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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuku Xumusu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuku Xumusu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michal Nogueira's chin.

Nogueira
vs
Xumusu

188 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

191 cm
28
215 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuku Xumusu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xumusu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Xumusu.
Xumusu moves out of range as Nogueira throws a body kick.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Nogueira throws a series of strikes that have Xumusu backpedaling.
Nogueira connects with a high kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Nogueira scores with a four punch combination!
Nogueira throws a right hand that Xumusu ducks under and follows up with a left that Xumusu also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xumusu shoots in and drives through. Nogueira sprawls well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nogueira.
Xumusu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nogueira.
Xumusu tries to work over Nogueira's front leg with a kick but Nogueira checks it.
Nogueira feints and then cracks Xumusu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xumusu down.
Xumusu avoids the head kick by Nogueira.
A head kick misses from Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Xumusu moves out of range.
Xumusu shoots in for a double leg but Nogueira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Xumusu clinches up with Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage.

Xumusu breaks the clinch.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
Xumusu blocks a head kick by Nogueira.
Xumusu tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Xumusu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Michal Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Xumusu throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Michal Nogueira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xumusu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Xumusu moves out of range.
Nogueira slaps away a takedown attempt from Xumusu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michal Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuku Xumusu.
Nogueira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xumusu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogueira as he avoids it easily.
Nogueira scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Nogueira.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xumusu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xumusu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xumusu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
Nogueira leaves Xumusu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nogueira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xumusu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nogueira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xumusu tries to clinch but Nogueira moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xumusu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nogueira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xumusu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nogueira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xumusu blocks a head kick by Nogueira.
Xumusu throws a series of punches but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xumusu.
Xumusu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nogueira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Xumusu gets the takedown into side control.
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.

Xumusu stands up.
Xumusu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Xumusu moves out of range easily.
Xumusu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira avoids it really well and circles away.

Xumusu shoots in and bounces Nogueira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xumusu advances to half guard.
Xumusu wants to take a breather but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xumusu scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira is trying to stand.
Xumusu is taking a breather. Nogueira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Xumusu moves out of range easily.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xumusu's sensitive parts.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira throws a head kick that half lands.
Xumusu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogueira as he avoids it easily.
Xumusu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xumusu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nogueira swivels and escapes.
Michal Nogueira is winning the standup battle so far.
Xumusu dives in and grabs Nogueira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes down on Xumusu's head and hops out.
Michal Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuku Xumusu.
Xumusu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nogueira swivels and escapes.
Nogueira throws a head kick that Xumusu semi-blocks.
A head kick from Nogueira lands but Xumusu takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xumusu tries to close the distance and clinch but Nogueira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nogueira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Xumusu moves out of range easily.
Xumusu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nogueira defends well and Xumusu ends up having to push Nogueira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xumusu lands with a light punch inside.
Xumusu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nogueira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Nogueira breaks from the clinch.
Nogueira misses with a wild combination.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Xumusu moves out of range.
Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Xumusu takes the fight into the clinch.

Xumusu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xumusu shoots for a takedown but Nogueira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xumusu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xumusu backs up against the cage.
Crunch! Nogueira slams his shin into Xumusu's torso.
Xumusu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Xumusu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nogueira is trying to defend but Xumusu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Xumusu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nogueira is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xumusu is taking a breather. Nogueira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kuku Xumusu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Both fighters circling a little - Nogueira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Xumusu moves out of range.
Xumusu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nogueira's waist but Nogueira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xumusu off to one side.
Xumusu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xumusu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xumusu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Xumusu.
Nogueira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nogueira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xumusu checks it well.
Xumusu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nogueira moves away.

Xumusu shoots in and bounces Nogueira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Xumusu is in close to Nogueira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Xumusu from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xumusu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michal Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Xumusu shoots in but no luck this time.
Nogueira moves out of range of the body kick from Xumusu.

Xumusu instigates a clinch.

Xumusu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xumusu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xumusu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xumusu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Xumusu moves out of range easily.
Xumusu tries to clinch but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nogueira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xumusu is looking to clinch but Nogueira is avoiding it.
Xumusu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nogueira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xumusu scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xumusu tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira scores with a head kick.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.

Xumusu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nogueira is trying to defend but Xumusu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nogueira is staying active underneath Xumusu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Xumusu postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nogueira to stand up.
Michal Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xumusu blocks a head kick by Nogueira.
Xumusu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xumusu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nogueira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xumusu moves out of range as Nogueira throws a body kick.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Nogueira.

