Infinity 96: Heim vs Loaf II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duff comes to the cage accompanied by Carmina Burana. Norman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Freaks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Duff
vs
Norman

178 cm
28
180 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

181 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

One stop Shop $30 and below

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Norman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman scores with a jab to the head.

Norman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Duff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Norman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Duff working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Duff looking for subs off his back but Norman has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman is trying to control. Duff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Norman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Duff tries to reverse the position but Norman maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Duff's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff gets back to half guard.
Norman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duff's head.

Duff looking for submissions off his back.

Norman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Duff.
Duff tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Norman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Duff is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff regains half guard.

Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff is pressing down on Norman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Duff working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Norman has passed into half guard!

Duff actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Norman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duff's head.

Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norman pulls his head out easily.

Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duff defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Norman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Norman shoots in and gets a takedown into Duff's guard.

Norman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Duff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norman wants to stand but Duff is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duff looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.

Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norman defends it easily.

Duff working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nathan Norman has got the better of the ground game so far.

Duff working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.

Duff looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.

Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Duff working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Norman looking to pass the guard.

Duff working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Norman has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Norman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been informed that Norman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Duff with the active half guard here but Norman passes nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Norman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Norman tries to land a leg kick but Duff saw it coming and moves away.

Norman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norman wants to take a breather but Duff is having none of it.
Norman tries to pass to full mount but Duff defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Norman with a nice head shot there.

Norman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Duff is proving hard to escape from.

Duff throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Norman escapes and throws Duff's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Duff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

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

Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Norman won't allow Duff to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Norman!

Duff moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Norman has worked his arm free - good work by Norman!
Norman is trying to get back to half guard.

Duff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Norman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Duff's guard! Nice work there by Norman!
Duff keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duff working for submissions but it's allowed Norman to get to half guard.
Nathan Norman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donald Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Norman!
After winning the bout, Nathan Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Split Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoga Flame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brown
vs
Flame

178 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Split Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoga Flame!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Flame closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.

Flame manages to pull guard.
Brown wanted to stand there but Flame had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flame pulls Brown in to control the position.
Flame looking for a sweep. Not yet Flame, not yet.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flame on the ground.
Flame managing to control the position.
Brown wants to get up but he can't break Flame's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flame 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Flame is proving hard to escape from.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flame gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Flame pulls guard effortlessly.

Flame has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flame is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Brown is trying to stand up here but Flame is controlling him well.
Flame sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Flame gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Flame fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a head kick.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Brown tenderised Flame's leg. Flame is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Split Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Flame on that attempt.
Split Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoga Flame.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Flame tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
As Brown backs off Flame throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a push kick but Flame slaps the foot to one side.
Flame stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flame takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a push kick but Flame slaps the foot to one side.

Flame shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Brown is looking to stand up but Flame isn't so interested in that idea.

Flame stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Flame clinches.

Flame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Flame's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Flame if he has to take too many more of those.
Flame fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flame goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Flame drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brown tries to circle away but Flame has him pinned against the cage.
Brown is trying to push Flame away but Flame has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Flame escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flame throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flame off to one side.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Grappling Pro Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Flame moves away and avoids it.
Brown scores with a head kick. Flame tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Yoga Flame has been cut.
Brown cracks the inside of Flame's front leg.
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 Split Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoga Flame's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Flame on that attempt.
Flame throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a solid body kick.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.

Flame closes the distance and clinches.
Flame taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

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

Flame gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Flame pulls Brown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Flame lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Flame is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flame trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flame content to stall in guard here.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flame's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flame wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Flame controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Flame gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brown.
Brown leaves Flame with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown lands a head kick!
Yoga Flame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flame tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flame somewhat.
Split Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoga Flame.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flame looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flame's calf.
Flame has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Flame is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flame. That did some damage!
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flame blocks a head kick by Brown.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Flame on that attempt.
Flame just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrown.

Flame gets a clinch.
Flame is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Flame has him pressed against the cage.
Brown trying to stall but Flame improves his position.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flame's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Flame shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Flame tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily

and Brown counters with a head kick that drops Flame to the mat! Flame scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Flame is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flame takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flame is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown keeps Flame at a distance using the push kick.
Flame is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Brown! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Split Brown!
Split Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agapit Blondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews's entrance music is Hammerfall - Stronger Than All. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Andrews
vs
Blondi

185 cm
25
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
28
180 lbs
11 - 27 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darren Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Agapit Blondi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blondi slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.
Blondi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andrews counters with a one-two to the body.

