SFC: NOOBUS MAXIMUS FINALS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Real Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tall
vs
Grappler

225 cm
20
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Tall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Real Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappler fails with the takedown
and Tall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grappler fails with the takedown
and Tall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grappler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tall.
Grappler looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tall has closed the distance and engaged Grappler in a clinch.

Tall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Tall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grappler's half guard.
Tall wants to free his trapped foot but Grappler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.
Tall is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grappler is trying to stand.
Tall wants to control but Grappler is keeping him busy.

Grappler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tall pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grappler actively working from the bottom here.
Grappler is trying to get back to full guard.
Tall is trying to control. Grappler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tall wants to pass to mount but Grappler is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Real Grappler!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximums Musu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayle Amot Abdalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximums Musu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Musu
vs
Amot Abdalla

181 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
28
300 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximums Musu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rayle Amot Abdalla!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdalla wants to clinch but Musu slips to the side
and Musu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdalla tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Musu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Musu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Musu is looking to advance position but Abdalla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Musu tries to reverse the position but Abdalla maintains control.
Musu holds on, trying desperately to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Musu is trying to stand.
Musu tries to hold on but Abdalla postures up.
Abdalla takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Abdalla is not going to allow Musu to sit and survive in this position.

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.
Abdalla misses with a punch to the head.

Abdalla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Musu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Musu for a finish.
Abdalla trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musu is really stuck here.

Abdalla looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musu staying busy and making it hard for Abdalla to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abdalla sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Musu taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rayle Amot Abdalla!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyrki Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Pekka
vs
Oh

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyrki Pekka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Oh!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pekka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oh did well to prevent Pekka getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Pekka seems to be looking for submissions.
Oh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pekka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pekka works his way into side control.

Pekka tries for a kimura but Oh is defending well.
Pekka content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pekka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pekka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oh tries to improve position but can't.

Pekka has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Oh is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pekka yanks on the arm and Oh is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pekka.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyrki Pekka!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulric Hallestrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahilig Manghambalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallestrom comes to the cage accompanied by With Oden On Our Side - Amon Amarth. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hallestrom
vs
Manghambalos

198 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
27
262 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulric Hallestrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahilig Manghambalos!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Manghambalos is rocked!

It looks like Mahilig Manghambalos has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallestrom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Manghambalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallestrom finish him?
Manghambalos looks gassed!
Manghambalos is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hallestrom just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Manghambalos has gone limp, and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ulric Hallestrom!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Jackson
vs
Hope

180 cm
23
184 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Pegasus Nutrition

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Hope!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hope shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hope showed some decent athleticism there.
Hope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jackson kicks off Hope and gets to his feet.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Hope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hope circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Hope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hope shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hope, pushing him back against the cage.
Hope lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson closes the distance but Hope moves to the side
and Hope counters with a right hand to the body.
Hope fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hope swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hope throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hope lands an overhand right.
Hope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hope throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Tom Hope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hope misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson feints and then cracks Hope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hope down.
Hope shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gus Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hope.
Hope falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Hope was not able to check.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Hope shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Hope misses with a body punch

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hope is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hope wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hope is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hope backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hope swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hope has a takedown stuffed.
Hope thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Hope swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Hope backing up. Hope nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hope looks gassed!
Hope swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hope letting Jackson take a breather here.
Hope misses with a body punch.
Jackson prevents Hope from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Hope is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson pushes Hope back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson has Hope pressed against the cage, preventing Hope from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hope is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Hope swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Hope misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hope takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hope paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hope misses with a looping right.
Hope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hope throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hope counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hope!
Hope trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hope is breathing heavily.
Hope in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hope manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson wants to control but Hope is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hope is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Hope parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hope to escape.
Hope really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hope wants to get back to his feet.
Hope managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson takes a little break here. Hope wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

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.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hope parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hope to escape.
Hope takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson is working Hope over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hope keeps working.
Hope bucks up and tries to throw Jackson off but instead Jackson has got his back!
Hope has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hope is taking damage to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hope is doing well to defend. Jackson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hope is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gus Jackson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loui Te Kuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast comes to the cage accompanied by RPS - Pokonując granice feat DJ Teak. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Beast
vs
Te Kuri

