses.
Drake throws a head kick that misses
and Elm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Elm to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake misses with a kick to the body
and Elm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Elm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake lands a hook that stumbles Elm back into the cage. Drake follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Elm to the canvas! Drake pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Elm has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Justin Drake!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Anderson (ranked 6088 p4p, 563 weight class) and Steven Dix (ranked 5870 p4p, 550 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Dix

189 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Dix!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Dix throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Dix is controlling the position.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson tries to circle away but Dix has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Dix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dix stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Dix has the dominant position.
Dix stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Dix taking a breather.
Dix is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Dix holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dix is defending well.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Dix manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson looking to stall.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Dix is controlling him.
Dix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dix has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dix stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dix has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Dix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Dix tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Dix tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Daniel Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dix is looking to clinch.
Dix wants to clinch

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Dix fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.

Dix is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.

Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Anderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Dix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Dix avoids it well and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Dix avoids it well and moves away.
Dix tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Dix darts in trying to clinch

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson 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.

Dix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dix actively working from the bottom here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dix tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dix tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dix sprawls and moves away.
Dix closes the distance looking to clinch

and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dix is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dix closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Dix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Dix is controlling him.
Dix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dix can do to turn this around?
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Dix has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dix tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dix lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dix is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dix after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dix has double underhooks.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dix prevents a takedown attempt there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo Brunswick (ranked 1773 p4p, 241 weight class) and Dale Bomber (ranked 3589 p4p, 433 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brunswick
vs
Bomber

169 cm
45
175 lbs
37 - 20 - 0

180 cm
29
185 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Brunswick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dale Bomber!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomber gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brunswick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Milo Brunswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomber avoids the head kick by Brunswick.
A nice side step and Bomber releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brunswick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brunswick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunswick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunswick misses the target.
Brunswick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunswick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brunswick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Milo Brunswick has been cut.
Bomber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brunswick slips a straight right by Bomber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomber misses the jab.
Brunswick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bomber on the side of the head.
Bomber misses with a few strikes there.
Brunswick looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Brunswick looks to land a body kick but Bomber moved away.
Bomber is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brunswick.
Bomber avoids the head kick by Brunswick.
Brunswick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bomber's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brunswick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bomber.
A little feinted left hand from Brunswick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brunswick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brunswick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bomber.
Bomber throws a series of punches but Brunswick avoids them all with ease.
Bomber loads up on a big right hand but Brunswick slips the punch.
Brunswick misses with a body punch
and Bomber counters with a nice uppercut.
Bomber cracks Brunswick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Milo Brunswick's cut is getting worse.
Bomber misses with a wild combination.
Brunswick looks to throw the jab but Bomber is out of range.
Brunswick throws a head kick but Bomber moves out of range.
Bomber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick.
Brunswick is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Bomber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brunswick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bomber avoids it.
Bomber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brunswick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Brunswick rushes Bomber and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Brunswick gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brunswick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bomber's head.
Brunswick wants to control but Bomber is keeping him busy.
Brunswick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bomber's head.
Brunswick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunswick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bomber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunswick.
Brunswick working Bomber over with strikes.
Brunswick 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunswick.
Brunswick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bomber defending well though.
Brunswick looks to land a strike but Bomber avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Brunswick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bomber dives on top into guard.

Bomber content to stall in guard here.
Brunswick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick working a defensive guard here.
Bomber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bomber walks into a stiff left hand from Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunswick loads up on a big right hand but Bomber slips the punch.
Dale Bomber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Brunswick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bomber blocks a head kick by Brunswick.
It seemed like Bomber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Brunswick.
Bomber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brunswick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bomber.
An inside leg kick from Brunswick misses.
Bomber fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunswick is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brunswick scores with a spinning back kick!
Brunswick tries to close the distance and clinch but Bomber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick moves to clinch but Bomber breaks away
and Bomber counters with a two punch combo.
Bomber throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber throws a hook but Brunswick avoids it easily.
Brunswick tries to clinch but Bomber is having none of it.
Bomber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunswick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Milo Brunswick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomber throws a low kick, looking for Brunswick's leg but Brunswick calmly moves out of range.
Brunswick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Dale Bomber has been cut.
Bomber misses the body punch
and Brunswick counters with a nice uppercut.
Bomber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunswick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bomber misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bomber. That snapped Brunswick's head back.

Milo Brunswick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brunswick lands with a nice combination. Bomber backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunswick connects with a crisp jab.
Bomber looks to land a combination but Brunswick avoids it well.
Brunswick stalks Bomber and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bomber's face. Bomber staggers backwards, shaken.
Brunswick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dale Bomber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick lands a head kick. Bomber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brunswick lands a lovely overhand right.
Bomber fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunswick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Bomber finds it's way through Brunswick's defenses.
Bomber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brunswick on the side of the head.
Brunswick misses with a few strikes there.
Bomber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left and a right from Bomber both land. Nice combination.

Brunswick is rocked!

Jeez, Milo Brunswick's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bomber scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Brunswick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dale Bomber!
Dale Bomber is the new light heavyweight champion!