Championship carneval 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Dostoevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bass
vs
Dostoevsky

180 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

165 cm
24
163 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

PhoQus Sports Nutrition and Fund Transfer

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernest Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad Dostoevsky!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostoevsky tries to clinch but Bass moves out of range.
Bass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dostoevsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bass throws a series of punches but Dostoevsky moves out of range.
Dostoevsky takes a swing at Bass's ribcage but misses.
Dostoevsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bass finds it's way round the side to connect with Dostoevsky's head.
Dostoevsky explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body kick there by Dostoevsky.
Bass avoids the body shot from Dostoevsky.

Dostoevsky rushes Bass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dostoevsky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bass's defenses.
Dostoevsky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bass wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bass is breathing heavily.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bass tries to break free but Dostoevsky pushes him back against the cage.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Dostoevsky scores with a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky landing knees to the head.
Bass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dostoevsky smiles and moves away.
Vlad Dostoevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bass.
Dostoevsky looks to land a body kick but Bass moved away.
Dostoevsky checks a low kick from Bass.
Dostoevsky lands a nice shot to the body.

Dostoevsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dostoevsky connects with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bass's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dostoevsky scores with a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky crunches a lovely knee into Bass's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky landing knees to the head.
Dostoevsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dostoevsky pushes Bass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Dostoevsky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dostoevsky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dostoevsky lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dostoevsky.
Knees to the body from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky with a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Dostoevsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass letting Dostoevsky take a breather here.
Dostoevsky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky lands a knee to the head.

Bass is rocked!
Bass takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dostoevsky crunches a lovely knee into Bass's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Dostoevsky.
Oh Bass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dostoevsky with a knee to the head.
Bass takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dostoevsky scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Dostoevsky to work.
Bass seems to have got his legs back now.
Dostoevsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dostoevsky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bass's face.
Dostoevsky lands an elbow just above Bass 's eye.
Dostoevsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bass up against the cage.
Dostoevsky lands an elbow just above Bass 's eye.
Dostoevsky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bass in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Come on Dostoevsky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bass wants to break free but Dostoevsky has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass jumps guard but Dostoevsky stands there with Bass around his waist. Bass gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dostoevsky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dostoevsky lands a damaging elbow.
Dostoevsky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dostoevsky smiles and moves away.
Bass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dostoevsky lands a nice looking body kick.
Dostoevsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dostoevsky thuds a left hand into Bass's body.

Dostoevsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Dostoevsky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bass's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky with a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dostoevsky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bass's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dostoevsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dostoevsky lands a good knee to the midsection. Bass won't want to take too many of those.
Dostoevsky lands a damaging elbow.
Dostoevsky lands a nice uppercut.
Dostoevsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dostoevsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dostoevsky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dostoevsky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky lands an elbow that stopped Bass in his tracks for a moment.

Dostoevsky connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Bass goes down! Dostoevsky jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Dostoevsky cracks Bass with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Dostoevsky!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Puukko
vs
Matten

180 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

177 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Puukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jameel Matten!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matten wants to clinch up but Puukko keeps it at a distance.
Matten throws a leg kick which misses Puukko's front leg but catches the back leg as Puukko tries to avoid it.
Matten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puukko thows a body shot but no joy.
Puukko misses with a two punch combination.
Matten moves away from the strike by Puukko.
Puukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Matten closes the distance and clinches.
Puukko is trying to stall.
Matten misses with a knee strike.

Puukko breaks the clinch.
Matten shoots in for a takedown but Puukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Puukko! Matten is backing up but he can't get away as Puukko lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Matten and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tauno Puukko!

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C
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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 Gunnar Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garlin liddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hoffman
vs
liddle

185 cm
24
221 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

192 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garlin liddle!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hoffman has liddle up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoffman lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hoffman.

