FEN 033 - 155 Tournament PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Lamour
vs
Sundberg

167 cm
25
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leverett Lamour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isidor Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sundberg as he avoids it easily.
That kick from Lamour tenderised Sundberg's leg. Sundberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body.
Sundberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamour pinned against the cage. Lamour gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sundberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamour, which made it look bad.
It looked like Lamour was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sundberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Lamour manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sundberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leverett Lamour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isidor Sundberg.
Lamour changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sundberg tries to avoid it but Lamour manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sundberg to the ground. Sundberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg lands a jab.

Lamour has managed to clinch.
Lamour is looking for a takedown.
Lamour is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sundberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sundberg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sundberg breaks the clinch.
Sundberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamour circles away.
Sundberg tries for a takedown but Lamour circles away easily
and Lamour counters with a straight right hand.
Lamour shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sundberg pinned against the cage. Sundberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sundberg has eaten all the pies!

Sundberg closes the distance and clinches.
Lamour pushes off an throws an elbow but Sundberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Come on Sundberg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sundberg manages to break the clinch.
Sundberg dodges the punch combination from Lamour.
Sundberg fails with the takedown.
Sundberg lands a two punch combo.
Lamour wants to clinch.
Sundberg closes the distance and clinches up with Lamour, looking for a takedown. Sundberg pushes Lamour against the cage but Lamour circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Sundberg tries to get set, Lamour tries to push him back and clinch up but Sundberg manages to avoid the attempt.
Lamour fails to land the takedown.
Sundberg wants to counter the offense by Lamour and move into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamour displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sundberg.
Lamour fails with the takedown

and Sundberg moves into the clinch.
Lamour fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Lamour's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sundberg shoots for a takedown but Lamour saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sundberg misses the jab.
Lamour shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sundberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sundberg.
Sundberg stops a takedown attempt from Lamour.

Lamour manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamour, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lamour slaps away a takedown attempt from Sundberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sundberg closes the distance and clinches up with Lamour, looking for a takedown. Sundberg pushes Lamour against the cage but Lamour circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sundberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Sundberg looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamour stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamour wants it to stay on the feet.
Lamour looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lamour goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isidor Sundberg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sundberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lamour leaves Sundberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sundberg stuffs the takedown.
Leverett Lamour is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamour looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lamour throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sundberg.
Sundberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sundberg tries to clinch there but Lamour circles away.
Lamour has his takedown stuffed
and Sundberg counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leverett Lamour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg stuffs the takedown.
Sundberg is looking to clinch but Lamour is avoiding it.
Lamour wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lamour's head backwards.

Sundberg tries to keep at a distance but Lamour has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lamour wants to break the clinch but can't.

Sundberg jumps guard.
Lamour controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sundberg holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamour.
Sundberg keeping full guard, as Lamour tries to pass.
Lamour trying to control the position from guard on top but Sundberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundberg pulls Lamour in close to his closed guard and prevents Lamour from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamour pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sundberg is keeping the position for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lamour tries to clinch up.
Sundberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lamour.
Sundberg lands a front kick.
Lamour avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lamour tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sundberg shoots in but no luck this time.

Lamour gets a clinch.
Sundberg can't get the takedown.

Sundberg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg keeping moving, preventing Lamour from controlling successfully.
Lamour is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sundberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sundberg looking to control but Lamour passes into half guard.

Lamour stands up from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamour as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isidor Sundberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lamour tries to clinch but Sundberg moves out of range.
Lamour lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sundberg will feel that in the morning.
Lamour is looking to clinch.
Sundberg tries to clinch there but Lamour circles away.
Lamour bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lamour shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sundberg defends it nicely.

Sundberg gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamour tries to roll over but Sundberg keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamour is trying to maintain the position but Sundberg is very close to passing his half guard.

Lamour has one foot on Sundberg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sundberg fails to land the takedown.
Sundberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Lamour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sundberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sundberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lamour moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lamour jumps guard and drags Sundberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Lamour scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sundberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lamour fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sundberg wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leverett Lamour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lamour.
Isidor Sundberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamour is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sundberg misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lamour.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lamour is defended easily by Sundberg.
Lamour on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Lamour closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sundberg's guard.