Blondi closes the distance and clinches.
Andrews misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Blondi pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blondi keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Blondi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrews's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Blondi controlling him for the moment.
Blondi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blondi trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blondi advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blondi is keen to just control but Andrews is a slippery customer.
Blondi is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Blondi stands up out of the half guard.
A right-left combo lands from Andrews.
Andrews lands with a right hand.
Andrews looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blondis head.
Blondi prevents a body shot from Andrews.
Andrews misses with the head strike.
Blondi blocks a body shot from Andrews.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blondi prevents a body shot from Andrews.
Blondi is pushing Andrews up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andrews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blondi backwards.
A short uppercut from Andrews.
Andrews throws a head punch that misses.
Andrews lands a shot to the body.
Andrews lands a left hand.
Blondi just leaning against Andrews, taking a breather.
Andrews tries a body shot but Blondi blocks it.
Andrews prevents the takedown attempt.
Blondi wants a takedown but no success here.
Darren Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agapit Blondi.

Blondi pulls guard successfully.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blondi controls Andrews momentarily but Andrews frees himself.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blondi on the ground.
Blondi looking for a sweep. Not yet Blondi, not yet.
Blondi is trying to keep Andrews in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blondi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blondi doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Andrews to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Andrews. Those never looked like landing.
Agapit Blondi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blondi dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Andrews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blondi.
Andrews tries to clinch but Blondi moves out of range.
Blondi avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blondi pushes Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blondi struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrews controls his hands.
Andrews prevents the takedown attempt.
Darren Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agapit Blondi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blondi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blondi can do to turn this around?

Blondi successfully pulls guard.
Blondi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews stays in close to Blondi's body and controls the position.
Blondi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Andrews keeping moving, preventing Blondi from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blondi won't allow Andrews to get back to his feet.
Blondi forces his way into half guard.
Andrews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrews tries to get out of the position.
Andrews is refusing to be controlled, as Blondi sits in half guard.

Blondi is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blondi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Blondi seems content to control.
Blondi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blondi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blondi wants to control the pace but Andrews is squirming around nicely.
Blondi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andrews looks a forlorn figure.
Blondi wants to control the pace but Andrews is squirming around nicely.
Blondi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blondi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agapit Blondi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Andrews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Andrews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andrews misses with a wild combination.

Blondi rushes Andrews and presses him up against the cage.
Blondi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andrews prevents it.
Blondi tries to pull guard but Andrews won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews throws a punch but it's blocked by Blondi.
Andrews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blondi prevents a body shot from Andrews.
Andrews misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Andrews.
Andrews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Andrews.
Andrews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Blondi gets control of Andrews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blondi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blondi seems keen to control Andrews's posture.
Blondi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Andrews is staying active underneath Blondi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blondi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andrews!
Andrews is squirming around, avoiding Blondi's attempts to control the action.
Blondi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Andrews because Blondi loaded up on that one.
Andrews tries to reverse the position but Blondi maintains control.
Blondi working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blondi lands a nice shot to the head.
Blondi tries to control but Andrews wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blondi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Andrews has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Andrews!

Blondi is looking for a triangle but Andrews pushes his legs off easily.
Blondi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.

Blondi has his foot on Andrews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrews works his way back into a safe position though.
Blondi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blondi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blondi tries to pass to full mount but Andrews defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agapit Blondi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blondi 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agapit Blondi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randall Wickam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donkey Teeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donkey Teeth will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wickam
vs
Teeth

177 cm
20
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
26
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randall Wickam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donkey Teeth!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Teeth.
Teeth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wickam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Teeth sprawls and moves away.
Teeth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teeth tries to bum rush Wickam with a series of wild strikes but Wickam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teeth throws a right and a left that Wickam avoids nicely.
No joy there for Teeth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donkey Teeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teeth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wickam.
Teeth lands a nice shot that snaps Wickam's head back.
Teeth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Wickam feints and as Teeth raises his hands in defense, Wickam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wickam looking to sit in guard and control but Teeth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wickam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Wickam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teeth defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wickam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teeth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wickam trying to control the position here.
Wickam trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wickam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wickam thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Teeth advances to half guard.
Wickam is trying to maintain the position but Teeth is very close to passing his half guard.
Wickam is looking for a sweep. Teeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teeth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Teeth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wickam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wickam tries to get to full guard but Teeth has control of the leg.
Wickam is looking to control Teeth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wickam avoid being mounted?

