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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Milakaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seek & Destroy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Milakaii
vs
Dixon

195 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Milakaii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Milakaii with that takedown attempt.
Dixon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Dixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Milakaii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milakaii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Dixon throws a push kick but Milakaii slaps the foot to one side.
Dixon with a poor takedown

and Milakaii counters with a takedown into side control.
Milakaii in side control, throwing shots but Dixon defends.
Dixon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Milakaii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon regains half guard, as Milakaii was trying to land strikes.
Milakaii thows a huge punch but Dixon dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milakaii throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Dixon taking some punishment here, with Milakaii in his half guard.
Dixon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Milakaii.
Milakaii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milakaii wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milakaii.
Dixon looks gassed!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Milakaii lands a nice short elbow.
Milakaii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dixon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Milakaii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Milakaii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milakaii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milakaii.
Dixon taking some punishment here, with Milakaii in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dixon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Milakaii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Milakaii throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Milakaii.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milakaii.
Milakaii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Milakaii wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position.
Milakaii throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milakaii.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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.
Milakaii drops an elbow to the side of Dixon's head.
Milakaii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Milakaii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Milakaii misses with a head shot. Dixon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Milakaii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milakaii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dixon's head.
Milakaii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Milakaii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Milakaii 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.

Dixon throws a combination that misses

and Milakaii counters with a shoot takedown. Dixon fights it but they end up in guard.
Milakaii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milakaii throws a strike but Dixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Milakaii wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Milakaii scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Milakaii moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Milakaii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dixon's guard.
Milakaii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dixon wants to stand but Milakaii is controlling the position.
Milakaii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Milakaii throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Milakaii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milakaii thows a big elbow that misses.
Milakaii throwing strikes but missing.
Milakaii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Milakaii throws a big right hand that misses.
Milakaii postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but Milakaii is having none of it.
Milakaii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milakaii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milakaii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milakaii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Milakaii throws a big right hand that misses.
Milakaii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milakaii postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it.
Milakaii throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Milakaii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milakaii is one step ahead there.
Milakaii thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Milakaii distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Milakaii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Milakaii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milakaii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dixon wants to stand up but Milakaii is controlling him.
Milakaii thows a big elbow that misses.
Milakaii won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Milakaii dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dixon scores with a jab. Milakaii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss

and Milakaii counters with a single leg into guard. Dixon didn't expect that.
Milakaii won't allow Dixon to get back to his feet.
Milakaii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Milakaii isn't so interested in that idea.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Milakaii is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milakaii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milakaii thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milakaii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milakaii throws a big right hand that misses.
Milakaii distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Milakaii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Milakaii distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Milakaii throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Milakaii throws a strike but Dixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Milakaii wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Dixon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Milakaii dives on top into guard.
Milakaii thows a big elbow that misses.
Milakaii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milakaii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Milakaii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anthony Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milakaii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milakaii throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Milakaii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon has control of Milakaii's left arm, preventing Milakaii from doing any damage.
Milakaii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milakaii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Milakaii throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dixon wants to stand but Milakaii is controlling the position.
Milakaii works over Dixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Milakaii throws a big right hand that misses.
Milakaii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Milakaii is controlling him.

Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milakaii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Milakaii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Milakaii, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Milakaii!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

