Cf.27: Game Time PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marty Mc Fly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Metsanpeikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mc Fly
vs
Metsanpeikko

173 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Mc Fly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Metsanpeikko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mc Fly takes the fight into the clinch.

Mc Fly turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mc Fly tries to score with some ground and pound. Metsanpeikko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mc Fly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Metsanpeikko's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metsanpeikko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mc Fly is controlling him well.

Mc Fly is trying to get an arm triangle but Metsanpeikko is defending well.
Mc Fly working the head with strikes.
Metsanpeikko prevents Mc Fly from moving into mount.

Mc Fly tries for a kimura but Metsanpeikko is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsanpeikko parries the strikes from Mc Fly easily there. Mc Fly is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Metsanpeikko to escape.
Mc Fly controlling from side mount.
Mc Fly 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 one minute gone in the round.
Metsanpeikko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mc Fly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Mc Fly is trying to get an arm triangle but Metsanpeikko is defending well.
Metsanpeikko is trying to improve his position.
Metsanpeikko can't do much from the bottom here.
Mc Fly is looking to take a break and control but Metsanpeikko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metsanpeikko struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Metsanpeikko prevents Mc Fly from improving position.
Metsanpeikko is trying to buck Mc Fly off.
Metsanpeikko is not content to let Mc Fly control the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mc Fly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mc Fly grinds an elbow into Metsanpeikko's temple.
Mc Fly tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsanpeikko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mc Fly connects with a decent elbow.

Mc Fly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Metsanpeikko, who protects the arm well.
Metsanpeikko struggling a bit here.
Mc Fly works to advance to full mount. Metsanpeikko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mc Fly landing shots from mount.

Mc Fly working for a guillotine from mount but Metsanpeikko is in no mood to give up.
Metsanpeikko tries to buck Mc Fly off but he can't manage it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mc Fly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Metsanpeikko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mc Fly is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Metsanpeikko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Fly raining down shots from the mount!

Mc Fly stands up from mount. Strange move.
Metsanpeikko wants to clinch

and Mc Fly counters with a crisp one two that drops Metsanpeikko! Mc Fly thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Metsanpeikko to his feet! Metsanpeikko is in big trouble!
Mc Fly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metsanpeikko looks gassed!
Mc Fly fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metsanpeikko on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Oooooh!!! Mc Fly has knocked Metsanpeikko down with a huge combo! Mc Fly steps away and waves a wobbly Metsanpeikko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Mc Fly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mc Fly digs a good body shot into Metsanpeikko's ribs.

It looks like Hugo Metsanpeikko has been cut.
Mc Fly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marty Mc Fly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Mc Fly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Mc Fly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Metsanpeikko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Metsanpeikko tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mc Fly breaks from Metsanpeikko's wrist control and lands an elbow.

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

Mc Fly stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Metsanpeikko is breathing heavily.
Mc Fly misses with a low kick as Metsanpeikko jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsanpeikko closes the distance and clinches up with Mc Fly, looking for a takedown. Metsanpeikko pushes Mc Fly against the cage but Mc Fly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mc Fly swinging wildly here.
Mc Fly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metsanpeikko can do to turn this around?
Mc Fly's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mc Fly duly obliges.
Mc Fly throws a front kick that sends Metsanpeikko stumbling back into the cage.
Metsanpeikko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mc Fly sprawls well. Mc Fly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metsanpeikko gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Mc Fly does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mc Fly.

Mc Fly lands a big head kick that sends Metsanpeikko tumbling to the mat! Mc Fly takes a step backwards and waves Metsanpeikko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mc Fly gets a takedown into half guard.
Metsanpeikko taking some punishment here, with Mc Fly in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsanpeikko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mc Fly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mc Fly is looking for a kimura here.
Metsanpeikko is trying is best to control the position here.
Metsanpeikko is refusing to be controlled, as Mc Fly sits in half guard.
Marty Mc Fly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

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.

Mc Fly stands up from half guard.
Metsanpeikko clinches but Mc Fly breaks the clinch

and Mc Fly counters with a takedown into side control.
Metsanpeikko is looking for a sweep.

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

Mc Fly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Metsanpeikko, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mc Fly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Mc Fly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Metsanpeikko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Metsanpeikko closes the distance and clinches up with Mc Fly, looking for a takedown. Metsanpeikko pushes Mc Fly against the cage but Mc Fly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mc Fly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Mc Fly as Metsanpeikko shoots in.
Metsanpeikko is looking to clinch but Mc Fly is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mc Fly.
Mc Fly throws a head kick but Metsanpeikko moves out of range.
Mc Fly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metsanpeikko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mc Fly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Mc Fly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Metsanpeikko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mc Fly lands a few punches from side control.
Mc Fly connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Metsanpeikko some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Fly scoring with punches from side control.