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wickam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Teeth.
Teeth throws a nice looking combination but Wickam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donkey Teeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wickam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Teeth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wickam is working Teeth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wickam landing with the ground and pound.
Wickam trying to control the position from guard on top but Teeth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wickam controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Teeth has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Teeth is trying to hold Wickam in close to prevent damage but Wickam has managed to pass into half guard.
Wickam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wickam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donkey Teeth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wickam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teeth.
Wickam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wickam misses with a hook
and Teeth counters with a two punch combo.
Teeth slips under a jab.
Donkey Teeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teeth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wickam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Teeth misses with a two punch combination.
Wickam dodges the punch combination from Teeth.
A jab from Teeth misses.
Good shot there by Teeth.
Teeth feints a jab promting Wickam to slip. Teeth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wickam slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Teeth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teeth moves in looking to clinch but Wickam pushes him off.
Wickam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wickam misses with an uppercut. Teeth saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Teeth.
Teeth misses with a looping right.
Wickam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teeth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wickam.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Teeth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teeth throws a jab when Wickam was well out of range.
Wickam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Teeth sprawls and moves away.
Teeth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wickam at a distance.
Wickam misses with a wild combination.
Wickam misses with a straight right.
Wickam throws a right and a left that Teeth avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Teeth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Wickam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wickam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Teeth parries the strikes from Wickam easily there. Wickam is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Teeth to escape.
Teeth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wickam asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wickam trying to control the position but Teeth is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickam fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wickam lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teeth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wickam is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wickam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wickam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wickam thows a huge punch but Teeth dodges it nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Teeth trying to hold on to Wickam's head to control him but Wickam postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Teeth wants to clinch up but Wickam keeps it at a distance.
Wickam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Teeth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wickam.
Teeth throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Wickam.

It looks like Donkey Teeth has been cut.
Teeth swinging wildly here.
Teeth cracks Wickam with a good jab.
Teeth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wickam lands a really nice looking cross but Teeth seems unphased.
A punch combination from Teeth misses.

Teeth instigates a clinch.
Teeth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wickam up against the cage.
Teeth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donkey Teeth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donkey Teeth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A big right from Teeth misses.
Wickam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Teeth works Wickam's body with a nice hook.
Wickam misses with an uppercut. Teeth saw that one coming.
Teeth throws a combination that misses

and Wickam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Wickam is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Teeth to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Wickam wants to control from the top but Teeth keeps moving.
Teeth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wickam throws a big elbow that misses.
Wickam trying to control but Teeth is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teeth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wickam advances to half guard.
Wickam lands strikes from half guard.
Wickam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wickam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Teeth looks a forlorn figure.
Teeth is looking to improve his position but Wickam isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickam landing shots from mount.
Wickam controlling his opponent.
Teeth regains half guard.
Teeth is looking to get back to full guard here but Wickam has managed to pass to side control instead.

Wickam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Randall Wickam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teeth seems a little lost for a moment, as Wickam dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Teeth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wickam lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wickam cracks Teeth with a big right hand but Teeth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wickam scoring with punches and elbows.

Wickam goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Teeth has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wickam but great work by Teeth.
Wickam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Wickam is looking for a kimura here.
Wickam controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Wickam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Teeth 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donkey Teeth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miika Liukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Liukkonen
vs
Baker

