SFC: Down and Out PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mort Kulig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiki Konda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiki Konda is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kulig
vs
Konda

189 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
207 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mort Kulig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiki Konda!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kulig.
Kulig tries to clinch there but Konda circles away.
Konda fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulig is looking to clinch but Konda is avoiding it.
Konda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Konda tries to close the distance and clinch but Kulig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Konda misses with a double jab.
Kulig fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kulig rushes Konda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kulig obliges.
Kulig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kulig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kulig scores a nice knee to the body.
Konda 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!
Kulig scores with a knee to the head.
Kulig lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Hiki Konda has been cut.
Konda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kulig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kulig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Konda's face.
Kulig landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kulig obliges.
Kulig connects with a knee to the head.
Kulig connects with a knee to the head.
Kulig lands a knee to the head.
Kulig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kulig.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mort Kulig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiki Konda.
Kulig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Konda takes an elbow to the temple.
Kulig landing knees to the body.
Kulig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kulig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Konda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Konda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kulig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Konda fails to pull guard.
Konda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Konda tries to pull guard but Kulig holds him up against the cage and eventually Konda drops back down to his feet.
Konda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kulig walks away with a smile on his face. Konda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Konda circles away from the clinch attempt

and Konda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kulig is pulling down on Konda's head. It's preventing any offense from Konda, at least for the moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Konda throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulig pulls Konda in to control the position.
Konda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kulig is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulig wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kulig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Konda paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Konda tries to keep at a distance but Kulig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kulig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Konda's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kulig.
Kulig lands a knee to the head.
Kulig lands a knee to the head.
Kulig lands a knee to the head.
Kulig unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kulig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kulig.
Konda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kulig walks away with a smile on his face. Konda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body kick from Kulig.
Konda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kulig tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Konda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kulig slips a jab and a cross from Konda.
Kulig lands a head kick. Konda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Kulig closes the distance and clinches.
Kulig misses with a knee to the head.
Kulig trying to land knees to the body.
Konda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mort Kulig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiki Konda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kulig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kulig keeps the fight on the outside.
Kulig tries to close the distance and clinch but Konda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konda throws a head kick that misses.

Kulig has closed the distance and engaged Konda in a clinch.
Konda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kulig just stands there and leans against the cage.

Konda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kulig uses from the top position.
Konda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulig manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulig is on top in guard.
Konda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konda being controlled here, momentarily.
Kulig wants to stand but Konda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Konda working for a triangle but Kulig defends it easily.
Kulig seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's 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.
Kulig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Konda has his foot on Kulig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulig works his way back into a safe position though.
Kulig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Konda looking for a guillotine here but Kulig defends easily.

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.

Konda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulig tries to stand but Konda is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mort Kulig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiki Konda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kulig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Konda shoots in for a takedown but Kulig shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kulig tries to clinch up but Konda circles away and keeps his distance.
Konda thows a leg kick but Kulig checks it
and Kulig counters with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kulig tries to clinch up but Konda circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Kulig.

Kulig closes the distance and clinches.
Konda takes an elbow to the temple.
Kulig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kulig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kulig with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kulig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Konda's face.
Kulig with a knee to the head.
Kulig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Konda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kulig lands a knee to the head.
Kulig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kulig is trying to stall.

Konda pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kulig!
BOOM! Konda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Konda lands with some strikes.
Konda throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

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.
Konda misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kulig tries to reverse the position but Konda maintains control.
Kulig is working hard here to advance position.
Konda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kulig is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulig has given up his back here.
Kulig covering up well and avoiding damage.
Konda struggling to land strikes to the head as Kulig covers up.

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.
Kulig covering up well under a series of strikes from Konda.
Kulig rolls, trying to escape but Konda keeps control of the position.
Mort Kulig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kulig trying to control but not successfully.
Hiki Konda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulig covering up well under a barage of strikes.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mort Kulig!