Sundberg wriggles free and stands up.
Sundberg missing with a left hand there. Lamour was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamour appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sundberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamour tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sundberg defends well and Lamour ends up having to push Sundberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sundberg.
Sundberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Lamour sprawls well. He's pushed Sundberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lamour walks into a straight right hand from Sundberg.
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lamour shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sundberg sprawls well. Sundberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lamour gets slowly back to his feet.
Sundberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Lamour manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sundberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leverett Lamour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isidor Sundberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lamour keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isidor Sundberg.
I've got Sundberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isidor Sundberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Dobzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Park Sun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobzinski comes to the cage accompanied by Waters Of Nazareth - Justice. Marcelo Dobzinski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dobzinski
vs
Sun

188 cm
35
184 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dobzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Park Sun!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dobzinski circles away quickly and effectively.
Dobzinski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sun throws a lazy head kick

and Dobzinski counters with a takedown into side control.
Sun bucks up and tries to throw Dobzinski off but instead Dobzinski has got his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sun wants to control his opponent's hands but Dobzinski gets his hands free.
Sun can't escape the position.
Dobzinski biding his time, controlling Sun.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sun rolls, trying to escape but Dobzinski keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski controlling the position well here. Sun rolled but Dobzinski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Dobzinski stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Park Sun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sun moves into range and clinches up with Dobzinski.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sun clinches up against the cage.

Dobzinski wants the takedown. Sun is fighting it off but Dobzinski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sun's guard against the cage.
Dobzinski is standing up over Sun. Sun looks to escape but Dobzinski dives into side control.

You can see the frustration on Sun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Dobzinski stands up and beckons Sun to his feet.

Sun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Dobzinski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dobzinski did well to prevent Sun getting side control.

Dobzinski kicks Sun off and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Sun misses

and Dobzinski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dobzinski escapes and gets back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Sun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Dobzinski throws Sun to one side and escapes!
Sun looks winded!
Sun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dobzinski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sun's guard.
Sun wants to get back to his feet but Dobzinski passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sun tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dobzinski has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

Dobzinski get's back to his feet.

Sun has closed the distance and engaged Dobzinski in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dobzinski has hold of one of Sun's legs. Sun is fighting the takedown attempt but Dobzinski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sun is looking to stand back up but Dobzinski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A low kick from Sun is predictable there

and Dobzinski counters with a takedown into side control.
Sun is looking to get back to his feet here but Dobzinski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sun's back.
Dobzinski biding his time, controlling Sun.

Dobzinski gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.

Sun shoots in and gets a takedown into Dobzinski's guard.

Dobzinski kicks Sun off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Dobzinski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sun keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Sun has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dobzinski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Dobzinski manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Sun is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sun pushes Dobzinski up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Sun shoots in and bounces Dobzinski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Dobzinski uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Sun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Dobzinski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A head kick by Sun misses

and Dobzinski counters with a single leg into guard. Sun didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dobzinski gets to his feet - Sun follows without any prompting.

Sun decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dobzinski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Park Sun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Sun.
Dobzinski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Sun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Dobzinski kicks Sun off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun tries a body shot but Dobzinski blocks it.

Dobzinski lands a takedown into guard.
Sun wants to get back to his feet but Dobzinski passes into half guard.

Dobzinski decides to stand up.

Sun moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dobzinski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dobzinski manages to end up in side control.

Dobzinski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Dobzinski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sun misses with a left hand

and Dobzinski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dobzinski.

Dobzinski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Dobzinski tries to sprawl but Sun drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Dobzinski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sun is on him like a limpet, forcing Dobzinski back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobzinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Dobzinski lands a takedown into guard.
Sun is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dobzinski dives into side control.

Dobzinski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sun to his feet.
Sun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dobzinski sprawls well initially but Sun persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Dobzinski kicks off Sun and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sun moves into the clinch.

Dobzinski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sun can't fight it off and eventually Dobzinski manages to take the fight to the floor. Sun looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dobzinski manages to pass to side control.

Dobzinski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sun instigates a clinch.

