Holmgang: Challengers!!1!! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Quetzalcoatl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan St Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quetzalcoatl comes to the ring accompanied by El Rey y Yo. This should be a great matchup!

Quetzalcoatl
vs
St Christopher

202 cm
18
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
279 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armando Quetzalcoatl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan St Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quetzalcoatl closes the distance but St Christopher moves to the side
and St Christopher counters with a left to the body.
Quetzalcoatl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Quetzalcoatl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Christopher scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Armando Quetzalcoatl has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Christopher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Christopher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Christopher sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Quetzalcoatl's defenses. It connects perfectly with Quetzalcoatl's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan St Christopher!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Mustaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustaine has chosen Bad Day as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sandor Clegane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Clegane
vs
Mustaine

205 cm
26
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Mustaine!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clegane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mustaine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mustaine lands a head kick!
Mustaine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mustaine tries to land a front kick but Clegane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mustaine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Mustaine is predictable there

and Clegane counters with a shoot takedown. Mustaine fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clegane controlling from the top position.
Mustaine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clegane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clegane prevents Mustaine from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Clegane just wasn't active enough.
Clegane moves in looking to clinch but Mustaine pushes him off.
Mustaine keeps Clegane at a distance using the push kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Clegane blocks the leg kick.
Mustaine misses with a head kick.
Clegane lands with a kick to the temple. Mustaine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Kurt Mustaine has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clegane is defended easily by Mustaine.
Clegane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustaine throws out a loose jab but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Mustaine is rocked!
Good leg kick by Clegane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mustaine is still on wobbly legs! Can Clegane finish him?
Mustaine looks gassed!
A leg kick checked by Clegane.
Mustaine seems to have recovered his senses.
Kurt Mustaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Clegane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mustaine, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mustaine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clegane lands a knee to the body.
Clegane slowing the pace effectively.

Clegane gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Clegane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Clegane just wasn't active enough.

Clegane forces Mustaine back against the ropes and clinches.
Clegane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mustaine's efforts to push away.
Mustaine tries to break free but Clegane pushes him back against the ropes.
Clegane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clegane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mustaine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Clegane breaks from the clinch.

Clegane pushes Mustaine up against the ropes in a clinch.

Clegane turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mustaine being controlled for a moment.

Clegane in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mustaine is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandor Clegane!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Tapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Alenichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapio comes into the arena with Cannibal Corpse blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Alenichev's choice of entrance music: "Acid Rain" by Liquid Tension Experiment. Aleksei Alenichev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Tapio
vs
Alenichev

182 cm
23
225 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Tapio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksei Alenichev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alenichev circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tapio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alenichev scores with a hook to the body. Tapio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Alenichev closes the distance and clinches.
Tapio has had enough of the clinch but Alenichev keeps him there for the moment.
Tapio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Tapio manages to break the clinch.
Alenichev throws a body punch but Tapio moves out of range.
Tapio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tapio throws a shot from downtown. Alenichev moves away and avoids it.
Tapio has a takedown stuffed.

Alenichev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alenichev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tapio swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tapio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alenichev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alenichev stands and throws Tapio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tapio is looking to regain half guard here but Alenichev keeps moving and retains side control.
Alenichev scoring with punches from side control.
Alenichev is looking to take a break and control but Tapio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alenichev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alenichev's best efforts.

Tapio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alenichev tries to pass to full mount but Tapio defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapio is trying to get back to full guard.
Tapio taking some punishment here, with Alenichev in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alenichev connects with a nice short shot to Tapio's temple.
Alenichev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alenichev trying to mount his opponent but Tapio defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapio wants to improve his position but Alenichev is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alenichev wants to control but Tapio is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alenichev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tapio is trying to escape the mount.
Alenichev with good strikes from the mount here!
Tapio in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alenichev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tapio is trying to escape the mount.
Alenichev controlling from mount.
Tapio tries to reverse the position but Alenichev maintains control.
Alenichev landing strikes, looking to finish!

