SFC: Man Up PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McVicar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

McVicar
vs
Ardonia

176 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

170 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel McVicar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Ardonia!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ardonia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McVicar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ardonia tries to land a knee to the head but McVicar blocks with his arms.

Ardonia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVicar throws a leg kick but Ardonia checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Ardonia. No joy for McVicar on that attempt.
Ardonia tries to clinch but McVicar is having none of it.
McVicar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ardonia backs up against the cage.
McVicar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McVicar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McVicar misses with a series of wild punches.
McVicar misses the shot to the body.
Ardonia misses with a double jab
and McVicar counters with a three punch combo that has Ardonia backing up. Ardonia nods at McVicar to acknowledge the strikes.
McVicar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McVicar throws a head kick that misses.
Daniel McVicar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicar misses with a double jab
and Ardonia counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ardonia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicar scores with a jab to the body.
Ardonia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McVicar.
Ardonia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ardonia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle, before Ardonia throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into McVicar's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ardonia lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). James Ardonia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rylan Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Winters
vs
Oh

180 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
179 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rylan Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Oh!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh tries to clinch up but Winters circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winters closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Big Oh has been cut.
Oh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Winters.
Oh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh tries to clinch but Winters moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh scores with a hook to the body.
Oh lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oh lands a shot to the body.
Winters is breathing heavily.
Oh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh scores with a shoulder strike.
Winters has had enough of the clinch but Oh keeps him there for the moment.
Oh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winters.
Oh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winters.

Oh pulls guard successfully.

Winters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winters has managed to get both his arms back between Oh's legs - danger averted.
Winters stopping the sweep attempt from Oh.
Oh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh working the head and body with strikes.
Oh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters has hold of Oh's hands but Oh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oh.
Winters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oh.
Oh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winters defending well though.
Oh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winters defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh lands a nice short elbow.
Oh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winters defending well though.
Oh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Oh stands up and beckons Winters to join him on the feet.
Oh looks to land a right hand but Winters moved out of range.
A slow jab from Winters misses its intended target.
Oh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winters throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winters misses with a hook.
Winters keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh slips a jab from Winters.
Oh wants to clinch.
Winters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oh.
Oh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Winters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big Oh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oh walks into a jab.
Rylan Winters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oh tries for a takedown but Winters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winters lands a slapping body shot.
Winters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oh.
Rylan Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Oh.
Winters misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloppy strikes from Winters. Those never looked like landing.
Oh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winters connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh checks a leg kick.
Winters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Winters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winters lands with a right hand.
Winters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oh is out of range.

Winters gets tackled into the cage by Oh. Oh maintains the clinch.
Oh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oh lands a body punch.
Oh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Oh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Oh instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Oh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Oh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Oh tries to clinch up.
Oh misses with a double jab
and Winters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh darts in trying to clinch
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rylan Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters throws a jab but it's blocked by Oh.
Oh tries to clinch up
and Winters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winters keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh wants to clinch up but Winters keeps it at a distance.
Oh tries to clinch
and Winters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh is breathing heavily.
Winters throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Winters misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Winters darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winters counters with a left and a right that stings Oh.
Oh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh tries to clinch up.
Oh tries to close the distance and clinch but Winters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winters swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oh.

Oh clinches up with Winters and pushes him back against the cage.
Winters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh trying to land knees to the body.
Oh tries to pull guard but Winters holds him up against the cage and eventually Oh drops back down to his feet.
Winters is trying to break the clinch but Oh is controlling him.
Oh misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Oh.
A body shot lands from Oh.
Oh scores with a shoulder strike.
Winters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters is trying to push Oh away but Oh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oh tries to pull guard but Winters holds him up against the cage and eventually Oh drops back down to his feet.

Oh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winters has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Oh moves out of range as Winters throws a body kick.
Winters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oh.
Rylan Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Oh.
Winters scores with a hook.
Winters connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winters cracks Oh with an open hand slap.
Winters lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Winters lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Oh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Winters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oh doesn't seem phased though.
Winters throws a good cross that connects.
Oh shoots in for a double leg but Winters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winters lands with a straight right. Oh didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Winters swinging wildly here.
Oh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winters keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh closes the distance but Winters moves to the side
enabling Winters to counter with a crisp jab.
Winters scores with a decent looking hook.