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A

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake McThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucciano Becchio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McThai
vs
Becchio

186 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake McThai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucciano Becchio!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becchio tries to close the distance and clinch up but McThai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McThai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Becchio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McThai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Becchio lands a left and a right that send McThai crashing to the mat, dazed. Becchio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Blake McThai has been cut.
Becchio misses with the combination.
McThai has a takedown stuffed.
Becchio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Becchio throws a jab when McThai was well out of range.
Becchio misses with a few strikes there.
McThai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becchio defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake McThai. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

McThai is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becchio throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McThai. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Becchio swinging wildly here.
Becchio slips a jab and a cross from McThai.
Becchio throws a jab but it's blocked by McThai.
Lucciano Becchio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becchio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McThai circles away quickly and effectively.
McThai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Becchio tries to score a power double leg takedown but McThai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Becchio somewhat.
McThai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Becchio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McThai.
McThai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Becchio is fending him off so far but McThai persists. Nope, Becchio circles away and we're back to standing.
Becchio moves in looking to clinch but McThai pushes him off.
Becchio tries to clinch but McThai is having none of it.
McThai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from McThai.
Becchio looks gassed!
McThai tries a head kick but it misses.
Becchio misses with a combination

and McThai counters by moving into the clinch.
Becchio is trying to break the clinch but McThai has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Becchio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McThai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Becchio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Becchio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McThai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Becchio smiles and moves away.
McThai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becchio defends it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by McThai. That's going to slow Becchio down.
McThai fails with a takedown attempt.
Becchio misses with the combination.
Becchio throws a right and a left that both miss.
McThai misses with a takedown attempt
and Becchio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThai swats away the attempt to clinch by Becchio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McThai.
McThai takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Blake McThai's cut is getting worse.
Becchio throws a left and a right that both miss
and McThai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McThai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becchio defends it nicely.
McThai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Becchio fails to land with a series of punches.
McThai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Becchio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McThai fails with a takedown attempt.
McThai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Becchio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becchio tries to bum rush McThai with a series of wild strikes but McThai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Becchio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and McThai counters by clinching up.
Becchio tries to break free but McThai pushes him back against the cage.
McThai is working for takedown but Becchio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Becchio is trying to break the clinch but McThai is controlling him.
McThai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Becchio's efforts to push away.

McThai manages to break the clinch.
McThai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becchio throws a series of punches but McThai avoids them all with ease.
McThai shoots in for a double leg but Becchio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Becchio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McThai.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becchio misses the shot to the body.
Becchio fails in his attempt to clinch.
McThai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Becchio avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucciano Becchio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake McThai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McThai shoots in looking for a takedown. Becchio tries to sprawl out of it but McThai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Becchio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McThai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Becchio's waist but Becchio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McThai off to one side.
McThai wants to clinch but Becchio slips to the side

and Becchio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Becchio.
Becchio can't break the clinch.
McThai prevents Becchio from breaking the clinch.
Becchio wants to break the clinch but can't.
McThai is trying to maintain a safe position but Becchio gets an underhook and turns McThai into the cage.
Becchio is pushing McThai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McThai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Becchio avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McThai can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake McThai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becchio working hard to break the clinch.
McThai wants to stall.

Becchio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McThai fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McThai with a poor takedown
and Becchio counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Becchio instigates a clinch.
Becchio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Becchio tries to circle away but McThai has him pinned against the cage.
McThai has had enough of the clinch but Becchio keeps him there for the moment.
Becchio is looking to break free of the clinch but McThai has double underhooks.
Becchio is looking to break free of the clinch but McThai has double underhooks.

Becchio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McThai tries a head kick but it misses.
Becchio falls off balance throwing a combination
and McThai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Becchio does no damage.
Becchio throws a series of punches but McThai moves out of range.
Becchio misses with a jab, cross combination.
McThai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Becchio.
McThai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Becchio but Becchio pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Becchio drives through and clinches with McThai against the cage.
McThai tries for a takedown but Becchio manages to get underhooks.
Becchio prevents a takedown attempt there.

