IMMA: Gratitude PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kruzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruzov comes to the ring accompanied by All for the motherland. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kruzov
vs
Collins

185 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kruzov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donovan Collins!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruzov ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Kruzov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collins swivels and escapes.

Kruzov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Collins trying to control from the bottom.
Kruzov prevents Collins from standing back up.
Kruzov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kruzov is nestled in close to Collins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruzov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Kruzov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins looks gassed!
Kruzov thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Kruzov.
Kruzov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Collins! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kruzov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kruzov!
A victorious Vladimir Kruzov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Van Der Straeten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampo Jampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampo Jampo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Van Der Straeten
vs
Jampo

195 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robin Van Der Straeten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampo Jampo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jampo wants to clinch up but Van Der Straeten keeps it at a distance.
Jampo darts in trying to clinch
and Van Der Straeten counters with a left to the body.
Jampo tries to clinch
and Van Der Straeten counters with a three punch combo that has Jampo backing up. Jampo nods at Van Der Straeten to acknowledge the strikes.
Jampo tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Van Der Straeten counter with a right hand.
Jampo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Der Straeten swings for the body but Jampo moves out of range.
Van Der Straeten throws a nice looking combination but Jampo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jampo. Van Der Straeten does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jampo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jampo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Sampo Jampo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jampo tries to clinch up
and Van Der Straeten counters with a nice uppercut.
Jampo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sampo Jampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jampo tries to clinch
and Van Der Straeten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jampo tries to clinch up but Van Der Straeten circles away and keeps his distance.
Jampo misses the shot to the body.

Jampo rushes Van Der Straeten and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jampo is working Van Der Straeten over against the ropes.
Jampo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Der Straeten is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Van Der Straeten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Der Straeten is looking to break free of the clinch but Jampo has double underhooks.
Jampo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jampo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Van Der Straeten manages to break the clinch.
Jampo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Van Der Straeten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jampo tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Der Straeten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jampo tries to clinch up but Van Der Straeten circles away and keeps his distance.
Jampo doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Der Straeten circles away.
Jampo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Der Straeten eats them both and turns towards Jampo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Robin Van Der Straeten has been cut.
Jampo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Van Der Straeten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jampo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Van Der Straeten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Straeten throws an overhand right that lands on Jampo's shoulder, as Jampo tries to avoid the shot.

Jampo rushes Van Der Straeten and presses him up against the ropes.
Jampo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jampo lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Jampo - that landed with a thud.
Jampo struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Straeten controls his hands.
Jampo lands with a right to the head.
Jampo lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jampo as the two fighters clinch.
Jampo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jampo lands a body shot.
Jampo struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Straeten controls his hands.
Jampo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jampo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jampo struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Straeten controls his hands.
Jampo can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Straeten controls the action.
Jampo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jampo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Der Straeten or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jampo tries a body shot but Van Der Straeten blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Jampo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jampo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jampo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Jampo.
Jampo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jampo can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Straeten controls the action.
Jampo lands with a short shot to the head.
Jampo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jampo pushes Van Der Straeten back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Van Der Straeten is rocked!
Jampo lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Van Der Straeten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jampo creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Van Der Straeten drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sampo Jampo!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Kneeigeninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kona Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kneeigeninen
vs
Kong

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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, Seppo Kneeigeninen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kona Kong!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kneeigeninen drives through and clinches with Kong against the ropes.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Kneeigeninen has double underhooks.
Kneeigeninen working Kong over with knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeigeninen missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kong's face.
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!
Kong is trying to maintain a safe position but Kneeigeninen gets an underhook and turns Kong into the ropes.
Kneeigeninen leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kneeigeninen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kong looks gassed!
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body.
Kong being controlled against the ropes.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Kneeigeninen.

