Mayhem 35 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draco Tusker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Black
vs
Tusker

170 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Draco Tusker!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Tusker misses its intended target.
Tusker with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Black is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tusker reverses the position - he's now on top in Black's guard.
Tusker wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tusker is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black keeping moving, preventing Tusker from controlling successfully.
Tusker looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black keeping moving, preventing Tusker from controlling successfully.
Tusker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Black haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Draco Tusker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tusker throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.

Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Tusker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tusker blocking the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tusker is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.
Black sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Black throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tusker because Black loaded up on that one.
Black throwing strikes but Tusker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Black wants to stand up but Tusker manages to regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black passes Tusker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Tusker defending well.
Tusker is trying to get back to full guard.

Black stands up from half guard.
Black moves out of range as Tusker strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Black passes to side control.

Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Tusker is defending well.
Black working the ground and pound from side control.

Black stands up.
Tusker throws a big shot that misses.
Tusker cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Black clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black leaning against his opponent.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black blocks a jab.
Tusker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.

Black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tusker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tusker tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.

Black decides to stand back up.
Tusker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Tusker misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tusker looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Tusker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.

Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Black wants to pass to mount but Tusker is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Black staying out of range there.

Tusker gets caught napping as Black dives in and scores a takedown. Tusker manages to retain guard.
Black is pushing down on Tusker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tusker is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.

Black escapes and gets back to his feet.
Black moves out of range as Tusker strikes.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tusker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tusker loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Tusker looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Michael Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Black looking to score a takedown here. Tusker is defending well but Black drives through and ends up in Tusker's 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!
Black wants to pass the guard but Tusker is keeping the position.

Black stands up and waves to Tusker to follow him.

Black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Tusker shoots in.

Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Black thows a huge punch but Tusker dodges it nicely.
Black is pressing down on Tusker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tusker is holding on for now.
Tusker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Tusker is retaining full guard.
Tusker looking to control.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Tusker is retaining full guard.

Tusker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tusker, who protects the arm well.

Black stands up and beckons Tusker to his feet.

Black moves into the clinch.

Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tusker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Tusker gets caught napping as Black dives in and scores a takedown. Tusker manages to retain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Tusker is defending well.
Black passes to full mount!
Black looking to finish Tusker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tusker!
Tusker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Black.
Black misses with some ground and pound and Tusker recovers position to half guard.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tusker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black misses with a head shot.
Tusker is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Black.
Black working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black unloads with some shots from mount but Tusker bucks and avoids them well.
Black looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black punishing his opponent with strikes.
Black unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Black dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tusker throws a right hand that misses
and Black counters with a nice body shot.
Tusker misses with a left hand

and Black moves into the clinch.

Black manages to break the clinch.

Black drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tusker dodges the ground and pound from Black.

Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tusker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tusker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tusker wants to get back to his feet but Black drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Black stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tusker tries to sprawl but Black drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Tusker defending well.

Black decides to stand up.
Tusker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Tusker misses with a looping left.
Tusker throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.

Black dives in and scores a takedown into Tusker's guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tusker swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tusker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tusker is trying to keep Black in close.

Black gets to his feet - Tusker follows without any prompting.

Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Black lands a big elbow.
Black lands a couple of good shots and Tusker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Black gets his hands free as Tusker looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tusker grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Black missing with strikes.
Tusker grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Black scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Tusker wants to get back to his feet.
Black throwing damaging strikes from the back! Tusker could be in trouble here!
Black is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Tusker up.
Tusker is trying to remain composed but Black is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Tusker covering up well under a series of strikes from Black.
Black lands punches and elbows.
Black throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tusker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Michael Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Black is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Michael Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tusker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Draco Tusker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tusker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Black!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