Becchio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McThai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Becchio circles away.
McThai tries to clinch but Becchio moves out of range.
Becchio misses with a double jab.
McThai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Becchio fails to land with a series of punches.
Becchio misses with a series of wild punches.
Becchio stuffs the takedown.
Lucciano Becchio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McThai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Becchio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThai shoots in for a takedown but Becchio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Becchio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McThai counters with a body kick.
Becchio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Becchio tries to clinch up.
Becchio swinging wildly here.
Becchio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Becchio as McThai shoots in.
Becchio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blake McThai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McThai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Becchio as he avoids it easily.
McThai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Becchio circles away.
Becchio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becchio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McThai doesn't manage to clinch there - Becchio circles away.
McThai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Becchio tries to avoid it but McThai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Becchio to the ground. Becchio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McThai looks for the body kick but Becchio saw that one coming.
McThai dives in and grabs Becchio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Becchio pushes down on McThai's head and hops out.
Becchio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Becchio.
Horrible takedown by McThai or perhaps it was just good defense by Becchio which made him look bad.
Becchio misses with a double jab.
McThai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becchio as he jumps to the side.
Becchio misses with a double jab.
McThai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucciano Becchio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blake McThai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Becchio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McThai pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Becchio has McThai up against the cage in a clinch.
Becchio is trying to break free.
Becchio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McThai prevents Becchio from breaking the clinch.
Becchio is trying to break free.
Becchio is trying to break the clinch but McThai has him pressed against the cage.
McThai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Becchio walks away with a smile on his face. McThai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McThai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becchio as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becchio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McThai.
McThai slips under a jab from Becchio.
No luck for McThai with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake McThai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Becchio throws an overhand right that lands on McThai's shoulder, as McThai tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McThai slips a jab from Becchio.
Nice shot lands for Becchio.
Becchio misses with a combination
and McThai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Becchio tries to keep at a distance but McThai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Becchio can't break the clinch.
McThai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Becchio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Becchio wants to get back to striking at distance but McThai won't allow it.
McThai keeps control of Becchio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Becchio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McThai has Becchio pressed against the cage, preventing Becchio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Becchio working hard to break the clinch.
McThai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Becchio walks away with a smile on his face. McThai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McThai fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick there by McThai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThai is looking to score with low kicks.
Becchio works over McThai's head and body with a nice combination.
Becchio 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.
McThai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Becchio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for McThai with that takedown attempt.
Becchio tries to clinch but McThai is having none of it.

Becchio moves into range and clinches up with McThai.
McThai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Becchio smiles and moves away.
Becchio tries to close the distance and clinch up but McThai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McThai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Becchio misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Becchio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Becchio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Becchio tries to break free but McThai pushes him back against the cage.
McThai can't break the clinch.
Becchio is trying to force a seperation but McThai has the dominant position.
McThai prevents Becchio from breaking the clinch.
McThai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McThai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Becchio is trying to break the clinch but McThai has him pressed against the cage.
McThai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Becchio smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McThai.
Becchio misses with a two punch combination.
Becchio throws a nice looking combination but McThai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucciano Becchio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McThai shoots in looking for a takedown. Becchio tries to sprawl out of it but McThai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Becchio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McThai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Becchio.
McThai moves in looking to clinch but Becchio pushes him off.
Becchio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McThai.

Becchio clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Becchio avoids the elbow strike from McThai, against the cage.
McThai has Becchio pressed against the cage, preventing Becchio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

McThai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becchio lands with a good body shot.
McThai misses with a body kick.
Becchio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blake McThai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McThai dodges the punch combination from Becchio.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucciano Becchio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ole Gunnar Shakanssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakanssen comes into the arena with Poison blaring out of the sound system. Phil Phillips has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gunnar Shakanssen
vs
Phillips

192 cm
24
201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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, Ole Gunnar Shakanssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakanssen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phillips circles away.

Shakanssen clinches with his opponent.
Shakanssen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phillips.
Phillips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shakanssen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Phillips is leaning against Shakanssen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phillips wants a takedown but no success here.
Phillips prevents the takedown attempt.
Phillips is looking to break free of the clinch but Shakanssen has double underhooks.
Phillips lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Phillips as the two fighters clinch.
Shakanssen tries to score a body lock takedown but Phillips shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole Gunnar Shakanssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakanssen is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Phillips.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Shakanssen has the dominant position.
Phillips lands with a light punch inside.