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

Trang
vs
Bo king

200 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herman Trang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thai Bo king!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bo king creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trang cracks Bo king with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Trang.
Bo king is trying to break the clinch but Trang is controlling him.
Bo king throws an elbow that misses.
Bo king tries to circle away but Trang has him pinned against the cage.
Trang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bo king.
Trang cracks Bo king with a nice body shot.
Trang avoids a wild elbow strike from Bo king.
Trang avoids the elbow strike from Bo king, against the cage.
Trang lands a shot to the body.
Bo king looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bo king creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bo king misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trang.
Trang is pushing Bo king up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Trang lands a body shot.
Trang is stalling here.
Trang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bo king misses with an elbow strike.
Trang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bo king.
Nice body punch from Trang.
Trang slows down the pace here.
Trang is leaning against Bo king and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo king throws a punch but it's blocked by Trang.
Trang working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Thai Bo king has been cut.
Nice body punch from Trang - that landed with a thud.
Trang cracks Bo king with a nice body shot.
Trang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bo king or not.
Trang scores with a hook to the body.
Trang slowing the pace effectively.
Trang digs a right hand underneath Bo king's ribcage. Bo king let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bo kings head.
Trang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Trang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bo king or not.
Nice body punch from Trang.
Trang is working Bo king over against the cage.
Trang pushes Bo king back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trang lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trang.
Trang presses Bo king against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Trang.
Trang is working Bo king over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Trang.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo king looking to slow down the pace here.
Trang slows down the pace here.
Trang lands a body shot.
Trang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trang stalling the fight.
Bo king fails to pull guard.
Trang lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bo king.
Bo king being controlled against the cage.
Trang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trang lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Trang.
A body shot lands from Trang.
Bo king struggles to land a body shot inside as Trang controls his hands.
Trang is leaning against Bo king and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Trang - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bo kings head.
Trang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Trang.
Trang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Trang.
Trang digs a right hand into Bo king's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bo king's gas tank.
Trang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bo king fails to pull guard.
Bo king pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trang avoiding damage.
Trang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Trang.
Trang scores with a shoulder strike.
Trang is working Bo king over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Trang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trang lands a body punch.
Trang effectively controlling the action here.
Bo king pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Trang as the two fighters clinch.
Trang lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trang works on Bo king's body with a couple of short punches.
Trang taking a breather.
Bo king using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trang digs a right hand underneath Bo king's ribcage. Bo king let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Trang.
Trang taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Trang as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Trang.
Bo king is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trang is keeping busy.
Trang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trang is pushing Bo king up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bo king is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trang avoids the elbow strike from Bo king, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Trang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thai Bo king's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice body punch from Trang.
Bo king looks to clinch
and Trang counters with a three punch combo that has Bo king backing up. Bo king nods at Trang to acknowledge the strikes.
Bo king wants to clinch but Trang slips to the side
and Trang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Trang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bo king doesn't seem phased though.
Thai Bo king is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trang throws a combination. Bo king tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bo king wants to clinch
and Trang counters with a three punch combo that has Bo king backing up. Bo king nods at Trang to acknowledge the strikes.