Mc Fly decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Mc Fly takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Metsanpeikko throws an elbow but misses.
Mc Fly blocks the elbow strike.
Mc Fly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Mc Fly breaks the clinch.
Marty Mc Fly is winning the standup battle so far.
Mc Fly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mc Fly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsanpeikko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Metsanpeikko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hugo Metsanpeikko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mc Fly just misses with a punch to the body.
Metsanpeikko shoots in but no luck this time.
Marty Mc Fly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Metsanpeikko.
Mc Fly misses with a series of wild punches.
Metsanpeikko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mc Fly as he avoids it easily.
Metsanpeikko shoots in for a takedown but Mc Fly shows good takedown defense.
Mc Fly stuffs the takedown.
Mc Fly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mc Fly lands the left hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marty Mc Fly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsanpeikko is trying to stall.
Mc Fly lands an uppercut.

Mc Fly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mc Fly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Mc Fly scores with a four punch combination!
Mc Fly works over Metsanpeikko's head and body with a nice combination.

Mc Fly drives through and clinches with Metsanpeikko against the cage.

Mc Fly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Fly lands an overhand right.
Mc Fly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Mc Fly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mc Fly 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.
Mc Fly is stalling in the full guard.
Mc Fly throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mc Fly stands and steps away. Metsanpeikko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Mc Fly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mc Fly 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Mc Fly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goldie Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuk Yuuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldie Wilson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wilson
vs
Yuuu

173 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

155 cm
23
155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goldie Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fuk Yuuu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Yuuu misses.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Yuuu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuuu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yuuu throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yuuu.

It looks like Goldie Wilson has been cut.
Yuuu misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yuuu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yuuu gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Yuuu connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yuuu gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Yuuu breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.
Yuuu throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Yuuu misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a left and a right that stings Yuuu.
Yuuu looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Yuuu moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Yuuu had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Yuuu tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Yuuu tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Yuuu throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch.
Yuuu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yuuu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson looking to stall.
Yuuu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yuuu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yuuu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goldie Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yuuu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yuuu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yuuu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yuuu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson lands with a nice combination. Yuuu backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Fuk Yuuu has been cut.
Yuuu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yuuu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Yuuu fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson tries to stand but Yuuu is controlling from the bottom.

Yuuu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Yuuu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuuu misses with a double jab

so Wilson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wilson working some strikes from top position.
Yuuu is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yuuu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yuuu pinned against the cage. Yuuu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fuk Yuuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuuu closes the distance but Wilson moves to the side
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuuu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuuu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.

Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Yuuu looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Yuuu with a knee to the head.
Yuuu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuuu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.

Yuuu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuuu tries to land a leg kick but Wilson saw it coming and moves away.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuuu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yuuu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Yuuu misses

and Wilson counters by clinching up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yuuu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Yuuu manages to get underhooks.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yuuu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuuu keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yuuu prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuuu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson controlling the action here for a moment.
Yuuu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilson's efforts to push away.
Yuuu misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goldie Wilson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yuuu lands a leg kick that knocks Wilson off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Yuuu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yuuu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a left and a right that stings Yuuu.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Yuuu avoids nicely.
Yuuu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Wilson as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Yuuu.
Yuuu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a three punch combo that has Yuuu backing up. Yuuu nods at Wilson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Yuuu avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yuuu tries to clinch
and Wilson counters with a left and a right that stings Yuuu.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuuu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yuuu throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control.
Yuuu is trying to buck Wilson off.
Wilson wants to control but Yuuu is keeping him busy.
Yuuu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wilson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wilson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wilson working the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yuuu pushes Wilson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wilson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wilson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wilson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilson trying to control the action but Yuuu is working from the bottom.

Wilson has hold of Yuuu's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yuuu seems comfortable defending it but Wilson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yuuu is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yuuu is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wilson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goldie Wilson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buford Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Soutukorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tannen
vs
Soutukorva

173 cm
21
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buford Tannen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Soutukorva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannen lands with a kick to the temple. Soutukorva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Soutukorva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soutukorva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tannen.

Tannen closes the distance and clinches.
Soutukorva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tannen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Tannen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Tannen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tannen passes the guard and advances to mount!

Tannen goes for an armbar but Soutukorva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Soutukorva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tannen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soutukorva won't allow Tannen to get back to his feet.
Soutukorva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tannen wants to sweep but no luck.
Soutukorva trying to control but Tannen is working from the bottom.
Soutukorva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soutukorva looking to sit in guard and control but Tannen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tannen throwing strikes from guard but Soutukorva blocks nicely.
Tannen tries to stand but Soutukorva is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Tannen throws a big right hand that misses.

Tannen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soutukorva dives on top into guard.
Soutukorva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soutukorva slips nicely into half guard.
Soutukorva controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soutukorva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tannen defending well though.
Soutukorva wants to control but Tannen is keeping him busy.
Tannen is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soutukorva controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mika Soutukorva.
Tannen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soutukorva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Tannen misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Tannen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tannen throws a head kick but Soutukorva moves out of range.
Tannen throws a series of punches but Soutukorva avoids them all with ease.
Tannen misses with a head kick.