Phillips gets control of Shakanssen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phillips will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Phillips uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phillips lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Shakanssen moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phillips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phillips moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shakanssen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shakanssen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shakanssen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Shakanssen drives through and clinches with Phillips against the cage.
Shakanssen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phillips is keeping busy.
Shakanssen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Shakanssen won't allow it.
Phillips prevents the takedown attempt.

Shakanssen decides to pull guard.
Phillips preventing the sweep.
Shakanssen controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Phillips is looking to stand up but Shakanssen won't let him.
Shakanssen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakanssen has Phillips pulled in close to control his posture.
Shakanssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shakanssen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakanssen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phillips circles away.
Shakanssen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phillips as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shakanssen walks into a straight right hand from Phillips.
Phillips thows a body shot but no joy.
Shakanssen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Shakanssen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Shakanssen dives in and grabs Phillips's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes down on Shakanssen's head and hops out.
Shakanssen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakanssen slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Shakanssen tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Phillips gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shakanssen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakanssen wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phillips listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phillips displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phillips closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Phillips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shakanssen.
Shakanssen dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Phillips throws a body punch but Shakanssen moves out of range.
Shakanssen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Shakanssen avoids them all with ease.
Shakanssen tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Shakanssen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shakanssen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole Gunnar Shakanssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shakanssen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shakanssen lands a nice knee to the body.
Shakanssen misses with a body punch.
Phillips tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakanssen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakanssen taking a breather.
Shakanssen is working for takedown but Phillips is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shakanssen landing knees to the head.
Shakanssen jumps guard but Phillips stands there with Shakanssen around his waist. Shakanssen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Shakanssen jumps guard.

Shakanssen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shakanssen working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakanssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.

Phillips stands up and waves to Shakanssen to follow him.
Ole Gunnar Shakanssen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Shakanssen avoids it well.
Shakanssen tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakanssen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Shakanssen takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Shakanssen.
Phillips is pressed up against the cage. Shakanssen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phillips down to the mat. Phillips avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Shakanssen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakanssen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakanssen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shakanssen off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Ole Gunnar Shakanssen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakanssen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Shakanssen saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Shakanssen avoids them all with ease.

Shakanssen closes the distance and clinches.
Shakanssen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips tries to pull guard but Shakanssen won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Phillips.
Phillips gets underhooks to prevent Shakanssen's takedown attempt.
Phillips digs a right hand underneath Shakanssen's ribcage. Shakanssen let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Shakanssen jumps into guard, dragging Phillips to the mat.
Phillips has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shakanssen is proving hard to escape from.
Shakanssen is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up.
Shakanssen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shakanssen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phillips looks to land a combination. Shakanssen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shakanssen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakanssen.

Shakanssen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shakanssen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phillips looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phillips wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shakanssen lands a nice knee to the body.
Shakanssen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phillips prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole Gunnar Shakanssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Phillips's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shakanssen fails to pull guard.
Shakanssen unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shakanssen lands a good knee to the midsection. Phillips won't want to take too many of those.
Shakanssen has Phillips pressed against the cage, preventing Phillips from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shakanssen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phillips pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shakanssen gets underhooks to prevent Phillips's takedown attempt.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shakanssen has Phillips pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phillips manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phillips tries to pull guard but Shakanssen holds him up against the cage and eventually Phillips drops back down to his feet.
Phillips lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Shakanssen.
A frustrated look appears on Phillips's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shakanssen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phillips walks away with a smile on his face. Shakanssen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Shakanssen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phillips is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shakanssen throwing strikes from guard but Phillips blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to stand up but Shakanssen isn't so interested in that idea.
Shakanssen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Shakanssen stands up and waves to Phillips to follow him.
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakanssen.
Shakanssen scores with a push kick.
Phillips takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Shakanssen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shakanssen wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance.
Phillips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakanssen circles away quickly and effectively.
Shakanssen tries for a takedown but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phil Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Shakanssen.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Shakanssen avoids it well.
Phillips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shakanssen.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Shakanssen moves out of range.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Shakanssen avoids them all with ease.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Phillips throws a right hand that Shakanssen ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakanssen also avoids with ease.
Phillips takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Shakanssen ducks down to avoid it.
Shakanssen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phillips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shakanssen somewhat.
Phillips tries to bum rush Shakanssen with a series of wild strikes but Shakanssen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Shakanssen avoids it well.