180 cm
25
140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Loui Te Kuri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beast checks a leg kick.
Te Kuri throws an off balance right hand
and Beast counters with a two punch combo.
Beast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Te Kuri circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast misses with a combination
and Te Kuri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast moves away from the strike by Te Kuri.
Beast avoids the body shot from Te Kuri.
Te Kuri misses the body punch
and Beast counters with a three punch combo that has Te Kuri backing up. Te Kuri nods at Beast to acknowledge the strikes.
Beast misses with a combination

and Te Kuri counters with a single leg into guard. Beast didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri stops Beast from standing up.
Te Kuri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Te Kuri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Te Kuri.
Te Kuri throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
Te Kuri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Te Kuri trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Te Kuri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beast kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
Te Kuri working some strikes from top position.
Te Kuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
Te Kuri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Te Kuri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Te Kuri wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Te Kuri looking to sit in guard and control but Beast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Te Kuri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beast is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Shane Beast wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Beast takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Shane Beast has been cut.
Beast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Te Kuri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loui Te Kuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Beast's cut.
That's time! Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Beast misses with a double jab
letting Te Kuri counter with a right hand.

Beast is rocked!
Te Kuri throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Te Kuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Beast counters with a series of strikes. Te Kuri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Te Kuri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beast is fending him off so far but Te Kuri persists. Nope, Beast circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Kuri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beast circles away.
Te Kuri shoots in looking for a takedown but Beast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Te Kuri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shane Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loui Te Kuri.
Beast throws a combination that misses

and Te Kuri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Te Kuri thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beast to regain full guard.
Te Kuri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Te Kuri throws and elbow that misses. Beast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Te Kuri's guard. Nice move by Beast!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beast stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Beast throws a right hand that Te Kuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Te Kuri also avoids with ease.
Beast misses with a combination
and Te Kuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Beast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri catches Beast with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Beast forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Loui Te Kuri!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quint Bingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason MacAvon (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!

Bingham
vs
MacAvon

180 cm
23
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 159Q Recovery $79)
Australian Xtreme - 159 Video Proof.

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quint Bingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason MacAvon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAvon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacAvon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bingham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bingham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bingham misses with a body shot.
Bingham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacAvon.
MacAvon stuffs the takedown.
Bingham throws a series of punches but MacAvon moves out of range.
Bingham looks to throw the jab but MacAvon is out of range.
Bingham blocks the body kick.
Bingham throws a nice looking combination but MacAvon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bingham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacAvon ducks under a wild hook from Bingham.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacAvon.
MacAvon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAvon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from MacAvon.
Bingham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham misses with a leg kick
and MacAvon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bingham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bingham misses with a jab to the body
and MacAvon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bingham throws a jab when MacAvon was well out of range.
Bingham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

MacAvon gets caught napping as Bingham dives in and scores a takedown. MacAvon manages to retain guard.
Bingham wants to control from the top but MacAvon keeps moving.
MacAvon is pulling down on Bingham's head. It's preventing any offense from Bingham, at least for the moment.
Bingham is looking to advance position but MacAvon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bingham is desperately trying to improve his position but MacAvon has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingham tries to hold on but MacAvon pushes him away.
Bingham holds of for dear life.
Bingham tries to hold on but MacAvon postures up.
MacAvon looking to control but Bingham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bingham is working to get back to half guard.
Bingham bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bingham sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingham postures up.
Bingham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacAvon fails to land with a series of punches.
MacAvon throws a sloppy head kick and Bingham moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - MacAvon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
MacAvon misses with a head kick.
Bingham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacAvon throws a head kick that Bingham semi-blocks.
MacAvon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bingham throws a series of strikes that have MacAvon backpedaling.
MacAvon misses the shot to the body.
Bingham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quint Bingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacAvon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bingham defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Bingham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MacAvon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bingham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacAvon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bingham.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacAvon is refusing to be controlled, as Bingham sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Quint Bingham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bingham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

MacAvon misses with a low kick.
MacAvon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bingham is just out of range.
MacAvon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bingham fails with a takedown attempt.

