BHFC - Rini vs. Tsoi PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Verdun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jatsi pori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathias Verdun had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, 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. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Verdun
vs
pori

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mathias Verdun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jatsi pori!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Verdun is rocked!

It looks like Mathias Verdun has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
pori misses with a head kick.
Oh Verdun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
jatsi pori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

pori rushes Verdun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Verdun seems to have got his legs back now.
Verdun fails to pull guard.
Verdun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. pori just stands there and leans against the cage.
Verdun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathias Verdun. That's going to take a lot out of him.

pori breaks from the clinch.
pori throws a head kick that misses.
Verdun swats away the attempt to clinch by pori.
A head kick misses from pori.
Sloppy strikes from pori. Those never looked like landing.
pori throws a head kick that misses.
pori misses with a head kick.
Verdun avoids the head kick by pori.
pori throws out a powerful jab.

Mathias Verdun's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdun avoids a kick to the body.
pori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
pori looks gassed!
pori throws a sloppy head kick and Verdun moves out of range easily.
pori throws a sloppy head kick and Verdun moves out of range easily.

Verdun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Verdun is trying for a kimura here. pori looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Verdun wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mathias Verdun!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Smith Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jami Roguay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Queen - We will rock you. Jami Roguay told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Smith Jr
vs
Roguay

182 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Smith Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Roguay!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roguay is out of range.
Roguay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roguay ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Roguay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith Jr.
Roguay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roguay slips under a jab.
Roguay moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
Roguay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roguay throws a series of strikes that have Smith Jr backpedaling.
The crowd cheers as Roguay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Roguay throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
Roguay throws a one two combo.
Smith Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Roguay is out of range.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Roguay ducks down to avoid it.
Roguay misses with a wild combination.
Roguay walks into a straight right hand from Smith Jr.
Roguay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roguay feints a jab promting Smith Jr to slip. Roguay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roguay as he jumps to the side.
Roguay ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Roguay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roguay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Roguay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roguay.
No joy there for Smith Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith Jr is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roguay.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Roguay checks it.
Roguay scores with a jab to the head.
Roguay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roguay misses with a few strikes there.
Roguay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roguay slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Roguay works over Smith Jr's head and body with a nice combination.

Smith Jr is rocked!
Smith Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Smith Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roguay lands with a right and another and another! Smith Jr is in big trouble! Roguay lands again and this time it's lights out for Smith Jr! A quality knockout there for Roguay.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jami Roguay!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven Kreigmacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreigmacher comes to the cage accompanied by Seek and Destroy by Metallica. Velmu has chosen UFO - Doctor Doctor as his entrance music. Sven Kreigmacher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kreigmacher
vs
Velmu

180 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Kreigmacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velmu moves out of range of the body kick from Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher misses with a head kick.
Velmu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kreigmacher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but Kreigmacher shows good takedown defense.
Jyrska Velmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Velmu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kreigmacher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kreigmacher parries the strikes from Velmu easily there. Velmu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kreigmacher to escape.
Velmu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Velmu has an Americana. Kreigmacher didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Velmu is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Velmu hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jyrska Velmu!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Klitschko's choice of entrance music: Monster by Skillet. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

McBrain
vs
Klitschko

175 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
157 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McBrain checks it well.
Bruce McBrain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBrain throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for McBrain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBrain misses with a double jab.
Klitschko feints and then cracks McBrain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBrain down.
Klitschko throws a low kick but McBrain avoids it.
McBrain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klitschko lands with a cross.
McBrain misses with a wild body shot.
McBrain moves out of range of the leg kick from Klitschko.
McBrain misses the jab.
McBrain checks a low kick from Klitschko.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McBrain. Klitschko shrugs it off though.
A leg kick checked by McBrain.
McBrain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klitschko is able to avoid easily.
A big left from McBrain misses.
McBrain blocks a low kick nicely.
McBrain looks to land a right hand but Klitschko moved out of range.
Klitschko throws out a leg kick but McBrain moves out of range and Klitschko only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko just misses with a punch to the body.
Klitschko is looking to chop away at McBrain's legs.
Klitschko keeps McBrain at a distance using the push kick.
Klitschko throws a leg kick

and McBrain counters with a crisp one two that drops Klitschko! McBrain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Klitschko to his feet! Klitschko is in big trouble!
A slow jab from McBrain misses its intended target.
McBrain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Klitschko got wobbled bad by a big combination! McBrain presses forward with punches and knees until Klitschko stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Klitschko closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce McBrain!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Separi Seppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weltto Wirtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wirtanen has chosen Mt Eden Dubstep - Sierra Leone as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Seppo
vs
Wirtanen