Soutukorva feints and as Tannen raises his hands in defense, Soutukorva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tannen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soutukorva is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tannen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soutukorva won't allow Tannen to sweep him here.
Soutukorva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soutukorva stopping the sweep attempt from Tannen.
Tannen keeping full guard, as Soutukorva tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tannen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soutukorva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soutukorva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tannen tries to clinch up but Soutukorva circles away and keeps his distance.
Tannen throws a head kick but Soutukorva moves out of range.
Soutukorva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tannen counters with a two punch combo.
Tannen looks to land a combination but Soutukorva avoids it well.
Soutukorva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Tannen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soutukorva looking to slow down the pace here.

Soutukorva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tannen thuds a left hand into Soutukorva's body.
Tannen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soutukorva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen misses with a wild combination.
Tannen tries a head kick but it misses.
Soutukorva misses with a takedown attempt

and Tannen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buford Tannen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Soutukorva.
Soutukorva is breathing heavily.
Tannen tries to free his leg and advance position but Soutukorva is retaining full guard.

Tannen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soutukorva dives on top into guard.
Tannen lands a decent punch to the body there.
Soutukorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Tannen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soutukorva stops Tannen from standing up.

Soutukorva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tannen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soutukorva has managed to get both his arms back between Tannen's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tannen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Soutukorva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Soutukorva with a poor takedown
and Tannen counters with an inside leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Soutukorva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tannen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Soutukorva wants to take a breather but Tannen is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tannen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soutukorva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tannen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Tannen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soutukorva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soutukorva scores a nice knee to the body.
Soutukorva lands a damaging elbow.
Tannen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tannen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soutukorva lands an elbow just above Tannen 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tannen is trying to break free.
Tannen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soutukorva can't get the takedown.
Soutukorva is working for takedown but Tannen is calmly controlling the position for now.

Tannen manages to break the clinch.

Tannen clinches with his opponent.

Tannen has hold of one of Soutukorva's legs. Soutukorva is fighting the takedown attempt but Tannen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tannen looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen postures up in Soutukorva's guard and throws a big left but Soutukorva blocks it.
Soutukorva is pulling down on Tannen's head. It's preventing any offense from Tannen, at least for the moment.

Tannen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soutukorva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tannen has Soutukorva in his guard.
Soutukorva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tannen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buford Tannen 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.

Soutukorva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tannen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tannen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tannen duly obliges.
Soutukorva has a takedown stuffed.

Tannen clinches up against the cage.
Soutukorva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Soutukorva looking to throw knees to the head but Tannen is blocking nicely.
Tannen blocks an elbow strike.
Tannen goes for a takedown attempt but Soutukorva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tannen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soutukorva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soutukorva circles away quickly and effectively.
Soutukorva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tannen.
Tannen misses with a two punch combination.

Tannen closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Tannen on the inside.
Tannen dodges an elbow strike from Soutukorva.
Tannen dodges an elbow strike from Soutukorva.
Soutukorva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soutukorva misses with an elbow over the top.

Tannen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tannen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tannen is looking to take a break and control but Soutukorva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soutukorva wants to control but Tannen is keeping busy.
Mika Soutukorva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannen trying to control from Soutukorva's half guard. Soutukorva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tannen wants to stand but Soutukorva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tannen controlling from the top position.
Buford Tannen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Buford Tannen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Soutukorva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tannen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soutukorva is defended easily by Tannen.
A right-left combo lands from Tannen.
Tannen throws a sloppy head kick and Soutukorva moves out of range easily.
Tannen lands a head kick. Soutukorva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tannen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Tannen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Soutukorva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tannen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soutukorva for as long as he can get away with.
Tannen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soutukorva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Soutukorva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buford Tannen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tannen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buford Tannen!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Raid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beat You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Raid could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Beat You 's chin.

Raid
vs
You

185 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Raid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beat You !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raid pinned against the cage. Raid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
You fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Raid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

You gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raid to score an easy takedown into full guard.

You is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
You working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raid.
Raid looking to pass the guard.

You looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
You keeping moving, preventing Raid from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

You working for a triangle but Raid defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raid trying to control the position from guard on top but You is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

You is looking for a triangle but Raid pushes his legs off easily.

You looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
You keeping moving, preventing Raid from controlling successfully.

You escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
You looks gassed!
Raid wants to pass the guard but You is keeping the position.
You wants to get back to his feet but Raid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Raid wants to control from the top but You keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raid wants to pass the guard but You is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

You has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Raid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Raid gets a clinch.

Raid has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics You uses from the top position.
Raid keeping moving, preventing You from controlling successfully.

