HFC: Enraged PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Scott
vs
Bobby

205 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Bobby!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby has a takedown stuffed.
Scott swings for the body but Bobby moves out of range.
Bobby moves out of range as Scott strikes.

Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bobby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Scott has gone for a leg lock! Bobby slips out almost immediately though and dives into Scott's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Bobby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bobby has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.

Bobby stands up and waves to Scott to follow him.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobby takes one to the chin there.
Bobby shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well.

Bobby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Bobby blocks with his arms.
Scott is breathing heavily.

Bobby decides to pull guard.
Bobby striking from his own guard.
Bobby wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Scott drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bobby dives on top into guard.
Bobby advances position into side control!
Bobby content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Bobby stands up and beckons Scott to his feet.
Bobby throws a nice head kick!
Bobby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scott avoids it really well and circles away.
Oscar Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobby moves out of range as Scott strikes.

Bobby throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scott was covering up waiting for the punch and Bobby finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Scott had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bobby is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Scott Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bobby's back instead.
Bobby is trying to get back to his feet but Scott has full control of the position and if anything, Bobby has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Bobby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Scott patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bobby defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

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

Scott working for a triangle but Bobby defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bobby wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

Scott has an active guard here but Bobby has managed to pass into half guard.

Bobby is looking for a kimura here.
Bobby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Scott actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricky Bobby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Scott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Scott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bobby sees it coming and defends easily.

Scott is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobby defends it well.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bobby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Scott drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bobby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bobby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bobby!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobby connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scott some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Bobby trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Bobby has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bobby controlling the pace for now.
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Bobby looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bobby is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scott is staying active underneath Bobby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bobby wants to get back to his feet.

Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Scott has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bobby escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bobby!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bobby has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Scott looks to land a combination but Bobby avoids it well.
Bobby slips a jab and a cross from Scott.

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

Bobby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott swings for the body but Bobby moves out of range.
Bobby shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bobby was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Bobby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.

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

Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Bobby defends the submission attempt.

Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Bobby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bobby closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bobby's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bobby wants to stand but Scott has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Bobby stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Scott to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Bobby counters with a three punch combo that has Scott backing up. Scott nods at Bobby to acknowledge the strikes.
Oscar Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries for a takedown but Bobby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scott is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bobby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bobby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scott fails with the takedown

and Bobby counters with a single leg into guard. Scott didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Scott working for a triangle but Bobby defends it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Bobby defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Scott's arms.
Bobby breaks Scott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Scott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bobby manages to get himself to full guard.
Scott advances position into side control!
Oscar Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bobby sneaks back into half guard.
Bobby is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bobby avoid being mounted?
Bobby works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scott throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bobby uses it to pass to side control.
Scott is trying to improve his position.
Bobby is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Scott's shoulder. That is not cool.
Scott misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Scott sneaks back into half guard.
Bobby prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ricky Bobby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scott tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Bobby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bobby winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricky Bobby!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt manningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). manningham comes to the cage accompanied by hard as a rock. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

manningham
vs
Collins

188 cm
18
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Rivers Edge Nutrition
Deadly Clothing

UCF Clothing
UCF Clothing

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 Hilo, Kurt manningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Collins!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Collins forces manningham back against the cage and clinches.
manningham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Collins misses with an elbow over the top.

Collins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
manningham is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can manningham avoid being mounted?
Collins prevents manningham from improving his position.

Collins is looking for a kimura but manningham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
manningham is positioning himself well to prevent Collins advancing to mount.
Collins is thwarting manningham's attempts to control the position.
manningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
manningham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Collins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Collins's back!

manningham looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from manningham.

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.
manningham punishes Collins with strikes from the back mount.
manningham lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
manningham is striking well from the back but Collins escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.

Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. manningham lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
manningham is nestled in close to Collins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

manningham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
manningham lands with a punch from half guard.
manningham scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
manningham wants to pass the guard but Collins is defending well.
manningham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
manningham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
manningham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
manningham thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
manningham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt manningham 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.

