IFT48 - Kaipainen vs Furst PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Olle Matsdottir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Valfrid Ahlberg
vs
Olle Matsdottir

183 cm
27
185 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

167 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Olle Matsdottir!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Ahlberg. Those never looked like landing.
Matsdottir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahlberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahlberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsdottir tries to clinch there but Ahlberg circles away.
Matsdottir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ahlberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahlberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsdottir.
Matsdottir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahlberg avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahlberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Matsdottir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Matsdottir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matsdottir lands a nice shot to the head.
Matsdottir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahlberg is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsdottir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ahlberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matsdottir raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahlberg is trying to escape the mount.

Ahlberg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matsdottir.
Matsdottir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ahlberg is working hard here to advance position.
Matsdottir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matsdottir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahlberg is looking to escape.
Matsdottir raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ahlberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Matsdottir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahlberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Ahlberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsdottir pulls his head out easily.

Matsdottir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahlberg defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg tries to roll over but Matsdottir keeps him under control.

Ahlberg looking for submissions off his back.

Ahlberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ahlberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsdottir pulls his head out easily.
Ahlberg is breathing heavily.
Matsdottir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Olle Matsdottir dominated that 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.

Matsdottir wants to clinch.

Matsdottir scores with a takedown into Ahlberg's guard.
Matsdottir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsdottir trying to control but Ahlberg is working from the bottom.
Matsdottir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matsdottir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahlberg keeps working.

Ahlberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsdottir pulls his head out easily.

Matsdottir decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Matsdottir looks for a takedown but Ahlberg sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsdottir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahlberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Matsdottir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsdottir swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsdottir throws a sloppy body shot
and Matsdottir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsdottir is looking to clinch but Ahlberg is avoiding it.
Matsdottir is looking to clinch but Ahlberg is avoiding it.
Matsdottir dodges the punch combination from Ahlberg.
Matsdottir fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsdottir moves in looking to clinch but Ahlberg pushes him off.
Ahlberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsdottir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsdottir moves in looking to clinch but Ahlberg pushes him off.
Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsdottir takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Matsdottir shoots in and bounces Ahlberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sven Olle Matsdottir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Matsdottir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahlberg but Ahlberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matsdottir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahlberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsdottir misses with a body punch
and Ahlberg counters with a crisp right that sends Matsdottir to the canvas! Ahlberg follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jari rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Make Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Make Perkele acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

rampage
vs
Perkele

196 cm
26
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jari rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele throws a low kick but it's checked well by rampage.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from rampage.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. rampage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
rampage moves away from the strike by Perkele.
rampage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by rampage.

It looks like Make Perkele has been cut.
rampage cracks Perkele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
rampage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
rampage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

rampage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

rampage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perkele cracks rampage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Perkele throws a nice looking combination but rampage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. rampage moves away and avoids it.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. rampage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele lands with a nice combination. rampage backs away looking to recover.

rampage lands a big uppercut and Perkele crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Perkele looks OK. rampage waves Perkele back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). jari rampage!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Topi Helin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Extreme Ways kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Helin
vs
Kiilopaa

185 cm
27
205 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

187 cm
24
211 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Helin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiilopaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Kiilopaa misses with a combination
and Helin counters with a thumping low kick.
Helin misses with a wild combination.
Kiilopaa misses with a combination
and Helin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kiilopaa really felt that one!
Helin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Helin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiilopaa is looking to clinch.
Helin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiilopaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiilopaa looks gassed!
Kiilopaa throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Helin.
Helin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Helin.
Helin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiilopaa.
Helin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Helin scores with a spinning back kick!
Kiilopaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helin can pounce on him.
Helin stalks Kiilopaa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kiilopaa's face. Kiilopaa staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
Helin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiilopaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Helin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Helin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Helin, right into the meat.
Helin thuds a left hand into Kiilopaa's body.
Helin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kiilopaa off the cage and back into rage.
Topi Helin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Helin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Helin scores with a four punch combination!

That has opened up Pertti Kiilopaa's cut even more.
Helin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Helin leaves Kiilopaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Helin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Helin lunges at Kiilopaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kiilopaa's hand.
Kiilopaa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helin counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Helin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Helin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kiilopaa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Helin - the referee stops the clock and Kiilopaa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Helin. Kiilopaa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A good leg kick by Helin.
Nice shot lands for Helin.
Kiilopaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helin lands a leg kick that knocks Kiilopaa off balance momentarily.
Helin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kiilopaa misses
and Helin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kiilopaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Helin moves out of range of the strikes.
Helin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Helin fakes the leg kick and cracks Kiilopaa in the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Helin.
Kiilopaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Helin.
Helin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pertti Kiilopaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helin cracks Kiilopaa with a good jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Helin - that will leave a mark!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Helin.
A jab from Helin does it's job there.
No luck for Kiilopaa with that takedown attempt.
Topi Helin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Kiilopaa.
Helin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kiilopaa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Helin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kiilopaa.
Helin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Helin lands a nice hook to Kiilopaa's body. Kiilopaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiilopaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kiilopaa tries to clinch up but Helin circles away and keeps his distance.
Helin scores with a nice body kick.
Helin misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Helin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Kiilopaa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Helin quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kiilopaa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kiilopaa 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.

