Warfare I: First Strike PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Merallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Platinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Merallio looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Merallio
vs
Platinov

200 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
247 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Merallio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Romeo Platinov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Merallio misses.
Platinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Merallio. Merallio gets slowly back to his feet.
Merallio shoots for a takedown but Platinov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Platinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merallio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Platinov counters with a series of strikes that sends Merallio to the canvas! Platinov follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Merallio is rocked!
Merallio is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Platinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Merallio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Platinov pushes down on Merallio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Platinov wants to control but Merallio is keeping him busy.
Merallio seems to have got his legs back now.

Platinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merallio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Platinov.

Platinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merallio is just riding it out for now. Platinov eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Platinov trying to control from half guard but Merallio is working away.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Platinov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Merallio has recovered full guard.
Merallio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Platinov stands and throws Merallio's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merallio is looking for a sweep.

Platinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Merallio is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merallio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Merallio tries to lock up and control but Platinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Platinov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merallio is looking to escape.
Merallio prevents Platinov from taking his back.

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.
Platinov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merallio tries to control Platinov's body but Platinov pushes him off. Merallio squirms to his side and now Platinov has his back!

Platinov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Merallio is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Merallio tries to roll but Platinov sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Platinov 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.

Merallio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Platinov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Franco Merallio has been cut.
Platinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Platinov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Platinov duly obliges.
Romeo Platinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Platinov tries to bum rush Merallio with a series of wild strikes but Merallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romeo Platinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Platinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Merallio circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Merallio.
Platinov works over Merallio's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Platinov with a hook.
Platinov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Merallio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Platinov jumps into guard, dragging Merallio to the mat.
Merallio looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Merallio wants to control from the top but Platinov keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Platinov controls Merallio momentarily but Merallio frees himself.
Merallio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Merallio looking to sit in guard and control but Platinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Merallio keeping moving, preventing Platinov from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Platinov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Merallio wants to clinch up but Platinov keeps it at a distance.
Platinov tries to bum rush Merallio with a series of wild strikes but Merallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Platinov wants to clinch up but Merallio keeps it at a distance.
Merallio keeps the fight on the outside.
Platinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Merallio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Platinov finds it's way round the side to connect with Merallio's head.
Platinov looks to land a right hand but Merallio moved out of range.
Merallio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Platinov scores with the left hand. Merallio knows he should have avoided that one.
Platinov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Platinov.
Platinov throws a right hand that Merallio ducks under and follows up with a left that Merallio also avoids with ease.
Platinov scores with a jab to the head.
Platinov misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Platinov lands a really nice looking cross but Merallio seems unphased.
Merallio keeps the fight on the outside.
Platinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Platinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco Merallio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Platinov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Merallio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Platinov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Platinov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merallio just stands there and leans against the cage.

Merallio breaks the clinch.
Platinov wants to clinch

and Merallio moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Platinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Platinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Merallio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Platinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Platinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franco Merallio's cut.
That's time! Merallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Merallio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Platinov tries to bum rush Merallio with a series of wild strikes but Merallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Platinov misses with a double jab

and Merallio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Platinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Platinov tries to clinch but Merallio is having none of it.
Platinov misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Platinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Platinov looks to land a combination but Merallio avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Merallio has managed to clinch.
Platinov looking to slow down the pace here.
Merallio controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Merallio as Platinov tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merallio lands a hook that snaps the head of Platinov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Platinov.
Merallio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Platinov prevents it.

Platinov jumps into guard, dragging Merallio to the mat.
Merallio looking to pass the guard.
Merallio won't allow Platinov to sweep him here.
Platinov trying to keep a closed guard but Merallio is proving a slippery customer.
Platinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Platinov, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Platinov wants to stand up but Merallio is controlling him.
Merallio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Platinov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Merallio!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merallio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Platinov is working for a guillotine from mount but Merallio frees his head quite easily.
Merallio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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.
Platinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merallio is desperately trying to improve his position but Platinov has a good base and remains in mount.
Platinov looking to control but Merallio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Platinov working for a submission but Merallio is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Platinov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Merallio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice straight punches there by Platinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Platinov.
Platinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Merallio circles away quickly and effectively.
Platinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Platinov misses with the combination.
Merallio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merallio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Platinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merallio slips a jab and a cross from Platinov.