Oh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh scores with a shoulder strike.

Oh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Oh moves into the clinch.

Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh tries to clinch there but Winters circles away.
Winters fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winters.
A left and a right from Winters both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh ducks right into an uppercut from Winters.
Oh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh misses with a takedown
enabling Winters to counter with a crisp jab.
Winters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh tries to clinch but Winters moves away
and Winters counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh looks to clinch
and Winters counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh blocks a leg kick.
Oh fails with the takedown
enabling Winters to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winters misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Winters misses its intended target.

Oh moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rylan Winters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Oh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Oh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winters with a jab.
Oh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh tries to clinch but Winters is having none of it.
Oh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winters throws a nice looking combination but Oh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh tries to clinch up.

Oh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oh has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh pushes Winters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Big Oh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Oh gets control of Winters's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winters is one step ahead there.
Oh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Winters won't allow Oh to sweep him here.
Oh scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Oh punching from the bottom - just letting Winters know he's still in a fight.
Oh striking off his back but it's not causing Winters any problems.

Winters stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Winters throws a body punch but Oh moves out of range.
Oh tries to clinch but Winters moves out of range.
Oh throws a right and a left that Winters avoids nicely.
Oh tries to clinch up but Winters circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters lands with a good body shot.
Oh shoots in and drives through. Winters sprawls well.
Oh walks into a jab.
Oh tries to clinch but Winters moves out of range.
Rylan Winters is winning the standup battle so far.
Winters closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Oh clinches up against the cage.
Oh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winters wants to get back to striking at distance but Oh won't allow it.
Oh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh has a couple of punches blocked by Winters.
Winters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Oh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Winters avoids the elbow strike from Oh, against the cage.
Oh tries to stall but Winters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winters lands a right hand.
Oh working aggressively here.
Winters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oh tries a body shot but Winters blocks it.
Winters tries to break the clinch but Oh is controlling the position.
Oh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winters lands an uppercut.
Winters wants to break the clinch but can't.

Oh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winters scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oh is looking to clinch.
Winters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oh has time to react.
Winters tried to score with a low kick but Oh checks it.
Winters loads up on a big right hand but Oh slips the punch.
Winters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winters throws a series of punches but Oh moves out of range.
Oh moves in looking to clinch but Winters pushes him off.
Oh tries to clinch up but Winters circles away and keeps his distance.
Winters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh looks for a takedown but Winters sprawls well.
Rylan Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Oh.
Winters cracks Oh with an open hand slap.
Oh moves in looking to clinch but Winters pushes him off.
Winters throws a nice looking combination but Oh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh closes the distance and clinches up with Winters, looking for a takedown. Oh pushes Winters against the cage but Winters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oh momentarily.
Oh misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Oh.
I think Oh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Oh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Corso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayle Amot Abdalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rayle Amot Abdalla looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Corso
vs
Amot Abdalla