Dobzinski has Sun pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dobzinski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sun tumbling to the mat - Dobzinski dives into Sun's guard.
Sun is looking to stand back up but Dobzinski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sun.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Dobzinski decides to return to a standing position.

Sun pushes Dobzinski up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sun has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dobzinski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Dobzinski manages to stand up with Sun still on his back. Eventually Sun drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dobzinski decides to stand back up.

Sun has closed the distance and engaged Dobzinski in a clinch.
Dobzinski dodges an elbow strike from Sun.

Dobzinski lands a takedown into guard.
Sun is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dobzinski dives into side control.

The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dobzinski decides to take the fight back to the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Dobzinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dobzinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Dobzinski!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcelo Dobzinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Growler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Roxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roxton has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Greg Growler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Growler
vs
Roxton

184 cm
24
219 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

178 cm
38
195 lbs
31 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Growler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Roxton!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Growler slips a straight right by Roxton.
A little feinted left hand from Growler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitch Roxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roxton lands with a straight right. Growler didn't see that one coming.
Growler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Growler thuds his right hand into Roxton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Roxton looks winded!
A jab from Growler finds it's way through Roxton's defenses.
Growler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good shot there by Growler.
Roxton pushes Growler away with a front kick.
Growler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Growler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Growler lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roxton fails with the takedown
and Growler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Growler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roxton avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Growler - that will leave a mark!
Greg Growler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Growler.
Roxton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roxton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Growler.
Growler connects with a leg kick. Roxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Growler. Beautiful body shot.
Roxton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Growler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Growler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Growler lands a nice shot to the body.
Growler lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roxton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Growler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Growler, right into the meat.
Growler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roxton under the eye.
Growler lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growler digs a good hook to Roxton's body.
Growler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roxton back to the cage. Growler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Growler jabs Roxton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Growler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roxton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Growler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roxton walks into a straight right hand from Growler.
Growler is looking to slow Roxton down with leg kicks.
Growler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roxton's calf.
Growler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Growler.
Roxton scores with a jab.
Growler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roxton drops his hands momentarily and Growler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Growler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growler works the jab nicely.

Roxton is rocked!
Growler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roxton is still on wobbly legs! Can Growler finish him?
Roxton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Growler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roxton under the eye.
Growler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Growler connects with an inside leg kick.
Roxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Growler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Growler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roxton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Growler drops Roxton with a huge uppercut! Roxton drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Growler is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Growler!
Our winner, Greg Growler, 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
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessio Legionarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Silva
vs
Legionarius

185 cm
34
195 lbs
20 - 17 - 0

185 cm
42
208 lbs
36 - 24 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrien Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Legionarius!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legionarius tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.

Silva pushes Legionarius up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva has Legionarius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Legionarius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Silva jumps into guard, dragging Legionarius to the mat.
Legionarius connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Legionarius from controlling successfully.
Legionarius is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Legionarius distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva wants to sweep here but Legionarius controlling him for the moment.
Silva trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Legionarius is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Silva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Legionarius is looking to defend but Silva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Legionarius! Silva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Legionarius taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrien Silva!
Post fight, an emotional Adrien Silva said 'Who's Next?'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hideya Kaayi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kaayi
vs
Goldman

182 cm
36
193 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

190 cm
46
190 lbs
52 - 28 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideya Kaayi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 52 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaayi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaayi is trying to break the clinch but Goldman is controlling him.
Goldman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaayi backwards.
Kaayi blocks a body shot from Goldman.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Kaayi.
Kaayi lands a knee to the head.
Kaayi misses with some punches.
Kaayi struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldman controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldman.
Kaayi wants to break free but Goldman has control.
Kaayi misses with a knee strike.
Kaayi can't find room to land a body shot as Goldman controls the action.