Trang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trang lands a body shot.
Trang lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Trang.
Trang works on Bo king's body with a couple of short punches.
Trang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Trang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trang lands a body shot.
Trang stalling the fight.
Herman Trang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trang blocks an elbow strike.
Trang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herman Trang.
Bo king tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Trang closes the distance and clinches.
Bo king fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bo king backwards.
Trang digs a right hand underneath Bo king's ribcage. Bo king let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Trang.
A right handed body shot lands from Trang.
Trang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bo king misses with an elbow over the top.
Trang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Trang.
Trang taking a breather.
Trang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Trang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bo king backwards.
A short body shot lands from Trang as the two fighters clinch.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
Trang lands an uppercut.
Trang pushes Bo king back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bo king can do to turn this around?
Bo king fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trang.
Trang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bo king backwards.
Trang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Trang - that landed with a thud.
Trang works on Bo king's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trang lands with a right to the head.
Trang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bo king or not.
Trang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
Trang avoids the elbow strike from Bo king, against the cage.
Trang presses Bo king against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bo king or not.
Trang lands a hook that snaps the head of Bo king backwards.
Trang lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trang lands with a right to the head.
Bo king takes a shot to the head.
Trang stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Trang.
Trang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bo king backwards.
Trang stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Trang - that landed with a thud.
Trang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trang digs a right hand underneath Bo king's ribcage. Bo king let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trang lands a nice uppercut.
Bo king fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Herman Trang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thai Bo king.
Trang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bo kings head.
Bo king takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Trang.
A short uppercut from Trang.
Trang digs a right hand into Bo king's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bo king's gas tank.
Trang pushes Bo king back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trang digs a right hand into Bo king's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bo king's gas tank.
Trang lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trang.
Bo king being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Trang.
Trang lands a right hand.
Trang scores with a hook to the body.
Trang digs a right hand underneath Bo king's ribcage. Bo king let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trang scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Trang.
The referee calls for Trang to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Trang.
Trang scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Trang digs a right hand underneath Bo king's ribcage. Bo king let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trang gets through Bo king's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trang is working Bo king over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Trang.
Trang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Trang.
A left hand lands to the body for Trang.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Trang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thai Bo king's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Trang throws a good cross that connects.
Bo king tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trang counters with a stiff right hand.
Bo king tries to clinch up
and Trang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bo king clinches but Trang breaks the clinch
and Trang counters with a body kick.
Bo king ducks right into an uppercut from Trang.
Trang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bo king takes one on the button.
Trang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Trang scores with a jab. Bo king acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Bo king is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bo king is still on wobbly legs! Can Trang finish him?
Trang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trang connects with a body shot.
Bo king seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Trang clinches up against the cage.
Trang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
Trang presses Bo king against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bo king is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trang is keeping busy.
Trang avoids the elbow strike from Bo king, against the cage.
Trang lands a shot to the body.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
Trang is working Bo king over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trang scores with a shoulder strike.
Trang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trang lands a body punch.
Trang stalling the fight.
Trang lands a hook that snaps the head of Bo king backwards.
Trang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trang pushes Bo king back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Trang as the two fighters clinch.
Trang pushes Bo king back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bo kings head.
Trang lands a body punch.
Trang lands a shoulder strike.
Trang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Trang blocks an elbow strike from Bo king.
Trang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trang slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Trang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trang.
A body shot lands from Trang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trang.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bo king just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trang's brow.
Trang lands a body shot.
Trang lands a left hand.
Trang scores with a hook to the body.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
Trang lands a nice uppercut.
Trang is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Trang.
Trang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trang pushes Bo king back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trang digs a right hand into Bo king's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bo king's gas tank.
Trang digs a right hand into Bo king's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bo king's gas tank.
Trang digs a right hand underneath Bo king's ribcage. Bo king let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Trang.
A right hand to the body from Trang.
Trang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trang lands a body shot.
Trang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bo king.
Trang scores with a shot to the side of Bo king's head.
Trang lands a body punch.
Trang avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trang.
Trang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Trang.
Bo king tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trang avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Trang seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bo king tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trang pushes Bo king back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trang digs a right hand into Bo king's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bo king's gas tank.
Trang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Trang pushes Bo king back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trang is working Bo king over against the cage.
Trang lands a body punch.
Trang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bo kings head.
A right hook to the body lands for Trang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bo king tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trang avoids it.
Trang works on Bo king's body with a couple of short punches.
Trang lands a nice shot to the body.
Thai Bo king has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Trang.
Trang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Trang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Trang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Manza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

McBrain
vs
Manza

175 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
159 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoshi Manza!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by McBrain.
McBrain scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McBrain misses the target.

McBrain drops Manza with a beautiful combination! Manza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McBrain is looking for the KO!

Manza is rocked!

It looks like Yoshi Manza has been cut.
Manza looks gassed!
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!

McBrain gets a clinch.
McBrain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manza tries to circle away but McBrain has him pinned against the cage.
Manza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

McBrain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manza closes the distance looking to clinch
and McBrain counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Manza has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruce McBrain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Hamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Couture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taylor Hamasaki's chin.

Couture
vs
Hamasaki

186 cm
25
213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
24
216 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taylor Hamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamasaki throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamasaki is looking to clinch.
Hamasaki misses the shot to the body.

Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into Hamasaki's guard.

