Gene 38 : Truthful Mouth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namiska Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug's entrance music is Entrance. A fine choice. 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.

Hug
vs
Button

180 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Gilop®

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Namiska Button !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug misses with a body kick.
Button throws a right and a left that Hug avoids nicely.
Hug throws a lazy uppercut
and Button counters with a three punch combo that has Hug backing up. Hug nods at Button to acknowledge the strikes.
Button shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hug as he jumps to the side.
Hug tests Button 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hug slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Button tries to clinch up.
Button has a takedown stuffed.
Button cracks Hug with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Button shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hug counters with a thumping low kick.
Andy Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namiska Button .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Button shoots in for a double leg but Hug sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Button stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Button shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hug defends it nicely.
Hug checks a leg kick nicely.
Button misses with a wild combination.
Button throws a nice head kick!
Namiska Button seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Button lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hug circles away quickly and effectively.
Button with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hug lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Button misses with the body kick
and Hug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Button gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug working hard to break the clinch.
Button tries to pull guard but Hug holds him up against the cage and eventually Button drops back down to his feet.
Hug can't break the clinch.
Hug wants to get back to striking at distance but Button won't allow it.
Button tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hug just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hug is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hug can't break the clinch.
Hug has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug working hard to break the clinch.
Button is trying to break the clinch but Hug has him pressed against the cage.
Hug wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Button has him pressed against the cage.
Hug looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Button tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Button escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hug.
Button shoots in looking for a takedown but Hug manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Button 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Button lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hug will feel that in the morning.
Button shoots in for a takedown but Hug shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Hug.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Button has taken the fight to the clinch.
Button has Hug pressed against the cage, preventing Hug from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Button just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hug's brow.
Button has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hug is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Button drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hug pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Hug as Button shoots in.
Button looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Button takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Hug scores with a four punch combination!
Button thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Namiska Button will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Button closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Button misses with a takedown attempt
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Button misses with a body kick.
Button connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Button dives in and grabs Hug's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hug pushes down on Button 's head and hops out.
Hug scores with a jab to the body.
Hug misses with the combination.
Button throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hug checks a leg kick.
Button will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andy Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namiska Button .
An inside leg kick lands from Button .
Button is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Button looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hug is fending him off so far but Button persists. Nope, Hug circles away and we're back to standing.
Button shoots in looking for a takedown but Hug manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Button 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hug connects with a body shot that sends Button 's belly button to the back.
Hug connects with a single shot there.
Button misses with a low kick as Hug jumps back.
Nice body punch from Hug.
The fight stays on the outside here - Button looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hug connects with a body shot that sends Button 's belly button to the back.
Button shoots for a double leg takedown but Hug sprawls well. He's pushed Button 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Namiska Button seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hug stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hug wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Button tries to clinch there but Hug circles away.
Hug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hug lands a nice looking body shot.
Hug uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Button has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Button takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hug punishes Button 's body with a nice straight punch.
Hug keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hug lands with a good body shot.
Button moves forwards but Hug connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hug scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button is looking to clinch but Hug is avoiding it.
Button closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hug circles away.
Hug throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hug lands with a shot to the body.
Hug throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hug misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Hug both land. Nice combination.
Namiska Button is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Button ducks right into an uppercut from Hug.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hug.
Hug swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button misses with a low kick.
A combination from Button does no damage.
Hug defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Button .
Button is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hug sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Button walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Hug there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Button throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hug.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hug closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hug!
Hug defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Button .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Hug dominated that second round.
That's time! Hug's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hug scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Button stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hug.
Button is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hug is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Button .
Button is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Button misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Button has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Button thows a leg kick but Hug checks it
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Button walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hug.
Hug scores with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Hug slams his shin into Button 's torso.
Button takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Button throws a lazy head kick
and Hug counters with a right hand to the body.
Hug rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Button moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Button fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Button on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hug. Hug obviously looking to wear him down.
Hug comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andy Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Hug.
Hug with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Button shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hug defends it nicely.
Andy Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namiska Button .
Button takes one to the chin there.
Button on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Button tries to clinch there but Hug circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug stalks Button and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Button 's face. Button staggers backwards, shaken.
Button swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hug looks to land a combination but Button avoids it well.
Button doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hug counter with a right hand.
Button shoots in and drives through. Hug sprawls well.
Hug lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hug cracks Button with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Button misses with a takedown attempt - Hug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hug connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hug paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice combination there by Hug.
Button has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hug finds it's way round the side to connect with Button 's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hug, as that shot connected.
Hug stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hug wants it to stay on the feet.
Button misses with a jab, cross combination.
Button fails with a takedown attempt.
Hug connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Button throws a right hand that Hug ducks under and follows up with a left that Hug also avoids with ease.
Hug feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Button 's calf.
Hug lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left and a right from Hug both land. Nice combination.
Button thows a leg kick but Hug checks it
and Hug makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hug lands a nice looking body shot.
Button is looking to clinch.
Hug lands with a hook. Button tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Hug showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hug has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Hug!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andy Hug made sure he mentioned Gilop®, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rehti Ladi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Rantala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ladi comes to the cage accompanied by You Will Never Walk Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ladi
vs
Rantala