Raid scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Raid closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. You quickly recovers to half guard.
You on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raid is thwarting You 's attempts to control the position.
Raid winds up and cracks You with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Raid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
It looks like Raid is going to stand back up.

Raid seems to be looking for submissions.
Raid is nestled in close to You , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raid works his way into full mount!
You is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Raid unloading with bombs!
Raid lands a heavy elbow.
You tries to lock up and control but Raid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raid working You over with strikes here.
You really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Raid looking to secure an arm triangle but You defends it well.

Raid is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but You is surviving well by controlling Raid's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

You tries for a takedown but Raid circles away easily

and Raid counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

You looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks You with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Raid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but You does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like Raid is going to stand back up.
Raid frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You throwing hammer fists to the chest of Raid. What's that going to do exactly?
You wants to hold on but Raid pushes him away.
Raid is in the full mount, landing strikes.
You tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raid wants to control the pace but You is squirming around nicely.
Raid breaks from You 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
You tries to improve his position but instead Raid has taken his back!
You covers up after that shot from Raid.

Raid patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Raid scores with strikes from the back.
You trying to control the action but Raid just sinks the hooks in.
You takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Raid lands strikes to the head.
You takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Raid looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can You do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
You tries to lock up and control but Raid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
You sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
You is trying to get back to full guard.

You looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You is looking to control Raid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can You avoid being mounted?

Raid seems to be working for a kimura but You defends the submission attempt.
You throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Raid is keen to just control but You is a slippery customer.
Raid tries to pass the half guard into mount. You knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Max Raid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
You trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

You looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raid controlling the pace.
You is staying active underneath Raid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Raid prevents You from improving his position.
Raid controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Max Raid just wasn't active enough.

Raid has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Raid dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

You shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raid counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. You is lucky that one didn't land flush.
You has his takedown stuffed

and Raid counters with a takedown into side control.
Raid staying calm.

Raid tries for a kimura but You is defending well.
You tries to buck Raid off but Raid is having none of it.

Raid decides to stand back up.
Max Raid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
You doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Raid counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Max Raid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beat You .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
You trying to keep a closed guard but Raid is proving a slippery customer.
You throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

You has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that You can do to turn this around?
Raid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raid slips nicely into half guard.
You is trying to control but can't.
Beat You has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

You with the active half guard here but Raid passes nicely into side control.
You is trying to get back to half guard.

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

Raid stands up and we're back to a striking position.
You wants to clinch but Raid slips to the side

and Raid counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in You 's guard now.
You is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
You is looking to sweep but instead, Raid has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raid wants to take a breather but You is having none of it.
You blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raid.
You avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raid.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beat You !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Whats My Name . Alexander James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

James
vs
Apila

180 cm
22
169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
162 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Apila!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James lands a right hook to the body.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apila.
Apila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apila.
Apila looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apila on the side of the head.
Alexander James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apila misses with a wild body shot.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James throws the left hand but Apila avoids the punch easily.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!

James drives through and clinches with Apila against the cage.
James wants to break free but Apila has control.

James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James throws a shot to the body.
Apila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Apila misses.
James lands a jab to the head.
James misses with an uppercut.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apila throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Apila tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Apila back against the cage.
Apila misses with a punch to the body.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Apila misses with a punch on the inside.
Apila scores with a shoulder strike.
Apila misses with a hook to the ribs.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Apila won't allow it.
Apila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James is trying to force a seperation but Apila has the dominant position.
James wants to break free but Apila has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James prevents a body shot from Apila.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Apila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James misses with a hook.
Apila slips a jab from James.
Apila misses with an uppercut.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexander James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Apila.
Apila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Apila's head.
Apila throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James throws a jab when Apila was well out of range.
James checks a leg kick.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Apila's shoulder, as Apila tries to avoid the shot.
Apila lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Alexander James has been cut.
Apila just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apila avoids a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from James.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Apila as he checks the leg kick.
Apila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James misses with a jab to the body
and Apila counters with a straight right hand.
James swings for the body but Apila moves out of range.
James misses with a low kick as Apila jumps back.
Apila tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Apila lands.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Apila's shoulder, as Apila tries to avoid the shot.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Apila to counter with a crisp jab.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
Apila cracks James with a good jab.
Apila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James throws a leg kick but Apila checks it.
Apila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Apila misses the shot to the body.
Apila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apila lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Apila lands a left and a right that sends James crashing to the canvas! Apila dives into mount looking to finish!

James is rocked!
James is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apila looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apila raining down hammerfists from mount.
James takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Apila's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jussi Apila!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figaro comes to the cage accompanied by Prospect - Warrior. Sabin Figaro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Serra's chin.