Tapio is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Alenichev! Tapio is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aleksei Alenichev!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radamel Guarin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi comes to the ring accompanied by Your'e The Best Around. Guarin has chosen Peace is dead! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Miyagi
vs
Guarin

166 cm
20
151 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

177 cm
26
159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kesuke Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radamel Guarin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi tries to clinch but Guarin moves out of range.
Miyagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Guarin circles away.
Guarin connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Guarin throws a head kick that Miyagi semi-blocks.
Guarin tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi moves in looking to clinch but Guarin pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Guarin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Guarin circles away.
Miyagi darts in trying to clinch
and Guarin counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is looking to clinch.
Guarin lands with an uppercut that bounces Miyagi off the ropes and back into rage.
Miyagi moves in looking to clinch but Guarin pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi looks to clinch
and Guarin counters with a nice uppercut.
Guarin throws a lazy uppercut

and Miyagi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guarin is trying to break free.
Guarin is trying to break the clinch but Miyagi has him pressed against the ropes.

Guarin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guarin throws a sloppy head kick and Miyagi moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi moves to clinch but Guarin breaks away
and Guarin counters with a one-two to the body.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Guarin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guarin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guarin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Guarin moves out of range.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guarin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi tries to clinch
and Guarin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miyagi fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guarin throws a head kick but Miyagi moves out of range.
Guarin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Guarin swings widly with a right hand

and Miyagi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miyagi.
Miyagi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guarin's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guarin wants to get back to striking at distance but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi stalling in the clinch.
Guarin is trying to break free.
Guarin wants to get back to striking at distance but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi avoiding damage.
Miyagi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Guarin tries to circle away but Miyagi has him pinned against the ropes.
Guarin is looking to break free of the clinch but Miyagi has double underhooks.
Miyagi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Miyagi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi closes the distance but Guarin moves to the side
and Guarin counters with a nice uppercut.
Miyagi tries to clinch up but Guarin circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyagi tries to clinch up but Guarin circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Miyagi tries to clinch
and Guarin counters with a big head kick but Miyagi shrugs it off.
Miyagi tries to clinch up
and Miyagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radamel Guarin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miyagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Guarin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guarin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Miyagi tries to clinch up.
Miyagi tries to clinch up but Guarin circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guarin throws a head kick that misses.
Guarin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miyagi closes the distance but Guarin moves to the side
enabling Guarin to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guarin throws a head kick that misses.
Guarin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miyagi's head.
Miyagi wants to clinch up but Guarin keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guarin swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyagi.
Guarin lands a head kick. Miyagi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guarin lands with a hook. Miyagi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guarin misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guarin misses with a wild body shot.
Guarin swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyagi.
Guarin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radamel Guarin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guarin 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radamel Guarin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
14%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Open The Floodgate as his entrance music. Andy Henderson is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Thompson
vs
Henderson

167 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.

Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the ropes.

Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.

Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.

Henderson closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the ropes.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Henderson.
Good standup being displayed there by Henderson as he connects with a hook.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henderson throws a series of strikes that have Thompson backpedaling.

It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Henderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson is pushing Thompson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson lands a jab.
Nice jab there from Henderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Henderson has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Henderson.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thompson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Henderson forces Thompson back against the ropes and clinches.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Henderson lands a body punch.
Thompson wants a takedown.

Henderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Henderson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thompson controls his leg.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Henderson darts in and clinches Thompson up against the ropes.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andy Henderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson stalling against the ropes.
Henderson cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the ropes.

Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thompson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Henderson. Beautiful body shot.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Henderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Henderson breaks the clinch.
Hunter Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Henderson clinches.
Henderson works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Henderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Henderson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson has Thompson pressed against the ropes.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy Henderson.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.

Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Jab by Henderson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Henderson.
Henderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andy Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Andy Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henderson swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henderson duly obliges.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henderson.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Henderson.
Henderson is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.

Henderson forces Thompson back against the ropes and clinches.
Good body shot from Henderson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Henderson clinches.
Henderson lands an uppercut.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Henderson feints a jab promting Thompson to slip. Henderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thompson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Henderson.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson lands a body shot in the clinch.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.

