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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punanaama hullu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



225 cm
19
280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0
225 cm
25
285 lbs
5 - 5 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power


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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punanaama hullu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hullu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
hullu lands a body shot.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
hullu moves out of range of the strikes.
hullu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
hullu fails to land with a series of punches.
hullu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson moves away from the strike by hullu.
hullu looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a series of punches but hullu moves out of range.

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

It looks like Ari Johnson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a series of punches but hullu avoids them all with ease.
hullu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and hullu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
hullu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
hullu throws a combination that misses

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. hullu didn't expect that.
hullu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hullu wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

hullu decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punanaama hullu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


hullu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
hullu misses with a wild combination.
hullu slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Punanaama hullu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hullu misses with a jab, cross combination.
hullu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but hullu uses good head movement to avoid it.
hullu misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for hullu.
hullu tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
hullu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
hullu stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hullu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
hullu tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually hullu drops back down to his feet.
hullu tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually hullu drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punanaama hullu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. hullu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but hullu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
hullu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
hullu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hullu wants to break free but Johnson has control.
hullu tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
hullu is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson is trying to drag hullu to the mat but hullu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
hullu struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent hullu's takedown attempt.
Johnson keeps control of hullu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
hullu tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.

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

hullu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
hullu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. hullu will be more careful next time no doubt.
hullu fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punanaama hullu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ari Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!


Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
hullu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
hullu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. hullu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by hullu!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but hullu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
hullu throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. hullu will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hullu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
hullu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for hullu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
hullu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
hullu scores with a decent looking hook.
Punanaama hullu is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from hullu misses.
hullu throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but hullu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from hullu.
hullu misses with a wild combination.
Johnson tries to clinch there but hullu circles away.
hullu digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
hullu misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hullu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Punanaama hullu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for hullu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punanaama hullu!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
42%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laz Herculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubekka Chubbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laz Herculus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chubekka Chubbi's chin.



225 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
225 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 4 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power


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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Laz Herculus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chubekka Chubbi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chubbi fails with a takedown attempt.

Chubbi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chubbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herculus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herculus throwing strikes but missing.

Chubbi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chubbi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chubbi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chubbi is trying to control the position but Herculus postures up.
Herculus throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Chubbi 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.
Chubbi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Chubbi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herculus is aware though and is defending well.
Herculus stays in close to Chubbi's body and controls the position.
Herculus stopping the sweep attempt from Chubbi.
Herculus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chubbi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herculus!
Herculus is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Chubbi working for a submission but Herculus is keeping him at bay.
Chubbi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Herculus looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Herculus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chubbi on the ground.
Chubbi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herculus is looking to escape.

Chubbi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herculus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herculus is squirming around, avoiding Chubbi's attempts to control the action.

Chubbi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Chubbi is working for a guillotine from mount but Herculus frees his head quite easily.
Herculus tries to reverse the position but Chubbi maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Chubbi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Chubbi looking to secure an arm triangle but Herculus defends it well.
Chubbi tries to control but Herculus wriggling away.
Herculus can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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



Herculus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chubbi is looking to control Herculus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chubbi avoid being mounted?
Chubbi is pressing down on Herculus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chubbi is on top in guard.
Chubbi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herculus keeping full guard, as Chubbi tries to pass.
Chubbi trying to control but Herculus is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chubbi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chubbi looking to pass the guard.
Herculus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herculus tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chubbi stops Herculus from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chubbi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Chubbi drops back looking for a leg! Herculus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herculus manages to kick Chubbi off! Chubbi jumps back into Herculus's guard.
Herculus pulls Chubbi in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chubbi wants to control from the top but Herculus keeps moving.

Chubbi 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.
Herculus keeping full guard, as Chubbi tries to pass.
Herculus wants to get back to his feet but Chubbi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herculus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chubbi throwing strikes from guard but Herculus blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chubbi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chubbi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herculus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chubbi wants to control from the top but Herculus keeps moving.

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

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

Herculus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Herculus trying to pass the guard but Chubbi defending well.
Chubbi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chubbi is looking to control Herculus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chubbi avoid being mounted?
Chubbi gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Laz Herculus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!



