BHFC - Ricji vs. SnedeKKer II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaspar Uusnurm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mark hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusnurm comes to the cage accompanied by Lord of war. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Uusnurm
vs
hamilton

178 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspar Uusnurm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, mark hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hamilton cracks a nice hook into Uusnurm's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from hamilton.
hamilton blocks a leg kick.
hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Uusnurm shows good takedown defense.

hamilton clinches up against the cage.
Uusnurm goes for a takedown in the clinch but hamilton prevents it.
hamilton scores with a knee to the head.
hamilton wants to break the clinch but can't.
hamilton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Uusnurm stops a takedown attempt from hamilton.
Kaspar Uusnurm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mark hamilton.
hamilton working hard to break the clinch.

hamilton breaks from the clinch.

hamilton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
hamilton tries to pull guard but Uusnurm holds him up against the cage and eventually hamilton drops back down to his feet.
Uusnurm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. hamilton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Uusnurm is breathing heavily.

hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
hamilton misses with a takedown attempt - Uusnurm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for hamilton.
hamilton cracks Uusnurm with a good jab.
hamilton is looking to clinch but Uusnurm is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from hamilton, right into the meat.
hamilton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
hamilton fails with a takedown attempt.

hamilton clinches.
hamilton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Uusnurm fights it off and pushes away nicely.

hamilton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uusnurm, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hamilton wants to break the clinch but can't.
hamilton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
hamilton taking a breather.
hamilton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uusnurm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Uusnurm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uusnurm doesn't succeed with the takedown

so hamilton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusnurm trying to keep a closed guard but hamilton is proving a slippery customer.
hamilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusnurm pulls hamilton in close to prevent any damage.
hamilton tries to stand but Uusnurm is controlling from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Uusnurm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. hamilton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. hamilton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
hamilton passes Uusnurm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Uusnurm gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusnurm pulls hamilton in close to his closed guard and prevents hamilton from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uusnurm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mark hamilton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from hamilton.
hamilton connects with a looping right hand.
Uusnurm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but hamilton paws at him with a jab and circles away.

hamilton closes the distance and pushes Uusnurm back into the cage.
Uusnurm has hamilton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. hamilton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
hamilton jumps guard but Uusnurm stands there with hamilton around his waist. hamilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
hamilton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
hamilton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uusnurm prevents it.
Kaspar Uusnurm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mark hamilton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

hamilton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Uusnurm uses from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uusnurm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as hamilton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
hamilton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Uusnurm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusnurm postures up.
Uusnurm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Uusnurm trying to control the position from guard on top but hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hamilton 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Uusnurm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches hamilton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusnurm tries to move to mount but hamilton blocks the move with his legs.
hamilton is trying to get back to half guard.
Uusnurm is putting a hurting on hamilton here, landing some big shots from side control.
hamilton is looking to regain half guard here but Uusnurm keeps moving and retains side control.
Uusnurm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusnurm working the body and head with strikes.
Uusnurm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
hamilton struggling a bit here.
Uusnurm lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear hamilton down.
hamilton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Uusnurm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
hamilton is pushing Uusnurm's head away, looking to escape. Uusnurm manages to hold on to the position though.

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.
Uusnurm is putting a hurting on hamilton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Uusnurm moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
hamilton wants to control but Uusnurm postures up.
hamilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uusnurm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uusnurm is looking to take a break and control but hamilton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Uusnurm goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, hamilton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Uusnurm but great work by hamilton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaspar Uusnurm dominated that second round.
That's time! Uusnurm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

hamilton has his takedown stuffed

and Uusnurm counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uusnurm tries to move into full mount but can't pass hamilton's legs.
Uusnurm wants to control but hamilton is keeping him busy.
hamilton struggling a bit here.
hamilton manages to get back to half guard.
hamilton wants to improve his position but Uusnurm is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusnurm stops hamilton from getting back to his feet.
hamilton is trying to get back to full guard.