Shakanssen feints and as Phillips raises his hands in defense, Shakanssen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shakanssen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakanssen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ole Gunnar Shakanssen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Shakanssen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shakanssen trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phil Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shakanssen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole Gunnar Shakanssen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phillips has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Phillips!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Nakarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the cage accompanied by Nickelback - Someday. Nakarainen has chosen Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee as his entrance music. Adam Becker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Becker
vs
Nakarainen

171 cm
19
151 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

152 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Nakarainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nakarainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nakarainen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Becker!
Becker is in all sorts of trouble here.

Nakarainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Becker is having none of it.

Nakarainen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Becker turns into him and now he's in Nakarainen's guard.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakarainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Becker has managed to get both his arms back between Nakarainen's legs - danger averted.
Nakarainen controls Becker momentarily but Becker frees himself.
Nakarainen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Becker stopping the sweep attempt from Nakarainen.

Becker is posturing up here but Nakarainen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Becker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Becker has to tap! Slick submission there by Nakarainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pikku Nakarainen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

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

Hallestrom
vs
Rourke

198 cm
21
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
26
240 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulric Hallestrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riddick Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallestrom.
Rourke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rourke dips to his left and cracks Hallestrom with an uppercut!
Hallestrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Riddick Rourke has been cut.
Hallestrom blocks a jab.
Rourke scores with a one two! Hallestrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Ulric Hallestrom has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallestrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hallestrom throws a series of punches but Rourke avoids them all with ease.
Rourke throws a series of punches but Hallestrom avoids them all with ease.
Rourke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rourke works over Hallestrom's head and body with a nice combination.
Hallestrom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rourke looks gassed!
Rourke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hallestrom lands a jab to the nose.

Hallestrom lands a big head kick that sends Rourke tumbling to the mat! Hallestrom takes a step backwards and waves Rourke back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rourke is rocked!
Hallestrom lands a brutal uppercut that launches Rourke off his feet! Rourke tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulric Hallestrom!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sol Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dos Santos
vs
Parker

186 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sol Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Parker!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Santos lands a head kick!

It looks like Ben Parker has been cut.
Sol Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Parker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Parker.
Nice body kick from Dos Santos.

Dos Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dos Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Parker won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Santos.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parker's defenses.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.

Dos Santos breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.

Dos Santos has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Parker wants to get back to striking at distance but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the body.
Dos Santos working Parker over with knees to the body.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body.
Parker looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries to circle away but Dos Santos has him pinned against the cage.

Dos Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Parker throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dos Santos.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a front kick.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Dos Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.

Dos Santos gets a clinch.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos with a knee to the head.
Parker takes an elbow to the temple.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.

Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker throws a combination. Dos Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos clinches with his opponent.
Dos Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Parker won't want to take too many of those.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling him.
Dos Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Parker won't want to take too many of those.
Dos Santos working Parker over with knees to the body.
Parker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dos Santos obliges.
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Parker is rocked!
Dos Santos lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Parker crumples to the floor! Dos Santos milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sol Dos Santos!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingdom Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Darkthrone - Under a Funeral Moon. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Rock

183 cm
19
209 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingdom Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Rock!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Rock seems to be looking for submissions.
Rock wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.

Rock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rock!
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rock turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Jackson tries for a kimura but Rock is defending well.
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Rock is defending well.
Rock is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Rock defends.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but Rock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Rock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.

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.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson 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.

Rock drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Rock off! Rock jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Rock looks gassed!
Rock won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lance Rock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Rock is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.

Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.

Jackson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rock has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rock!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rock stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson with a poor takedown

and Rock moves into the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rock has him pressed against the cage.

Rock tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Rock throws a big right hand that misses.
Rock trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rock is controlling him.