Helin looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Kiilopaa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Topi Helin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Kiilopaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kiilopaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Helin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Topi Helin is winning the standup battle so far.
Helin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiilopaa.
Helin closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Helin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Helin looking for a guillotine here but Kiilopaa defends easily.

Kiilopaa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiilopaa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kiilopaa trying to control but Helin is working from the bottom.
Helin can't keep his opponent in guard - Kiilopaa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helin is refusing to be controlled, as Kiilopaa sits in half guard.

Helin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Helin looking for submissions off his back.
Kiilopaa is looking to take a break and control but Helin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiilopaa wants to free his trapped foot but Helin is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Helin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiilopaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helin keeps working.

Kiilopaa 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.
Kiilopaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Helin looking for submissions off his back.
Helin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiilopaa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiilopaa's back!
Kiilopaa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kiilopaa is trying desperately to improve position.

Helin has hold of Kiilopaa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kiilopaa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Helin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiilopaa can do to turn this around?
Kiilopaa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kiilopaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helin's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Helin's head.
Kiilopaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kiilopaa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kiilopaa seems to have locked his on tight now - Helin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kiilopaa, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pertti Kiilopaa!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

demon
vs
Kruger

200 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
270 lbs
6 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Death demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
demon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kruger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. demon is trying to defend but Kruger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kruger stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows demon to get to his feet.
demon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
demon fails with the takedown

and Kruger counters with a single leg into guard. demon didn't expect that.
Kruger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of demon's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger wants to control from the top but demon keeps moving.

Kruger drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kruger seems to have locked his on tight now - demon screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kruger, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fred Kruger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tweed Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollo comes to the cage accompanied by Olli Banjo - Don´t do drugs . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Apollo
vs
Some

185 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

165 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tweed Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Some shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Apollo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Some crashes against the mat.

Some decides to stand up, so the ref orders Apollo to his feet.
Tweed Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Some misses.
Apollo wants to slow Some down by chopping away at his legs.
Some misses with a low kick.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Some.
Some avoids a kick to the body.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Some drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

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

Some is trying to get an arm triangle but Apollo is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo tries to improve position but can't.
Some wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apollo keeps working.
Some sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Apollo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Some works to advance to full mount. Apollo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Apollo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Some on the ground.
Apollo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Apollo tries to hold on but Some pushes him away.
Some tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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.
The referee warns Apollo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Some lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Some unloading with bombs!
Some should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Some putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Some looking to ground and pound but Apollo is blocking nicely.
Some tries to control but Apollo wriggling away.
Apollo tries to hold on but Some pushes him away.
Some wants to control the pace but Apollo is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Apollo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some trying to control but Apollo is having none of it.
Some is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo has given up his back here.

Some is persistently looking for the submission but Apollo is defending it well.
Some trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Some tightening his grip on Apollo, looking for the choke.
Some tries to keep control of the position but Apollo is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to escape the position.

Some has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Apollo is in real trouble here. Some gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Apollo is tapping out! Some wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trouble Some!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zydrunas Zavickas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malig Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zavickas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mötley Crüe: Girl's Girl's Girl's. Zydrunas Zavickas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zavickas
vs
Puska

195 cm
21
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
242 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Quality Nutrition Only: Q150 - $30
Quality Nutrition Only: Q150 - $30

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zydrunas Zavickas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malig Puska!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Puska misses.
Puska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zavickas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puska misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Puska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zavickas.

Zavickas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Puska did well to prevent Zavickas getting side control.
Zavickas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puska keeps working.
Zavickas is nestled in close to Puska, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Puska tries to kick Zavickas off but Zavickas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zavickas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puska defending well though.
Zavickas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puska tries to kick Zavickas off but Zavickas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zavickas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zavickas wants to control but Puska is keeping him busy.
Puska is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavickas with the ground and pound but Puska uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zavickas pushing down on Puska's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Puska looks gassed!