Kaayi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaayi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldman.
Goldman misses with a hook. Kaayi ducked under it nicely.
Goldman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaayi.
Hideya Kaayi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman lands a right hook to the body.
Kaayi looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldman is just out of range.
Kaayi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldman throws out the jab.
Kaayi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goldman.
Kaayi throws a body punch but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman is looking to score with low kicks.
Kaayi throws a combination that misses
and Goldman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaayi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Kaayi backs off Goldman throws a huge counter combo but Kaayi manages to avoid it all.
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaayi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goldman.
Kaayi lands with a hook. Goldman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Abe Goldman has been cut.
Kaayi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaayi blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaayi misses the target.
Kaayi tries to move into range but Goldman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaayi throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman misses the shot to the body.
Kaayi staying out of range there.
Goldman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goldman moves away from the strike by Kaayi.
Kaayi ducks right into an uppercut from Goldman.
Goldman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaayi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldman.
A countering left hand to the body from Goldman misses.
Goldman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaayi tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaayi is looking to wear down Goldman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goldman misses with a low kick.
Kaayi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaayi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goldman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaayi. Goldman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaayi tries to clinch up but Goldman circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaayi takes a swing at Goldman's ribcage but misses.
Kaayi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goldman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaayi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaayi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goldman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaayi.
Goldman lands a leg kick that knocks Kaayi off balance momentarily.
Goldman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goldman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaayi was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldman.
Goldman fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaayi in the body.
Kaayi misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldman! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Kaayi.
Kaayi lands a nice hook to Goldman's body. Goldman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaayi lands the left hand.
Kaayi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goldman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldman looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Goldman ducks straight into an uppercut from Kaayi and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Goldman manages to regain guard straight away.

Goldman is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman wants to stand up but Kaayi is controlling him.
Goldman is still in real trouble! Can Kaayi finish him?
Goldman seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaayi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kaayi trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Kaayi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaayi won't allow Goldman to get back to his feet.
Kaayi trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Goldman controls Kaayi momentarily but Kaayi frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideya Kaayi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Goldman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kaayi clinches.
Kaayi prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Kaayi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaayi misses with an elbow over the top.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaayi prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Kaayi tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldman avoids the damage to the body.
Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by Kaayi.
Kaayi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kaayi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaayi working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldman has Kaayi pressed against the cage, preventing Kaayi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goldman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaayi or not.
Kaayi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaayi controls his hands.
Goldman blocks an uppercut.
Kaayi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldman's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaayi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaayi tries to land a knee to the head but Goldman blocks with his arms.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaayi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaayi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldman can do to turn this around?
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldman blocks a body shot from Kaayi.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldman gets through Kaayi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Kaayi manages to break the clinch.

Kaayi has managed to clinch.
Hideya Kaayi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaayi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goldman lands a left hand.
Goldman tries to work over Kaayi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaayi misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lands a shoulder strike.

Kaayi manages to break the clinch.
Kaayi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaayi throws the left hand but Goldman avoids the punch easily.
Kaayi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaayi.
Goldman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goldman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goldman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Kaayi is rocked!
Kaayi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaayi misses with a body shot.
Goldman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goldman 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.
Oh Kaayi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaayi misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Goldman.

Goldman gets tackled into the cage by Kaayi. Kaayi maintains the clinch.
Kaayi struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldman controls his hands.
Kaayi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaayi misses with a punch to the body.
Kaayi tries a body shot but Goldman blocks it.
A short right from Kaayi on the inside.
Goldman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldman throws a head punch that misses.
Goldman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaayi controls his hands.

Kaayi manages to break the clinch.
Kaayi moves in looking to clinch but Goldman pushes him off.
Goldman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaayi.
Kaayi tries to clinch up but Goldman circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Kaayi lands.
Kaayi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goldman counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaayi is just out of range.
Kaayi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaayi checks a leg kick.
Kaayi misses with a body shot.
Hideya Kaayi is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goldman misses with a straight left.
Kaayi tries to clinch but Goldman moves out of range.
Kaayi lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldman's head.
Goldman throws a jab when Kaayi was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Kaayi.
Kaayi thuds his right hand into Goldman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaayi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Goldman misses.
Kaayi is looking to clinch but Goldman is avoiding it.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. Kaayi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hideya Kaayi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abe Goldman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Goldman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Kaayi.
Goldman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaayi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goldman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaayi measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Goldman! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hideya Kaayi!
Hideya Kaayi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their support in the buildup to the fight.