Uusnurm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but hamilton sees it coming and defends easily.
hamilton wants to control but Uusnurm is keeping busy.
hamilton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Uusnurm is staying active.
Uusnurm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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.
Uusnurm looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Uusnurm lands strikes from half guard.
Uusnurm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Uusnurm prevents hamilton from improving his position.
Uusnurm passes to full mount!
Uusnurm trying to control but hamilton is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Uusnurm connects with a massive shot to the dome!
hamilton tries to reverse the position but Uusnurm maintains control.
Uusnurm controlling from mount.
Uusnurm is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. hamilton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Uusnurm prevents hamilton from getting the reversal.

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.
Uusnurm avoids the attempt from hamilton to control.
Uusnurm working hamilton over with strikes here.
hamilton wants to hold on but Uusnurm pushes him away.
Uusnurm lands with some vicious ground and pound - can hamilton hang on?
hamilton working to try and regain half guard.
Uusnurm controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaspar Uusnurm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uusnurm 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspar Uusnurm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between john cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cena comes to the cage accompanied by you cant see me . john cena has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

cena
vs
Massey

185 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, john cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Massey!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cena throws a half hearted mid kick.
Massey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? cena is fending him off so far but Massey persists. Nope, cena circles away and we're back to standing.

cena gets the takedown into side control.

cena decides to stand back up.
A head kick misses from cena.
cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Massey moves into the clinch.
cena tries to pull guard but Massey holds him up against the cage and eventually cena drops back down to his feet.

Massey decides to pull guard.
cena wants to stand and escape but instead Massey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Massey distracts cena with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
cena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Massey stands and throws cena's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cena is trying to control Massey's posture but Massey avoids it.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ross Massey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

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

Kimuraba
vs
twack

194 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyato Kimuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, joe twack!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
twack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
twack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kimuraba manages to avoid it.
twack misses with a head kick.

twack gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kimuraba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kimuraba trying to control but twack is working from the bottom.
Kimuraba lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimuraba prevents twack from getting back to his feet.
Kimuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but twack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kimuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hyato Kimuraba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
twack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kimuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
twack throws out a loose jab but Kimuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
twack throws a looping overhand right but Kimuraba ducks down to avoid it.
twack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from twack misses its intended target.
twack throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Kimuraba with that takedown attempt.

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.
twack missing with a left hand there. Kimuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
twack tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
twack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kimuraba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyato Kimuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as twack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kimuraba doesn't seem phased though.
twack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for twack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
twack thows a body shot but no joy.
Kimuraba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? twack is fending him off so far but Kimuraba persists. Nope, twack circles away and we're back to standing.

Kimuraba rushes twack and presses him up against the cage.
Kimuraba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for twack.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
twack lands with a short head shot on the inside.

twack breaks from the clinch.
Kimuraba blocks a head kick by twack.
A head kick misses from twack.
twack misses with a low kick as Kimuraba jumps back.
twack scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kimuraba avoids the body shot from twack.
twack misses with a head kick.
twack looks gassed!
A head kick misses from twack.
Kimuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from twack.
twack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by twack.
Kimuraba avoids the head kick by twack.
twack keeps the fight on the outside.
twack throws the kick towards the body but Kimuraba avoids it.
twack misses with a double jab.
twack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
joe twack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimuraba staying out of range there.

Kimuraba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. twack looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
twack on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kimuraba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimuraba working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

twack loads up on a big right hand but Kimuraba slips the punch.
twack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kimuraba throws a series of punches but twack moves out of range.
twack connects with a jab.
twack throws a wild body kick that Kimuraba sees coming a mile off.
twack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
twack throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimuraba.
Kimuraba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from twack.
twack cracks a nice hook into Kimuraba's ribs.

Kimuraba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kimuraba misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kimuraba swings around for an armbar but twack sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimuraba's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimuraba trying to keep a closed guard but twack is proving a slippery customer.
twack wants to pass the guard but Kimuraba is keeping the position.
twack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
twack is looking to work some ground and pound but Kimuraba has wrist control.
Kimuraba 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.
twack wants to control from the top but Kimuraba keeps moving.
Kimuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kimuraba has his foot on twack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. twack works his way back into a safe position though.