178 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
34
177 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miika Liukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker lands a jab-cross combination.
Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liukkonen momentarily.
Liukkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Nice body kick there by Baker.
Baker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liukkonen.
Baker throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Liukkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liukkonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Baker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Liukkonen back to the cage. Baker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Baker tenderised Liukkonen's leg. Liukkonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baker keeps Liukkonen at a distance using the push kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baker. Liukkonen shrugs it off though.
Baker throws a front kick that sends Liukkonen stumbling back into the cage.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Baker enables Liukkonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Liukkonen is proving a slippery customer.
Baker 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.
Baker is looking to stand up but Liukkonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Liukkonen wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baker pushes Liukkonen off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker keeps Liukkonen at a distance using the push kick.
Liukkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Liukkonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johny Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker scores with the left hand. Liukkonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Liukkonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liukkonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker scores with a three punch combo!
Baker looks to land a combination but Liukkonen avoids it well.
As Baker looks to move away, Liukkonen throws a big counter combo bu Baker just gets out of the way.
Baker tries to clinch up but Liukkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Liukkonen shoots in for a double leg but Baker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miika Liukkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker lands a nice looking body shot.
Liukkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Liukkonen dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Baker misses with the combination.
Liukkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Liukkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liukkonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baker - the referee stops the clock and Liukkonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baker. Liukkonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baker lands a nice looking body kick.
Good shot there by Baker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liukkonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker.
Baker lands a really nice looking cross but Liukkonen seems unphased.
A slapping body kick lands there for Baker.
Johny Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liukkonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Liukkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a three punch combo that has Liukkonen backing up. Liukkonen nods at Baker to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Baker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Baker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liukkonen shoots and misses
and Baker counters with a leg kick.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liukkonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Liukkonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Liukkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miika Liukkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker thows a body kick. Liukkonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liukkonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liukkonen goes for a double leg but Baker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baker continues to drive forward.
Good leg kick by Baker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liukkonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liukkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baker as he jumps to the side.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Baker looks to move away, Liukkonen throws a big counter combo bu Baker just gets out of the way.
Baker throws a series of punches but Liukkonen moves out of range.
Liukkonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baker. That one must have hurt.
Baker tries to bum rush Liukkonen with a series of wild strikes but Liukkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liukkonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liukkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but Liukkonen persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liukkonen shoots in for a double leg but Baker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liukkonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Liukkonen. Liukkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Liukkonen throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Baker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liukkonen tries a low kick but Baker avoids it.
Baker lands a leg kick that knocks Liukkonen off balance momentarily.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Liukkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liukkonen.
Johny Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker lands a leg kick that knocks Liukkonen off balance momentarily.
Baker tries to bum rush Liukkonen with a series of wild strikes but Liukkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liukkonen is looking for a counter combo.
Liukkonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Liukkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Liukkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liukkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Liukkonen eats them both and turns towards Baker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
Baker is looking to slow Liukkonen down with leg kicks.
Baker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Liukkonen eats them both and turns towards Baker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Liukkonen is rocked!
Liukkonen backs away from a small jab... but Baker lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Liukkonen crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Baker with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Johny Baker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Natsisiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Natsisiwa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Irvin
vs
Natsisiwa

188 cm
27
212 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

188 cm
35
208 lbs
18 - 11 - 2

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Natsisiwa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Irvin has Natsisiwa up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Natsisiwa.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Kalle Natsisiwa has been cut.
Natsisiwa misses with a punch on the inside.
Irvin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Natsisiwa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Natsisiwa trying to stall but Irvin improves his position.
Irvin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin controlling the action here for a moment.
Natsisiwa being controlled against the cage.
Irvin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but Natsisiwa blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natsisiwa working aggressively here.
Irvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
Natsisiwa has a couple of punches blocked by Irvin.
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Irvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Natsisiwa blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natsisiwa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsisiwa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Natsisiwa's coach down at Bad Pluto! (17 Elite Coach) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Natsisiwa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
Natsisiwa lands with a short shot to the head.
Natsisiwa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Natsisiwa can't find room to land a body shot as Irvin controls the action.
Good body shot from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa is working Irvin over against the cage.
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
Natsisiwa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Natsisiwa taking a breather.
Irvin looking to stall.
Irvin blocks a body shot from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa cracks Irvin with a nice body shot.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but Natsisiwa blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Natsisiwa.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
Irvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Natsisiwa blocks it with crossed arms.
Natsisiwa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irvins head.
Natsisiwa stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but Natsisiwa blocks with his arms.
Natsisiwa tries to throw a body punch but Irvin avoids it by throwing Natsisiwa back against the cage.
Natsisiwa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa lands with a right to the head.
Irvin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Natsisiwa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Natsisiwa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa tries to work over Irvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Natsisiwa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Natsisiwa cracks Irvin with a nice body shot.
Natsisiwa lands a hook that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Natsisiwa avoids it.
Natsisiwa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Natsisiwa digs a right hand underneath Irvin's ribcage. Irvin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Natsisiwa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
Irvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Natsisiwa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Natsisiwa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Natsisiwa tries to stall but Irvin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but Natsisiwa blocks with his arms.
Natsisiwa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Natsisiwa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Natsisiwa avoids the damage to the body.
Natsisiwa lands a hook that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Natsisiwa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Natsisiwa lands a right hand.
Natsisiwa stalling in the clinch but Irvin improves position.
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
Irvin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irvin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin tries to stall but Natsisiwa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Natsisiwa lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natsisiwa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irvin taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa lands a nice uppercut.