178 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

168 cm
21
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Separi Seppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Weltto Wirtanen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wirtanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seppo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wirtanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Seppo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wirtanen's head backwards.
Wirtanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seppo misses with a double jab.
Wirtanen shoots in for a takedown but Seppo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wirtanen slips under a jab.
Seppo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wirtanen. Wirtanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Weltto Wirtanen has been cut.
Seppo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wirtanen in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wirtanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wirtanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wirtanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seppo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Seppo.

Seppo lands a left and a right that send Wirtanen crashing to the mat, dazed. Seppo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Separi Seppo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wirtanen looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wirtanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Seppo misses with the combination.
Wirtanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wirtanen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seppo sprawls well. Seppo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wirtanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Separi Seppo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weltto Wirtanen.
Seppo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Seppo swats away the attempt to clinch by Wirtanen.
Some wild striking there from Seppo.
Sloppy strikes from Seppo. Those never looked like landing.

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.
Wirtanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wirtanen tries for a takedown but Seppo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seppo misses with a wild combination.
Wirtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seppo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Seppo enables Wirtanen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seppo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wirtanen won't allow Seppo to sweep him here.

Wirtanen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wirtanen trying to control but Seppo is working from the bottom.
Wirtanen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wirtanen won't allow Seppo to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wirtanen wants to control from the top but Seppo keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Weltto Wirtanen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Seppo's corner calls for a 1-2. Seppo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Seppo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Wirtanen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Seppo sprawls well initially but Wirtanen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Seppo trying to hold on to Wirtanen's head to control him but Wirtanen postures up.

Wirtanen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Seppo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wirtanen has cracked it and Seppo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wirtanen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Weltto Wirtanen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyato Kimuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Couture
vs
Kimuraba

186 cm
25
213 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyato Kimuraba!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture lands a slapping body shot.
Couture moves out of range as Kimuraba strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kimuraba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kimuraba misses with a wild combination.
Kimuraba fails with the takedown.
A shot to the body from Kimuraba misses

and Couture counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Couture looking to finish!

Kimuraba is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kimuraba is working an open guard so Couture takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kimuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?

A momentary lapse in concentration from Couture enables Kimuraba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Couture manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kimuraba seems to have recovered his senses.
Kimuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kimuraba throws a strike but Couture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kimuraba working for a triangle but Couture defends it easily.
Couture would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kimuraba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Couture has passed into half guard!
Kimuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Couture wants to stand up but Kimuraba is controlling the position.
Couture trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Kimuraba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Couture pulls his head out easily.

Couture stands up out of the half guard.
Kimuraba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
Randy Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimuraba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimuraba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Couture at a distance.
Kimuraba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kimuraba swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Couture walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kimuraba has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
Kimuraba looks gassed!
Couture avoids the body shot from Kimuraba.
Kimuraba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Couture counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Kimuraba throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyato Kimuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimuraba.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Kimuraba is out of range.
Couture shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kimuraba eats them both and turns towards Couture to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

A big head kick from Couture and Kimuraba is sent sprawling to the canvas!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to get up but he can't break Kimuraba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Couture decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kimuraba, up you get!
Kimuraba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyato Kimuraba.
Couture rushes Kimuraba with punches - Kimuraba moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kimuraba goes down! Couture follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Couture!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoger Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sunil Ganga's chin.

Ganga
vs
Gracie

187 cm
27
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ganga has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Ganga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Gracie looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganga slows down the pace here.
Ganga is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Ganga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ganga.
Ganga has Gracie pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ganga.
Ganga lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ganga walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Ganga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga wants to clinch.

Ganga gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
A right handed body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ganga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Ganga won't allow it.
Ganga scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Ganga - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
Ganga slowing the pace effectively.
Ganga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Ganga - that landed with a thud.
Ganga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ganga.
Ganga digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ganga.
Ganga presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Ganga.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sunil Ganga.