Merallio has closed the distance and engaged Platinov in a clinch.

Merallio breaks the clinch.
Platinov swinging wildly here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Merallio dodges the punch combination from Platinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merallio shoots and misses
and Platinov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romeo Platinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merallio takes one to the side of the head.
Platinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merallio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Platinov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Merallio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merallio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Platinov misses with a looping left.
Platinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Merallio. Merallio gets slowly back to his feet.
Platinov throws a one two combo.
Platinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Platinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Merallio shoots in looking for a takedown. Platinov tries to sprawl out of it but Merallio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Platinov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Merallio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Merallio. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Merallio as Platinov tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platinov wants to break free but Merallio has control.
Platinov tries to pull guard but Merallio won't allow it.
Platinov has had enough of the clinch but Merallio keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Platinov has had enough of the clinch but Merallio keeps him there for the moment.
Merallio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Merallio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Merallio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Platinov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Platinov blocks an elbow strike.

Platinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merallio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Merallio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Merallio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Merallio.
Platinov scores with a one two! Merallio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Platinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Merallio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platinov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Platinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Merallio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Platinov lands a jab-cross combination.
Merallio fails to land the takedown.
Platinov throws a right and a left that Merallio avoids nicely.
Platinov tries to clinch there but Merallio circles away.
Merallio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Platinov tries to avoid it but Merallio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Platinov to the ground. Platinov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Platinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Platinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Platinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Merallio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Platinov!

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.
Merallio fails with an attempt to clinch.

Merallio closes the distance and clinches.
Platinov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Platinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Platinov tries to pull guard but Merallio won't allow it.
Platinov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Merallio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Platinov blocks an uppercut.
Platinov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Platinov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Merallio looking to throw knees to the head but Platinov is blocking nicely.
Platinov looking to stall.
Merallio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Platinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Merallio breaks the clinch.
Merallio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Platinov circles away.
Donk. Platinov catches Merallio right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Platinov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Franco Merallio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Platinov digs a good hook to Merallio's body.
Platinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Merallio misses.
Platinov misses with a double jab.
Platinov throws a right hand that Merallio ducks under and follows up with a left that Merallio also avoids with ease.
Merallio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Platinov defends it nicely.
Platinov throws a combination that misses
and Merallio counters with a series of strikes. Platinov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Merallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merallio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Platinov's waist but Platinov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merallio off to one side.
Platinov throws a combination that misses

and Merallio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Merallio is working for takedown but Platinov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Merallio. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Platinov jumps into guard, dragging Merallio to the mat.
Merallio wants to pass the guard but Platinov is keeping the position.
Platinov is trying to keep Merallio in close.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Platinov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merallio is controlling him.
Platinov wants to control but Merallio passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merallio in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merallio is stalling here. Platinov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Merallio seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Platinov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Platinov trying to control the position but Merallio is working away.

Platinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merallio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merallio is trying to get back to half guard.

Platinov decides to stand back up.
Platinov throws a series of punches but Merallio moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Platinov. No joy for Merallio on that attempt.
Platinov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Platinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merallio.
Franco Merallio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Platinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Merallio. Merallio gets slowly back to his feet.
Platinov looks to land a combination but Merallio avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Platinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Merallio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Merallio dodges the punch combination from Platinov.
Platinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Merallio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romeo Platinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Platinov lands a two punch combo.

Merallio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Merallio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Platinov's efforts to push away.
Platinov is looking to control Merallio's arms but Merallio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Platinov has his back to the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short body shot lands from Merallio as the two fighters clinch.

Platinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merallio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Platinov drops his hands momentarily and Merallio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Platinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Platinov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Romeo Platinov!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Romeo Platinov!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Romeo Platinov!