225 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abdalla circles away quickly and effectively.
Abdalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdalla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corso swinging wildly here.
Corso throws a right and a left that Abdalla avoids nicely.
Corso throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Rayle Amot Abdalla has been cut.
Abdalla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Corso.
Abdalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corso swivels and escapes.
Abdalla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdalla swinging wildly here.
Corso throws a series of punches but Abdalla avoids them all with ease.
Corso misses with a two punch combination.
Abdalla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abdalla looks gassed!
Corso throws a nice looking combination but Abdalla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corso tries to bum rush Abdalla with a series of wild strikes but Abdalla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corso throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abdalla is looking to clinch.
Abdalla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Corso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abdalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corso avoids it really well and circles away.
Daniel Corso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayle Amot Abdalla.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corso scores with a head kick. Abdalla tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Daniel Corso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abdalla on the side of the head.
Abdalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Corso throws a right hand that Abdalla ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdalla also avoids with ease.
Corso scores with a hook to the body. Abdalla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abdalla tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corso is able to avoid easily.
Corso throws a one two combo.
A right-left combo lands from Corso.
A punch combination from Abdalla misses.
Abdalla throws a head kick that misses.
Corso throws a nice head kick!
Corso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdalla tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Corso misses.
Abdalla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Corso!
Corso misses with an uppercut.
Abdalla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla misses with a head kick.
Corso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown but Corso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdalla throws a sloppy head kick and Corso moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Corso. No joy for Abdalla on that attempt.
Corso blocks a head kick by Abdalla.
Corso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdalla.
Abdalla wants to clinch.
No luck for Abdalla with that takedown attempt.
Abdalla ducks under a wild hook from Corso.
Abdalla closes the distance and clinches up with Corso, looking for a takedown. Abdalla pushes Corso against the cage but Corso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdalla wants to clinch up but Corso keeps it at a distance.
Abdalla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corso lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corso.
Abdalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corso tries to avoid it but Abdalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corso to the ground. Corso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Corso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abdalla wants to clinch up but Corso keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corso looks to land a combination. Abdalla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Corso stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdalla. Abdalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdalla tries for a takedown but Corso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abdalla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdalla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdalla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corso checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Corso.
Horrible takedown by Abdalla or perhaps it was just good defense by Corso which made him look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abdalla misses with a kick to the body.
Abdalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown but Corso shows good takedown defense.
Abdalla tries to clinch but Corso moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Abdalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdalla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abdalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdalla somewhat.
Corso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corso lands with a kick to the temple. Abdalla shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown but Corso shows good takedown defense.
Corso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abdalla circles away quickly and effectively.
Abdalla feints and then cracks Corso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corso down.
Abdalla shoots in and drives through. Corso sprawls well.
Corso scores with a jab. Abdalla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Abdalla.
Corso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abdalla looks for a takedown but Corso sprawls well.
Corso misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Corso coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Corso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rayle Amot Abdalla's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Abdalla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corso throws a series of punches but Abdalla moves out of range.
Corso tries to bum rush Abdalla with a series of wild strikes but Abdalla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdalla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdalla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corso avoids it really well and circles away.
Corso swinging wildly here.
Corso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Abdalla with that takedown attempt.
Corso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdalla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdalla fails with the takedown.
Daniel Corso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayle Amot Abdalla.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Corso. No joy for Abdalla on that attempt.
Abdalla is trying desperately to land a takedown but Corso is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Abdalla.
Corso cracks Abdalla with an open hand slap.
Corso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdalla looks for a takedown but Corso sprawls well.
Corso cracks the inside of Abdalla's front leg.
Abdalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Corso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdalla tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Abdalla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdalla tries for a takedown but Corso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Corso connects with the punch.
Abdalla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdalla shoots in for a double leg but Corso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Corso throws a nice looking combination but Abdalla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corso swinging wildly here.
Corso misses with a few strikes there.
Abdalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Corso tries to sprawl out of it but Abdalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abdalla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdalla shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Corso. Those never looked like landing.
Daniel Corso is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corso's waist but Corso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdalla off to one side.
Abdalla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdalla tries to clinch up.
Corso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corso misses with a few strikes there.
Corso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corso wants it to stay on the feet.
Corso lands with a nice combination. Abdalla backs away looking to recover.
Corso throws a right and a left that Abdalla avoids nicely.
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdalla tries to clinch up.
Daniel Corso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corso dodges the punch combination from Abdalla.
Abdalla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdalla.
Corso lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corso.
Abdalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdalla tries to clinch up but Corso circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdalla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdalla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corso circles away.
Corso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla misses with a double jab.
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Corso as he jumps to the side.
Corso throws a right and a left that Abdalla avoids nicely.
Abdalla closes the distance and clinches up with Corso, looking for a takedown. Abdalla pushes Corso against the cage but Corso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abdalla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corso fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdalla dives in and grabs Corso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corso pushes down on Abdalla's head and hops out.
Abdalla is looking to clinch but Corso is avoiding it.
Corso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdalla.
Abdalla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Corso throws an overhand right that lands on Abdalla's shoulder, as Abdalla tries to avoid the shot.
Corso stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdalla. Abdalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdalla doesn't manage to clinch there - Corso circles away.
Abdalla tries to close the distance and clinch but Corso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corso cracks the inside of Abdalla's front leg.
Corso throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdalla.
Corso is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdalla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Corso slaps away a takedown attempt from Abdalla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Corso plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown but Corso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abdalla fails to land the takedown.
Corso throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corso with a hook.
Corso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdalla.
Corso throws a right hand that Abdalla ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdalla also avoids with ease.
Corso misses with a few strikes there.
Abdalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Corso's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Corso duly obliges.
Abdalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Corso misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Corso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rayle Amot Abdalla'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!

