SPI: Helsinki - 28 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Delta Frankzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frankzola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Night Train. Delta Frankzola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyrone Badass's chin.

Frankzola
vs
Badass

172 cm
19
137 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
146 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delta Frankzola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Badass!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Badass blocks the low kick.

Frankzola drives through and clinches with Badass against the cage.
Frankzola tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Frankzola misses with the head strike.
Frankzola pushes Badass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frankzola.
Frankzola tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Frankzola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Badass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frankzola's face.
Badass misses with a knee to the head.
Frankzola tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frankzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass missing with knees to the body.
Badass working Frankzola over with knees to the body.
Frankzola tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Frankzola back against the cage.
Badass is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delta Frankzola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frankzola is defending well for now.
Frankzola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass stops a takedown attempt from Frankzola.
Frankzola takes a knee right on the jaw!

Frankzola is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badass landing knees to the body.
Frankzola is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankzola takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Frankzola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frankzola misses with a punch on the inside.
Badass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frankzola's face.
Frankzola is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Badass is defending well.
Badass lands a knee to the body.
Badass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frankzola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Badass with a knee to the head.
Badass lands a nice knee to the body.
Badass connects with a knee to the head.
Badass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Badass.
Badass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Badass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Badass.
Frankzola has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Frankzola takes a knee to the side of the body.
Badass lands a knee to the head.
Badass crunches a lovely knee into Frankzola's ribcage.
Badass lands a big knee to the head and Frankzola goes down! Badass pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Badass!
Delta Frankzola spoke after the fight, saying 'hope my manager doesn't delete me!!'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shovel Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Highfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight comes into the arena with Shovel Knight blaring out of the sound system. James Highfield is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Knight
vs
Highfield

170 cm
19
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
27
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Spartan Nutrition
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shovel Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Highfield!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highfield swings widly with a right hand
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knight.
Highfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knight counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knight throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Highfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Highfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Highfield moves away.
Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Highfield misses with a looping right.
Highfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight sizes up Highfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like James Highfield has been cut.
Highfield misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highfield 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.
Highfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight throws a big counter combination but Highfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knight lunges at Highfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Highfield's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Highfield lands an overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knight.
Highfield throws a sloppy head kick
and Knight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Highfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight cracks Highfield with a good jab.
Highfield takes one to the chin there.

Highfield is rocked!
Knight drops Highfield with a huge uppercut! Highfield drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Knight is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shovel Knight!
Our winner, Shovel Knight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Gromov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Mills Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gromov comes to the cage accompanied by LITTLE BIG-PUBLIC ENEMY. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gromov
vs
Mills Jr

180 cm
27
206 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Gromov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Mills Jr!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Gromov misses with a takedown
and Mills Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Mills Jr misses.
Gromov has his takedown stuffed
letting Mills Jr counter with a right hand.

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

Gromov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mills Jr cracks Gromov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mills Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gromov to stand back up!
Oh Gromov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gromov tries to clinch but Mills Jr moves out of range.
BAM! Mills Jr delivers a spinning backfist that drops Gromov like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Carl Mills Jr!
A victorious Carl Mills Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hio Bazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Goretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goretti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Too Sexy. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bazard
vs
Goretti

165 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

163 cm
19
141 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hio Bazard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Goretti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bazard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goretti throws out a counter right but Bazard avoids it with no problem.
Goretti takes a swing at Bazard's ribcage but misses.
Bazard slips under a jab from Goretti.
Goretti blocks a jab.
Bazard avoids the body shot from Goretti.
A shot to the liver by Goretti. Beautiful body shot.
Bazard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goretti.
Bazard throws an off balance right hand