It looks like Garlin liddle has been cut.
Hoffman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoffman presses liddle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoffman stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Hoffman.
A body shot lands from Hoffman.
liddle looks gassed!
Hoffman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman lands a body shot.
liddle wants a takedown.
Hoffman lands with a right to the head.
Hoffman lands a left hand.
Hoffman'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.
A short uppercut from Hoffman.
Hoffman controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoffman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoffman lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hoffman.
A shot in the inside from Hoffman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman effectively controlling the action here.
liddle tries to pull guard but Hoffman holds him up against the cage and eventually liddle drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Hoffman.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoffman.
Hoffman lands a right hand that snaps the head of liddle backwards.
Hoffman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoffman taking a breather.
Hoffman scores with a nice hook to the head.
liddle letting Hoffman take a breather here.
Hoffman lands an uppercut.
liddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gunnar Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garlin liddle.
Hoffman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoffman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
liddle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoffman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoffman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of liddle backwards.

Hoffman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hoffman wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
liddle tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch but liddle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
liddle swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoffman.

Hoffman moves into range and clinches up with liddle.
Hoffman stalling the fight.
Hoffman lands a right hand.
Hoffman lands a body punch.
liddle tries to break the clinch but Hoffman is controlling the position.
Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. liddle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoffman lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of liddle backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoffman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
liddle has Hoffman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoffman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoffman lands a left hand.
Hoffman tries to score a body lock takedown but liddle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoffman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down liddle.
Hoffman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hoffman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoffman lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hoffman.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoffman.
Still in the clinch, Hoffman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoffman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of liddle backwards.
liddle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoffman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hoffman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of liddle backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman lands with a light punch inside.
Hoffman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
liddle has had enough of the clinch but Hoffman keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of liddle backwards.
Hoffman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Hoffman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoffman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoffman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Hoffman on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hoffman - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Hoffman on the inside.
Hoffman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
liddle stops a takedown attempt from Hoffman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Hoffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garlin liddle'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.

Hoffman tries to clinch up but liddle circles away and keeps his distance.
liddle shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoffman tries to sprawl out of it but liddle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoffman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoffman tries to clinch but liddle moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoffman tries to clinch but liddle is having none of it.

Hoffman moves into the clinch successfully.

Hoffman pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hoffman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hoffman lands an uppercut.
Hoffman lands a right hand.
liddle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Hoffman.

liddle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
liddle is breathing heavily.

Hoffman rushes liddle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoffman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoffman.
The referee calls for Hoffman to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
liddle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoffman digs a right hand underneath liddle's ribcage. liddle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoffman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoffman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoffman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoffman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoffman lands a right hand that snaps the head of liddle backwards.
Hoffman lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Hoffman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
liddle looking for a takedown.
Gunnar Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garlin liddle.
A short uppercut from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunnar Hoffman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Hoffman on the inside.
Hoffman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that liddle can do to turn this around?
Hoffman is working liddle over against the cage.
Hoffman lands with a right to the head.
liddle takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Hoffman.
Hoffman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoffman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hoffman.
Hoffman is working liddle over against the cage.
Hoffman lands with a right to the head.
Hoffman works on liddle's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hoffman.
Hoffman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of liddle backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Hoffman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoffman lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoffman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Hoffman.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hoffman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The referee calls for Hoffman to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoffman.

Hoffman has hold of one of liddle's legs. liddle is fighting the takedown attempt but Hoffman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Hoffman stands and steps away. liddle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
liddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoffman doesn't manage to clinch there - liddle circles away.
Gunnar Hoffman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hoffman gets a clinch.
Hoffman lands a left hand.
Hoffman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoffman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
liddle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoffman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman clinches up against the cage.
liddle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Hoffman scores with a nice short uppercut.
liddle has had enough of the clinch but Hoffman keeps him there for the moment.
Hoffman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoffman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoffman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
liddle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoffman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoffman works on liddle's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of liddle backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoffman.
Hoffman stalling.
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!
Hoffman digs a right hand into liddle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on liddle's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Hoffman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garlin liddle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hoffman wants to clinch up but liddle keeps it at a distance.
Hoffman tries to clinch up but liddle circles away and keeps his distance.
liddle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but liddle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffman is looking to clinch.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoffman is looking to clinch.
liddle wants to clinch.
Hoffman closes the distance but liddle moves to the side

and liddle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoffman's guard.