MacAvon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bingham wants to control from the top but MacAvon keeps moving.
Bingham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bingham trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAvon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bingham sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Quint Bingham just wasn't active enough.
MacAvon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

MacAvon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bingham wants to get back to full guard.
MacAvon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bingham controlling the position for now.
MacAvon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingham is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacAvon trying to control but Bingham is having none of it.
Bingham manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bingham wants to control the action here but instead MacAvon manages to pass to full mount!
Bingham wants to control but MacAvon is having none of it.
Bingham regains half guard.
Bingham works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bingham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacAvon defends it easily.
Bingham pulls MacAvon in close to his closed guard and prevents MacAvon from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacAvon passes Bingham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacAvon trying to control the action but Bingham is working from the bottom.
Bingham keeping hold of MacAvon's head, controlling as best he can.
MacAvon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAvon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bingham keeps working.
Bingham is trying to maintain the position but MacAvon is very close to passing his half guard.
Bingham trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but MacAvon manages to pass to mount!
Bingham wants to hold on but MacAvon pushes him away.
Bingham is trying to reverse the position but instead MacAvon has taken his back - oops!
Bingham can't escape the position.
Bingham manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacAvon's guard. Nice work there by Bingham.
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 Quint Bingham will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

MacAvon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bingham scores with a one two! MacAvon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bingham misses with a double jab.
Bingham misses with the combination.
Bingham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacAvon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacAvon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacAvon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bingham is just out of range.
MacAvon stuffs the takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as MacAvon blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - MacAvon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAvon wants to slow Bingham down by chopping away at his legs.
MacAvon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bingham throws a series of punches but MacAvon moves out of range.
A good leg kick by MacAvon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacAvon scores with a head kick.
Bingham swinging wildly here.
No luck for MacAvon with that takedown attempt.
MacAvon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bingham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bingham ducks under a wild hook from MacAvon.
MacAvon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bingham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bingham throws a series of punches but MacAvon avoids them all with ease.
Bingham connects with a jab.
MacAvon misses with a body shot

and Bingham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacAvon's guard.
Bingham postures up in MacAvon's guard and throws a big left but MacAvon blocks it.
Quint Bingham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bingham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bingham wants to control from the top but MacAvon keeps moving.
Bingham tries to free his leg and advance position but MacAvon is retaining full guard.
Bingham trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAvon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Quint Bingham just wasn't active enough.
Bingham shoots for a takedown but MacAvon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by MacAvon.
Bingham blocks a leg kick.
Jason MacAvon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - MacAvon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bingham. Those never looked like landing.
MacAvon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bingham avoids the head kick by MacAvon.
Bingham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacAvon counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quint Bingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bingham tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacAvon moves forwards but Bingham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bingham throws a series of punches but MacAvon avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bingham.
Bingham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacAvon is fending him off so far but Bingham persists. Nope, MacAvon circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAvon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bingham with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacAvon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bingham's knee momentarily.
Bingham loads up on a big right hand but MacAvon slips the punch.
Bingham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacAvon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacAvon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bingham slips under a jab from MacAvon.
Bingham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacAvon throws out a loose jab but Bingham uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAvon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacAvon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAvon misses with a body shot.
MacAvon leaves Bingham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bingham throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacAvon.
MacAvon misses with a hook to the body
and Bingham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacAvon thinking.
Jason MacAvon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quint Bingham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacAvon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bingham is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason MacAvon.
I think Bingham 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quint Bingham!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polvi Lumpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammerfist
vs
Lumpio

185 cm
25
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Hammerfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Polvi Lumpio!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lumpio.
Hammerfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammerfist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lumpio moves in looking to clinch but Hammerfist pushes him off.
Lumpio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lumpio tries to clinch up.
Lumpio is looking to land body kicks.
Lumpio throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfist moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist shoots in but Lumpio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lumpio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammerfist will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumpio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammerfist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lumpio. That one must have hurt.
Lumpio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hammerfist is breathing heavily.
Lumpio throws a low kick but Hammerfist moves out of range easily.
Polvi Lumpio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lumpio misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Lumpio.