It looks like Kona Kong has been cut.
Kneeigeninen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen working Kong over with knees to the body.
Kong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneeigeninen.
Knees to the body from Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen crunches a lovely knee into Kong's ribcage.
Kneeigeninen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen crunches a lovely knee into Kong's ribcage.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kneeigeninen obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kneeigeninen walks away with a smile on his face. Kong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kneeigeninen has closed the distance and engaged Kong in a clinch.
Kneeigeninen with a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to circle away but Kneeigeninen has him pinned against the ropes.
Kong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeigeninen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kong's face.
Kneeigeninen connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kong being controlled against the ropes.
Kneeigeninen connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the head.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeigeninen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the head.
Kneeigeninen crunches a lovely knee into Kong's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kneeigeninen obliges.
Kneeigeninen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kong's face.

Kong pulls guard successfully.
Kneeigeninen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kong looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kneeigeninen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kona Kong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kneeigeninen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kneeigeninen wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.

Kneeigeninen closes the distance and clinches.
Kong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kneeigeninen to keep the fight standing.
Kneeigeninen crunches a lovely knee into Kong's ribcage.
Kneeigeninen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeigeninen lands a good knee to the midsection. Kong won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeigeninen scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kneeigeninen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeigeninen scores with a knee to the head.
Seppo Kneeigeninen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kong up against the ropes.
Kneeigeninen misses with a knee strike.
Kong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneeigeninen controls his hands.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeigeninen lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen crunches a lovely knee into Kong's ribcage.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kneeigeninen tries to clinch up.
Kneeigeninen tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kneeigeninen tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
Kneeigeninen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Kong clinches up with Kneeigeninen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kneeigeninen tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Kong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Kneeigeninen.

Kong ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.
Kneeigeninen trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong wants to stand but Kneeigeninen is controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Seppo Kneeigeninen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kneeigeninen moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
Seppo Kneeigeninen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen looks to clinch
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kneeigeninen is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.

Kong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Kong stalling away here and it's allowed Kneeigeninen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kong won't allow Kneeigeninen to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kneeigeninen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kona Kong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kneeigeninen rushes Kong and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kneeigeninen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeigeninen scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeigeninen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen stalling the fight.
Kneeigeninen working Kong over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen has Kong pushed against the ropes.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeigeninen lands a good knee to the midsection. Kong won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeigeninen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeigeninen tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeigeninen trying to land knees to the body.
Kong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kong tries to circle away but Kneeigeninen has him pinned against the ropes.
Kneeigeninen trying to control the position but instead, Kong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kneeigeninen into the ropes.
Kneeigeninen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants a takedown but no success here.
Kong is trying to stall.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeigeninen lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeigeninen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kong is keeping busy.
Kong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kneeigeninen smiles and moves away.
Seppo Kneeigeninen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kona Kong.

Kong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kneeigeninen's guard.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneeigeninen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong won't allow Kneeigeninen to sweep him here.
Kona Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kona Kong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kneeigeninen pushes Kong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kneeigeninen pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kneeigeninen clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeigeninen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kong.
Seppo Kneeigeninen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong takes a knee right on the jaw!

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Kneeigeninen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kneeigeninen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Kneeigeninen!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Hannay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Norris's choice of entrance music: Walker Texas Ranger Theme Song. Rick Hannay had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hannay
vs
Norris

194 cm
23
267 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Malicestar

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Hannay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris leaves Hannay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hannay instigates a clinch.

Hannay breaks from the clinch.

Hannay closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the ropes.

Hannay jumps into guard, dragging Norris to the mat.
Hannay is pulling down on Norris's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Hannay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hannay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hannay prevents Norris from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Norris working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norris looks a forlorn figure.

Hannay is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Norris can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Norris working to try and regain half guard.

Hannay stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Norris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hannay's waist but Hannay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norris off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Norris fails with the takedown.
Rick Hannay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Norris.
Norris tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Hannay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hannay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norris sprawls well. Norris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hannay gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hannay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norris checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Hannay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hannay misses with a body kick.
Hannay stuffs the takedown.
Hannay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norris wants to clinch

and Hannay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hannay is pressed up against the ropes. Norris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hannay down to the mat. Hannay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Norris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hannay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Norris looks gassed!

Hannay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Hannay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hannay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hannay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Norris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Hannay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Norris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hannay content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Norris on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hannay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Norris to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannay remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hannay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Norris to see if he's OK.
Norris tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hannay easily slips into full mount!
Hannay lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hannay takes Norris's back.