Hoffman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hoffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. liddle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
liddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoffman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch.
liddle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch but liddle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
liddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunnar Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch but liddle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
liddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffman moves in looking to clinch but liddle pushes him off.
liddle tries to bum rush Hoffman with a series of wild strikes but Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoffman tries to clinch up.
Hoffman tries to clinch there but liddle circles away.

Hoffman has managed to clinch.
Hoffman gets underhooks to prevent liddle's takedown attempt.
Hoffman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
liddle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoffman prevents it.
Gunnar Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garlin liddle.
Hoffman stalls.
liddle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoffman just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two 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.
A short right from Hoffman.
Hoffman has liddle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. liddle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoffman is trying to stall.
Hoffman lands a body shot.
Hoffman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hoffman.
Hoffman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoffman gets underhooks to prevent liddle's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Hoffman.
A right hand to the body from Hoffman.
Hoffman slows down the pace here.
Hoffman digs a right hand into liddle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on liddle's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
liddle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoffman smiles and moves away.
Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch.
liddle swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to clinch there but liddle circles away.
Hoffman tries to clinch but liddle moves out of range.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but liddle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoffman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch.
liddle tries for a takedown but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunnar Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoffman wants to clinch.
Hoffman tries to clinch but liddle is having none of it.
Garlin liddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoffman tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from liddle.
Hoffman tries to clinch

and liddle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by liddle.
liddle wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is keeping the position.
liddle wants to stand but Hoffman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
liddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoffman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
liddle looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garlin liddle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoffman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Gunnar Hoffman!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Gunnar Hoffman!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Gunnar Hoffman!

Gunnar Hoffman wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

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

Surfer
vs
Pancha

170 cm
24
185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

182 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silver Surfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sancho Pancha!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Surfer drives through with a takedown into guard.

Pancha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Surfer defends well.
Surfer is pushing down on Pancha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pancha is fighting to maintain full guard but Surfer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Surfer trying to pass the guard but Pancha defending well.
Pancha is looking to improve his position.
Pancha is refusing to be controlled, as Surfer sits in half guard.
Surfer trying to control the pace.
Surfer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pancha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Surfer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Surfer's back!

Pancha has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Surfer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Surfer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Surfer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Pancha seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Surfer's chin but Surfer turns very nicely into Pancha's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Surfer.

Pancha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Surfer is aware though and is defending well.
Surfer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Pancha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Surfer defends well.

Pancha isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Surfer stacks Pancha on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Surfer!
Pancha looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pancha prevents Surfer from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surfer working the ground and pound from side control.
Surfer is looking to take a break and control but Pancha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancha stops Surfer from passing to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pancha is looking to regain half guard here but Surfer keeps moving and retains side control.

Surfer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pancha misses with a strike from the bottom.
Surfer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pancha's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surfer wants to control but Pancha is keeping him busy.
Surfer lands an elbow.
Surfer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Surfer working away.
Surfer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Surfer is working Pancha over with some ground and pound from side control.

Surfer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Surfer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Surfer wants to control but Pancha is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surfer working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surfer trying to control the position but Pancha is working away.
Pancha tries to bench press Surfer off him but Surfer keeps the position.
Surfer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancha keeps working.

Surfer tries for a kimura but Pancha is defending well.

Surfer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Surfer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pancha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Surfer's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silver Surfer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Surfer tries to clinch up.
Surfer tries to clinch up but Pancha circles away and keeps his distance.
Surfer throws a right and a left that Pancha avoids nicely.
Pancha misses with a double jab

and Surfer counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Surfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pancha fails to pull guard.
Surfer digs a right hand underneath Pancha's ribcage. Pancha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Surfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Surfer on the inside.
Surfer presses Pancha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Surfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Surfer controlling the action here for a moment.
Surfer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pancha is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Surfer.
Surfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Surfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Surfer lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Pancha backwards.
A short body shot lands from Surfer as the two fighters clinch.
Surfer slows down the pace here.
Surfer presses Pancha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Surfer.