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

Bratcher
vs
Carter

192 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

195 cm
26
250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Bratcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bull Carter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratcher lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bratcher lands with a cross.
Carter misses with the combination.
Bratcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bratcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bratcher fakes the leg kick and cracks Carter in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bratcher lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Carter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bratcher. That one must have hurt.
Carter looks winded!
Bratcher misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Bratcher throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Bratcher tenderised Carter's leg. Carter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bratcher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bratcher.
Bratcher throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratcher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bratcher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Damian Bratcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bratcher looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Bratcher tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
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!
Carter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bratcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bratcher.
Carter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bratcher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carter tries for a takedown but Bratcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bratcher misses with a few strikes there.
Bratcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bratcher misses with a wild body shot.
Bratcher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bratcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter blocks a head kick by Bratcher.
Bratcher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Bratcher.
Carter avoids the body shot from Bratcher.
Bratcher takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Bratcher throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bratcher. Bratcher obviously looking to wear him down.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bratcher throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bratcher is able to avoid easily.
Bratcher is looking to clinch.
Bratcher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bratcher feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Bratcher.
Carter throws a leg kick
and Bratcher counters with a series of strikes. Carter will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bratcher. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bratcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bratcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bratcher. That's going to slow Carter down.
Bratcher throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bratcher.

Carter gets caught flat footed, as Bratcher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carter wants to sweep here but Bratcher controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bratcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter is looking to sweep but instead, Bratcher has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Bratcher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bratcher throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Bratcher tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Carter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bratcher.
Bratcher tries to clinch up.
Carter throws a combination. Bratcher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bratcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bratcher.

Bratcher gets caught napping as Carter dives in and scores a takedown. Bratcher manages to retain guard.
Carter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bratcher trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bratcher wants to get back to his feet but Carter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter trying to move into half guard but instead Bratcher has managed to sweep!
Bratcher won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.
Carter is adopting a defensive guard.
Bratcher throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bratcher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bratcher trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bratcher is one step ahead there.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter controls Bratcher momentarily but Bratcher frees himself.
Bratcher being controlled here momentarily.
Bratcher wants to stand but Carter is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bratcher throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bratcher misses with a hook.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bratcher.
Nice uppercut there from Bratcher.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bratcher is defended easily by Carter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bratcher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to bum rush Bratcher with a series of wild strikes but Bratcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bratcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bratcher scores with the left hand. Carter knows he should have avoided that one.
Carter moves forwards but Bratcher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bratcher blocks a head kick by Carter.

Carter feints and as Bratcher raises his hands in defense, Carter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bratcher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter postures up and lands a big shot to Bratcher's brow.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bratcher is keeping the position for now.
Bratcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throwing strikes from guard but Bratcher blocks nicely.
Carter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bratcher is adopting a defensive 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!
Carter looking to pass the guard.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Bratcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bratcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bull Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Carter gets a double leg takedown into Bratcher's guard.
Carter wants to control from the top but Bratcher keeps moving.
Carter prevents Bratcher from getting back to his feet.
Bull Carter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bratcher looking to control.
Bratcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.
Carter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bratcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carter is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carter is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bratcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Carter is controlling Bratcher's posture.
Bratcher lands a couple of elbows.
Bratcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bratcher preventing the sweep.
Carter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bratcher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carter.
Bratcher 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.
Carter postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bratcher controls Carter momentarily but Carter frees himself.
Carter wants to stand but Bratcher is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bratcher keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Damian Bratcher has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bratcher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bratcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.

Carter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bratcher working a defensive guard here.
Bratcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard.
Bratcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bratcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carter is pulling down on Bratcher's head to control his posture.
Bratcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Bratcher is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Carter trying to control the position.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bratcher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bratcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bull Carter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Carter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carter showed some decent athleticism there.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bratcher trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bull Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thay Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turpa Jallu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thay Rampage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Turpa Jallu's chin.

Rampage
vs
Jallu

189 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thay Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turpa Jallu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage is looking to clinch but Jallu is avoiding it.
Rampage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jallu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rampage backs up against the cage.
Jallu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jallu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rampage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jallu.
Rampage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rampage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Rampage instigates a clinch.
Jallu misses with a punch on the inside.
Rampage has Jallu pressed against the cage, preventing Jallu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rampage is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rampage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jallu misses with some punches.
Rampage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jallu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jallu looks winded!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rampage blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage crunches a lovely knee into Jallu's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Rampage.

It looks like Turpa Jallu has been cut.
Jallu takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rampage lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Turpa Jallu's cut even more.
Rampage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jallu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rampage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rampage lands an elbow that stopped Jallu in his tracks for a moment.