Figaro
vs
Serra

180 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

177 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sabin Figaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Figaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Figaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figaro thows a body shot but no joy.
Figaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Figaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serra misses the shot to the body.
Figaro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Figaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Figaro.
A cross from Serra lands.
Figaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Figaro just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra throws a shot to the body.
Figaro misses with a shot to the body
and Serra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt.
Figaro misses with a wild body shot.
Figaro misses with an uppercut.
Serra slips under a jab from Figaro.
Figaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serra.
Serra slips under a jab from Figaro.
Figaro scores with a jab to the head.
Figaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Serra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Figaro's guard.
Serra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Serra trying to control but Figaro is working from the bottom.
Serra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Figaro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Figaro pulls Serra in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Serra throws a strike but Figaro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Figaro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro preventing the sweep.
Figaro slips nicely into half guard.
Serra is trying to get back to full guard.
Serra is trying to control but can't.
Serra holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Figaro controlling the pace.
Serra is refusing to be controlled, as Figaro sits in half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra looks to score with a jab to the body but Figaro is just out of range.
Figaro misses with a jab to the body

and Serra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figaro won't be happy with that.
Figaro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Serra.
Serra working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Serra working the ground and pound.
Serra sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Figaro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Figaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Figaro struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serra working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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 Sabin Figaro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Figaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Figaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serra.
Serra thows a body shot but no joy.
Figaro thows a body shot but no joy.
Figaro is looking to wear down Serra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Figaro throws a nice looking combination but Serra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figaro throws a hook but Serra avoids it easily.
Serra fails to land the takedown.
Serra has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Serra does no damage.
Serra avoids the body shot from Figaro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Figaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serra.
Sabin Figaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
Figaro misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Figaro lands a right hook to the body.
Serra takes a swing at Figaro's ribcage but misses.
Figaro misses with a hook.
Serra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Figaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Figaro takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
Serra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Figaro counters with a right hand to the body.

Serra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Serra showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro gets full guard.
Figaro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serra manages to get himself to full guard.
Serra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Figaro.
Serra keeping moving, preventing Figaro from controlling successfully.
Serra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figaro trying to hold on to Serra's head to control him but Serra postures up.

Serra 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Serra.
Figaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Serra.
Serra stops Figaro from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figaro pushes Serra off looking to stand but Serra dives back in and keeps control.
Figaro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Serra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Serra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Figaro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Serra, into his guard.
Serra being controlled here, momentarily.
Serra working a defensive guard here.
Figaro trying to control but Serra is working from the bottom.
Serra pulls Figaro in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sabin Figaro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Serra. That snapped Figaro's head back.
Figaro throws a looping overhand right but Serra ducks down to avoid it.
Serra ducks under a wild hook from Figaro.
Figaro scores with a jab to the head.
Serra looks to throw the jab but Figaro is out of range.
Serra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figaro at a distance.
Serra lands a jab-cross combination.
Serra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figaro.
Serra shoots in for a double leg but Figaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Figaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serra doesn't seem bothered though.
Serra connects with a looping right hand.
Figaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro misses with a body shot

and Serra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figaro won't be happy with that.

Serra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Figaro, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Figaro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Figaro is looking for a sweep.
Figaro looking for a sweep but Serra has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Figaro can't escape the position.
Serra misses with a head shot.
Serra landing strikes from the mount and Figaro is in trouble!
Sabin Figaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro tries to lock up and control but Serra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Figaro regains half guard.
Matt Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serra drops an elbow to the side of Figaro's head.
Figaro is trying to stand back up but Serra is controlling him
Figaro wants to control but Serra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serra is nestled in close to Figaro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Figaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Serra.
Figaro trying to control but Serra postures up.
Figaro is pressing down on Serra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra looking to sit in guard and control but Figaro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Figaro trying to control but Serra is working from the bottom.
Serra controls Figaro momentarily but Figaro frees himself.
Serra 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.
Figaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serra is keeping the position for now.
Serra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Serra controlling Figaro's posture.

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.
Figaro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sabin Figaro.
Figaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sabin Figaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Serra misses with a body shot.
Serra misses with a body shot.
Figaro moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serra. Figaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Figaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Serra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Figaro 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabin Figaro!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jasse Pesonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tirawit Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pesonen comes into the arena with Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP - We No Speak Americano blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pesonen
vs
Kokin

182 cm
26
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good knees
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasse Pesonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tirawit Kokin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokin scores with a body shot.
Kokin misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Kokin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kokin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pesonen lands a leg kick that knocks Kokin off balance momentarily.
Pesonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pesonen misses with a body shot
and Kokin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pesonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pesonen is looking to chop away at Kokin's legs.
Kokin throws a series of punches but Pesonen moves out of range.

Pesonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pesonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pesonen looking to control but Kokin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin stops Pesonen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

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

Pesonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kokin is aware though and is defending well.
Pesonen working a defensive guard here.
Kokin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Pesonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kokin manages to get himself to full guard.
Kokin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pesonen has passed into side control.
Pesonen works to advance to full mount. Kokin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pesonen unloading with bombs!
Pesonen tries to control but Kokin wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen controlling from the full mount.
Kokin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pesonen throwing strikes here but Kokin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kokin is working to get back to half guard.
Pesonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Kokin is working to get back to half guard.
Kokin wants to control but Pesonen is having none of it.
Kokin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pesonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pesonen has control of Kokin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kokin regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Pesonen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kokin has worked his arm free - good work by Kokin!
You can see the frustration on Kokin's face as Pesonen controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pesonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pesonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pesonen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kokin counters with a straight right hand.
Jasse Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pesonen tries to clinch up
and Kokin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kokin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pesonen shoots in and drives through. Kokin sprawls well.
Pesonen misses with a takedown attempt - Kokin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pesonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kokin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pesonen.
Kokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokin.
Kokin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pesonen wants to clinch but Kokin slips to the side
and Kokin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pesonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kokin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pesonen scores with a head kick.
Kokin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pesonen.

Pesonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kokin was covering up waiting for the punch and Pesonen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pesonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen passes Kokin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Pesonen is working for a kimura but Kokin is defending it quite comfortably.
Pesonen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pesonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kokin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pesonen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kokin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kokin and Pesonen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pesonen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kokin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kokin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kokin is not content to let Pesonen control the position.
Kokin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kokin stops Pesonen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pesonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kokin is looking to escape.
Pesonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kokin tries to hold on but Pesonen pushes him away.
Pesonen lands a nice shot to the head.
Pesonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jasse Pesonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pesonen cracks the inside of Kokin's front leg.
Pesonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kokin. That did some damage!
Pesonen moves out of range as Kokin strikes.
Pesonen tries to clinch but Kokin moves away
and Kokin counters with a left to the body.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Kokin checks it.
Pesonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kokin is out of range.
Pesonen looks to clinch
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kokin.
Pesonen darts in trying to clinch
and Kokin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen misses with the body kick
and Kokin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kokin wants it to stay on the feet.
Pesonen tries to clinch but Kokin is having none of it.
Pesonen tries to clinch
and Kokin counters with a one-two to the body.
Kokin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pesonen.
Kokin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Pesonen.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Pesonen.
Tirawit Kokin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pesonen cracks the inside of Kokin's front leg.
Pesonen looks to clinch
and Kokin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin stuffs the takedown attempt from Pesonen. Pesonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kokin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pesonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Kokin.
Pesonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokin leaves Pesonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasse Pesonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pesonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pesonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kokin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jasse Pesonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pesonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kokin is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen is working hard here to advance position.
Kokin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pesonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kokin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pesonen!
Jasse Pesonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pesonen is desperately trying to improve his position but Kokin has a good base and remains in mount.
Kokin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pesonen is looking to escape.
Pesonen is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jasse Pesonen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pesonen, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jasse Pesonen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint It Black. Virne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Richards
vs
Virne

210 cm
23
280 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

187 cm
23
262 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Crashforce Clothing

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virne throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Richards catches Virne right on the button with a cross.

Richards instigates a clinch.

Richards breaks the clinch.
Richards throws a hook but Virne blocks it.
Richards cracks Virne with an open hand slap.

It looks like Jarppi Virne has been cut.
Virne swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Richards lands a head shot.
Virne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards with a hook.

Richards closes the distance and pushes Virne back into the cage.

Richards breaks from the clinch.

Virne has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.

Richards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards scores with a nice right hand.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Richards lands a glancing blow to the side of Virne's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards scores with a sloppy right hand. Virne should have avoided that one.
Richards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Virne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Richards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Virne looks gassed!
Virne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Richards catches Virne right on the button with a cross.

Richards bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Virne! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Virne is rocked!
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Virne's head.
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
Richards is in close to Virne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Richards stands up over Virne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richards content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Richards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Virne wants to stand up but Richards is controlling him.
Richards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Richards cracks Virne with a big right hand but Virne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That has opened up Jarppi Virne's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is working Virne over with some ground and pound from side control.
Richards lands some shots froms side control.
Richards 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.
Richards scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Virne to see if he's OK.

The cut above Jarppi Virne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keijo Richards!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. Eskobar Andersson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Turpaansaaja
vs
Andersson

170 cm
21
161 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Turpaansaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eskobar Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja scores with a jab.
Turpaansaaja looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.

Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turpaansaaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andersson. Andersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Turpaansaaja scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpaansaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andersson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turpaansaaja somewhat.
Andersson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turpaansaaja.
Andersson scores with a spinning back kick!
Turpaansaaja lands with a nice body punch.
Andersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turpaansaaja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turpaansaaja jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turpaansaaja scores with a three punch combo!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andersson.
Andersson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turpaansaaja.
Andersson scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Turpaansaaja.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turpaansaaja lands a lovely overhand right.
Andersson looks for the body kick but Turpaansaaja saw that one coming.
Andersson misses with a low kick.
Turpaansaaja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andersson avoids the head kick by Turpaansaaja.