Surfer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Surfer scoring with some ground and pound.
Surfer is in close to Pancha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Surfer postures up and lands a big shot to Pancha's brow.
Surfer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pancha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Surfer 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.
Surfer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Surfer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Pancha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Surfer defends well.
Surfer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pancha has his foot on Surfer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Surfer works his way back into a safe position though.
Surfer trying to control but Pancha is working from the bottom.
Surfer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pancha's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surfer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Surfer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pancha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pancha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Surfer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Surfer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Surfer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pancha taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pancha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Surfer off and has taken his back!
Surfer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pancha's guard. Nice work there by Surfer.

Pancha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Surfer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pancha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A low kick from Pancha is predictable there

and Surfer counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Surfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Surfer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pancha's efforts to push away.
Surfer presses Pancha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Surfer digs a right hand underneath Pancha's ribcage. Pancha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Surfer slows down the pace here.
Pancha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Surfer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silver Surfer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pancha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Surfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancha is keeping the position for now.
Surfer is pushing down on Pancha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pancha is fighting to maintain full guard but Surfer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pancha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Surfer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Surfer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Surfer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pancha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Surfer.
Surfer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Surfer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pancha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Surfer tries to stand and escape but Pancha is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pancha is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Surfer is tapping! Great win for Pancha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sancho Pancha!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caden Akergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rand James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rand James is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Akergaard
vs
James

211 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

191 cm
21
265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caden Akergaard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rand James!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Akergaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

James moves into the clinch successfully.

Akergaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akergaard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akergaard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akergaard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
That kick from Akergaard tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Akergaard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akergaard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Akergaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akergaard feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Akergaard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akergaard throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Akergaard.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Akergaard.
Akergaard thuds his shin into the meat of James's side.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akergaard lands a front kick.
Akergaard connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Akergaard.
Akergaard looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.

Akergaard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akergaard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Akergaard wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akergaard.
Akergaard is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Akergaard winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akergaard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Akergaard controlling from mount.
Akergaard 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.
Akergaard lands a heavy elbow.
Akergaard controlling the position easily from mount.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control but Akergaard is working from the bottom.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Akergaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Akergaard looking to pass the guard.
Akergaard passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akergaard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James is not content to let Akergaard control the position.

Akergaard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akergaard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caden Akergaard dominated that round.
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.

James tries a head kick but it misses.
James moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akergaard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akergaard.
Akergaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akergaard lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akergaard fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akergaard.

Akergaard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akergaard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Akergaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akergaard controlling the pace for now.
Akergaard trying to control but James is having none of it.
Akergaard controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akergaard trying to control but James is having none of it.
Akergaard punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akergaard landing punches.
Akergaard looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akergaard scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
Akergaard with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Akergaard quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Akergaard but it's paid off an James is forced to tap! Nice work by Akergaard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caden Akergaard!
Caden Akergaard retains his heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Lerppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tays
vs
Lerppa

190 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

210 cm
21
209 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Tays!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Lerppa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lerppa.
Lerppa closes the distance and clinches up with Tays, looking for a takedown. Lerppa pushes Tays against the cage but Tays circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keijo Lerppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tays slaps away a takedown attempt from Lerppa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John Tays has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keijo Lerppa.
Lerppa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lerppa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lerppa shoots in for a takedown but Tays shows good takedown defense.
Jab from Tays.
Lerppa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Tays misses.
Tays scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tays paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tays fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lerppa manages to avoid it.

Lerppa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lerppa stops Tays from getting back to his feet.
Lerppa looks to land a strike but Tays avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lerppa working for submissions but it's allowed Tays to get to half guard.
Lerppa looks gassed!