Ganga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga stalling in the clinch.
Ganga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Ganga effectively controlling the action here.
Ganga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoger Gracie.
Ganga pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ganga presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ganga walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ganga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Ganga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ganga lands an overhand right.
Sunil Ganga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ganga takes the fight into the clinch.
Ganga pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie jumps guard but Ganga stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ganga digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ganga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.
Ganga taking a breather.
Ganga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.

Ganga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ganga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Ganga.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ganga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ganga tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga 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.

Ganga missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Ganga gets a clinch.
Come on Ganga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ganga smiles and moves away.
Ganga is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.

Ganga clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ganga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ganga walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Ganga takes the fight into the clinch.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Ganga tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ganga closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ganga smiles and moves away.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoger Gracie.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Ganga.
Ganga doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ganga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ganga tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Ganga is looking to clinch.

Ganga gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganga wants to stall.
Ganga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ganga scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.

Gracie manages to pull guard.
Ganga stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Ganga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Ganga trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ganga defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ganga defends well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ganga trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ganga's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie 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.
Ganga managing to control the position.

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

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sunil Ganga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ganga clinches with his opponent.
Sunil Ganga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Ganga won't allow it.

Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ganga uses from the top position.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ganga!

Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Ganga is having none of it.

Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ganga has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ganga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?

Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Ganga defends it well.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ganga's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Gracie working for a submission but Ganga is keeping him at bay.

Gracie has hold of Ganga's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ganga manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Ganga is having none of it.

Gracie has control of Ganga's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ganga regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ganga can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ganga turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ganga has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov's entrance music is Hands of a Killer. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Zhukov
vs
Luffy

188 cm
26
210 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolai Zhukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhukov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luffy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zhukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luffy scrambles back to his feet.

Luffy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Luffy forces his way into half guard.
Luffy lands with a punch from half guard.
Zhukov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luffy.
Zhukov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luffy on the ground.
Luffy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Luffy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhukov is just riding it out for now. Luffy eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luffy trying to pass the guard but Zhukov defending well.
Luffy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monkey Luffy!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uki Rini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi has chosen Evol Intent - Brocken Sword as his entrance music. Daniel Tsoi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rini
vs
Tsoi

220 cm
26
265 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

186 cm
24
254 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uki Rini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Tsoi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rini stuns Tsoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rini swings for the body but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsoi somewhat.
Daniel Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rini but Rini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsoi is defended easily by Rini.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tsoi.
Tsoi tries for a takedown but Rini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsoi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tsoi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rini pinned against the cage. Rini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsoi looks for a takedown but Rini sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi ducks right into an uppercut from Rini.
Rini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Rini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rini wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown but Rini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsoi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rini lands a nice hook to Tsoi's body. Tsoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uki Rini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsoi looks gassed!
Tsoi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rini throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Rini lands.
Rini cracks Tsoi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsoi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rini finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsoi's head.
Tsoi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rini circles away.
Tsoi needs to keep his hands up - Rini had a free shot at his head there.
Rini scores with a hook to the body. Tsoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rini scores with a jab.
Rini catches Tsoi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rini lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rini digs a good hook to Tsoi's body.
Rini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsoi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rini digs a good hook to Tsoi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rini scores with the left hand. Tsoi knows he should have avoided that one.
Rini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tsoi back to the cage. Rini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rini lands a nice looking body shot.
Rini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tsoi.
Rini lands a nice hook to Tsoi's body. Tsoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rini lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsoi off the cage and back into rage.
Rini misses with a body shot.
Rini lands with a nice body punch.
Rini sizes up Tsoi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rini is looking to wear down Tsoi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rini cracks Tsoi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rini scores with a hook to the body. Tsoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Rini.
Rini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rini.
Rini lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsoi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rini jabs at Tsoi's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rini throws a shot to the body.
Rini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsoi can do to turn this around?
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rini scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Tsoi takes one on the button.
Tsoi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rini connects with a body shot.
Rini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsoi is breathing heavily.
Rini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini jabs at Tsoi's body.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsoi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rini throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Rini. Beautiful body shot.
Rini lands a jab.
Rini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsoi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rini is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tsoi.
Rini connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rini thuds a left hand into Tsoi's body.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsoi.
Rini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rini misses with a double jab.
Rini thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi moves forwards but Rini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rini misses with a body shot.
Uki Rini is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rini circles away.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tsoi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rini scores with a jab to the head.
Rini lands a nice shot that snaps Tsoi's head back.
Tsoi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rini thows a body shot but no joy.
Rini lands with a right hand.
Rini stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsoi. Tsoi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rini scores with a nice strike.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Rini connects with a crisp jab.
Rini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rini connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsoi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsoi looks for a takedown but Rini sprawls well.
Rini stuns Tsoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsoi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsoi tries to move into range but Rini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsoi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rini punishes Tsoi's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rini jabs Tsoi right on the nose. Tsoi blinks but takes it well.
Rini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tsoi shoots in looking for a takedown. Rini tries to sprawl out of it but Tsoi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tsoi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rini has got the better of the exchanges.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsoi shoots for a double leg takedown but Rini sprawls well. He's pushed Tsoi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rini tests Tsoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsoi's head backwards.
Tsoi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rini swivels and escapes.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tsoi.
Rini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini lands the left hand.
Tsoi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rini ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Rini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsoi.
Rini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Rini saw that one coming.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsoi.
Rini leaves Tsoi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rini with a nice cross.
Tsoi moves forwards but Rini connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Rini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rini cracks a nice hook into Tsoi's ribs.
Rini throws a series of strikes that have Tsoi backpedaling.
Rini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsoi's hands.
Rini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Rini.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rini throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rini.
Rini scores with a hook to the body. Tsoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rini lands a nice looking body shot.
Rini lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsoi's head.
Rini lands a body shot.
Rini lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Rini catches Tsoi right on the button with a cross.
Tsoi 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Rini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rini, as that shot connected.
Rini 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.
Rini jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rini moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.
Rini lands with a right hand.
Tsoi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rini defends it nicely.
Rini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uki Rini clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A left lands for Rini.
Rini misses the shot to the body.
Rini lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsoi's head.
Tsoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Rini.
Rini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsoi.
Tsoi tries for a takedown but Rini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rini scores with a three punch combo!
Tsoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tsoi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsoi is working for a kimura but Rini is defending it quite comfortably.
Rini is controlling Tsoi's trapped leg to prevent Tsoi from advancing to side control.