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

Hammerfist is rocked!

It looks like Wazz Hammerfist has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lumpio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oh Hammerfist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lumpio looks for the body kick but Hammerfist saw that one coming.
Hammerfist seems to have got his legs back now.

Lumpio rushes Hammerfist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumpio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lumpio landing knees to the body.
Lumpio lands a nice elbow.
Lumpio lands an elbow inside that Hammerfist shrugs off.
Lumpio with a knee to the head.
Hammerfist takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lumpio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lumpio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lumpio has Hammerfist tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Hammerfist to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Polvi Lumpio!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haydrick Naar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Winchester
vs
Naar

191 cm
19
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
230 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Haydrick Naar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naar throws a head kick that misses.
Naar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winchester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Winchester.
Naar throws a leg kick but Winchester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Winchester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naar defends it nicely.
Naar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Naar.
Winchester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Naar.
Winchester avoids the head kick by Naar.
Winchester swings for the body but Naar moves out of range.
Naar throws the left hand but Winchester avoids the punch easily.
Naar throws a head kick that misses.
Winchester avoids the head kick by Naar.
Naar throws the kick towards the body but Winchester avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Naar misses.
Winchester shoots in looking for a takedown but Naar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winchester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Naar tries a head kick but it misses.
Naar throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
Naar connects with an inside leg kick.
Winchester blocks a head kick by Naar.
Naar lands with a nice body kick.
Winchester takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Randolph Winchester has been cut.
Haydrick Naar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Winchester will feel that in the morning.
Winchester is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Winchester checks a leg kick.
Winchester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naar moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naar.
Winchester avoids the head kick by Naar.
Haydrick Naar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naar swings for the body but Winchester moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Winchester.
Winchester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naar. Naar obviously looking to wear him down.
Naar tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Winchester misses
and Naar counters with a nice body kick.
Naar cracks Winchester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Winchester looks for a takedown but Naar sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolph Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naar throws the kick towards the body but Winchester avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winchester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Naar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haydrick Naar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randolph Winchester's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Naar throws a head kick that Winchester semi-blocks.
Winchester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Naar can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Naar.
Naar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winchester with a poor takedown
and Naar counters with a stiff right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Naar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naar connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Winchester's calf.
Naar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Winchester shoots in but Naar avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Naar digs a good body shot into Winchester's ribs.
Naar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Haydrick Naar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winchester was well out of range. Poor timing from Naar.
Naar throws a head kick that misses.
Winchester takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Winchester blocks a head kick by Naar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester checks a leg kick.
Naar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winchester rather than just go for the knockout.
Winchester checks a low kick from Naar.
Naar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naar loads up on a big right hand but Winchester slips the punch.
Naar leaves Winchester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolph Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester blocks a head kick by Naar.
Naar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Naar counters with an inside leg kick.
Naar misses with a low kick.
Naar misses with a wild body shot.
Naar throws a body kick that misses.
Naar scores with a nice body kick.
Naar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Winchester.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester avoids the head kick by Naar.
Winchester moves out of range as Naar throws a body kick.
Winchester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Winchester avoids the head kick by Naar.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naar. That's going to slow Winchester down.
Winchester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winchester will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winchester.
Naar lands with a kick to the temple. Winchester shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haydrick Naar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randolph Winchester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Naar misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Winchester might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Naar throws out a leg kick but Winchester moves out of range and Naar only half commits.
Naar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Naar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winchester misses with a jab to the body
and Naar counters with a head kick.
Naar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Winchester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Naar can pounce on him.
Winchester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naar.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naar as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester moves out of range of the body kick.
Winchester throws an off balance right hand
and Naar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Winchester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naar was well out of range. Poor timing from Winchester.
Naar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naar lands with a kick to the temple. Winchester shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Randolph Winchester's cut is getting worse.
Winchester gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naar connects with a leg kick. Winchester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naar scores with a kick to the body.
Naar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Winchester.
Naar thows a body shot but no joy.
Naar scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Naar misses the target.
Naar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naar throws a sloppy head kick and Winchester moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Naar misses.
Naar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Naar swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester throws a front kick aimed at Naar's knee but Naar avoids it well.
Naar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Naar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Naar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winchester.
Naar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winchester.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Winchester tries for a takedown but Naar circles away easily
letting Naar counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haydrick Naar really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randolph Winchester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Naar cracks the inside of Winchester's front leg.
Naar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naar.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Winchester. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Naar connects with an inside leg kick.
Naar misses with a low kick as Winchester jumps back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Naar tries a head kick but it misses.
Winchester throws an off balance right hand
and Naar counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naar thows a body shot but no joy.
Winchester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Naar misses.
Winchester blocks the body kick.
Winchester misses with a shot to the body
and Naar counters with a leg kick.
Naar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Naar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naar tests Winchester's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winchester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Winchester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Naar feints and then cracks Winchester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winchester down.
Naar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Naar lands with a nice body kick.
Winchester blocks a leg kick.
Naar misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naar finds it's way round the side to connect with Winchester's head.
Naar lands with a slapping head kick.
Naar throws a front kick aimed at Winchester's knee but Winchester avoids it well.