Xumusu rushes Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xumusu throws an elbow that misses.
Xumusu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Michal Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuku Xumusu.
Xumusu tries to pull guard but Nogueira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Nogueira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Nogueira misses.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xumusu tries for a takedown but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xumusu moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xumusu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Xumusu with that takedown attempt.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Xumusu moves out of range easily.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xumusu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nogueira can pounce on him.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Xumusu moves out of range.
Xumusu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Xumusu as he connects with a hook.
Xumusu fails to land the takedown.
Xumusu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nogueira as Xumusu shoots in.
Xumusu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xumusu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xumusu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nogueira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xumusu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xumusu lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xumusu throws a right hand that Nogueira ducks under and follows up with a left that Nogueira also avoids with ease.
Nogueira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xumusu. That did some damage!
Kuku Xumusu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xumusu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michal Nogueira.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nogueira, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Nogueira!
Michal Nogueira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Santana is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Santana
vs
Garkov

191 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
28
210 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana misses with a wild combination.
Garkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santana tries to avoid it but Garkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santana to the ground. Santana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Sergei Garkov has been cut.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Garkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Santana.
Garkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Santana throws a head kick that misses.
Santana throws a head kick but Garkov moves out of range.
Santana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santana tries to avoid it but Garkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santana to the ground. Santana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ricardo Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Garkov.
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!
Santana throws a combination that misses
and Garkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santana lands with a hook. Garkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Santana's head.
Santana throws a head kick that misses.
Ricardo Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garkov moves in looking to clinch but Santana pushes him off.
Santana throws a head kick but Garkov moves out of range.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santana misses with a double jab
enabling Garkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Garkov tries to clinch but Santana moves out of range.
Santana misses with a combination
and Garkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santana.
Santana throws a head kick but Garkov moves out of range.
Garkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santana throws a head kick but Garkov moves out of range.
Santana slaps away a takedown attempt from Garkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Garkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Santana which made him look bad.

Santana instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov fails to pull guard.
Garkov fails to pull guard.
Garkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Santana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Santana darts in and clinches Garkov up against the cage.
Garkov jumps guard but Santana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santana crunches a lovely knee into Garkov's ribcage.
Garkov is trying to break the clinch but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Garkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Santana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Santana breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garkov jumps guard but Santana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santana to keep the fight standing.

Santana breaks the clinch.

Santana drives through and clinches with Garkov against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Santana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Garkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Santana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.

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

Garkov is rocked!
Garkov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Santana is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Garkov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santana throws a jab when Garkov was well out of range.
Santana slips a jab and a cross from Garkov.
Santana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana misses with a low kick as Garkov jumps back.
Santana misses with a double jab
and Garkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Santana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Garkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Santana's head but Santana avoids it well.
Garkov trying to control the position but Santana is working away.
Garkov takes a little break here. Santana wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Santana is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Santana wants to try and get back to his feet.
Garkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santana blocking the ground and pound.
Garkov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Garkov content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garkov wants to control the pace but Santana is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garkov prevents Santana from getting the reversal.
Garkov trying to control but Santana is having none of it.
Santana regains half guard.
Santana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Garkov from controlling successfully.

Sergei Garkov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Garkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santana. Santana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santana wants to clinch.
Garkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santana defends well and Garkov ends up having to push Santana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Santana has double underhooks.
Garkov tries to stall but Santana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garkov working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Santana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Garkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Garkov blocks a head kick by Santana.
Garkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Santana.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santana as he jumps to the side.
Santana looks to land a combination but Garkov avoids it well.
Santana lands with an uppercut that bounces Garkov off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Garkov finds it's way through Santana's defenses.
Santana doesn't manage to clinch there - Garkov circles away.
Garkov wants to clinch.
Santana misses with a hook. Garkov ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santana tries to clinch there but Garkov circles away.
Garkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santana tries to avoid it but Garkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santana to the ground. Santana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santana tries to clinch up but Garkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Garkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santana swivels and escapes.
Ricardo Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Garkov.
Santana wants to clinch but Garkov slips to the side
and Garkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santana is looking to slow Garkov down with leg kicks.
Ricardo Santana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Santana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Santana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santana tries to clinch
and Garkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Garkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Santana throws a body kick that misses.
Santana looks to land a left hand but Garkov moved out of range nicely.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown but Santana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garkov circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to clinch there but Garkov circles away.
Garkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Santana scores with a kick to the body.
Ricardo Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana wants to clinch.
Santana wants to clinch but Garkov slips to the side
letting Garkov counter with a right hand.
Santana wants to land a leg kick but Garkov is out of range.
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricardo Santana is winning the standup battle so far.
Santana slips under a jab from Garkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santana. Garkov does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana pushes Garkov away with a front kick.
Some wild striking there from Santana.
Santana tries to work over Garkov's front leg with a kick but Garkov checks it.
Santana throws out a leg kick but Garkov moves out of range and Santana only half commits.
Garkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Santana is looking to clinch but Garkov is avoiding it.
Santana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santana wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana tries to clinch up but Garkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sergei Garkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santana throws a right hand that Garkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Garkov also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Santana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santana, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Santana!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Szymon Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szymon Kowalski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kowalski
vs
Raith