195 cm
20
191 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
28
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Undead clothing. All items 10$

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rehti Ladi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Rantala!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rantala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ladi throws a push kick but Rantala slaps the foot to one side.
Ladi lands with a kick to the temple. Rantala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ladi scores with a head kick. Rantala tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Rantala is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladi keeps Rantala at a distance using the push kick.
Rantala cracks Ladi with an open hand slap.
Ladi lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Rantala crumples to the floor! Ladi milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rehti Ladi!
In his post fight interview, Rehti Ladi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi comes to the cage accompanied by Genki Sudo world order mindshift. Ricardo Ramirez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sho Fukamachi's chin.

Fukamachi
vs
Ramirez

170 cm
32
139 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

165 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Gilop®

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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sho Fukamachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukamachi shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Fukamachi avoids nicely.
Fukamachi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fukamachi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
Fukamachi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fukamachi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fukamachi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukamachi shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Fukamachi shoots in.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Fukamachi is breathing heavily.

Ramirez lands a big right hand that sends Fukamachi crashing to the mat! Ramirez stays standing though and waves Fukamachi back to his feet!

Fukamachi is rocked!
Ramirez sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Fukamachi's defenses. It connects perfectly with Fukamachi's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Ramirez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricardo Ramirez thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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 Ernest Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baginski has chosen WALECZNE SERCE as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bass
vs
Baginski

180 cm
28
170 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

175 cm
28
170 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernest Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baginski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by Baginski.
Baginski lands with a cross.
Baginski cracks Bass with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bass misses with a double jab.
Bass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baginski.
Baginski scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Bass misses.
Bass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baginski misses with a straight left.
Baginski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baginski scores with a shot to the body.
Bass misses with a hook
and Baginski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass shoots in looking for a takedown but Baginski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baginski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baginski misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Bass.
Baginski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bass misses with a looping right.
Baginski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baginski tests Bass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baginski misses the jab.
Baginski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baginski needs to keep his hands up - Bass had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski throws a series of punches but Bass moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bass misses the target.
Bass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Bass misses its intended target.
Bass throws a hook but Baginski avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bass throws a shot from downtown. Baginski moves away and avoids it.
Baginski tries for a takedown but Bass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Baginski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bass's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Baginski works over Bass with some ground and pound from guard.
Baginski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Baginski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baginski advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski slips a nice elbow through Bass's hands, connecting with Bass's forehead.
Bass is not content to let Baginski control the position.
Baginski prevents Bass from standing back up.
Baginski controlling the action here.
It looks like Baginski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski wants to control but Bass is keeping him busy.
Bass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baginski.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Piotr Baginski!
Piotr Baginski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man Zend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munson comes to the cage accompanied by Til I collapse . Zend has chosen Get Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Munson
vs
Zend

207 cm
26
283 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

205 cm
29
265 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Gilop®

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Man Zend!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zend swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Munson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zend shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Munson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zend connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Munson.
Munson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zend is out of range and Munson settles back down.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.
Zend scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zend. That's going to slow Munson down.
Munson swings widly with a right hand
and Zend counters with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zend!
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!
Munson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Munson darts in and clinches Zend up against the cage.
Munson blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zend lands a nice knee to the body.
Munson is breathing heavily.

Zend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zend with a jab.

Zend clinches.
Munson avoids a wild elbow strike from Zend.
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!
Zend controlling the action here for a moment.
Zend avoiding damage as Munson throws knees to the body.
Munson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zend lands an elbow that stopped Munson in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Roy Munson has been cut.
Munson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Zend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zend is looking to slow Munson down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zend, right into the meat.
Zend scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zend lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zend connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Munson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zend. Zend obviously looking to wear him down.
Zend lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zend.
Zend takes a swing at Munson's ribcage but misses.
Zend throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Munson 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.