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

Winchester is rocked!

Randolph Winchester's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Winchester checks a low kick from Naar.
Naar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naar thumps Winchester with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winchester swings widly with a right hand
and Naar counters with a leg kick.
Naar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Winchester misses with a takedown attempt - Naar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Naar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Winchester's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naar connects with a high kick.
Winchester has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haydrick Naar dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Randolph Winchester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Winchester misses with a body shot

and Naar counters with a head kick that drops Winchester to the mat! Winchester scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Winchester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winchester blocks a head kick by Naar.
Winchester seems to have got his legs back now.
Naar throws a front kick aimed at Winchester's knee but Winchester avoids it well.
Naar throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Naar.
Winchester checks a leg kick nicely.
Winchester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Naar tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Naar takes a swing at Winchester's ribcage but misses.
Naar tried to score with a low kick but Winchester checks it.
Naar connects with a looping right hand.
Naar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winchester takes a kick to the side of the head.
Naar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A clash of legs there as Winchester blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Naar misses.
Winchester misses with a right hand
and Naar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Winchester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Naar throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
Naar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Naar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Winchester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winchester is defended easily by Naar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naar misses with a looping left.
Naar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winchester is able to avoid easily.
Haydrick Naar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winchester throws a jab but it's blocked by Naar.
Naar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naar cracks Winchester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winchester takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Winchester throws a lazy uppercut
and Naar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winchester thinking.
Winchester fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolph Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naar. Winchester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winchester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randolph Winchester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 41:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 40:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 40:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haydrick Naar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hulk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pride Opening Theme Music. Berger has chosen Feed The Gut as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Dieter Berger 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!

Hulk
vs
Berger

215 cm
25
300 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
300 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Hulk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Berger!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berger.
Berger moves nicely into side control.
Hulk prevents Berger from moving into mount.
Berger throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Berger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berger working the head with strikes.
Berger tries to advance to mount but Hulk denies him.
Berger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berger has knee on belly momentarily but Hulk bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger is looking to take a break and control but Hulk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Berger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Berger is working for a submission of some sort.
Berger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hulk's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Berger seems content to control.
Berger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hulk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berger is keen to just control but Hulk is a slippery customer.
Berger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hulk is in trouble now - Berger has advanced to mount!
Hulk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hulk tries to get out of the position.
Hulk tries to lock up and control but Berger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger wants to control the pace but Hulk is squirming around nicely.
Berger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Berger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Berger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hulk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Berger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hulk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Berger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hulk tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger trying to control but Hulk is having none of it.
Berger lands with some strikes.
Berger controlling from the full mount.
Hulk has given up his back. Will we see Berger going for some submissions?

Berger is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hulk taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Berger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dieter Berger!
Dieter Berger is the new super heavyweight champion!