Andersson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Andersson.
Turpaansaaja has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.

Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turpaansaaja misses with a double jab.
Andersson throws the kick towards the body but Turpaansaaja avoids it.
Turpaansaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson lands with a hook. Turpaansaaja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turpaansaaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Turpaansaaja misses.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Andersson.
Andersson stuffs the takedown.
Turpaansaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andersson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Turpaansaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a front kick aimed at Turpaansaaja's knee but Turpaansaaja avoids it well.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turpaansaaja cracks the inside of Andersson's front leg.
Andersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turpaansaaja walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andersson.
Andersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turpaansaaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turpaansaaja missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turpaansaaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turpaansaaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Turpaansaaja lands a nice looking body kick.
Turpaansaaja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Turpaansaaja moves away and avoids it.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpaansaaja.

Andersson clinches.
Turpaansaaja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turpaansaaja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turpaansaaja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turpaansaaja looking for a takedown.
Andersson working Turpaansaaja over with knees to the body.
Andersson slows down the pace here.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersson keeps control of Turpaansaaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turpaansaaja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andersson is keeping busy.
Turpaansaaja is trying to break free.
Turpaansaaja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andersson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut.
Turpaansaaja is trying to push Andersson away but Andersson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turpaansaaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turpaansaaja misses the shot to the body.
Andersson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andersson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turpaansaaja's head.
Turpaansaaja moves out of range of the leg kick from Andersson.
Turpaansaaja tests Andersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turpaansaaja's sensitive parts.
Andersson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andersson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turpaansaaja dips to his left and cracks Andersson with an uppercut!
Andersson thumps Turpaansaaja with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andersson. That's going to slow Turpaansaaja down.
Turpaansaaja checks a leg kick.
Turpaansaaja blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eskobar Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpaansaaja.

Turpaansaaja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja won't allow Andersson to get back to his feet.
Turpaansaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turpaansaaja 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.
Turpaansaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.
Turpaansaaja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turpaansaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turpaansaaja stops Andersson from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turpaansaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Turpaansaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turpaansaaja slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turpaansaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Turpaansaaja trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.

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.
Turpaansaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Turpaansaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turpaansaaja thows a big elbow that misses.
Turpaansaaja thows a big elbow that misses.
Turpaansaaja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turpaansaaja.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turpaansaaja.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja postures up in Andersson's guard and throws a big left but Andersson blocks it.
Turpaansaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Turpaansaaja controlling him for the moment.
Turpaansaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turpaansaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turpaansaaja looking to pass the guard.

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.
Andersson can't keep his opponent in guard - Turpaansaaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turpaansaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turpaansaaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Turpaansaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andersson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Severi Turpaansaaja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Andersson avoids the body shot from Turpaansaaja.

Andersson takes the fight into the clinch.

Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turpaansaaja lands a glancing blow to the side of Andersson's head.
Turpaansaaja cracks a nice hook into Andersson's ribs.

Andersson instigates a clinch.
Andersson stalling the fight.

Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Turpaansaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Andersson.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turpaansaaja scores with a jab to the head.
Turpaansaaja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja blocks a low kick nicely.
Turpaansaaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turpaansaaja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turpaansaaja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turpaansaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Turpaansaaja closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andersson quickly recovers to half guard.
Andersson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a head shot. Andersson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Turpaansaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turpaansaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Turpaansaaja preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turpaansaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turpaansaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Turpaansaaja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turpaansaaja pushing down on Andersson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Turpaansaaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turpaansaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turpaansaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Turpaansaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turpaansaaja.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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.
Andersson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Turpaansaaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turpaansaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersson is not content to let Turpaansaaja control the position.
Turpaansaaja works his foot free and advances to mount.
Turpaansaaja throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Andersson because Turpaansaaja loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Severi Turpaansaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turpaansaaja has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severi Turpaansaaja!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dezz Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Olli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuts comes into the arena with Black Gloves blaring out of the sound system. Dezz Nuts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nuts
vs
Olli

189 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dezz Nuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Olli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harri Olli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Olli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nuts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Olli controls the position.
Olli working away.
Olli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuts keeps working.
Olli looking to control but instead Nuts has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Olli wants to control but Nuts is keeping him busy.
Olli is stalling here. Nuts is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Olli seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nuts has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olli wants to control but Nuts postures up.

Nuts stands up and beckons Olli to his feet.
Nuts throws a leg kick that misses.
Nuts misses with a straight right.
Nuts moves in looking to clinch but Olli pushes him off.
Olli works Nuts's body with a nice hook.
Nuts fails to land with a series of punches.
Olli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nuts is fending him off so far but Olli persists. Nope, Nuts circles away and we're back to standing.
Nuts avoids the body shot from Olli.