Hannay has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Norris! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hannay gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Hannay!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Pentalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeChoke Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Pentalley
vs
Kingston

187 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Pentalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, LeChoke Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston lands a nice hook to Pentalley's body. Pentalley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pentalley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pentalley throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Pentalley swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kingston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kingston won't allow Pentalley to get back to his feet.
Kingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

LeChoke Kingston has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kingston lands with a shot to the body.
Kingston dives in and grabs Pentalley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pentalley pushes down on Kingston's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentalley throws a low kick, looking for Kingston's leg but Kingston calmly moves out of range.
Pentalley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Pentalley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kingston is looking to control Pentalley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Pentalley stands up from half guard.
Kingston scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pentalley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pentalley wants to stand but Kingston is controlling his posture from full guard.

Kingston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pentalley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentalley wants to stand but Kingston is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentalley postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Pentalley preventing the sweep.

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

Kingston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pentalley defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pentalley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pentalley looks to land a combination but Kingston avoids it well.
Kingston tries to clinch but Pentalley is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pentalley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeChoke Kingston dominated that round.
That's time! Pentalley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kingston moves into the clinch successfully.

Pentalley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentalley wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Pentalley swinging wildly here.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentalley.
Pentalley throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pentalley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pentalley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pentalley misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kingston clinches with his opponent.
Kingston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pentalley's efforts to push away.

Pentalley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentalley throws a combination that misses

and Kingston moves into the clinch.
Kingston tries to stall but Pentalley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kingston wants a takedown but no success here.
Pentalley is looking to break free of the clinch but Kingston has double underhooks.

Pentalley breaks from the clinch.
Adam Pentalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentalley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentalley throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kingston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kingston has Pentalley pushed against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pentalley throws an elbow but misses.

Pentalley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kingston rushes Pentalley and presses him up against the ropes.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentalley's elbow.

Pentalley manages to break the clinch.
Pentalley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Kingston has Pentalley up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentalley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pentalley.
A combination from Pentalley does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kingston has closed the distance and engaged Pentalley in a clinch.
Kingston controlling the action here for a moment.
Kingston looking to stall.

Pentalley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Kingston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four 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!
Pentalley stands up out of Kingston's guard for a moment - Kingston manages to land a nice upkick.

Kingston has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pentalley should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kingston has tightened it up now! Pentalley should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). LeChoke Kingston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oskars Treimanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Traul Johnson (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.

Treimanis
vs
Johnson

197 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskars Treimanis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Traul Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Treimanis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Treimanis pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Treimanis scores with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.

Johnson forces Treimanis back against the ropes and clinches.
The referee calls for Treimanis to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Treimanis trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Treimanis into the ropes.
Treimanis pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Treimanis scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Treimanis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Treimanis scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to break free but Treimanis has control.
A short uppercut from Treimanis.
Treimanis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Treimanis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Oskars Treimanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Traul Johnson.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Treimanis is keeping busy.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Treimanis keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Treimanis.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Treimanis gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the ropes.
Treimanis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Treimanis.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Treimanis on the inside.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Treimanis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Treimanis scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Treimanis.
Treimanis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Treimanis.
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!
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Treimanis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson looks gassed!
Treimanis trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Treimanis into the ropes.
Treimanis pushes Johnson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Treimanis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Treimanis pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Treimanis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treimanis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Treimanis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Treimanis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Treimanis.
Treimanis is stalling here.
Treimanis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Treimanis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Treimanis works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Treimanis lands with a right to the head.
Treimanis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Treimanis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the ropes.
Treimanis lands a body punch.
Treimanis gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Treimanis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Treimanis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Treimanis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Treimanis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Treimanis pushes Johnson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Treimanis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Treimanis holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Treimanis.
Treimanis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Treimanis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Treimanis.
Treimanis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Treimanis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskars Treimanis dominated that round.
That's time! Treimanis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Treimanis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Treimanis scores with a leg kick.
Treimanis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Treimanis.
Treimanis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Treimanis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Johnson is rocked!

It looks like Traul Johnson has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Treimanis! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oskars Treimanis!
Oskars Treimanis is the new light heavyweight champion!