Munson tries to keep at a distance but Zend has taken the fight into the clinch.
Munson takes an elbow to the temple.
Munson takes an elbow to the temple.
Zend creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zend lands an elbow inside that Munson shrugs off.
Zend throws an elbow but it misses.
Zend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zend blocking some punches.
Zend lands an elbow inside.
Zend creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Munson's defenses.

Roy Munson's cut is getting worse.
Munson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zend is defending well for now.
Zend content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Munson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zend throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zend throws an elbow but misses.
Zend lands an elbow just above Munson 's eye.
Munson digs a right hand into Zend's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zend's gas tank.
Munson dodges an elbow strike from Zend.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zend throws an elbow but misses.
Munson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zend throws an elbow but misses.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zend.
Munson tries a body shot but Zend blocks it.
Munson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zend is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zend is pushing Munson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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!
Munson tries a body shot but Zend blocks it.
Munson misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zend throws an elbow but misses.
Zend dodges an elbow strike from Munson.

Zend manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zend.

Munson has closed the distance and engaged Zend in a clinch.
Zend avoids the elbow strike from Munson, against the cage.
Munson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zend avoids the damage to the body.
Munson blocks an elbow strike from Zend.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munson lands a body shot.
Munson misses with an elbow over the top.
Zend throws an elbow that misses.
Munson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zend lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zend.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Zend dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Munson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice body kick from Zend.
Zend bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munson's head.
Zend lands with a hook. Munson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zend dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zend swinging wildly here.
A jab from Zend finds it's way through Munson's defenses.
Munson throws a head kick but Zend moves out of range.
Munson loads up on a big right hand but Zend slips the punch.
Munson looks to land a right hand but Zend moved out of range.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson ducks under a wild hook from Zend.
Munson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zend throws a left and a right that both miss
and Munson counters with a low kick, right behind Zend 's knee.

Zend has managed to clinch.
Zend avoiding damage as Munson throws knees to the body.
Zend pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zend lands an elbow inside.

Zend breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zend avoids the head kick by Munson.
Munson avoids the body shot from Zend.
Zend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zend is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Munson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Munson working Zend over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zend blocks the elbow strike.
Munson blocks the elbow strike.
Munson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zend is defending well for now.
Munson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zend avoids the damage to the body.
Zend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Munson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zend in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zend is breathing heavily.
Munson lands a good knee to the midsection. Zend won't want to take too many of those.
Munson misses with an elbow over the top.
Zend blocks an elbow strike from Munson.
Munson tries to work over Zend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Munson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munson throws a head kick but Zend moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zend lands with a nice body punch.
Zend tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munson connects with the punch.
Munson swinging wildly here.
That kick from Zend tenderised Munson's leg. Munson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man Zend seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zend scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Munson.
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Zend.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zend fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zend takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Munson instigates a clinch.
Munson dodges an elbow strike from Zend.
Zend taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson can't find room to land a body shot as Zend controls the action.

Zend breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zend darts in and clinches Munson up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Munson missing with knees to the body.
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 Roy Munson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Munson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Zend throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Munson.
Munson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zend.
Zend lands a glancing blow to the side of Munson's head.
Zend misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munson.
Zend lands a leg kick that knocks Munson off balance momentarily.

Zend gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Munson.
Munson blocks an elbow strike from Zend.
Zend dodges an elbow strike from Munson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zend lands a damaging elbow.
Zend trying to stall but Munson improves his position.
Munson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zend is defending well for now.
Zend managing to block the knees to the body from Munson.
A short body shot lands from Munson as the two fighters clinch.
Zend managing to block the knees to the body from Munson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zend holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Zend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munson moves out of range of the body kick from Zend.

Munson has managed to clinch.
Zend pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Zend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munson moves away from the strike by Zend.
Roy Munson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zend digs a good hook to Munson's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zend is just out of range.
Munson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zend can pounce on him.
Zend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zend.
Zend fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zend throws a chopping leg kick but Munson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Munson closes the distance and clinches.
Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson missing with knees to the body.
Munson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Zend manages to break the clinch.
Zend throws a wild body kick that Munson sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munson closes the distance and pushes Zend back into the cage.
Zend blocks the elbow strike.

Zend breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zend lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zend scores with a hook.
Munson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zend connects with a leg kick. Munson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munson throws a lazy head kick
and Zend counters with a nice uppercut.
Munson looks to throw a body kick
and Zend counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zend lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zend.

Zend fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zend is defending well for now.
Munson avoids a wild elbow strike from Zend.
Zend is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zend lands a damaging elbow.
Zend unloads a knee to the mid-section. Munson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Munson takes an elbow to the temple.