Irvin is rocked!
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Natsisiwa avoids the damage to the body.
Oh Irvin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Irvin seems to have got his legs back now.
Natsisiwa leaning against his opponent.
Natsisiwa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Natsisiwa misses with some punches.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa misses with some punches.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
Natsisiwa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Natsisiwa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Natsisiwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Natsisiwa lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Natsisiwa works on Irvin's body with a couple of short punches.
Natsisiwa lands a body punch.
Natsisiwa lands with a right to the head.
Natsisiwa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Natsisiwa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Natsisiwa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Irvin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Natsisiwa lands with a cross.
Natsisiwa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irvin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Natsisiwa tries to clinch up.
Natsisiwa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Irvin clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Natsisiwa avoids it.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Natsisiwa on the inside.
A knee to the head by Irvin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Natsisiwa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Natsisiwa avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Irvin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsisiwa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irvin or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irvin backwards.
Irvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Natsisiwa blocks it with crossed arms.
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.
Natsisiwa scores with a shot to the side of Irvin's head.
Natsisiwa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Natsisiwa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa lands a big right hand that drops Irvin! The killer instinct kicks in and Natsisiwa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Natsisiwa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Natsisiwa!
Kalle Natsisiwa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aribert Heim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loaf has chosen Eat My Loaf as his entrance music. Meat Loaf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Heim
vs
Loaf

175 cm
26
132 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

150 cm
34
138 lbs
35 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aribert Heim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Loaf!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Loaf.
Heim scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Heim's head coaches at Spetznaz Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heim is looking to clinch but Loaf is avoiding it.
Loaf connects with a solid leg kick.

Loaf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Heim on his heels. He'll look to pass Heim's guard now, I'm sure.
Heim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heim looking for a sweep. Not yet Heim, not yet.
Loaf looking to pass the guard.
Loaf wants to control from the top but Heim keeps moving.
Loaf throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loaf is looking to work some ground and pound but Heim has wrist control.
Loaf trying to control but Heim is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heim clinches up against the cage.
Loaf misses with a punch on the inside.
Loaf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loaf lands with a right to the head.
Heim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loaf tries to stall but Heim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heim misses with a punch on the inside.
Loaf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loaf backwards.
Loaf lands with a light punch inside.
Loaf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Loaf blocks an uppercut.
Loaf controlling the action here for a moment.

Loaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Heim.
A telegraphed right hand from Heim misses the target.
Heim throws a jab but it's blocked by Loaf.
Heim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loaf moves away.
Heim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loaf.
Loaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heim.
Loaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Loaf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Loaf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heim is out of range and Loaf settles back down.
Heim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Heim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loaf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Loaf trying to control but Heim is working from the bottom.

Heim working for submissions but it's allowed Loaf to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf moves nicely into side control.
Loaf scoring with punches and elbows.

Loaf is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Heim looks calm but he's in trouble here. Loaf gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Heim is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Loaf lets go of the hold and Heim can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Meat Loaf!
Meat Loaf is the new bantamweight champion!
Meat Loaf looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Fuck yaaaaa! This feels so good to have the belt around my waist again! I knew this day would come if I just kept following my dreams! I want to first thank a broken Halo Pride for being the best alliance I this multi verse, and also my manager Brandon Loveladdy for believing in me! Thanks also t'.