Couture drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Couture jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamasaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Couture slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hamasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Couture is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hamasaki has escaped the position, nice work there.

Couture is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hamasaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hamasaki can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hamasaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couture in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Couture wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamasaki, who protects the arm well.
Hamasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Couture trying to control the action but Hamasaki is working from the bottom.
Hamasaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Couture is trying to get an arm triangle but Hamasaki is defending well.
Hamasaki isn't going anywhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki struggling a bit here.
Hamasaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Couture tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Couture is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hamasaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamasaki is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hamasaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.
Hamasaki trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Hamasaki looking to sit in guard and control but Couture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hamasaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Couture has passed into side control.

Couture tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki is looking to reverse the position.

Couture tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couture has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Couture looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hamasaki tries to improve position but can't.

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.
Couture working away.
Hamasaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Couture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamasaki.
Couture is looking to control Hamasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couture avoid being mounted?
Hamasaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Couture is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hamasaki tries to pass to full mount but Couture defends it.
Couture trying to control but Hamasaki postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Couture is not content to let Hamasaki control the position.
Hamasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamasaki misses with a head shot. Couture uses the momentum to regain guard.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamasaki is one step ahead there.
Hamasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hamasaki throws a strike but Couture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Couture passes Hamasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamasaki is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Hamasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Couture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamasaki pinned against the cage. Hamasaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hamasaki as he jumps to the side.
Hamasaki is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture slips under a jab from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt

and Couture counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hamasaki's guard now.
Hamasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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.
Couture slips nicely into half guard.
Hamasaki tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Hamasaki is trying to maintain the position but Couture is very close to passing his half guard.
Hamasaki is looking to improve his position.
Hamasaki trying to control but Couture postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hamasaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Couture.
Hamasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couture is working away from the top position though.
Couture prevents Hamasaki from improving his position.

Couture is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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.

Couture is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hamasaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Hamasaki is looking to improve his position.
Hamasaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamasaki seems keen to control Couture's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Helling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Battle Without Honor Or Humanity. Michael Helling has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with The Kraken's chin.

Kraken
vs
Helling

188 cm
26
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

211 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Kraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Helling!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kraken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kraken might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Helling wants to get back to his feet but Kraken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kraken preventing the sweep.
Kraken wants to control from the top but Helling keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kraken pushes down on Helling's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Helling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kraken.
Kraken trying to control from half guard but Helling is working away.

Kraken is trying to work for a kimura but Helling is defending well.
Helling wants to control but Kraken is keeping busy.
Helling is not content to let Kraken control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken content to control rather than advance.

Kraken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helling doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraken.
Helling trying to control here.
Kraken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Helling wants to control but Kraken is keeping busy.
Helling is not content to let Kraken control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Kraken is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kraken working Helling over with strikes.
Kraken wants to free his trapped foot but Helling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kraken.
Kraken stalling.
Kraken is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kraken wants to pass to mount but Helling is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kraken seems to be looking for submissions.
Helling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Helling is looking for a sweep. Kraken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraken.
Helling tries to roll over but Kraken keeps him under control.
Kraken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helling does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kraken lands strikes from half guard.

Kraken is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kraken connects with a nice short shot to Helling's temple.
Kraken throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kraken trying to control the action but Helling is working from the bottom.

Kraken seems to be looking for submissions.
Kraken trying to control from half guard but Helling is working away.
Helling is looking to escape.

Kraken wants to work for an arm triangle but Helling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Kraken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Helling misses with a double jab.
Helling misses with a takedown attempt

and Kraken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kraken is looking for a kimura but Helling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kraken to get the leverage.
Kraken slips a nice elbow through Helling's hands, connecting with Helling's forehead.
Kraken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Kraken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helling is just riding it out for now. Kraken eventually gives up the hold.
Kraken prevents Helling from improving his position.
Helling is breathing heavily.
Kraken thows a huge punch but Helling dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kraken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helling does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kraken lands strikes from half guard.
Kraken uses his free foot to push down on Helling's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helling.