and Goretti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goretti.
Goretti lands a nice uppercut.
Bazard swings wildly with an uppercut but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goretti gets through Bazard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bazard backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bazard tries to break free but Goretti pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Goretti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Goretti.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goretti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goretti managing to block the knees to the body from Bazard.
Bazard swings wildly with an uppercut but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Bazard controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goretti misses with a punch to the body.
Goretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bazard backwards.
Goretti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bazard up against the cage.
Goretti tries a body shot but Bazard blocks it.
Bazard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goretti is keeping busy.
Goretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goretti has Bazard pressed against the cage, preventing Bazard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bazard trying to stall but Goretti improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Goretti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Goretti.
A head punch on the inside from Goretti fails to land.
Bazard swings wildly with an uppercut but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Goretti.
Goretti lands a body shot.
Goretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bazard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bazard being controlled against the cage.
Goretti can't find room to land a body shot as Bazard controls the action.
Goretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bazard blocking some punches.
Goretti cracks Bazard with a nice body shot.
Goretti has Bazard pushed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goretti tries to throw a body punch but Bazard avoids it by throwing Goretti back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Goretti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goretti clinches up with Bazard and pushes him back against the cage.
Goretti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bazard.
Goretti is struggling to control the position.
Goretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Goretti.
Goretti is leaning against Bazard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goretti tries a body shot but Bazard blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goretti misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bazard throws an elbow but misses.
Goretti misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti cracks Bazard with a nice body shot.
Goretti effectively controlling the action here.
Bazard lands a nice uppercut.
Goretti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bazard is trying to break the clinch but Goretti is controlling him.
Good body shot from Goretti.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goretti.
Goretti misses with a body punch.
Goretti tries to work over Bazard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Goretti.
Goretti has a couple of punches blocked by Bazard.
Goretti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Goretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goretti stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goretti as Bazard tries to tie him up.
Goretti lands with a left to the head.
Goretti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bazard backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goretti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Goretti.
A short right from Goretti on the inside.
Goretti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bazard is struggling to control the position.
Goretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bazard throws a head punch that misses.
Bazard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goretti tries a body shot but Bazard blocks it.
George Goretti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bazard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Goretti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bazard.
Goretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Goretti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goretti leaning against his opponent.
Goretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bazard backwards.
Goretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Goretti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Goretti has closed the distance and engaged Bazard in a clinch.
Goretti lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Bazard.
A short left from Bazard.
Goretti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goretti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bazard blocks a body shot from Goretti.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bazard throws a head punch that misses.
Goretti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Goretti's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goretti fails to land.
Goretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goretti is working Bazard over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goretti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bazard trying to control the position but instead, Goretti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bazard into the cage.
Goretti has a couple of punches blocked by Bazard.
Bazard prevents a body shot from Goretti.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goretti.
Bazard can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goretti avoiding damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Goretti in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goretti.
Goretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Goretti.
Goretti has Bazard pushed against the cage.
Goretti lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Goretti.
Bazard throws a punch but it's blocked by Goretti.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goretti misses with a punch to the body.
Goretti lands a right hand.
Goretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goretti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bazard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goretti is stalling here.
Goretti tries to work over Bazard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hio Bazard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Goretti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goretti has a couple of punches blocked by Bazard.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Goretti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goretti 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Goretti!
Our winner, George Goretti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between First Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Judah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fist
vs
Judah

183 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

GREEN!160
Underworld Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, First Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Judah!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Judah.
Judah 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.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Judah throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judah.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range.
Fist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Judah misses with a low kick.

Fist cracks Judah with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fist has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Judah to stand back up!

Judah is rocked!

It looks like Daniel Judah has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist drops Judah with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fist follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Fist!
First Fist made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Babak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Babak might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lose yourself - Eminem. This should be a great matchup!

Babak
vs
Floyd

183 cm
27
191 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
27
189 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Sun-Tzu
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Babak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Babak.
Babak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Babak wants it to stay on the feet.
Babak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Floyd pinned against the cage. Floyd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Floyd tries to counter it with a takedown but Babak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Floyd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Babak checks it well.
Floyd misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Floyd - just one landing.
Floyd misses with a jab to the body
and Babak counters with a head kick. That will keep Floyd thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Babak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Floyd to the mat! Floyd manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Floyd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Babak defends well.
Babak tries to free his leg and advance position but Floyd is retaining full guard.
Babak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Babak connects with a couple of short punches.
Floyd wants to sweep but no luck.
Floyd trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Floyd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Floyd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Floyd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Babak's head.
Floyd wants to control but Babak is keeping him busy.
Floyd uses his free foot to push down on Babak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Babak.