Romeo Platinov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Derkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Calzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Derkins
vs
Calzone

193 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregory Derkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desmond Calzone!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derkins scores with a push kick.

Derkins has managed to clinch.
Calzone is trying to force a seperation but Derkins has the dominant position.
Derkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calzone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Derkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Desmond Calzone has been cut.
Derkins scores with a knee to the head.
Derkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Derkins lands an elbow inside that Calzone shrugs off.
Calzone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Calzone looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Derkins manages to break the clinch.
Calzone throws a nice looking combination but Derkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calzone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Desmond Calzone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle, before Derkins throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Calzone's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Derkins lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Gregory Derkins!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rik McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarne Wind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aarne Wind was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

McRae
vs
Wind

189 cm
21
198 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rik McRae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Wind!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRae lands with a cross.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRae.
McRae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wind looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
Wind ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
Wind doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McRae delivers a nice body kick.
Wind slips a jab from McRae.
McRae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters circling a little - McRae finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.
McRae lands a nice hook to Wind's body. Wind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by McRae!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae with a nice cross.
Wind moves forwards but McRae connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wind takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McRae lands a nice hook to Wind's body. Wind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wind looks gassed!
McRae cracks a nice hook into Wind's ribs.
A cross from McRae lands.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wind has time to react.
McRae lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wind takes a step back to recover.
McRae connects with the punch.
McRae lands a nice hook to Wind's body. Wind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McRae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wind's calf.
Nice body kick there by McRae.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae works Wind's body with a nice hook.
Wind gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McRae.
Wind takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McRae connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae connects with a high kick.
McRae lands a jab to the nose.
McRae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McRae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wind's sensitive parts.
Wind closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body kick from McRae.
McRae scores with a body shot.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wind walks into a jab.
McRae scores with a jab to the head.
McRae fakes the leg kick and cracks Wind in the body.
McRae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McRae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wind takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McRae is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McRae thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wind if he has to take too many more of those.
McRae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wind doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wind takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McRae scores with a nice body kick.
McRae lands a jab.
McRae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wind on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae lands a nice hook to Wind's body. Wind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McRae delivers a nice body kick.
McRae scores with a hook to the body. Wind takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McRae goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae's corner calls for a 1-2. McRae obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.
McRae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae lands a nice shot that snaps Wind's head back.
Wind has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for McRae.
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces Wind off the cage and back into rage.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
McRae connects with a right hand. Wind shakes it off.
McRae thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wind if he has to take too many more of those.
McRae cracks the inside of Wind's front leg.
McRae scores with a sloppy right hand. Wind should have avoided that one.
McRae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRae scores with a decent looking hook.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A cross from McRae lands.
Wind takes one on the button.
McRae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McRae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rik McRae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wind ducks right into an uppercut from McRae.
McRae thuds a left hand into Wind's body.
Wind takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McRae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McRae.
Rik McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRae throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
McRae lands a slapping body shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wind takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McRae lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McRae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wind looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRae digs a good hook to Wind's body.
Wind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McRae throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from McRae lands but Wind takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McRae, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Wind down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McRae.
McRae throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wind 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McRae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wind on the side of the head.
Jab from McRae.
McRae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wind takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wind takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wind takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McRae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for McRae.
McRae scores with a sloppy right hand. Wind should have avoided that one.
McRae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McRae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for McRae. That snapped Wind's head back.
McRae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from McRae.
McRae lands with a nice body kick.
McRae connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wind. Wind circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McRae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wind at a distance.
McRae thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wind if he has to take too many more of those.
McRae clobbers Wind with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McRae pushes Wind away with a front kick.
McRae throws a head kick that Wind semi-blocks.
McRae scores with a decent looking hook.
McRae throws a head kick that half lands.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from McRae.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wind will feel that in the morning.
McRae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wind has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McRae.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wind has time to react.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
Wind tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McRae lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wind takes a step back to recover.
McRae works the jab nicely.
Wind's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRae jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by McRae.
A solid body kick from McRae.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rik McRae 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.