Roy Munson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zend throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zend breaks the clinch.
Munson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zend connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Man Zend comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zend 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Zend!
Man Zend gave a mention to Gilop® in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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 Herrick Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadashi Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman comes to the cage accompanied by Gamma Ray - Blood Religion . On his way into the cage it seems that Herrick Goldman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Herrick Goldman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Goldman
vs
Masaru

165 cm
24
170 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

176 cm
24
166 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herrick Goldman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadashi Masaru!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masaru throws a nice looking combination but Goldman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masaru's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goldman under the eye.
Masaru keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Goldman.
Masaru throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Herrick Goldman has been cut.
Masaru throws a shot from downtown. Goldman moves away and avoids it.
Goldman thows a body shot but no joy.
Goldman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Masaru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldman tries to clinch up.
Masaru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Goldman is rocked!

Goldman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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!
Goldman wants to control the pace but Masaru is squirming around nicely.
Masaru wants to try and get back to his feet.

Goldman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Masaru has worked his arm free - good work by Masaru!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman trying to control the action but Masaru is working from the bottom.
Masaru tries to escape but Goldman is in control.
Masaru defending against the ground and pound.
Masaru parries the strikes from Goldman easily there. Goldman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Masaru to escape.
Goldman wants to control but Masaru is keeping him busy.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is looking to take a break and control but Masaru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman lands a nice forearm strike.

Goldman tries for a kimura but Masaru is defending well.
Masaru is pushing Goldman's head away, looking to escape. Goldman manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goldman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masaru is pushing Goldman's head away, looking to escape. Goldman manages to hold on to the position though.
Goldman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Masaru is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Masaru bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Goldman tries to close the distance and clinch but Masaru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldman is just out of range.
Tadashi Masaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru throws a looping overhand right but Goldman ducks down to avoid it.
Goldman walks into a straight right hand from Masaru.
Goldman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masaru cracks a nice hook into Goldman's ribs.

Goldman moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Masaru breaks the clinch.
Goldman is looking to clinch but Masaru is avoiding it.
Masaru swings for the body but Goldman moves out of range.
Masaru misses the shot to the body.
Masaru misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman avoids the head kick by Masaru.
Masaru connects with a body shot.

Goldman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Masaru did well to prevent Goldman getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tadashi Masaru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herrick Goldman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goldman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Masaru connects with a nice looking jab.
Masaru throws a head kick but Goldman moves out of range.
Masaru misses with a right hand

and Goldman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goldman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masaru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldman won't allow Masaru to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goldman won't allow Masaru to get back to his feet.
Masaru is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Goldman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masaru is breathing heavily.
Goldman trying to control but Masaru is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Masaru keeps moving.
Goldman advances to half guard.
Goldman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masaru defending well though.
Goldman throwing shots but Masaru is blocking nicely.
Herrick Goldman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masaru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldman wants to control but Masaru is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masaru has managed to free his arm - good work.
Masaru is trying to stand.
Goldman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goldman throws a strike there. Masaru manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Goldman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldman thows a huge punch but Masaru dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman stalling.
Masaru wants to get back to his feet.

Goldman seems to be looking for submissions.
Goldman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldman tries to pass to full mount but Masaru defends it.

Goldman is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru is not content to let Goldman control the position.
Goldman is pressing down on Masaru's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masaru is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Goldman is trying to work for a kimura but Masaru is defending well.
Masaru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herrick Goldman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herrick Goldman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Masaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldman.
Masaru's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goldman under the eye.
Masaru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldman on the side of the head.
Goldman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Goldman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masaru drops Goldman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Masaru follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tadashi Masaru!
Tadashi Masaru is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Tadashi Masaru, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Large (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner's entrance music is The Champ is Here . A fine choice. Large has chosen Blue - U Make Me Wanna as his entrance music. Clyde Turner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Turner
vs
Large

196 cm
26
272 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

192 cm
21
248 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Gilop®

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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Clyde Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Large!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Large scores with a jab.

It looks like Clyde Turner has been cut.
Large throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Large. Those never looked like landing.
Large misses with a few strikes there.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Large slips under a jab.
Large throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Large's shoulder, as Large tries to avoid the shot.
Bob Large seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner avoids the body shot from Large.
Turner lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Large steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Large is just out of range.
A big left from Large misses.
Large tries to clinch up.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Bob Large has been cut.
Turner looks to land a combination but Large avoids it well.
Large ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Large tries to clinch up.
Large pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Large staying out of range there.
Large tries to clinch up.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Large doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Large misses with a jab, cross combination.
Large tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Large takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Large displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Large swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner slips under a jab.
Large loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Large misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Large is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turner rather than just go for the knockout.
Large tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.