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
34
175 lbs
18 - 24 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Szymon Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Raith!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kowalski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Raith moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raith.
Kowalski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalski is trying to break free.
Kowalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raith tries for a takedown but Kowalski manages to get underhooks.
Raith has Kowalski pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raith goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Szymon Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Raith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Raith avoids nicely.

Raith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalski keeps working.
Kowalski is trying to control but can't.

Raith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raith trying to pass the guard but Kowalski defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raith is taking a breather. Kowalski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Raith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Raith stops Kowalski from getting back to his feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kowalski kicks off Raith and gets to his feet.
Szymon Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowalski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Kowalski instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Raith slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raith pulls guard successfully.
Raith is trying to control the position but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski wanted to stand there but Raith had control of the position.
Raith pulls Kowalski in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Raith looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kowalski is defending well. Raith quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kowalski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Raith celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Raith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Ahven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oasis - Fuckin' In The Bushes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ahven
vs
Thompson

200 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

186 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahti Ahven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahven has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nordic Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahven.
Ahven connects with a solid leg kick.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Ahven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahven connects with a jab.
Ahven misses with a leg kick.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Ahven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Ahven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahven throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahven misses with a head kick.
Thompson slips under a jab from Ahven.
A left lands for Ahven.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Ahven's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Ahti Ahven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahven swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Ahven throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Ahven thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Ahven.
Ahven throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ahven plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left lands for Thompson.
Ahven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahven.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Ahven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahven throws a leg kick that misses.
Ahven tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahven.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thompson checks a leg kick.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahven throws the kick towards the body but Thompson avoids it.
Ahven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ahven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahven swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Ahven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
Ahven wants to land a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahven misses with a head kick.
Thompson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick from Ahven lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
Ahven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Ahven lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Ahven.
Ahven's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid body kick from Ahven.
Ahven is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Ahven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thompson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahven misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Ahven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahven is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.
Ahven misses with a low kick.
Ahven tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahven.
Ahven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Ahven's head but Ahven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahven misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Ahven moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ahven lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ahven wants to land a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
Ahven lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
David Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Ahven.
Ahven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahven motions for Thompson to come forward. Ahven throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Ahven throws a right hand that misses
and Ahven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahven.
Thompson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ahven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ahven.
Ahven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahven misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Ahven misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahven has time to react.
Thompson digs a good hook to Ahven's body.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson digs a good hook to Ahven's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahven throws a leg kick that misses.
Ahti Ahven is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahven misses with a low kick.
Ahven throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahven tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Thompson lands.
A head kick misses from Ahven.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves out of range as Ahven strikes.
Ahven misses with a body shot.
Ahven looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahven tried to score with a low kick but Thompson checks it.
Ahven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahven, right into the meat.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Ahven ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Ahven.
Ahven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson with a jab.
Ahven throws a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson.