Herculus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chubbi wants to control but Herculus is keeping busy.

Chubbi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Chubbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herculus pulls his head out easily.
Chubbi trying to control but Herculus postures up.
Herculus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chubbi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Herculus.
Herculus is stalling here. Chubbi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Herculus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chubbi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Herculus is looking to regain half guard here but Chubbi keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chubbi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Herculus tries to escape but Chubbi is in control.

Chubbi stands up and beckons Herculus to his feet.
Chubbi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Herculus works over Chubbi's head and body with a nice combination.

Herculus gets caught flat footed, as Chubbi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chubbi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Chubbi drops back looking for a leg! Herculus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herculus manages to kick Chubbi off! Chubbi jumps back into Herculus's guard.
Herculus keeping full guard, as Chubbi tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chubbi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herculus's guard.
Herculus keeping hold of Chubbi's head, controlling as best he can.
Herculus gets back to full guard.
Herculus is trying to control the position but Chubbi postures up.
Chubbi is fighting to break Herculus's control of his arms but Herculus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chubbi wants to control from the top but Herculus keeps moving.
Herculus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chubbi passes into half guard.
Herculus tries to get to full guard but Chubbi has control of the leg.

Chubbi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herculus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chubbi thows a huge punch but Herculus dodges it nicely.

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

Chubbi seems to be looking for submissions.

Chubbi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Herculus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chubbi.

Chubbi seems to be working for a kimura but Herculus defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chubekka Chubbi.
I think Chubbi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chubekka Chubbi!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
29%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big Dude's chin.



198 cm
21
284 lbs
2 - 5 - 0
215 cm
19
288 lbs
4 - 3 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power


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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Dude!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diodubblegizzeeee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dude is looking to stand up but Diodubblegizzeeee isn't so interested in that idea.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to control from the top but Dude keeps moving.
Diodubblegizzeeee with a flurry of punches that miss.

Diodubblegizzeeee stands up from Dude's guard - Diodubblegizzeeee perhaps looking for a knockout.
A right-left combo lands from Dude.
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to clinch up but Dude circles away and keeps his distance.
Dude scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diodubblegizzeeee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dude avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Dude lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Diodubblegizzeeee sprawling to the canvas. Dude follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Diodubblegizzeeee hang on?

It looks like Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diodubblegizzeeee is breathing heavily.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude trying to control from half guard but Diodubblegizzeeee is working away.

Diodubblegizzeeee kicks off Dude and gets to his feet.
Dude throws a series of punches but Diodubblegizzeeee moves out of range.
Dude ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dude ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dude.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dude motions for Diodubblegizzeeee to come forward. Dude throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Dude coming out on top.
Dude is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dude scores with a body shot.
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to move into range but Dude moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dude connects with a jab.
Dude throws a sloppy head kick and Diodubblegizzeeee moves out of range easily.
Dude lands a right hook to the body.
Diodubblegizzeeee fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dude drops Diodubblegizzeeee with a nice combination! Dude dives into Diodubblegizzeeee's guard, looking to finish!

Diodubblegizzeeee is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to stand and escape but Dude is having none of it.
Diodubblegizzeeee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dude trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diodubblegizzeeee's guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dude is controlling him.

Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Dude off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to clinch but Dude is avoiding it.
Dude scores with a body shot.
Dude fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diodubblegizzeeee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dude takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dude scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dude connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diodubblegizzeeee's hands.
Dude cracks Diodubblegizzeeee with an open hand slap.
Good work by Diodubblegizzeeee as he checks the leg kick.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude connects with a single shot there.
Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dude lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dude.
Diodubblegizzeeee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dude.
Dude misses with a leg kick.
Dude misses with a kick to the body.
Dude throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dude tries to land a leg kick but Diodubblegizzeeee saw it coming and moves away.
Dude changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Dude both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diodubblegizzeeee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dude moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Diodubblegizzeeee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dude lands with a hook. Diodubblegizzeeee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dude tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diodubblegizzeeee seems to have got his legs back now.
Dude swinging wildly here.
Dude avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Dude tries to keep at a distance but Diodubblegizzeeee has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diodubblegizzeeee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dude's defenses.
Diodubblegizzeeee landing knees to the head.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dude has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dude working hard to break the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands an elbow inside.
Diodubblegizzeeee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Diodubblegizzeeee breaks from the clinch.
Dude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee moves out of range as Dude throws a body kick.
Dude goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dude throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diodubblegizzeeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dude dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.