Kimuraba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead twack passes into half guard.
twack tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kimuraba.

Kimuraba looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
twack wants to stand but Kimuraba has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kimuraba is looking to control twack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimuraba avoid being mounted?
Kimuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimuraba gets back to full guard.
Kimuraba has a closed guard, preventing twack from standing up.
Kimuraba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in twack's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
twack working a defensive guard here.
Kimuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but twack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kimuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimuraba wants to pass the guard but twack is keeping the position.
Kimuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but twack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimuraba throws a strike but twack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kimuraba is looking for a triangle but twack pushes his legs off easily.

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.
twack postures up.
twack wants to get up but he can't break Kimuraba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kimuraba is adopting a defensive guard.

Kimuraba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. twack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. twack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kimuraba is looking for a triangle but twack pushes his legs off easily.
twack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but joe twack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Kimuraba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from twack.
Kimuraba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has twack pinned against the cage. twack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
twack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimuraba moves away.
twack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimuraba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kimuraba there as he acknowledges the shot.
twack with a jab.
twack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
twack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hyato Kimuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
twack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kimuraba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
twack just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by twack.
twack misses with a body shot.

Kimuraba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in twack's guard.
Kimuraba trying to control but twack is working from the bottom.
Kimuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kimuraba has gone for a leg lock! twack slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimuraba's guard.

twack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, twack has managed to get both his arms back between Kimuraba's legs - danger averted.
Hyato Kimuraba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
twack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
twack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kimuraba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kimuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. twack defends it easily.
twack sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hyato Kimuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

twack is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyato Kimuraba!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between big ol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakishi Umaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umaga has chosen Stop,drop and roll (Deceptikonz) as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

ol
vs
Umaga

195 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, big ol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rakishi Umaga!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umaga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ol as he avoids it easily.

ol 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.
ol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
ol is fighting to break Umaga's control of his arms but Umaga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Umaga is trying to control the position but ol postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ol looking to pass the guard.
ol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Umaga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ol's guard.

ol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Umaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Umaga wanted to stand there but ol had control of the position.
Umaga trying to control but ol is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now ol is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umaga wants to sweep here but ol controlling him for the moment.
ol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Umaga is controlling ol's posture.
ol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
ol trying to control but Umaga is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells ol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
ol throwing strikes but missing.
Umaga is pulling down on ol's head to control his posture.

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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rakishi Umaga hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Some bone on bone action there as ol checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Umaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Umaga throws the left hand but ol avoids the punch easily.
Umaga misses with a kick to the body.
Rakishi Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umaga with a poor takedown
and ol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
big ol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakishi Umaga.
Umaga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga looks gassed!

ol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Umaga has had enough of the clinch but ol keeps him there for the moment.
ol lands a left hand.
Umaga tries to score a body lock takedown but ol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Umaga tries for a takedown but ol manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umaga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ol walks away with a smile on his face. Umaga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
ol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umaga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
ol connects with the punch.
ol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
ol lands a right hook to the body.
Umaga drops his hands momentarily and ol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
ol cracks Umaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umaga has time to react.
ol digs a good hook to Umaga's body.

ol moves into range and clinches up with Umaga.
Umaga is pressed up against the cage. ol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Umaga down to the mat. Umaga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ol cracks Umaga with an open hand slap.
Umaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ol scores with a jab. Umaga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
ol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umaga has his takedown stuffed

and ol counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Umaga's guard now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells ol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
ol throwing strikes from guard but Umaga blocks nicely.
ol is working Umaga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
ol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Umaga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Umaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but ol is one step ahead there.
ol throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good exchange - ol coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umaga.
Umaga closes the distance but ol moves to the side
and ol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umaga misses with a leg kick.
Umaga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umaga thinking.
ol connects with a single shot there.
Umaga tries to clinch up

and ol counters by clinching up.
Umaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of ol backwards.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
ol is pressed up against the cage. Umaga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ol down to the mat. ol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