Ahven is rocked!
Thompson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ahven drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Thompson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ahven's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Thompson!
A very excited looking David Thompson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Ahti Ahven was interviewed post fight and said 'Lucky'.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Roufus Kaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roufus Kaine has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kaine
vs
Jag

177 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
37
130 lbs
29 - 46 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roufus Kaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 46 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jag blocks a head kick by Kaine.
Kaine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaine avoids a kick to the body.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag tries to clinch
letting Kaine counter with a right hand.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jag closes the distance but Kaine moves to the side
and Kaine counters with a solid body kick.
Jag avoids a kick to the body.
Kaine throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Jag.
Kaine lands a jab to the head.
Jag plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Jag.
Jag pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaine misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Kaine - just one landing.
Kaine lands an overhand right.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jag takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jag throws a sloppy head kick
and Kaine counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Jag is rocked!
Kaine tests Jag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jag is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaine finish him?
A good leg kick by Kaine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaine lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Jag falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roufus Kaine!
Roufus Kaine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, into his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iggor Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probert's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lucifer Rising - Rob Zombie. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Iggor Souza was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Probert
vs
Souza

191 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20)

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Probert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggor Souza!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Probert avoids the head kick by Souza.
A lazy left from Probert finds it's target.

It looks like Iggor Souza has been cut.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Probert as he jumps to the side.
Souza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Probert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza misses with a double jab

and Probert counters with a nice right hand that sends Souza toppling to the canvas! Souza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Probert finish him?!

Souza is rocked!
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!
BAM! Probert delivers a spinning backfist that drops Souza like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bob Probert!
Bob Probert thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Hill has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hill
vs
Kure

182 cm
32
146 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hill feints and as Kure raises his hands in defense, Hill changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hill scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kure can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kure's head.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Kure's brow.
Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill is in close to Kure's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Kure has wrist control.
Hill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hill wants to control from the top but Kure keeps moving.
Kure preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hill stands and throws Kure's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kure down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill lands a few punches from side control.
Kure taking a bit of punishment here - Hill scoring with strikes.

Kure is rocked!
Hill lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kure down.
Kure is still in real trouble! Can Hill finish him?
A big shot lands for Hill! That's hurt Kure! Will he recover? Hill fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Hill!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kakashi Hatake has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hatake
vs
Slammer

200 cm
26
280 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

173 cm
33
265 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kakashi Hatake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slammer gets a clinch.

Hatake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hatake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hatake keeping full guard, as Slammer tries to pass.
Slammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hatake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hatake can't keep his opponent in guard - Slammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Hatake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slammer is pressing down on Hatake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hatake is holding on for now.
Slammer passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slammer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hatake throwing hammer fists to the chest of Slammer. What's that going to do exactly?
Hatake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hatake avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slammer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slammer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Slammer looking for a guillotine from mount but Hatake is having none of it.

Slammer looking for a guillotine from mount but Hatake is having none of it.
Hatake is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatake is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Slammer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hatake manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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!
Hatake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hatake throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Slammer wants to take a breather but Hatake is having none of it.
Hatake looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slammer is looking to stall here but Hatake recovers full guard.
Slammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake has momentary wrist control but Slammer slips an elbow through the middle.
Slammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hatake throws his legs up looking for a submission but Slammer uses it to pass to side control.

Slammer has an Americana. Hatake didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Slammer is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Slammer hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leather Slammer!
Leather Slammer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marr Sepio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto comes to the cage accompanied by Reset the Future-Mind Flow/. Sepio has chosen Traditional Muay Thai song as his entrance music. Miguel Augusto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Augusto
vs
Sepio

190 cm
29
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
186 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Meet the Future

Pirates Powder

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marr Sepio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepio throws a head kick that misses.
Sepio throws a head kick that misses.
Sepio lands a head kick!
Augusto misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sepio counter with a right hand.
Sepio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sepio throws a sloppy head kick and Augusto moves out of range easily.
Sepio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Augusto blocks a head kick by Sepio.
Augusto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augusto is defended easily by Sepio.
A head kick by Sepio misses

and Augusto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Augusto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Augusto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Augusto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sepio is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Augusto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Augusto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Augusto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sepio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Augusto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepio is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Augusto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Augusto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sepio looking to control.
Augusto pushes down on Sepio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sepio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sepio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Augusto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Augusto is working for a submission of some sort.

Sepio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sepio wants to improve his position but Augusto is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Augusto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sepio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sepio is trying to get back to full guard.
Augusto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Augusto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sepio has worked his arm free - good work by Sepio!
Sepio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Augusto avoids the attempt from Sepio to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Augusto has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sepio is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Augusto!
Miguel Augusto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Meet the Future logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.