Diodubblegizzeeee forces Dude back against the cage and clinches.

Diodubblegizzeeee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Nice combo by Dude! Oh, that's hurt him - Diodubblegizzeeee falls to the canvas and Dude follows him into side control.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dude is controlling him well.
Dude tries to stand but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling his head.
Dude throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dude tries to stand but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling his head.

Diodubblegizzeeee throws Dude to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dude paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to close the distance and clinch but Dude swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Diodubblegizzeeee clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dude tries to circle away but Diodubblegizzeeee has him pinned against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dude takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee stalling.
Diodubblegizzeeee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diodubblegizzeeee scores with a knee to the head.
Dude working hard to break the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands an elbow inside.
Diodubblegizzeeee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dude up against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dude looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diodubblegizzeeee avoiding damage.
Dude is trying to break the clinch but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling him.
Dude wants a takedown.
Diodubblegizzeeee avoiding damage.
Diodubblegizzeeee with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude misses with a wild combination.
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to close the distance and clinch but Dude swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dude connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dude swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dude misses with a wild combination.

Diodubblegizzeeee clinches up with Dude and pushes him back against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee has Dude pushed against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee prevents Dude from breaking the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee keeps control of Dude as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a damaging elbow.

Diodubblegizzeeee manages to break the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee fails with an attempt to clinch.

Diodubblegizzeeee drives through and clinches with Dude against the cage.
Dude takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Diodubblegizzeeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee has Dude pushed against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dude tries to break free but Diodubblegizzeeee pushes him back against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee has Dude pressed against the cage, preventing Dude from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Diodubblegizzeeee.
Dude wants to break free but Diodubblegizzeeee has control.
Dude tries to break the clinch but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling the position.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands an elbow that stopped Dude in his tracks for a moment.
Dude working hard to break the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee misses with an elbow over the top.
Diodubblegizzeeee working Dude over with knees to the body.
Dude tries to score a body lock takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Dude's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dude is trying to force a seperation but Diodubblegizzeeee has the dominant position.
Dude is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diodubblegizzeeee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dude's brow.
Dude wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dude wants to break free but Diodubblegizzeeee has control.
Diodubblegizzeeee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diodubblegizzeeee misses with an elbow strike.
Diodubblegizzeeee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dude blocks it with crossed arms.
Dude is looking to break free of the clinch but Diodubblegizzeeee has double underhooks.
Dude has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dude wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dude tries to break the clinch but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling the position.
Diodubblegizzeeee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Diodubblegizzeeee manages to break the clinch.
Dude lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Dude.
Big Dude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dude looks for the body kick but Diodubblegizzeeee saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Dude as he connects with a hook.
Dude lands with a good body shot.
Diodubblegizzeeee moves in looking to clinch but Dude pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diodubblegizzeeee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dude.
Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Dude.
Dude lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dude showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


Dude scores with a hook to the body. Diodubblegizzeeee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diodubblegizzeeee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dude misses with the combination.
Dude scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dude will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Diodubblegizzeeee clinches with his opponent.
Diodubblegizzeeee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diodubblegizzeeee keeps control of Dude as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diodubblegizzeeee stalling in the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee stalling.
Diodubblegizzeeee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diodubblegizzeeee leaning against his opponent.
Diodubblegizzeeee missing with knees to the body.
Dude is trying to force a seperation but Diodubblegizzeeee has the dominant position.
Dude is working Diodubblegizzeeee over against the cage.
Dude wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dude looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diodubblegizzeeee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dude's brow.
Dude avoids the elbow strike from Diodubblegizzeeee, against the cage.
Dude has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dude taking a breather.