ol stands up from Umaga's guard - ol perhaps looking for a knockout.
Umaga is breathing heavily.
Umaga misses with a takedown

and ol counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
big ol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakishi Umaga.
ol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
ol is looking to advance position but Umaga won't allow it.
ol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umaga gets back to full guard.
ol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Umaga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
big ol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ol working some strikes from top position.
ol throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Umaga working a defensive guard here.
Umaga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. ol manages to get himself to full guard.
ol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ol swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Umaga stands up from ol's guard - Umaga perhaps looking for a knockout.
Umaga misses with a takedown
and Umaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ol scores with a one two! Umaga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Umaga tries for a takedown but ol circles away easily
and ol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

ol pushes Umaga up against the cage in a clinch.
ol taking a breather.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Umaga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
ol drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

ol is fighting off a takedown attempt but Umaga is just too persistent for him and manages to trip ol to the mat. ol regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
ol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Umaga on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umaga postures up.
ol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umaga controlling from the top position.
Umaga trying to control but ol is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Umaga thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umaga is in close to ol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
ol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if ol tries to get out of the position.
Umaga won't allow ol to sweep him here.
Umaga wants to control from the top but ol keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Umaga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts ol, as that shot connected.
ol takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
ol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umaga moves away.
Umaga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ol as he jumps to the side.
ol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Umaga's head.
Umaga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and ol counters by moving into the clinch.
big ol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakishi Umaga.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of ol backwards.
ol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Umaga is pressed up against the cage. ol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Umaga down to the mat. Umaga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ol lands a head shot.
ol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ol misses the shot to the body.
Umaga tries to clinch but ol moves away

and ol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Umaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
ol scoring with some ground and pound.
ol is fighting to break Umaga's control of his arms but Umaga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
ol wants to control from the top but Umaga keeps moving.
Umaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Umaga holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rakishi Umaga.
Umaga clinches but ol breaks the clinch
and ol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umaga misses with a double jab.
Umaga throws a body kick that misses.
Umaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

ol pushes Umaga up against the cage in a clinch.

Umaga jumps into guard, dragging ol to the mat.
ol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
ol trying to control the position from guard on top but Umaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ol postures up in Umaga's guard and throws a big left but Umaga blocks it.
Umaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
ol postures up in Umaga's guard and throws a big left but Umaga blocks it.
Umaga controls ol momentarily but ol frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rakishi Umaga wasn't active enough on the ground.
ol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Umaga with a poor takedown
and ol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umaga misses with a takedown
and ol counters with a stiff right hand.
ol lands a nice shot that snaps Umaga's head back.
Umaga tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
ol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
ol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Umaga.
big ol is winning the standup battle so far.

Umaga tries to keep at a distance but ol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Umaga cracks ol with a nice body shot.
Umaga can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on ol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Umaga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

ol gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
ol scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Umaga wants to get back to full guard.
Umaga taking some punishment here, with ol in his half guard.
Umaga is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ol lands a nice short elbow.
Umaga wants to improve his position but ol is controlling well.
Umaga trying to control but ol postures up.
big ol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ol is looking to advance position but Umaga won't allow it.
Rakishi Umaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umaga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ol.

And that's the end of the fight!
big ol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ol 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... big ol!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kuume Lohineva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermanni Hesse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lohineva comes to the cage accompanied by Mc Nikke T - Jos Haluu saada on pakko antaa . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hermanni Hesse enters the cage!

Lohineva
vs
Hesse

182 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
196 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuume Lohineva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hermanni Hesse!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hesse gets a takedown into half guard.
Lohineva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hesse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hesse sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lohineva gets back to full guard.
Hesse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lohineva is keeping the position for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuume Lohineva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fowwest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hagen comes into the arena with Wait and Bleed - Slipknot blaring out of the sound system. Sammy Hagen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hagen
vs
Gump

218 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Hagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fowwest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagen drops his hands momentarily and Gump takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hagen slips a straight right by Gump.