The cut above Turpa Jallu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thay Rampage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thrill To Kill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orphan Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thrill To Kill had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

To Kill
vs
Black

204 cm
25
282 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
299 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thrill To Kill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orphan Black!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
To Kill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from To Kill misses its intended target.
To Kill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
To Kill misses with a looping right.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but To Kill was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
To Kill throws a poor cross that misses
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
To Kill throws a right hand that misses
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
To Kill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.

To Kill has taken the fight to the clinch.
To Kill has Black pressed against the cage, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black misses with a body punch.
To Kill lands a shoulder strike.
To Kill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
To Kill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Black tries to work over To Kill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from To Kill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
To Kill lands with a right to the head.
To Kill scores with a nice hook to the head.
To Kill avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
To Kill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
To Kill has Black pressed against the cage, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
To Kill lands a left hand.
To Kill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as To Kill controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by To Kill.
To Kill is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Black's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
To Kill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
To Kill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards.
To Kill prevents a body shot from Black.
To Kill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Black takes a shot to the head.

Black is rocked!
To Kill stalls.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can To Kill finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from To Kill.
To Kill dips a shoulder and cracks Black with a mighty uppercut! Black falls back against the cage and To Kill unloads with a barrage of strikes! Black is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - To Kill screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thrill To Kill!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firefly oz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sigurdsson
vs
oz

193 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

169 cm
26
280 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Firefly oz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sigurdsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sigurdsson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sigurdsson misses with a jab to the body
and oz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from oz. No joy for Sigurdsson on that attempt.
That kick from Sigurdsson tenderised oz's leg. oz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sigurdsson misses with a body kick.
oz lands with a hook. Sigurdsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
oz misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
oz moves out of range of the leg kick from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson has his takedown stuffed
and oz counters with a nice uppercut.
Sigurdsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but oz avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Sigurdsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sigurdsson throws a head kick but oz moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
oz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sigurdsson's head backwards.
Sigurdsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
oz moves out of range as Sigurdsson throws a body kick.
Sigurdsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
oz lands a slapping body shot.
Sigurdsson tries a low kick but oz avoids it.
Sigurdsson wants to slow oz down by chopping away at his legs.
Sigurdsson shoots in looking for a takedown. oz tries to sprawl out of it but Sigurdsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. oz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for oz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson slips a jab from oz.
Nice defenses there by Sigurdsson.
A punch lands to the side of Sigurdsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sigurdsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Firefly oz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sigurdsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sigurdsson moves away from the strike by oz.

Sigurdsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. oz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sigurdsson postures up in oz's guard and throws a big left but oz blocks it.
oz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
oz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson content to stall in guard here.
Sigurdsson works over oz with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if oz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sigurdsson stays in close to oz's body and controls the position.
Sigurdsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of oz's head.
Sigurdsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sigurdsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sigurdsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sigurdsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Sigurdsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
oz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sigurdsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at oz to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigurdsson happy to just control the position for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henrik Sigurdsson!
Henrik Sigurdsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Alamancha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Alamancha will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Simpson
vs
Alamancha

169 cm
26
260 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Can Moonwalk

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Alamancha!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson works Alamancha's body with a nice hook.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Alamancha slips the punch.
Alamancha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Simpson.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson misses the jab.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Alamancha scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Alamancha moved out of range nicely.
Alamancha throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a left hand
and Alamancha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Simpson dodges the punch combination from Alamancha.
Alamancha ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Shane Alamancha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Shane Alamancha has been cut.
Alamancha looks winded!
Simpson throws a body punch but Alamancha moves out of range.
Guy Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alamancha takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson misses with a right hand

and Alamancha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alamancha trying to pass the guard but Simpson defending well.
Simpson is looking to control Alamancha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simpson avoid being mounted?
Simpson tries to get to full guard but Alamancha has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alamancha wants to stand up but Simpson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Alamancha is controlling well.
Alamancha tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Simpson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alamancha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alamancha's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Alamancha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alamancha is trying to get back to his feet but Simpson has full control of the position and if anything, Alamancha has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Alamancha tries to escape the position.
Alamancha controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alamancha trying to control the hands but Simpson breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Alamancha's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Simpson jabs Alamancha right on the nose. Alamancha blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Simpson.
Alamancha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alamancha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Nice cross by Simpson.