A telegraphed right hand from Corso misses the target.
Corso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corso swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdalla.
Corso misses with a wild combination.
Abdalla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Corso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corso wants it to stay on the feet.
Corso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Corso throws a right and a left that Abdalla avoids nicely.
Abdalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daniel Corso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayle Amot Abdalla.
A left and a right from Abdalla both land. Nice combination.
Abdalla misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Corso misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abdalla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corso misses with a wild combination.
Abdalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Corso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Corso scores with a hook to the body. Abdalla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdalla throws a sloppy head kick and Corso moves out of range easily.
Abdalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corso defends it nicely.
Corso throws a combination. Abdalla tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abdalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Corso tries to sprawl out of it but Abdalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corso looks to land a combination but Abdalla avoids it well.
Abdalla tries a low kick but Corso avoids it.
Abdalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corso swivels and escapes.
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corso but Corso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abdalla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Abdalla might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Corso has got the better of the exchanges.
Abdalla misses with a takedown attempt - Corso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abdalla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corso pinned against the cage. Corso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corso leaves Abdalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdalla is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corso.
Corso throws a nice looking combination but Abdalla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Corso scores with a four punch combination!
Abdalla tries to clinch there but Corso circles away.
Abdalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdalla somewhat.
Abdalla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corso circles away.
Abdalla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown but Corso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Abdalla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corso's waist but Corso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdalla off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Corso. Those never looked like landing.
Corso throws a shot to the body.
Abdalla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corso sprawls well. Corso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abdalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdalla looks for a takedown but Corso sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corso scores with a nice right hand.
Abdalla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdalla doesn't manage to clinch there - Corso circles away.
Abdalla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corso misses with a two punch combination.
Abdalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good shot there by Corso.
Abdalla fails to land the takedown.
Abdalla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corso.
Corso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdalla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corso circles away.
Corso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdalla is defended easily by Corso.
A left and a right from Corso both land. Nice combination.
Abdalla moves in looking to clinch but Corso pushes him off.
Corso fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown but Corso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abdalla walks into a stiff left hand from Corso.
Abdalla dives in and grabs Corso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corso pushes down on Abdalla's head and hops out.
Abdalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abdalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corso swivels and escapes.
Corso stuffs the takedown.
Abdalla slips a jab and a cross from Corso.
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown but Corso shows good takedown defense.
Abdalla throws a jab when Corso was well out of range.
Corso stuffs the takedown.
Abdalla slips a jab and a cross from Corso.
Abdalla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corso leaves Abdalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abdalla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abdalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corso sprawls well. Corso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abdalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Rayle Amot Abdalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corso stalks Abdalla and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abdalla's face. Abdalla staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Corso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corso 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Corso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tunturi Pony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tornado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pony
vs
Tornado

199 cm
20
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

202 cm
19
286 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pony drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tornado throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

It looks like Tony Tornado has been cut.
Pony's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pony accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pony pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tornado is keeping the position for now.
Pony seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tunturi Pony has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Pony shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pony stopping the sweep attempt from Tornado.
Tornado looks gassed!
Pony passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Pony is working to tighten is grip on Tornado's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tornado has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pony is really squeezing tight and eventually Tornado passes out! Pony breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tunturi Pony!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carnie Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wade
vs
Stevenson

193 cm
19
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
272 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carnie Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson fails with the takedown.

Wade closes the distance and pushes Stevenson back into the cage.
Stevenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wade scores with a hook to the body.
Wade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stevenson or not.
Wade scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Wade blocks a body shot from Stevenson.
Wade gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wade slowing the pace effectively.
Stevenson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karim Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carnie Stevenson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Wade.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevenson is stalling here.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Stevenson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wade can't fight it off and eventually Stevenson manages to take the fight to the floor. Wade looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stevenson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson thows a big elbow that misses.
Stevenson postures up in Wade's guard and throws a big left but Wade blocks it.
Wade pulls Stevenson in close to prevent any damage.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wade is retaining full guard.
Stevenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wade tries to get out of the position.