Tsoi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rini sees it coming and defends easily.
Rini desperately trying to maintain half guard.

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

Tsoi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rini trying to control but Tsoi postures up.

Tsoi is trying to work for a kimura but Rini is defending well.

Tsoi is trying to work for a kimura but Rini is defending well.
Rini looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rini kicks Tsoi off and gets back to his feet.
Tsoi fails to land the takedown.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tsoi.
Rini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown but Rini shows good takedown defense.
Tsoi closes the distance and clinches up with Rini, looking for a takedown. Tsoi pushes Rini against the cage but Rini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rini throws a series of punches but Tsoi avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsoi misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Tsoi or perhaps it was just good defense by Rini which made him look bad.
Tsoi misses with a takedown attempt - Rini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rini lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rini as he connects with a hook.
Rini lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uki Rini had his way with Daniel Tsoi in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by Rini as he connects with a hook.
Tsoi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsoi tries for a takedown but Rini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsoi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rini pinned against the cage. Rini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tsoi.
Nice cross by Rini.
Tsoi dives in and grabs Rini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rini pushes down on Tsoi's head and hops out.
Rini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsoi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rini scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsoi in his tracks.
Rini scores with a body shot.
Rini works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
Rini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rini scores with a hook.
Rini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rini scores with a body shot.
Rini works Tsoi's body with 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!
Rini cracks a nice hook into Tsoi's ribs.
Rini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tsoi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rini connects with a crisp jab.
Rini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsoi's hands.
Nice body punch from Rini.

Rini lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Tsoi sprawling to the canvas. Rini follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Tsoi hang on?

Tsoi is rocked!
Tsoi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rini.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rini in particular looking to stall.
Tsoi taking some punishment here, with Rini in his half guard.

Tsoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rini stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rini digs a good hook to Tsoi's body.
Tsoi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsoi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rini lands with an overhand left.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Rini.
Rini digs a good hook to Tsoi's body.
Rini works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
Rini lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rini stuns Tsoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rini lands a jab to Tsoi's midsection.
Rini lands a nice hook to Tsoi's body. Tsoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rini connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rini.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rini.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daniel Tsoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsoi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rini defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uki Rini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rini 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:41
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:41
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uki Rini!
Uki Rini retains his heavyweight title!