Zavickas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Puska doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zavickas.
Puska won't allow Zavickas to pass to mount.
Zavickas lands strikes from half guard.
Puska wants to get back to his feet.
Zavickas lands with a punch from half guard.
Zavickas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Puska is rocked!
Zavickas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Puska is still in real trouble! Can Zavickas finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavickas scores with a big shot! Puska's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Puska! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zydrunas Zavickas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hamburglar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hazzard
vs
Hamburglar

193 cm
20
225 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heath Hazzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Hamburglar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamburglar shoots in for a double leg but Hazzard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hazzard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hamburglar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hazzard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Hazzard lands.
Hamburglar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard avoids it really well and circles away.
Heath Hazzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hamburglar.
Hamburglar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Hazzard as Hamburglar shoots in.
Hamburglar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazzard is fending him off so far but Hamburglar persists. Nope, Hazzard circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamburglar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hazzard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamburglar somewhat.
Hamburglar looks gassed!
Hamburglar shoots for a takedown but Hazzard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heath Hazzard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamburglar. Hamburglar gets slowly back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hazzard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamburglar is defended easily by Hazzard.
The Hamburglar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazzard 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.
Hazzard lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hazzard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hamburglar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hazzard's waist but Hazzard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamburglar off to one side.
Hamburglar shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazzard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hazzard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hazzard connects with a looping right hand.
Hamburglar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamburglar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A cross from Hazzard lands.
Hazzard scores with a nice right hand.
Hamburglar ducks right into an uppercut from Hazzard.
Hazzard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hazzard slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamburglar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hazzard lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamburglar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard avoids it really well and circles away.
Hazzard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hazzard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hazzard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamburglar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamburglar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hazzard, as that shot connected.
Hamburglar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hazzard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hamburglar.
Hamburglar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazzard is fending him off so far but Hamburglar persists. Nope, Hazzard circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazzard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hamburglar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hazzard cracks Hamburglar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hamburglar ducks right into an uppercut from Hazzard.
Hamburglar dives in and grabs Hazzard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hazzard pushes down on Hamburglar's head and hops out.
Hamburglar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hazzard scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamburglar should have avoided that one.
Hamburglar takes one to the chin there.
Hamburglar shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard tests Hamburglar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Hazzard.
Hamburglar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hazzard circles away.
Hazzard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hamburglar.
Decent striking displayed by Hazzard there.
Hazzard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hamburglar's hands.
Hamburglar misses with a takedown attempt - Hazzard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hazzard cracks Hamburglar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazzard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hamburglar's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamburglar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hazzard as he jumps to the side.
Hazzard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hamburglar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Hazzard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hazzard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hamburglar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hazzard scores with the left hand. Hamburglar knows he should have avoided that one.
Hamburglar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hazzard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hamburglar looks for a takedown but Hazzard sprawls well.
Heath Hazzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hamburglar.
Hazzard lunges at Hamburglar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamburglar's hand.
Hamburglar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hazzard swivels and escapes.
Hamburglar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hamburglar is breathing heavily.
Hazzard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hamburglar's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Hazzard. No joy for Hamburglar on that attempt.
Hazzard connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard scores with a punch to the head.

Hamburglar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hazzard!
Hazzard wants to get back to his feet.
Hamburglar thowing shots but they're missing.
Hazzard is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hazzard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hamburglar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hamburglar working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamburglar raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazzard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Hamburglar.
Hamburglar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamburglar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hazzard because Hamburglar loaded up on that one.
Hazzard wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hamburglar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hamburglar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hamburglar thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hamburglar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamburglar lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamburglar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
You get the feeling that Hazzard really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hamburglar cracks Hazzard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hamburglar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hamburglar.
A nice elbow there by Hamburglar.
Hamburglar scoring with strikes but Hazzard is staying in there.
Hazzard is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hamburglar cracks Hazzard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hamburglar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hazzard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hazzard tries to get out of the position.
Hamburglar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamburglar scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamburglar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hazzard?
Hamburglar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hazzard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hamburglar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hamburglar lands a nice shot to the head.
Hamburglar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hazzard's face.
Hamburglar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Hamburglar.
Hamburglar cracks Hazzard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamburglar is landing with some decent strikes but Hazzard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hazzard is in a horrible position here. Hamburglar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hamburglar landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hamburglar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hamburglar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Hamburglar or perhaps it was just good defense by Hazzard which made him look bad.
Hazzard connects with a jab.
Hamburglar ducks right into an uppercut from Hazzard.
Hamburglar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hazzard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamburglar somewhat.
Heath Hazzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hamburglar.
Hazzard lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamburglar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamburglar shoots in looking for a takedown but Hazzard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamburglar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hazzard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hazzard lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamburglar off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hazzard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hazzard dips to his left and cracks Hamburglar with an uppercut!
Hazzard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hamburglar's hands.
Hamburglar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard avoids it really well and circles away.
Hamburglar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hamburglar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamburglar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hazzard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hazzard wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice cross by Hazzard.
Hamburglar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hazzard.
Hamburglar shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard shows good takedown defense.
Hazzard scores with a jab. Hamburglar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hazzard with a jab.
Hazzard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hazzard cracks Hamburglar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Hazzard.
Hazzard lands with a cross.
Hamburglar looks for a takedown but Hazzard sprawls well.
Good exchange - Hazzard coming out on top.
Hamburglar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hazzard as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard clobbers Hamburglar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hazzard scores with a hook.
Hazzard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamburglar is defended easily by Hazzard.
Hamburglar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hamburglar needs to keep his hands up - Hazzard had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamburglar is defended easily by Hazzard.
Hazzard dips to his left and cracks Hamburglar with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamburglar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard avoids it really well and circles away.
Donk. Hazzard catches Hamburglar right on the button with a cross.
Hazzard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hamburglar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hazzard pinned against the cage. Hazzard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hazzard sizes up Hamburglar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamburglar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hazzard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamburglar somewhat.
Hazzard throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Hazzard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hazzard 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 29:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Hazzard!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wesson
vs
Gattuso