Olli clinches up with Nuts and pushes him back against the cage.
Nuts misses with a body punch.
Olli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nuts lands with a light punch inside.
Olli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olli avoiding damage as Nuts throws knees to the body.
Olli looking for a takedown.
Dezz Nuts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Olli.
Nuts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Olli looks gassed!
Still in the clinch, Nuts scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Nuts.
Nuts landing knees to the body.
Nuts with a knee to the head.
Olli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olli is trying to maintain a safe position but Nuts gets an underhook and turns Olli into the cage.
Nuts lands an elbow that stopped Olli in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Nuts.
A nice left hand lands by Nuts.
Nuts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Nuts.
Nuts tries a knee to the head but Olli blocks it.
Olli jumps guard but Nuts stands there with Olli around his waist. Olli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nuts throws an elbow but it misses.
Nuts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nuts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olli.
Nuts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nuts is leaning against Olli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts lands a body shot.
Nuts working Olli over with knees to the body.
Nuts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nuts is working Olli over against the cage.
Olli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nuts lands a nice shot to the body.
Olli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nuts misses with a knee to the head.
Nuts gets through Olli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olli wants a takedown but no success here.
Olli avoiding damage as Nuts throws knees to the body.
Nuts is pressed up against the cage. Olli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuts down to the mat. Nuts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Olli shoots in looking for a takedown. Nuts tries to sprawl out of it but Olli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nuts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Olli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olli wants to clinch but Nuts slips to the side
and Nuts counters with a series of strikes. Olli will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Nuts misses.
Nuts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olli digs a good body shot into Nuts's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olli.
Olli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuts.
Nuts slaps away a takedown attempt from Olli, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Nuts drives through and clinches with Olli against the cage.
Nuts cracks Olli with a nice body shot.
Nuts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Olli takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nuts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nuts lands a left hand.
Nuts lands a shot to the body.
Nuts with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nuts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nuts lands an elbow just above Olli 's eye.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A frustrated look appears on Olli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuts with a knee to the head.
Nuts unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Olli manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dezz Nuts 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.

Nuts tries to clinch but Olli is having none of it.
Olli shoots and misses
and Nuts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuts scores with a jab.
Nuts tries to clinch up but Olli circles away and keeps his distance.
Nuts looks to land a combination but Olli avoids it well.
Olli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nuts misses with a head kick.
Olli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Olli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nuts is not content to let Olli control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olli tries to advance position but instead Nuts slips a leg back in to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olli prevents Nuts from improving his position.
Olli working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nuts's thigh. Nuts counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nuts keeping full guard, as Olli tries to pass.
Olli's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Olli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olli thows a big elbow that misses.
Olli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Olli tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuts is retaining full guard.
Olli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nuts managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nuts has time to react.
Olli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olli ducks under a wild hook from Nuts.
Nuts tries to clinch there but Olli circles away.
Nuts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olli throws a leg kick that misses.
Olli throws a big shot that misses.
Nuts dodges the punch combination from Olli.
Olli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nuts counters with a solid body kick.
Olli throws a nice looking combination but Nuts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nuts circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nuts counters with an inside leg kick.

Nuts instigates a clinch.
Olli tries a body shot but Nuts blocks it.
Nuts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olli avoids it.
Dezz Nuts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nuts landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Nuts.
Olli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nuts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nuts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nuts keeps control of Olli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nuts lands a good knee to the midsection. Olli won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nuts obliges.
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!
Nuts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olli blocks a body shot from Nuts.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nuts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olli's brow.
Olli wants a takedown but no success here.
Nuts lands a knee to the head.
Olli avoiding damage as Nuts throws knees to the body.
Olli is trying to force a seperation but Nuts has the dominant position.
Olli avoids a wild elbow strike from Nuts.
Olli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nuts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dezz Nuts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Olli.
A short left from Nuts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dezz Nuts 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. This is the final round!

Olli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olli cracks Nuts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Olli misses

and Nuts counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Nuts on the inside.
Nuts looking to throw knees to the head but Olli is blocking nicely.
Olli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olli tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuts avoids the damage to the body.
Olli avoids the elbow strike from Nuts, against the cage.
Nuts prevents the takedown attempt.
Nuts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Olli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nuts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nuts is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Nuts.
Nuts lands with a light punch inside.
Nuts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nuts lands a nice shot to the body.

Olli wants the takedown. Nuts is fighting it off but Olli persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nuts's guard against the cage.
Olli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olli throws and elbow that misses. Nuts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olli's guard. Nice move by Nuts!
Nuts stopping the sweep attempt from Olli.
Nuts wants to get up but he can't break Olli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Olli 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.
Olli throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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.
Olli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Olli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuts wants to stand but Olli is controlling his posture from full guard.
Olli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Olli throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Olli thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Olli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Olli misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Olli trying to control but Nuts is having none of it.
Nuts is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Harri Olli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Olli is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Olli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harri Olli!