Collins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
manningham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Collins but Collins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by manningham.

Excellent takedown into side control there by manningham.
manningham cracks Collins with a big elbow.

manningham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no manningham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
manningham prevents Collins from improving his position.
manningham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.
manningham winds up and cracks Collins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
manningham working Collins over with strikes.
manningham working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Collins's thigh. Collins counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins is looking for a triangle but manningham pushes his legs off easily.

manningham 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.
Collins controls manningham momentarily but manningham frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
manningham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

manningham is sitting in close to Collins's body. Collins has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! manningham is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, manningham is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Collins.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Collins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cottrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Long
vs
Cottrell

182 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 Hilo, Matt Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Cottrell!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Long. Cottrell shrugs it off though.
Cottrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cottrell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Long misses.

Long throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cottrell stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Long follows into mount!

Cottrell is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cottrell wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Long celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Long!

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 Damon Dash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Havid Dasselhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dash might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Necro - Revenge (some get back). Havid Dasselhoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dash
vs
Dasselhoff

186 cm
21
219 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damon Dash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Havid Dasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dasselhoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dash throws out the jab.

Dash looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dasselhoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dash manages to get himself to full guard.
Dasselhoff scoring with some ground and pound.
Dash wants to get back to his feet but Dasselhoff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dasselhoff slips nicely into half guard.
Dash wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dasselhoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dasselhoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dash keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Still in half guard, Dasselhoff seems content to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Havid Dasselhoff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Takatuuppari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sankari kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Finlandia - Hymn. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sankari
vs
Takatuuppari

200 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

194 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Self confident

Decent wrestler
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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tero Sankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timo Takatuuppari!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takatuuppari moves in looking to clinch but Sankari pushes him off.
Takatuuppari tries to clinch up but Sankari circles away and keeps his distance.
Takatuuppari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sankari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takatuuppari somewhat.
A solid body kick from Sankari.
Takatuuppari takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sankari lands a jab-cross combination.
Sankari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sankari throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Timo Takatuuppari has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takatuuppari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sankari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sankari lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takatuuppari looks gassed!
Takatuuppari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sankari. Sankari obviously looking to wear him down.
Sankari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takatuuppari.
Sankari cracks Takatuuppari with an open hand slap.
Sankari fakes the leg kick and cracks Takatuuppari in the body.
Sankari fakes the leg kick and cracks Takatuuppari in the body.
Tero Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari throws a series of strikes that have Takatuuppari backpedaling.
Nice body kick there by Sankari.
Sankari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

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

Takatuuppari is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Sankari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sankari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Sankari slams his shin into Takatuuppari's torso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sankari throws a head kick that Takatuuppari semi-blocks.
Sankari shoots for a takedown but Takatuuppari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sankari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takatuuppari. That did some damage!
Sankari goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Sankari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sankari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sankari scores with a head kick.

Takatuuppari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sankari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sankari passes Takatuuppari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sankari is looking to take a break and control but Takatuuppari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takatuuppari has hold of Sankari's hands but Sankari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Takatuuppari trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sankari landing shots from mount.
Sankari lands a big shot there that rocks Takatuuppari but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sankari trying to control but Takatuuppari is having none of it.
Takatuuppari tries to hold on but Sankari postures up.
Takatuuppari working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sankari avoids the attempt from Takatuuppari to control.
Sankari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sankari lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Takatuuppari hang on?
Takatuuppari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sankari working Takatuuppari over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sankari cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sankari avoids the attempt from Takatuuppari to control.
Takatuuppari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sankari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Sankari connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sankari blocks Takatuuppari's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sankari avoids the attempt from Takatuuppari to control.
Sankari controlling the position easily from mount.
Sankari blocks Takatuuppari's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sankari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Sankari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Takatuuppari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sankari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sankari wants it to stay on the feet.