Alamancha is rocked!
Alamancha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Alamancha persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alamancha.
Alamancha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simpson to score with a decent uppercut.
Alamancha is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Simpson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Alamancha takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Simpson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Alamancha bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Simpson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Update (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim BodyBag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Update's entrance music is beep. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Update
vs
BodyBag

154 cm
26
130 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
188 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

GREEN!
KAISER

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, New Update!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim BodyBag!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Update scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
BodyBag throws an off balance right hand
and Update counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Update scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. BodyBag doesn't seem bothered though.

Update has closed the distance and engaged BodyBag in a clinch.
Update working aggressively here.
Update misses with a hook from the clinch.
Update can't find room to land a body shot as BodyBag controls the action.
Update could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
BodyBag has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Update avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
BodyBag drops down looking for an ankle pick but Update pulls his leg out and moves away.
Update misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by BodyBag or perhaps it was just good defense by Update which made him look bad.
New Update has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim BodyBag.
BodyBag misses with a wild body shot.
BodyBag misses with a hook
and Update counters with a nice uppercut.
BodyBag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from BodyBag.
BodyBag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Update was well out of range. Poor timing from BodyBag.
BodyBag needs to keep his hands up - Update had a free shot at his head there.
New Update is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Update throws a looping overhand right but BodyBag ducks down to avoid it.
BodyBag misses with a hook
enabling Update to counter with a crisp jab.
BodyBag takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
BodyBag misses the shot to the body.
BodyBag throws a jab when Update was well out of range.
BodyBag throws a series of punches but Update moves out of range.
A shot to the body from BodyBag misses
and Update counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
BodyBag misses with an uppercut. Update saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Update lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
BodyBag misses with a straight right.
BodyBag throws a low kick but Update avoids it.
BodyBag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Update moves away from the strike by BodyBag.
Update bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Update ducks under a wild hook from BodyBag.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BodyBag throws a push kick but Update slaps the foot to one side.

BodyBag dives in and scores a takedown into Update's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
BodyBag postures up.
Update might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BodyBag postures up in Update's guard and throws a big left but Update blocks it.
BodyBag looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
BodyBag looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that New Update will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A jab from BodyBag misses.
BodyBag throws an off balance right hand
and Update cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BodyBag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Update is fending him off so far but BodyBag persists. Nope, Update circles away and we're back to standing.
BodyBag swings for the body but Update moves out of range.
BodyBag looks to land a right hand but Update moved out of range.
Update scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. BodyBag doesn't seem bothered though.
New Update is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - BodyBag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Update uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BodyBag.
BodyBag just misses with a punch to the body.
BodyBag misses with an uppercut. Update saw that one coming.
BodyBag misses with a jab to the body
letting Update counter with a right hand.
Update smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
BodyBag misses with a looping left.
BodyBag ducks under a wild hook from Update.
BodyBag walks into a straight right hand from Update.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Update misses the shot to the body.
BodyBag shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Update but Update pushes him off and we're back to square one.
BodyBag throws a hook but Update blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Update checks a leg kick.
BodyBag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Update displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BodyBag.
New Update has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim BodyBag.
BodyBag walks into a stiff left hand from Update.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - BodyBag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Update tries to clinch but BodyBag is having none of it.
Update scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
BodyBag misses with a body shot.
Update slips a jab from BodyBag.
A jab from BodyBag misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BodyBag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BodyBag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
BodyBag does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Update connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between BodyBag's hands.
Update connects with an inside leg kick.
BodyBag just misses with a punch to the body.
BodyBag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Update is fending him off so far but BodyBag persists. Nope, Update circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Update.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New Update dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Update misses the jab.
Update moves out of range as BodyBag strikes.
BodyBag is trying hard to land a takedown here. Update sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Update slips a straight right by BodyBag.

BodyBag looking to score a takedown here. Update is defending well but BodyBag drives through and ends up in Update's guard.
BodyBag trying to control the position from guard on top but Update is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Update avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Update is trying to control the position but BodyBag postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BodyBag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Update swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BodyBag lands a couple of elbows.
BodyBag is stalling in the full guard.
BodyBag passes into half guard.
Update is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BodyBag wants to free his trapped foot but Update is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from BodyBag there.
BodyBag trying to pass the guard but Update defending well.
Update knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for BodyBag on the ground.

BodyBag is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BodyBag stalling.

BodyBag has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Update defend it? BodyBag steps over the head and cranks it - Update is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for BodyBag!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slim BodyBag!