Large has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Large stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Large throws an elbow but it misses.

Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Large works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Large throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Large does no damage.
Large tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Turner cracks Large with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Large lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Large.
Large tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Large loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Large scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Large slips a jab from Turner.
Large lands with a shot to the body.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Clyde Turner's cut is getting worse.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Large.
Large scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Large does it's job there.

Clyde Turner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Large misses the shot to the body.
Turner misses with a hook.
Large throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Large with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Large is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Large fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner moves away from the strike by Large.
The fight stays on the outside here - Large looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Large's belly button to the back.
Large lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Large. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.

Large clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Large tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Large tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Large tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Large cracks Turner with a nice body shot.
Large struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Large dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Turner feints a jab promting Large to slip. Turner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Large slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Large takes the fight into the clinch.
Large blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Large misses with some punches.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Large avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner wants to break free but Large has control.
Large works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Large misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Large uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Large swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Large throws out the jab.
A jab from Large misses.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Large is just out of range.
Large dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Large.
Large looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Large doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Large takes the fight into the clinch.

Large successfully pulls guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Large looking for a sweep. Not yet Large, not yet.
Turner wants to stand and escape but instead Large has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Large engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Large throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Large throwing strikes but missing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Large. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Large trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.

Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Large is aware though and is defending well.
Large has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Large with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Large stands and throws Turner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Turner is not content to let Large control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner being controlled for a moment.
Turner is looking to reverse the position.
Turner looks to move to half guard but instead Large has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Large landing shots from mount.
Turner is looking to improve his position but Large isn't that keen on the idea.
Large content just to control the position here.
Turner is squirming around, avoiding Large's attempts to control the action.
Turner tries to reverse the position but Large maintains control.
Large with the ground and pound from mount.

Jeez, Clyde Turner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Large!
A relieved looking Bob Large thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Posti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Posti
vs
Goldman

188 cm
26
200 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
190 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Posti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman stuffs the takedown.
Goldman throws a series of punches but Posti avoids them all with ease.
Goldman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goldman misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Goldman.
Goldman tries to close the distance and clinch but Posti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Posti lands a head shot.
Goldman connects with a body shot that sends Posti's belly button to the back.
Goldman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Posti.
Jab from Posti.
Both fighters circling a little - Goldman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goldman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Posti.
Abe Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Posti moves away from the strike by Goldman.
Goldman misses with a looping right.
Goldman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman moves away from the strike by Posti.

Goldman rushes Posti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Posti misses with some punches.
Goldman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Posti.
Goldman lands a left hand.
Goldman lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Goldman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Posti.
Goldman looks to throw the jab but Posti is out of range.
Goldman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Posti.
Posti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Posti avoids the body shot from Goldman.
Posti misses with a looping right.
Posti loads up on a big right hand but Goldman slips the punch.
Goldman misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a nice looking combination but Posti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Posti shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Posti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raimo Posti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Goldman.

Goldman moves into the clinch successfully.
Goldman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldman digs a right hand into Posti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Posti's gas tank.
Goldman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Posti misses with a body punch.

Posti breaks the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Posti. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Posti misses with a body shot.
Abe Goldman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldman throws a jab but it's blocked by Posti.
Posti moves out of range of the body kick from Goldman.
Posti misses with an uppercut.
Goldman misses with a looping right.

Goldman drives through and clinches with Posti against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldman.
Goldman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Posti blocks a body shot from Goldman.

Posti breaks the clinch.
Posti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goldman finds it's way round the side to connect with Posti's head.
Goldman looks to land a combination but Posti avoids it well.
Goldman cracks Posti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goldman digs a good body shot into Posti's ribs.
Goldman misses with a two punch combination.
Goldman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goldman lands with a straight right. Posti didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Posti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Posti is rocked!
Goldman is looking to clinch but Posti is avoiding it.
Posti just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goldman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Posti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Posti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horrible takedown by Posti or perhaps it was just good defense by Goldman which made him look bad.
Goldman misses with an uppercut
and Posti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldman tries to bum rush Posti with a series of wild strikes but Posti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldman misses with a head kick.
Posti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.
Posti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldman has time to react.
Posti misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Goldman does it's job there.
Goldman misses the jab.
Goldman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Goldman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman scores with a shot to the body.
Posti is breathing heavily.
Posti tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goldman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Posti falls backwards - clearly groggy! Goldman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abe Goldman! Abe Goldman retains his middleweight title!
Abe Goldman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Gilop®, into his post fight interview.