Floyd throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Babak has his hands clasped together but Floyd breaks the hold and Babak is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Floyd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Floyd!
Our winner, Charles Floyd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Mohammed Babak had this to say: 'I am very impressed by Kaspars performance, but I will work my way up again, for sure.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Feivish Hershel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hershel
vs
Austin

173 cm
27
176 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Instinct

Instinct
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Feivish Hershel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Austin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Austin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Austin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hershel.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hershel.
Hershel throws a hook but Austin avoids it easily.
Hershel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hershel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Austin slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Austin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Austin throws a right hand that Hershel ducks under and follows up with a left that Hershel also avoids with ease.
Hershel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Austin throws out a powerful jab.
Austin scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershel takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Hershel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Austin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Austin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin stops Hershel from passing to mount.
Hershel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Hershel working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin is looking for a sweep.
Hershel trying to control the position but Austin is working away.
Hershel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Austin!

Hershel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershel is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Austin is looking to control Hershel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Austin avoid being mounted?
Hershel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Austin is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hershel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
Austin throws out a counter right but Hershel avoids it with no problem.
Shane Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hershel's hands.
Austin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hershel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Austin.
Austin lands a really nice looking cross but Hershel seems unphased.
Austin scores with a jab. Hershel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hershel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hershel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Austin.
Austin connects with a looping right hand.
Hershel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Austin lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin 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.

Hershel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hershel is looking to clinch but Austin is avoiding it.
Hershel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Austin lands with a cross.

Hershel is rocked!
Hershel glances at the clock... BAM! Austin nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hershel crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hershel is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Austin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blade Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignat Grenovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runner comes into the arena with Smasher/Devourer by FEAR FACTORY blaring out of the sound system. Grenovsky has chosen Harry Axe-Our people as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Runner
vs
Grenovsky

200 cm
26
275 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

185 cm
27
270 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Instinct
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Blade Runner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ignat Grenovsky!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runner lands a jab to the head.
Runner shoots for a takedown but Grenovsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Runner closes the distance and clinches.
Grenovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Runner won't allow it.

Grenovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grenovsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Grenovsky blocks a leg kick.
Runner misses with the combination.
Grenovsky doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grenovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grenovsky looks to land a left hand but Runner moved out of range nicely.
Runner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Runner throws a solid leg kick but Grenovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Runner.
Runner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Runner instigates a clinch.
Runner throws an elbow that misses.

Runner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grenovsky is trying to stand.
Grenovsky 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.
Runner wants to free his trapped foot but Grenovsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenovsky wants to get back to his feet.
Runner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grenovsky defending well though.
Grenovsky is looking to escape.
Runner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Runner lands with a punch from half guard.
Grenovsky is trying to stand.
Grenovsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Runner preventing the sweep.
Runner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Grenovsky keeping moving, preventing Runner from controlling successfully.

Grenovsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Grenovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Runner is just out of range.
Grenovsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Runner fails with a takedown attempt.
Grenovsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runner scores with a nice head shot.
Runner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grenovsky moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grenovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grenovsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Runner has double underhooks.
Runner stalling.
Grenovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grenovsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runner has him pressed against the cage.
Grenovsky avoids the elbow strike from Runner, against the cage.

Runner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grenovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Runner.

Runner drives through with a takedown into guard.

Grenovsky is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Runner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Grenovsky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Runner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grenovsky to the mat. Grenovsky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grenovsky can't keep his opponent in guard - Runner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grenovsky is looking to control Runner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grenovsky avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner is trying to control the action in half guard but Grenovsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Runner stands up and beckons Grenovsky to join him on the feet.
A big right from Runner misses.
Runner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grenovsky throws a hook to the side of Runner's head but Runner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grenovsky manages to circle out of the way.
Runner doesn't manage to clinch there - Grenovsky circles away.
Ignat Grenovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Runner.
Runner works the jab nicely.
Runner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grenovsky throws a looping overhand right but Runner ducks down to avoid it.

Runner moves into the clinch.
Grenovsky is trying to force a seperation but Runner has the dominant position.
Runner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grenovsky up against the cage.
Grenovsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Runner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Runner with a nice cross.