Kraken looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kraken pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraken tries to control but Helling wriggling away.
Kraken controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Helling is squirming around, avoiding Kraken's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken lands with some strikes.
The Kraken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kraken is landing with some decent strikes but Helling is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kraken looking to control but Helling is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kraken raining down shots from the mount!

Kraken is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Helling is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Kraken!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klitschko comes to the cage accompanied by Monster by Skillet. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Klitschko
vs
Me

175 cm
20
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucky Me!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Klitschko misses.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klitschko just misses with a punch to the body.
Klitschko misses with a body kick.
Klitschko throws a push kick but Me slaps the foot to one side.
Klitschko takes one to the chin there.
Klitschko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klitschko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klitschko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Me lands with a straight right. Klitschko didn't see that one coming.
Klitschko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Me is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Me thuds a left hand into Klitschko's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Me moves out of range of the body kick.
Me fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klitschko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Me manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Me fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klitschko throws a sloppy head kick and Me moves out of range easily.
Me throws out a loose jab but Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Me takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Klitschko lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Klitschko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Me lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klitschko at a distance.
Me works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klitschko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko misses with a hook to the body
and Me counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Klitschko is rocked!
Klitschko tries to clinch up
and Me cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Klitschko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Me drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Klitschko's head, knocking him out cold! Me is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucky Me!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

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

Ganga
vs
Gracie

187 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Fight Club Clothing™

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ganga sprawls well. Ganga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Ganga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ganga doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Ganga.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Ganga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Ganga sprawls well.

Gracie feints and as Ganga raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

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

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ganga dives on top into guard.
Ganga won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Ganga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ganga can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has hold of Ganga's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ganga manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Gracie is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gracie extends the arm and Ganga is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hoger Gracie!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Manson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Adebisi
vs
Manson

190 cm
21
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
227 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Manson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adebisi throws a hook but Manson avoids it easily.
Adebisi looks to land a left hand but Manson moved out of range nicely.
Adebisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Manson.
Manson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adebisi throws out the jab.
Manson lands a nice shot to the body.
Adebisi tries to bum rush Manson with a series of wild strikes but Manson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adebisi throws a hook but Manson avoids it easily.
Adebisi avoids the body shot from Manson.
Manson lands with a nice body punch.
Manson scores with a jab to the head.
Adebisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manson ducks under a wild hook from Adebisi.
Manson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manson slips under a jab.
Jab by Manson.
Adebisi misses with a straight left.
Adebisi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manson.
Adebisi misses with a straight left.
Manson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adebisi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adebisi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Simon Adebisi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson ducks under a wild hook from Adebisi.
Adebisi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manson sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adebisi is breathing heavily.
Manson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Adebisi.
Adebisi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adebisi misses the body punch
and Manson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson lands a nice shot to the body.
Manson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manson works Adebisi's body with a nice hook.
Manson throws a shot to the body.
Manson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manson lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Manson. Beautiful body shot.
Manson lands a two punch combo.
Simon Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson digs a good body shot into Adebisi's ribs.
Manson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manson scores with the left hand. Adebisi knows he should have avoided that one.

Manson drops Adebisi with a right and a left! Manson comes rushing in but Adebisi regains his composure and manages to keep Manson in guard.

Adebisi is rocked!
Manson controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adebisi's guard.
Manson trying to control but Adebisi is working from the bottom.
Manson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Manson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adebisi, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Adebisi.
Manson connects with a body shot.
Manson lands a nice looking body shot.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Adebisi is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Manson.
A jab from Adebisi misses.
Adebisi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adebisi rather than just go for the knockout.
Adebisi misses the body punch
and Manson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manson connects with a jab.
Adebisi needs to keep his hands up - Manson had a free shot at his head there.
Manson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson lands a jab.
Manson stuns Adebisi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adebisi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adebisi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Adebisi misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands with a good body shot.
Manson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manson connects with a body shot.
Manson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adebisi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adebisi on the side of the head.