Gump shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hagen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hagen can't do much from the bottom here.
Hagen controls the position for a moment.

Hagen sneaks out the side door and pushes Gump away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hagen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gump.
Hagen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hagen is not content to let Gump control the position.
Hagen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen tries to escape but Gump is in control.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Gump has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gump landing strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gump trying to control the position but Hagen is working away.
Gump connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hagen some visible discomfort.
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hagen keeps working.
Gump controls the position.
Hagen wants to control but Gump postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagen is not content to let Gump control the position.
Hagen is letting Gump control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fowwest Gump.
Hagen fails with the takedown

and Gump decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hagen's guard.
Gump wants to control from the top but Hagen keeps moving.
Hagen is trying to control the position but Gump postures up.
Gump really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hagen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gump wants to control from the top but Hagen keeps moving.
Gump stopping the sweep attempt from Hagen.
Gump trying to control but Hagen is working from the bottom.
Hagen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gump sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Fowwest Gump hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gump fails with the takedown.
Gump swats away the attempt to clinch by Hagen.
Gump throws a looping overhand right but Hagen ducks down to avoid it.
Gump fails with the takedown
and Hagen counters with a good, hard body kick but Gump shrugs it off.
Gump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sammy Hagen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fowwest Gump.
Gump throws a right and a left that Hagen avoids nicely.

Gump shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gump wants to control from the top but Hagen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fowwest Gump dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hagen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gump quickly recovers to half guard.
Hagen prevents Gump from standing back up.
Hagen passes to side control.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Hagen throws an elbow but Gump slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hagen is looking to take a break and control but Gump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hagen cracks Gump with a big elbow.
Gump is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hagen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hagen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gump down.
Hagen working the ground and pound but Gump is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump wants to get back to his feet but Hagen is dominant here and he's now got Gump's back!
Hagen scores with punches from the back.
Gump avoids the strikes from Hagen.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Gump covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Gump is trying to remain composed but Hagen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hagen throwing sloppy strikes.
Gump looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hagen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hagen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gump hold on?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gump has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hagen 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen misses with a punch to the head.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hagen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gump to escape the position.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Hagen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hagen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hagen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hagen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Gump lands a glancing blow to the side of Hagen's head.
Gump dodges the punch combination from Hagen.

Hagen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gump to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gump wants to control from the top but Hagen keeps moving.
Gump must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gump preventing the sweep.
Gump trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fowwest Gump has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hagen misses with a takedown
and Gump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four 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.
Gump swings for the body but Hagen moves out of range.
Sammy Hagen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gump decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gump stalling.
Hagen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gump controlling the action here.
Gump is trying to control. Hagen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Hagen dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hagen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gump counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hagen wants to stand and escape but Gump is having none of it.
Hagen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gump is one step ahead there.
Gump sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Gump shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump is looking to take a break and control but Hagen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fowwest Gump has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hagen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hagen tries to get out of the position.
Gump looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hagen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gump.
Gump makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two 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.
Gump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hagen keeping moving, preventing Gump from controlling successfully.
Hagen wants to get back to his feet but Gump is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gump working some strikes from top position.
Hagen wants to stand up but Gump is controlling him.
Gump wants to control from the top but Hagen keeps moving.
Gump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen is trying to keep Gump in close.
Gump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hagen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gump wants to control from the top but Hagen keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hagen tries to sprawl but Gump drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hagen is trying to stand up here but Gump is controlling him well.
Gump is taking a breather. Hagen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fowwest Gump was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Gump closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hagen is trying to escape the position but Gump is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fowwest Gump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gump 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fowwest Gump!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rooney has chosen Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Krenshaw
vs
Rooney

195 cm
26
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
179 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney tries to clinch but Krenshaw is having none of it.
Krenshaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rooney wants to clinch.
Krenshaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Krenshaw throws a right hand that Rooney ducks under and follows up with a left that Rooney also avoids with ease.
Krenshaw wants to clinch

and Rooney counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

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

Rooney has gone for a leg lock! Krenshaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rooney's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krenshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krenshaw is looking to advance position but Rooney has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rooney prevents Krenshaw from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rooney looking for a guillotine from mount but Krenshaw is having none of it.
Krenshaw can't escape the position.