188 cm
25
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

194 cm
21
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing™

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smith Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Smith Wesson has been cut.
Gattuso throws a right and a left that Wesson avoids nicely.

Gattuso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wesson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wesson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gattuso is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gattuso has an active guard here but Wesson has managed to pass into half guard.
Wesson wants to free his trapped foot but Gattuso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gattuso is refusing to be controlled, as Wesson sits in half guard.
Wesson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Gattuso kicks Wesson off and gets back to his feet.
Gattuso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gattuso but Gattuso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wesson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gattuso. That one must have hurt.
Wesson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gattuso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wesson slips a jab and a cross from Gattuso.
Gattuso Rushes Wesson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Wesson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Gattuso Piles on the pressure and Wesson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Gattuso!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luimunaama Lare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramsey Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lare kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hell's Bells. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lare
vs
Wood

178 cm
28
220 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

220 cm
26
275 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luimunaama Lare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramsey Wood!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Lare.
Nice uppercut there from Lare.
Lare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lare moves away.
Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lare throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood tries to work over Lare's front leg with a kick but Lare checks it.
Lare misses with a double jab
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Wood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood with a jab.

It looks like Luimunaama Lare has been cut.
Lare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lare throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wood counters with a one-two to the body.
Lare wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.

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

Lare is rocked!
Wood looks to land a combination but Lare avoids it well.
Oh Lare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lare walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Wood swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramsey Wood!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sigge Furst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uolevi Kaipainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaipainen has chosen Fredi - Puhu hiljaa rakkaudesta as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Furst
vs
Kaipainen

215 cm
26
290 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

198 cm
26
270 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sigge Furst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uolevi Kaipainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Kaipainen.
Furst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaipainen throws a nice looking combination but Furst bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaipainen throws a one two combo.

It looks like Sigge Furst has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Kaipainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Furst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaipainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Furst throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaipainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Furst falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaipainen counters with a left and a right that stings Furst.
Kaipainen scores with a hook.
Kaipainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaipainen lands a jab to Furst's midsection.
Furst is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Kaipainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Furst doesn't seem phased though.
Furst swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Kaipainen counters with a big uppercut that knocks Furst off his feet! Kaipainen dives into side control looking to finish!

Furst is rocked!
Kaipainen lands an elbow.
Oh Furst is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaipainen is putting a hurting on Furst here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kaipainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Furst some visible discomfort.
Kaipainen lands an elbow.
Furst wants to get back to his feet but Kaipainen drags him back down.
Furst seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaipainen trying to control the action but Furst is working from the bottom.
Furst knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaipainen on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kaipainen lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaipainen lands an elbow.
Furst is trying to get back to his feet.
Furst is being controlled here.
Kaipainen is putting a hurting on Furst here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kaipainen looks up at the clock and then as Furst takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kaipainen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kaipainen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kaipainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Furst some visible discomfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaipainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furst keeps working.
Furst takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kaipainen working the ground and pound.
Furst on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Furst tries to get out of the position.
Kaipainen is looking to take a break and control but Furst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaipainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kaipainen working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaipainen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Kaipainen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Furst to his feet.
Furst misses with a combination
and Kaipainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Furst takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kaipainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaipainen with a hook.
Kaipainen lands a jab.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kaipainen! Furst is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uolevi Kaipainen!