Runner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grenovsky is trying to push Runner away but Runner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grenovsky wants to break free but Runner has control.
Grenovsky can't break the clinch.
Grenovsky wants to break free but Runner has control.
Runner keeps control of Grenovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grenovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grenovsky is trying to force a seperation but Runner has the dominant position.
Runner wants a takedown.
Grenovsky prevents the takedown attempt.
Runner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grenovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Grenovsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grenovsky is trying to break the clinch but Runner has him pressed against the cage.
Grenovsky is trying to push Runner away but Runner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Runner has hold of one of Grenovsky's legs. Grenovsky is fighting the takedown attempt but Runner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Runner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grenovsky, up you get!
Runner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grenovsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runner goes for a takedown attempt but Grenovsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Runner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grenovsky's head backwards.
Runner scores with a jab to the head.
Runner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Runner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grenovsky throws out the jab.
Grenovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Runner is just out of range.
Runner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grenovsky missing with a left hand there. Runner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grenovsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grenovsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blade Runner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Grenovsky.

Runner has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Runner.
Runner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grenovsky backwards.
Runner is struggling to control the position.
Runner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grenovsky backwards.
Runner looking for a takedown.
Grenovsky blocks a body shot from Runner.
Grenovsky is trying to break the clinch but Runner has him pressed against the cage.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runner wants a takedown.
Grenovsky wants to break free but Runner has control.
Grenovsky tries to break the clinch but Runner is controlling the position.
Runner scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner has Grenovsky pressed against the cage, preventing Grenovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Runner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grenovsky managing to block the knees to the body from Runner.

Runner has hold of one of Grenovsky's legs. Grenovsky is fighting the takedown attempt but Runner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Runner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Runner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Runner won't allow Grenovsky to get back to his feet.
Grenovsky is trying to keep Runner in close.

Grenovsky is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Runner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Blade Runner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grenovsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Runner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grenovsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Runner rather than just go for the knockout.
Grenovsky lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grenovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grenovsky leaves Runner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Runner walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grenovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runner.
A nice inside leg kick there by Runner. That's going to slow Grenovsky down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Runner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grenovsky tries to counter with a clinch but Runner shakes him off and moves away.
Runner missing with a left hand there. Grenovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignat Grenovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grenovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runner loads up on a big right hand but Grenovsky slips the punch.
Grenovsky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Runner lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Runner misses its intended target.
Grenovsky slips a straight right by Runner.

Runner instigates a clinch.
Grenovsky tries to circle away but Runner has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Runner dominated that second round.
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.

A jab lands there for Runner.
Runner needs to keep his hands up - Grenovsky had a free shot at his head there.
Grenovsky misses with an uppercut. Runner saw that one coming.
Runner feinted with a counter takedown.

Runner clinches up against the cage.

Runner is trying to trip Grenovsky. He has hold of a leg but Grenovsky is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Runner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grenovsky controls Runner momentarily but Runner frees himself.
Grenovsky being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runner looking to sit in guard and control but Grenovsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Runner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grenovsky can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Grenovsky has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grenovsky has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Runner looks to throw the jab but Grenovsky is out of range.
Grenovsky takes one on the button.
Runner misses the jab.
Runner looks to score with a jab to the body but Grenovsky is just out of range.

Runner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grenovsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Runner is controlling him.
Runner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Runner is looking to work some ground and pound but Grenovsky has wrist control.
Grenovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Runner pushing down on Grenovsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grenovsky is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grenovsky kicks Runner off and gets back to his feet.
Runner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Runner moves into the clinch successfully.
Runner prevents Grenovsky from breaking the clinch.
Grenovsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Runner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runner throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Runner.
Blade Runner is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grenovsky. Runner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grenovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grenovsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runner cracks Grenovsky with an open hand slap.
Grenovsky cracks Runner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner blocks a jab.
Runner slips a straight right by Grenovsky.
Runner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Runner dives in and scores a takedown into Grenovsky's guard.
Runner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Grenovsky is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Runner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Runner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grenovsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Runner.
Runner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grenovsky's head.
Blade Runner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Runner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Runner clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Runner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runner cracks Grenovsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grenovsky swings for the body but Runner moves out of range.
It looked like Runner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Runner scores with a decent looking hook.
Grenovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Runner is just out of range.
Grenovsky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Runner backs up against the cage.
Grenovsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Runner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grenovsky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Runner.
Grenovsky is trying to get back to his feet.
Grenovsky tries to bench press Runner off him but Runner keeps the position.

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

Runner decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grenovsky's waist but Grenovsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Runner off to one side.
Runner with a nice cross.
Grenovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runner throws out the jab.