Rock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Rock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson wants to control for a moment but Rock uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jackson is keen to just control but Rock is a slippery customer.
Jackson is pressing down on Rock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rock is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Rock is defending it quite comfortably.
Rock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Jackson has an Americana. Rock didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jackson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jackson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kingdom Jackson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milka CroCow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CroCow comes to the cage accompanied by Napalm Death - Twist the Knife. Milka CroCow had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

CroCow
vs
Locke II

186 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milka CroCow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Locke II!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CroCow is looking to slow Locke II down with leg kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for CroCow.
CroCow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
CroCow lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CroCow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
CroCow lands a head kick!
CroCow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
CroCow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Locke II.
Locke II fails with an attempt to clinch.
CroCow scoring well with a low kick there.
Locke II has a takedown stuffed.
Locke II looks gassed!

Locke II has closed the distance and engaged CroCow in a clinch.

CroCow pulls Locke II into guard.

CroCow looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Locke II is defending well. CroCow quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Locke II has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! CroCow celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milka CroCow!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Reg Magno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddius Brrapington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reg Magno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thaddius Brrapington's chin.

Magno
vs
Brrapington

180 cm
23
168 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reg Magno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thaddius Brrapington!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brrapington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magno but Magno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brrapington swats away the attempt to clinch by Magno.
Brrapington tries to land a front kick but Magno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brrapington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Magno moves into the clinch.
Magno lands a left hand.
Magno avoiding damage as Brrapington throws knees to the body.
Magno lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Magno gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brrapington regains guard.
Magno throws and elbow that misses. Brrapington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magno's guard. Nice move by Brrapington!
Brrapington won't allow Magno to sweep him here.
Brrapington pushes down on Magno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magno trying to control here.

Brrapington seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brrapington is pressing down on Magno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magno is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magno wants to get back to full guard.
Brrapington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brrapington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brrapington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magno's head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Magno clinches with his opponent.
Magno scores with a shoulder strike.
Brrapington with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Magno pulls guard effortlessly.
Magno is trying to keep Brrapington in close.
Magno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magno tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brrapington is controlling him.
Brrapington trying to control but Magno is working from the bottom.
Magno looking for a sweep. Not yet Magno, not yet.
Magno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brrapington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magno is keeping the position for now.
Magno tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Brrapington as Magno shoots in.
Brrapington throws a sloppy head kick and Magno moves out of range easily.
Brrapington is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brrapington throws a sloppy head kick and Magno moves out of range easily.

Magno gets the takedown into side control.
Brrapington can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brrapington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brrapington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magno working the ground and pound.
Magno with the ground and pound but Brrapington regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Magno trying to pass the guard but Brrapington defending well.
Brrapington wants to control but Magno is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magno throws a strike but Brrapington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Magno won't allow Brrapington to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magno cracks Brrapington with a solid left hand.
Brrapington has Magno pulled in close to control his posture.
Brrapington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magno wants to control from the top but Brrapington keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Magno gets a clinch.
Brrapington missing with knees to the body.
Brrapington can't break the clinch.
Brrapington misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Magno.

Magno turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Magno manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Brrapington but he's now mounted!
Brrapington is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Magno has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brrapington's face.
Magno looking to control but Brrapington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magno throws some wild stikes that Brrapington manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magno thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brrapington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magno lands a big shot there that rocks Brrapington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Magno postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Brrapington in real trouble here! The ref calls for Brrapington to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reg Magno!
Reg Magno retains his lightweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille Oneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oneil comes to the cage accompanied by You Cant See me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oneil
vs
Gronholm

215 cm
23
268 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
:: Happy Pills ::

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 6 - 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gronholm!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneil scores with a jab. Gronholm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Marcus Gronholm has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oneil.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown but Gronholm shows good takedown defense.
Gronholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gronholm throws a nice looking combination but Oneil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oneil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gronholm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oneil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gronholm pinned against the cage. Gronholm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gronholm tries to bum rush Oneil with a series of wild strikes but Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oneil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gronholm counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oneil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Gronholm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oneil dodges the punch combination from Gronholm.
Oneil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oneil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gronholm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oneil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oneil throws a head kick but Gronholm moves out of range.
Oneil is breathing heavily.
Gronholm misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gronholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gronholm misses with a few strikes there.
Gronholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gronholm scores with a shot to the body.
Gronholm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oneil backs up against the cage.

It looks like Shaquille Oneil has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Oneil is rocked!
Gronholm grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Oneil takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Gronholm cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Gronholm!
Marcus Gronholm is the new heavyweight champion!