Wade kicks Stevenson off and gets to his feet.
Wade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stevenson.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Wade takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade lands a nice shot to the body.
Wade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stevenson is trying to drag Wade to the mat but Wade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson letting Wade take a breather here.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade presses Stevenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stevenson or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Wade.

Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Wade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wade tries to avoid it but Stevenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wade to the ground. Wade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wade moves into the clinch.
Stevenson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wade gets underhooks to prevent Stevenson's takedown attempt.
Wade lands with a light punch inside.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Wade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wade here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wade.
Stevenson tries to score a body lock takedown but Wade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karim Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carnie Stevenson.
Wade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stevenson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson is working for takedown but Wade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stevenson working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade gets underhooks to prevent Stevenson's takedown attempt.
A short right from Wade on the inside.
A short right from Wade.
Wade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Stevenson is rocked!
Wade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wade finish him?
Wade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Wade as the two fighters clinch.
Wade lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wade cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Wade.
Wade stops a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Wade lands a shot to the body.
Wade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
A hook to the body from Wade.
A nice left hand lands by Wade.
Wade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wade works on Stevenson's body with a couple of short punches.
Wade creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stevenson with a big uppercut! Stevenson tries to clinch up but Wade pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Stevenson to the mat! Stevenson covers up and Wade unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karim Wade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kors Svardet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Nakarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakarainen has chosen Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee as his entrance music. Kors Svardet has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Svardet
vs
Nakarainen

180 cm
26
148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

152 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Svardet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Svardet enables Nakarainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Svardet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Nakarainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakarainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Svardet is retaining full guard.
Svardet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Svardet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakarainen looking to pass the guard.
Nakarainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nakarainen trying to control but Svardet is working from the bottom.
Nakarainen advances to half guard.
Nakarainen wants to take a breather but Svardet is having none of it.
Nakarainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Svardet.
Svardet loads up on a big right hand but Nakarainen slips the punch.
Svardet throws a good cross that connects.

Nakarainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Svardet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakarainen works to advance to full mount. Svardet defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Svardet prevents Nakarainen from taking his back.
Nakarainen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Svardet is in real trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nakarainen is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Svardet with him. Svardet is trying to defend but Nakarainen has an arm under the chin now! Svardet grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pikku Nakarainen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pain Statement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahilig Manghambalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Statement comes to the cage accompanied by Statement of Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Statement
vs
Manghambalos

185 cm
26
255 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
262 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pain Statement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahilig Manghambalos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statement keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Statement avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Statement misses with a body punch
and Manghambalos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manghambalos misses with a hook.
Manghambalos tries to clinch up but Statement circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Manghambalos misses
and Statement counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Statement swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manghambalos wants to clinch
and Statement counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manghambalos misses with a straight left.
Manghambalos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Statement counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Statement swats away the attempt to clinch by Manghambalos.
Statement staying out of range there.
Statement lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Statement scores with a punch to the head.
Statement misses with a few strikes there.
Manghambalos walks into a stiff left hand from Statement.

It looks like Mahilig Manghambalos has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manghambalos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Statement moves out of range of the strikes.
Statement scores with a body shot.
Manghambalos looks gassed!
Statement scores with a one two! Manghambalos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Statement ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manghambalos moves away.
Manghambalos misses with a jab to the body
and Statement counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Statement connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manghambalos's hands.
Statement ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manghambalos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manghambalos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Statement looks to score with a jab to the body but Manghambalos is just out of range.
Statement lands a jab-cross combination.
Statement lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Statement throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Statement connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That has opened up Mahilig Manghambalos's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Manghambalos is rocked!
Statement lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Manghambalos is looking to close the distance but Statement sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Manghambalos crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Manghambalos is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Pain Statement!

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 Veijo Veijalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralphie Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Veijalainen
vs
Parker

175 cm
24
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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, Veijo Veijalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ralphie Parker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veijalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Parker sizes up Veijalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Veijalainen.

Veijalainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veijalainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parker smiles and moves away.
Veijalainen blocks a jab.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Veijalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veijalainen defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Veijalainen ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veijalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veijalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Veijalainen throws a nice head kick!
Veijalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Veijalainen saw that one coming.
Veijalainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Veijalainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Veijalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veijalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Veijalainen misses with a body kick.
Veijalainen feints and then cracks Parker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parker down.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Veijalainen ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veijalainen.

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

Veijalainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to stand and escape but instead Veijalainen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Veijalainen 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veijalainen controls from within his opponent's guard.

Veijalainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Veijalainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Veijalainen advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parker can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Veijalainen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Veijalainen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veijalainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veijalainen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Parker is trying to buck Veijalainen off.

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.
Veijalainen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Veijalainen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Veijalainen is dominant here and he's now got Parker's back!
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 Veijo Veijalainen will probably get the nod.
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.

Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veijalainen blocks a jab.
Veijalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veijalainen on the side of the head.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Veijalainen moved out of range.

Veijalainen has managed to clinch.
Veijalainen wants a takedown but no success here.
Veijalainen prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.

Veijalainen pulls guard effortlessly.
Veijalainen wants to stand but Parker is controlling the position.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Veijalainen is proving hard to escape from.

Veijalainen 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 one minute gone in the round.
Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Veijalainen has double underhooks.
Parker wants to break free but Veijalainen has control.

Veijalainen pulls guard.
Parker is looking to stand up but Veijalainen won't let him.
Veijalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Veijalainen is proving hard to escape from.

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

Veijalainen is looking to sinch up a triangle. Parker throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Veijalainen's body to avoid the submission. Veijalainen has instead reached around Parker's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Veijalainen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Veijo Veijalainen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose pedrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pedrera has chosen Kill your God as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hulk
vs
pedrera

215 cm
24
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Drugs Manolo's $ Save Ur Money $

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Hulk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose pedrera!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pedrera shoots in for a double leg but Hulk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hulk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hulk looks to score with a jab to the body but pedrera is just out of range.
Hulk looks to land a combination but pedrera avoids it well.
Hulk throws a series of punches but pedrera moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hulk as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Jose pedrera has been cut.
pedrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hulk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from pedrera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
pedrera shoots in for a takedown but Hulk shows good takedown defense.
The Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose pedrera.
Hulk throws a hook to the side of pedrera's head but pedrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hulk digs a good body shot into pedrera's ribs.
pedrera looks gassed!
Hulk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk throws a jab but it's blocked by pedrera.
The Hulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hulk looks to land a combination but pedrera avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Hulk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hulk. pedrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
pedrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hulk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk connects with the punch.
pedrera defending well as Hulk loads up on a big left hand.
pedrera moves out of range as Hulk strikes.
Hulk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by pedrera.
Hulk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Hulk lands an impressive looking overhand right. pedrera doesn't seem phased though.
Hulk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That has opened up Jose pedrera's cut even more.
A big left from Hulk misses.
Hulk lands with a hook. pedrera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hulk tries to bum rush pedrera with a series of wild strikes but pedrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Hulk does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hulk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose pedrera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from pedrera.
Hulk misses with the combination.
Hulk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk missing with a left hand there. pedrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hulk. pedrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Hulk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hulk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Hulk misses.
pedrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hulk.
pedrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Hulk sprawls well. He's pushed pedrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hulk loads up on a big right hand but pedrera slips the punch.
pedrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Hulk tries to sprawl out of it but pedrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hulk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose pedrera.
Hulk misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk throws a shot from downtown. pedrera moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Hulk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hulk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hulk wants it to stay on the feet.
Hulk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
pedrera slips a jab and a cross from Hulk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hulk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hulk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that pedrera can do to turn this around?
Hulk tries to bum rush pedrera with a series of wild strikes but pedrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hulk scores with a shot to the body.
pedrera is breathing heavily.
Hulk looks to land a combination but pedrera avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hulk throws a looping overhand right but pedrera ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but pedrera might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hulk has got the better of the exchanges.
Hulk misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hulk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose pedrera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hulk throws a hook to the side of pedrera's head but pedrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Hulk lands a left and a right that send pedrera crashing to the mat, dazed. Hulk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hulk drops pedrera with a naaaaasty hook - pedrera is in real trouble here! Hulk dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Hulk!
The Hulk retains his super heavyweight title!