Runner clinches up against the cage.
Grenovsky prevents the takedown attempt.
Runner has Grenovsky pressed against the cage, preventing Grenovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Runner.
Grenovsky tries to break the clinch but Runner is controlling the position.
Runner digs a right hand underneath Grenovsky's ribcage. Grenovsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grenovsky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Runner lands a nice shot to the body.
Runner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grenovsky's efforts to push away.

Runner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grenovsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner cracks Grenovsky with a good jab.
Runner lands a nice shot that snaps Grenovsky's head back.
Runner with a jab.
Runner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grenovsky. That did some damage!
Grenovsky misses with a body shot.
Runner misses with a hook
and Grenovsky counters with a left and a right that stings Runner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Runner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grenovsky doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Runner misses its intended target.
Grenovsky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grenovsky works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Runner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grenovsky doesn't seem phased though.
Grenovsky misses with an uppercut. Runner saw that one coming.
Grenovsky scores with a jab to the body.
Runner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grenovsky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grenovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runner moves away.
Runner tries to clinch there but Grenovsky circles away.
Runner with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grenovsky. Runner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grenovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runner throws out the jab.
Grenovsky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grenovsky.
Grenovsky throws a big shot that misses.
Grenovsky throws a shot from downtown. Runner moves away and avoids it.
Runner throws a leg kick but Grenovsky checks it.
Runner tries to clinch there but Grenovsky circles away.
Some wild striking there from Grenovsky.
Runner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Runner gets a takedown into half guard.
Runner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grenovsky keeps working.

Grenovsky kicks Runner off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grenovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runner manages to avoid it.
Grenovsky cracks a nice hook into Runner's ribs.
Grenovsky misses the shot to the body.
Runner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grenovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runner.
A big left from Runner misses.
A little jabbing left from Grenovsky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Runner throws a right hand that misses
and Grenovsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Blade Runner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Grenovsky looks to land a combination but Runner avoids it well.
Runner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grenovsky manages to circle out of the way.
Grenovsky misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runner.
Runner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grenovsky.
Grenovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Runner scores with a nice right hand.
Grenovsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runner.
Runner throws a big shot that misses.
Grenovsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grenovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runner was well out of range. Poor timing from Grenovsky.
Runner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grenovsky unleashes a big counter combination but Runner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a chopping leg kick but Grenovsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Runner misses with an uppercut.
Runner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grenovsky.
Runner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner looks to land a combination but Grenovsky avoids it well.
Grenovsky let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Runner throws a hook but Grenovsky blocks it.
Runner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runner throws a jab when Grenovsky was well out of range.
Grenovsky throws a good cross that connects.
Runner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grenovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grenovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Runner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grenovsky takes one to the side of the head.
Grenovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Grenovsky lands a jab to Runner's midsection.
Runner connects with a jab.
Grenovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Runner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grenovsky lands with a good body shot.
Grenovsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Runner catches Grenovsky right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Runner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Runner.
Grenovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runner.
Grenovsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grenovsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grenovsky staying out of range there.
Grenovsky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Runner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runner thuds his right hand into Grenovsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grenovsky misses with a body shot.
Runner slips a straight right by Grenovsky.
Grenovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grenovsky throws a hook but Runner avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Grenovsky misses.
Grenovsky is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Grenovsky blocks a head kick by Runner.
Runner throws a leg kick but Grenovsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Runner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grenovsky as he jumps to the side.
Runner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grenovsky.
Runner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grenovsky misses the shot to the body.
Grenovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Grenovsky ducks under a wild hook from Runner.
Grenovsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Runner.
Grenovsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Runner finds it's way round the side to connect with Grenovsky's head.
Runner tests Grenovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grenovsky connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grenovsky.
Grenovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runner misses with a low kick.
Grenovsky with the counter takedown but Runner avoids it easily.
Grenovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Runner takes the fight into the clinch.
Runner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grenovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grenovsky is trying to break free.
Blade Runner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Runner has clasped his hands together around Grenovsky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Grenovsky throws Runner to one side and escapes!
Ignat Grenovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Grenovsky misses.

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 Blade Runner.
Well Runner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blade Runner!
Blade Runner retains his heavyweight title!
Blade Runner made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to my sponsors Instinct & SPARTAN NUTRITION...everyone here tonight I love you all, THANK YOU!'.