Henderson gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

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

Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson.

Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Henderson lands a two punch combo.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Henderson lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henderson lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.

Henderson gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Andy Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Henderson!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Oliveira
vs
Jones

179 cm
24
164 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand

and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Oliveira advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charles Oliveira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sako Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akuhisa Kimyasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akuhisa Kimyasa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Li
vs
Kimyasa

165 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sako Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akuhisa Kimyasa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Li closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Li lands in his opponent's guard.
Kimyasa keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.

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

Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kimyasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Li slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Li tries for a kimura but Kimyasa is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimyasa struggling a bit here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Kimyasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Li tries to move to mount but Kimyasa blocks the move with his legs.

Li looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Li is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimyasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimyasa tries to bench press Li off him but Li keeps the position.
Li works to advance to full mount. Kimyasa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimyasa wants to control but Li is having none of it.

Li working for a guillotine from mount but Kimyasa is in no mood to give up.

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

Li is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kimyasa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kimyasa shrugs it off.

Li goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kimyasa turns into him and now he's in Li's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimyasa passes Li's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kimyasa is working for a submission of some sort.
Li is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li regains full guard. Nicely done.

Kimyasa has gone for a leg lock! Li slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimyasa's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Sako Li dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kimyasa tries to move into range but Li moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Li leaves Kimyasa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kimyasa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Li scores with a jab. Kimyasa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kimyasa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li shoots in for a double leg but Kimyasa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kimyasa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sako Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kimyasa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Li is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Li has escaped and now he's on top!

Li is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kimyasa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kimyasa has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Li could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Kimyasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimyasa is breathing heavily.

Li drops back looking for a leg! Kimyasa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimyasa manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Kimyasa's guard.

Kimyasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimyasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimyasa is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Li is pushing down on Kimyasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimyasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Li has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kimyasa looking for submissions off his back.

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

Li seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Kimyasa makes his way to full guard, as Li worked for a kimura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimyasa is retaining full guard.

Kimyasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimyasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Li pushing down on Kimyasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kimyasa actively working from the bottom here.

Li looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Sako Li will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Li tests Kimyasa's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Li darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Li wants to pass to mount but Kimyasa is defending the position.
Kimyasa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Li's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Li's back!
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kimyasa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Li's chin but Li turns very nicely into Kimyasa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Li.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kimyasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimyasa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimyasa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Kimyasa's legs - danger averted.
Kimyasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li wants to pass the guard but Kimyasa is keeping the position.

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

Kimyasa looking to improve position, pressing down on Li's thigh with his hand. Li seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kimyasa paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kimyasa's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Li picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sako Li!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nauj Zerep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Walk. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Zerep
vs
Cruz

183 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nauj Zerep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manel Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zerep connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
Zerep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Zerep.
Zerep misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Zerep misses the body punch
and Cruz counters with a big head kick but Zerep shrugs it off.
Zerep throws a lazy uppercut

and Cruz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Zerep lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zerep scores with a jab.
Zerep fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Cruz is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerep is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Zerep finish him?
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zerep.
Zerep darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zerep cracks Cruz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cruz falls backwards against the ropes. Zerep follows up with more strikes that drop Cruz to his knees. Zerep keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cruz! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nauj Zerep!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Referee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park - Somewhere I Belong. 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!

Junior
vs
Referee

195 cm
20
214 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Referee!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Referee.
Junior dives in and grabs Referee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Referee pushes down on Junior's head and hops out.
Referee tries a head kick but it misses.
Referee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Hugo Junior has been cut.
Junior moves to clinch but Referee breaks away
and Referee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Referee lands a high kick!

Junior is rocked!
Referee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junior slips a jab and a cross from Referee.
Referee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
Referee throws a right hand that Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Junior also avoids with ease.
Referee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Junior looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Junior trying to control but Referee is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Referee is keeping the position.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Referee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior stays in close to Referee's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugo Junior just wasn't active enough.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Referee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Junior checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Referee.
Referee drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Junior right on the button. Junior goes down! Referee follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Referee gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Referee!