Rooney looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Krenshaw is looking to improve his position but Rooney isn't that keen on the idea.
Krenshaw is working hard here to advance position.

Rooney gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Krenshaw wants to clinch but Rooney slips to the side

and Rooney counters by clinching up.
Rooney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krenshaw.
Rooney looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Krenshaw gets a trip takedown into half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krenshaw is looking for a kimura here.
Krenshaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krenshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rooney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krenshaw passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rooney!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw unloads with some shots from mount but Rooney bucks and avoids them well.
Rooney is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rooney avoids a series of strikes thrown by Krenshaw.
Krenshaw unloads with some shots from mount but Rooney bucks and avoids them well.
Krenshaw unloads with some shots from mount but Rooney bucks and avoids them well.
Krenshaw trying to control but Rooney is having none of it.
Rooney looks gassed!
Rooney is trying to escape the mount but Krenshaw keeps good control and instead manages to take Rooney's back.

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.

Rooney is having to fend off submission attempts from Krenshaw, who is looking to sink in the choke. Krenshaw doesn't have the hooks in though and Rooney manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Rooney tries to stand but Krenshaw is controlling from the bottom.
Krenshaw trying to control the position.

Rooney has gone for a leg lock! Krenshaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rooney's guard.
Krenshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vay Krenshaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Krenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krenshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krenshaw clinches but Rooney breaks the clinch

and Rooney counters with a shoot takedown. Krenshaw fights it but they end up in guard.
Krenshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Rooney is proving a slippery customer.
Rooney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krenshaw's guard.
Jamie Rooney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krenshaw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Krenshaw throws some wild stikes that Rooney manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney is trying to stand up.
Rooney is breathing heavily.

Krenshaw is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rooney has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rooney!

Rooney drops back looking for a leg! Krenshaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krenshaw manages to kick Rooney off! Rooney jumps back into Krenshaw's guard.
Krenshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Rooney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krenshaw throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krenshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rooney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krenshaw is keeping the position for now.
Krenshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Rooney is proving a slippery customer.

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.

Rooney gets to his feet - Krenshaw follows without any prompting.
Krenshaw wants to clinch

and Rooney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rooney pushes off an throws an elbow but Krenshaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Krenshaw breaks the clinch.
Rooney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krenshaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rooney somewhat.
Krenshaw scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krenshaw.
Krenshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krenshaw wants to clinch

and Rooney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krenshaw is trying to drag Rooney to the mat but Rooney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krenshaw is trying to push Rooney away but Rooney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krenshaw is trying to push Rooney away but Rooney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rooney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw can't break the clinch.
Rooney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krenshaw is defending well for now.
Krenshaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rooney pushes off an throws an elbow but Krenshaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krenshaw tries to break the clinch but Rooney is controlling the position.
Krenshaw is trying to break the clinch but Rooney is controlling him.
Krenshaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Krenshaw jumps into guard, dragging Rooney to the mat.

Rooney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krenshaw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krenshaw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krenshaw!
Krenshaw tries to move to mount but Rooney blocks the move with his legs.
Krenshaw wants to control but Rooney is keeping him busy.

Krenshaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney is looking for a sweep.
Krenshaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Krenshaw swings around for an armbar but Rooney sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krenshaw's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenshaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rooney's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vay Krenshaw dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Krenshaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krenshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rooney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rooney blocks a head kick by Krenshaw.
Rooney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krenshaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Krenshaw is looking to clinch but Rooney is avoiding it.
Vay Krenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rooney closes the distance and clinches.
Krenshaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rooney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krenshaw tries to pull guard but Rooney holds him up against the cage and eventually Krenshaw drops back down to his feet.
Krenshaw managing to block the knees to the body from Rooney.
Krenshaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rooney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Krenshaw has had enough of the clinch but Rooney keeps him there for the moment.
Rooney is looking to control Krenshaw's arms but Krenshaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rooney has his back to the cage.
Rooney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krenshaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rooney gets underhooks to prevent Krenshaw's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vay Krenshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Krenshaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rooney trying to stall but Krenshaw improves his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krenshaw is trying to break the clinch but Rooney is controlling him.
Rooney trying to stall but Krenshaw improves his position.
Rooney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krenshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenshaw tries to break the clinch but Rooney is controlling the position.
Krenshaw is trying to force a seperation but Rooney has the dominant position.
Krenshaw tries to circle away but Rooney has him pinned against the cage.
Krenshaw avoids the elbow strike from Rooney, against the cage.

Krenshaw pulls guard effortlessly.
Krenshaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rooney's guard.
Krenshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Krenshaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krenshaw wants to pass the guard but Rooney is keeping the position.
Krenshaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krenshaw has gone for a leg lock! Rooney slips out almost immediately though and dives into Krenshaw's guard.
Rooney wants to get up but he can't break Krenshaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Rooney is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krenshaw is trying to control the position but Rooney postures up.
Rooney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krenshaw's guard.
Krenshaw is looking to stand up but Rooney isn't so interested in that idea.
Rooney wants to get up but he can't break Krenshaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rooney's guard.

Rooney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krenshaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jamie Rooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rooney looking for a guillotine here but Krenshaw defends easily.
Krenshaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooney has wrist control.
Krenshaw trying to control but Rooney is working from the bottom.

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.
Krenshaw looking to pass the guard.
Rooney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krenshaw is looking to stand up but Rooney won't let him.
Krenshaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rooney's guard.
Vay Krenshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krenshaw frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Krenshaw jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rooney manages to avoid the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vay Krenshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krenshaw, 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 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vay Krenshaw!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Bergele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goliath The Cyclops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko Bergele is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bergele
vs
The Cyclops

180 cm
21
282 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Bergele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goliath The Cyclops!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergele slips a jab and a cross from The Cyclops.
Bergele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Goliath The Cyclops has been cut.

Bergele shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Cyclops manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bergele controlling from the top position.
The Cyclops is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bergele dives into side control.

Bergele looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bergele working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The Cyclops wants to get back to his feet but Bergele drags him back down.
Bergele lands a nice forearm strike.
The Cyclops parries the strikes from Bergele easily there. Bergele is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Cyclops to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergele tries to advance to mount but The Cyclops denies him.
Bergele tries to score with some ground and pound. The Cyclops controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bergele lands a nice forearm strike.
Bergele landing a few strikes.

That has opened up Goliath The Cyclops's cut even more.
Bergele throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The Cyclops parries the strikes from Bergele easily there. Bergele is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Cyclops to escape.

Bergele in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... The Cyclops is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarkko Bergele!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Ricji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ricji
vs
SnedeKKer

175 cm
24
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Ricji!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Ricji misses.
Ricji misses with a two punch combination.
SnedeKKer connects with a jab.
Sebastian SnedeKKer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SnedeKKer throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricji.
Ricji tries a head kick but it misses.
SnedeKKer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SnedeKKer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricji lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ricji blocks a jab.
Ricji throws a hook but SnedeKKer avoids it easily.
SnedeKKer scores with a hook.
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!
SnedeKKer throws a nice looking combination but Ricji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
SnedeKKer scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from SnedeKKer misses.
A nice combination there by Ricji.
SnedeKKer throws a jab when Ricji was well out of range.
SnedeKKer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

Ricji is rocked!

It looks like Jay Ricji has been cut.
Ricji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by SnedeKKer.
Oh Ricji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
SnedeKKer punishes Ricji's body with a nice straight punch.
Ricji seems to have got his legs back now.
Ricji is breathing heavily.
SnedeKKer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ricji on the side of the head.
Ricji circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by SnedeKKer. Ricji falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for SnedeKKer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian SnedeKKer!
Sebastian SnedeKKer is the new welterweight champion!