McRae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wind doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae with a jab.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McRae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McRae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.
McRae scores with a push kick.
Wind takes one on the button.
McRae lands with a cross.
McRae works Wind's body with a nice hook.
McRae keeps Wind at a distance using the push kick.
McRae connects with a nice looking jab.
Wind walks into a stiff left hand from McRae.
Nice body kick from McRae.
Aarne Wind is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wind is breathing heavily.
McRae thuds a left hand into Wind's body.
McRae swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wind.
McRae scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to de liver by McRae. Beautiful body shot.
McRae connects with a looping right hand.
McRae punishes Wind's body with a nice straight punch.
McRae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by McRae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McRae.
McRae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
McRae digs a good body shot into Wind's ribs.
McRae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wind can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae scores with a nice right hand.
McRae scores with a jab to the body.
Wind walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wind stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wind drops his hands momentarily and McRae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McRae 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.
McRae moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McRae finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rik McRae is winning the standup battle so far.
McRae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by McRae there.
McRae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wind has time to react.
McRae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wind stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wind takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from McRae.
Wind looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McRae throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McRae 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.
McRae scores with a spinning back kick!
McRae bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wind's head backwards.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McRae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McRae thuds a left hand into Wind's body.
McRae keeps Wind at a distance using the push kick.
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae works Wind's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRae punishes Wind's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from McRae.
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McRae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wind takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McRae lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McRae lands with a kick to the temple. Wind shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wind shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McRae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McRae cracks a nice hook into Wind's ribs.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McRae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
McRae stuns Wind with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McRae bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Wind down.
McRae lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by McRae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McRae.
McRae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRae clobbers Wind with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McRae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McRae connects with a right hand. Wind shakes it off.
A jab from McRae does it's job there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McRae.
Wind takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wind takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McRae lands a body shot.
McRae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wind looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McRae tests Wind's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wind takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McRae stuns Wind with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wind walks into a left hand.
McRae scores with a body shot.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McRae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McRae lands with a thumping leg kick.
McRae keeps Wind at a distance using the push kick.
Wind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McRae lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for McRae.
McRae lands a jab to Wind's midsection.
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McRae cracks Wind with an open hand slap.
A jab from McRae does it's job there.
McRae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wind stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McRae digs a good hook to Wind's body.
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces Wind off the cage and back into rage.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae connects with a looping right hand.
McRae throws a good cross that connects.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae jabs at Wind's body.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McRae stuns Wind with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wind walks into a left hand.
McRae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McRae lands with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McRae. Wind shrugs it off though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McRae lands with a shot to the body.
Wind takes one to the chin there.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by McRae!
McRae scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from McRae.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McRae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from McRae lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rik McRae 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!

McRae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wind's head.
McRae bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wind takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McRae connects with a crisp jab.
Wind ducks right into an uppercut from McRae.
McRae scores with a nice head shot.
McRae lands a nice looking body shot.
McRae works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McRae stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wind on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McRae.
Wind on the wrong end of a nice jab.

McRae drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae is pushing down on Wind's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wind is fighting to maintain full guard but McRae has managed to sneak the leg through.

McRae is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wind is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rik McRae!
Rik McRae is the new middleweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille Oneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tallaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oneil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Cant See me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Oneil
vs
Tallaaja

215 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
242 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaquille Oneil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tallaaja!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tallaaja defends it nicely.
Shaquille Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tallaaja wants to clinch up but Oneil keeps it at a distance.

Oneil takes the fight into the clinch.
Oneil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oneil tries to break the clinch but Tallaaja is controlling the position.
Tallaaja throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Oneil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oneil misses with a head kick.
Oneil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tallaaja avoids it really well and circles away.
Oneil throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Tallaaja stumbling backwards into the cage! Tallaaja bounces back off the cage towards Oneil, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Oneil lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Oneil celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shaquille Oneil!
Shaquille Oneil is the new heavyweight champion!