Takatuuppari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sankari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takatuuppari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sankari's guard.
Sankari striking off his back but it's not causing Takatuuppari any problems.
Sankari thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sankari is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takatuuppari throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sankari trying to control but Takatuuppari is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sankari passes Takatuuppari's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takatuuppari trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sankari manages to pass to mount!
Takatuuppari is looking to get to half guard.
Sankari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takatuuppari can do to turn this around?
Sankari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takatuuppari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tero Sankari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sankari is working for a submission of some sort.

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.
Takatuuppari wants to control the action here but instead Sankari manages to pass to full mount!
Takatuuppari is trying desperately to improve position.
Sankari throwing strikes here but Takatuuppari is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sankari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takatuuppari is looking to escape.
Takatuuppari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari with shots to the head and body - Takatuuppari looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sankari lands with some strikes.
Takatuuppari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sankari is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takatuuppari can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sankari unloading with bombs!
Sankari throws some wild stikes that Takatuuppari manages to avoid easily.
Sankari with shots to the head and body - Takatuuppari looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takatuuppari tries to lock up and control but Sankari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takatuuppari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sankari prevents Takatuuppari from getting the reversal.
Sankari 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.
Sankari tries to control but Takatuuppari wriggling away.
Sankari putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sankari looking to control but Takatuuppari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takatuuppari flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Takatuuppari wants to control but Sankari is having none of it.
Takatuuppari is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Sankari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timo Takatuuppari's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Takatuuppari misses with an uppercut.
Sankari fails to land with a series of punches.
Sankari delivers a nice body kick.
Takatuuppari walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sankari.
Crunch! Sankari slams his shin into Takatuuppari's torso.
A left and a right from Sankari both land. Nice combination.
Takatuuppari has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sankari.
Sankari lands a high kick!
Takatuuppari walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sankari.
Nice body kick from Sankari.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sankari gets a clinch.

Sankari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sankari lands a nice looking body kick.
Takatuuppari takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sankari scores with a push kick.
Sankari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takatuuppari takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tero Sankari is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sankari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takatuuppari.
Sankari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sankari connects with a high kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sankari!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sankari clinches.

Sankari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takatuuppari takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sankari lands a head kick. Takatuuppari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takatuuppari sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tero Sankari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sankari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sankari connects with a high kick.
Takatuuppari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A thudding body kick lands there by Sankari!
Sankari keeps Takatuuppari at a distance using the push kick.
Sankari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takatuuppari on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sankari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takatuuppari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping leg kick lands for Sankari.
A solid body kick from Sankari.
Sankari scores with a kick to the body.
Takatuuppari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sankari lands with a nice body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sankari here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Sankari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tero Sankari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takatuuppari on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sankari lands a front kick.
Sankari thows a body kick. Takatuuppari tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takatuuppari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sankari scores with a head kick.
Sankari bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sankari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takatuuppari circles away quickly and effectively.
Takatuuppari walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sankari.

Sankari instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sankari.
Sankari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sankari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takatuuppari.
Sankari landing knees to the body.

Sankari breaks the clinch.
Sankari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sankari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takatuuppari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takatuuppari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sankari defends it nicely.
Sankari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takatuuppari tries to close the distance and clinch but Sankari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sankari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takatuuppari dodges the punch combination from Sankari.
Takatuuppari takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takatuuppari takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takatuuppari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takatuuppari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takatuuppari has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sankari.
Takatuuppari takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Sankari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takatuuppari's guard.
Sankari wants to control from the top but Takatuuppari keeps moving.
Sankari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takatuuppari's guard.
Sankari moves into full mount! Takatuuppari won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takatuuppari can't escape the position.
Sankari is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sankari misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sankari looking to control but Takatuuppari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takatuuppari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sankari avoids the attempt from Takatuuppari to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takatuuppari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tero Sankari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sankari 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tero Sankari!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Am McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Am McLovin

185 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, I Am McLovin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin throws a one two combo.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Jackson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McLovin sprawling to the canvas! McLovin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jackson finish him?!
McLovin fails to land the takedown.
McLovin misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLovin fails to land with a series of punches.
Crack! A monster head kick from Jackson and McLovin falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Quinton Jackson!