Simon Adebisi's cut is getting worse.
Manson connects with a body shot.
Manson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
Manson scores with a three punch combo!
Manson cracks Adebisi with an open hand slap.
Manson digs a good hook to Adebisi's body.
Manson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manson tries to bum rush Adebisi with a series of wild strikes but Adebisi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson thuds a left hand into Adebisi's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manson.
Manson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adebisi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manson works over Adebisi's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Manson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi'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.

Manson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adebisi at a distance.
Manson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adebisi.
Manson lands a nice shot to the body.
Manson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adebisi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Manson drops Adebisi with a left and a right! Oh, Adebisi is hurt - Manson dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Adebisi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Adebisi seems to have got his legs back now.
Manson working the ground and pound from side control.
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebisi keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson looking to control but instead Adebisi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Manson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Adebisi.
Adebisi is refusing to be controlled, as Manson sits in half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mitch Manson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Adebisi misses with a jab to the body
and Manson counters with a nice body shot.
Manson is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adebisi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adebisi throws a lazy right hand but Manson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Manson.

Simon Adebisi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Adebisi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adebisi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mitch Manson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Manson both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manson connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Manson coming out on top.
Manson avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adebisi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adebisi.
Manson slips a straight right by Adebisi.
Manson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Adebisi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manson throws out a powerful jab.
Manson lands a right hook to the body.
Manson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mitch Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adebisi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adebisi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adebisi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A right-left combo lands from Manson.

Jeez, Simon Adebisi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Manson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adebisi doesn't seem bothered though.
Manson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Manson. That snapped Adebisi's head back.
Manson lands a slapping body shot.
Manson thuds a left hand into Adebisi's body.
Manson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manson scores with a three punch combo!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Simon Adebisi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitch Manson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Westling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Westling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boxer
vs
Westling

195 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Boxer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Westling!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bruce Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxer.
Boxer throws a right hand that Westling ducks under and follows up with a left that Westling also avoids with ease.
Westling blocks a jab.
Boxer tests Westling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer misses with a two punch combination.
Westling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxer as he jumps to the side.
Boxer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Ricky Westling has been cut.
Boxer lands with a good body shot.
Westling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer drops Westling with a naaaaasty hook - Westling is in real trouble here! Boxer dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Boxer!
Bruce Boxer retains his light heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Rini
vs
niyf

220 cm
25
265 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
260 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uki Rini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, niyf niyf!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

niyf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as niyf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
niyf postures up in Rini's guard and throws a big left but Rini blocks it.
niyf throws a strike but Rini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rini wants to control from the top but niyf keeps moving.
niyf trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rini trying to stand up but can't free himself from niyf's guard.
niyf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rini is looking to stand up but niyf won't let him.
niyf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rini has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of niyf is proving hard to escape from.
Rini advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
niyf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
niyf thows a huge punch but Rini dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from niyf there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rini has one foot on niyf's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
niyf fails in his attempt to clinch.
niyf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rini defends it nicely.
niyf throws a right and a left that both miss.
niyf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rini as he avoids it easily.

niyf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rini is positioning himself well to prevent niyf advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
niyf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rini's head.
Rini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Rini kicks off niyf and gets to his feet.
niyf niyf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Rini as niyf shoots in.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of niyf niyf.
niyf tries to clinch but Rini moves out of range.
Rini throws a body punch but niyf moves out of range.
niyf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like niyf niyf has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
niyf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
niyf looks gassed!
Good shot there by Rini.
Rini jabs at niyf's body.
Rini lands a nice looking body shot.
Rini scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rini.
Rini throws a good cross that connects.
niyf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rini lands a body shot.
Rini is looking to wear down niyf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
niyf tries to move into range but Rini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
niyf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

niyf is rocked!
niyf leaves his chin hanging out and Rini seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! niyf crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uki Rini!
Uki Rini retains his heavyweight title!