Tays escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lerppa shoots in for a takedown but Tays shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lerppa shoots in and drives through. Tays sprawls well.
Lerppa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lerppa.
Lerppa walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Tays lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lerppa doesn't seem phased though.
Tays moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tays connects with a stiff jab that staggers Lerppa - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Tays!
John Tays retains his light heavyweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Smith (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?

Puukko
vs
Smith

180 cm
22
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

160 cm
23
160 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Crashforce Nutrition

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Puukko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Smith!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puukko.
Puukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Puukko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.

It looks like Lauri Puukko has been cut.
Puukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Puukko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Puukko's guard.
Puukko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Puukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Puukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith wants to control from the top but Puukko keeps moving.
Puukko wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.

That's two 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.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith stops Puukko from standing up.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puukko's head.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Puukko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puukko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puukko manages to get himself to full guard.
Puukko keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puukko is keeping the position for now.
Puukko wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Puukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.

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.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puukko being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puukko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control.
Smith stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Puukko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Puukko misses with a head kick.
Puukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Puukko.
Puukko looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith throws a series of punches but Puukko avoids them all with ease.
Puukko misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puukko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Puukko walks into a jab.
Puukko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puukko.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puukko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Puukko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puukko avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith scores with a jab.
Puukko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a right and a left that Puukko avoids nicely.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith connects with a jab.
Puukko takes one on the button.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puukko counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puukko throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.

Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puukko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Puukko dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith grinds an elbow into Puukko's temple.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Puukko down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Puukko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith is staying tight to Puukko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Puukko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Puukko is not content to let Smith control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow but Puukko slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Puukko's face as Smith controls the position.
Puukko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Puukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauri Puukko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Steve Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puukko moves away.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Puukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith is trying to ground and pound but Puukko uses the momentary lack of control by Smith to regain half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko is trying to stand.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puukko's head.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Puukko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Puukko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puukko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puukko is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith trying to control but Puukko is working from the bottom.
Steve Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith is standing up over Puukko. Puukko looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Puukko wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Puukko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith cracks Puukko with a big elbow.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith just content to control the position.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Smith 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.
Puukko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Smith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Puukko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Puukko is just out of range.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Puukko does no damage.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puukko moves away.
Puukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puukko rather than just go for the knockout.
Puukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Puukko.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Puukko throws a head kick that misses.
Puukko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puukko there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puukko on the side of the head.
Lauri Puukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Smith.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Puukko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puukko.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith looks to land a combination. Puukko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Puukko walks into a left hand.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Steve Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puukko on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Puukko with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body punch but Puukko moves out of range.
Smith lands a two punch combo.

Puukko is rocked!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puukko manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Puukko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smith duly obliges.

Lauri Puukko's cut is getting worse.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Puukko's head back.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Oh Puukko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Puukko sprawls well. Puukko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Puukko seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith digs a good body shot into Puukko's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Puukko counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puukko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith stuns Puukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puukko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith digs a good body shot into Puukko's ribs.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Puukko's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puukko doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith punishes Puukko's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Lauri Puukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Puukko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Puukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Puukko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Smith dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Puukko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith scores with a nice head shot.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith 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.
Smith stands up over Puukko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Puukko being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puukko's head.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two 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.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Puukko is keeping the position.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith wants to control from the top but Puukko keeps moving.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Puukko kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Well,Puukko is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a strike but Puukko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith is pulling down on Puukko's head. It's preventing any offense from Puukko, at least for the moment.

Puukko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Puukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Puukko misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.

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.
Puukko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Puukko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puukko counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith digs a good hook to Puukko's body.
Lauri Puukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puukko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Steve Smith!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Steve Smith!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Steve Smith!

Steve Smith wins by unanimous decision! Steve Smith retains his welterweight title!