Diodubblegizzeeee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dude fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diodubblegizzeeee moves in looking to clinch but Dude pushes him off.
Dude scores with a one two! Diodubblegizzeeee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Dude - just one landing.
Dude throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diodubblegizzeeee moves in looking to clinch but Dude pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diodubblegizzeeee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Diodubblegizzeeee as he checks the leg kick.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to clinch up but Dude keeps it at a distance.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dude swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dude is looking to chop away at Diodubblegizzeeee's legs.
Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Dude both land. Nice combination.
Jab, jab by Dude - just one landing.
Dude lands with a good body shot.

Diodubblegizzeeee moves into the clinch successfully.

Diodubblegizzeeee breaks the clinch.
Dude lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dude throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diodubblegizzeeee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dude's defenses.
Diodubblegizzeeee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dude's face.
Diodubblegizzeeee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dude's defenses.
Dude lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diodubblegizzeeee backwards.
Dude working hard to break the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dude's defenses.
Dude tries to break the clinch but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling the position.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a knee to the body.
Dude takes an elbow to the temple.
Dude letting Diodubblegizzeeee take a breather here.
Dude working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dude tries to break the clinch but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling the position.
Diodubblegizzeeee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dude up against the cage.
Dude dodges an elbow strike from Diodubblegizzeeee.
Dude tries to circle away but Diodubblegizzeeee has him pinned against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Diodubblegizzeeee.
Dude tries to break free but Diodubblegizzeeee pushes him back against the cage.
Dude has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dude has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diodubblegizzeeee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Diodubblegizzeeee.
Diodubblegizzeeee leaning against his opponent.

Diodubblegizzeeee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diodubblegizzeeee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dude throws a nice looking combination but Diodubblegizzeeee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Diodubblegizzeeee moves into the clinch successfully.
Dude takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diodubblegizzeeee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Diodubblegizzeeee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to clinch but Dude is avoiding it.
Dude circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dude works Diodubblegizzeeee's body with a nice hook.
Diodubblegizzeeee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dude.

Diodubblegizzeeee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dude was covering up waiting for the punch and Diodubblegizzeeee finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Diodubblegizzeeee stands and steps away. Dude gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Big Dude is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dude pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diodubblegizzeeee is out of range and Dude settles back down.
A combination from Diodubblegizzeeee does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dude looks to land a combination. Diodubblegizzeeee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dude lands a jab to Diodubblegizzeeee's midsection.
Dude looks to land a combination. Diodubblegizzeeee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dude scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Diodubblegizzeeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Dude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dude winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Dude!
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A
G S C
B
G S C G 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 Tommi Turmiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnel Pineda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turmiola comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica: Enter Sandman. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!



206 cm
28
262 lbs
3 - 9 - 0
190 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced
Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin


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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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Turmiola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnel Pineda!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pineda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turmiola stuffs the takedown attempt from Pineda. Pineda gets slowly back to his feet.

Turmiola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pineda's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pineda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turmiola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pineda keeping moving, preventing Turmiola from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pineda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turmiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turmiola trying to control but Pineda is working from the bottom.
Pineda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Pineda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turmiola is aware though and is defending well.
Pineda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmiola wants to stand but Pineda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pineda wants to get back to his feet but Turmiola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Pineda working for a triangle but Turmiola defends it easily.

Turmiola decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pineda with a lazy takedown attempt

and Turmiola counters by clinching up.

Turmiola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pineda uses from the top position.
Turmiola is trying to keep Pineda in close.
Pineda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pineda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Turmiola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pineda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pineda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pineda postures up in Turmiola's guard and throws a big left but Turmiola blocks it.
Turmiola throwing short punches from the bottom.
Pineda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turmiola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turmiola wants to sweep here but Pineda controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pineda postures up and lands a big shot to Turmiola's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turmiola's head.
Turmiola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pineda with a nice head shot there.
Pineda prevents Turmiola from getting back to his feet.
Turmiola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turmiola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turmiola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turmiola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pineda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turmiola is trying to control the position but Pineda postures up.
Pineda throws a strike but Turmiola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Turmiola wants to stand but Pineda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pineda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pineda is looking to stand up but Turmiola isn't so interested in that idea.
Pineda looking to control.

Pineda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turmiola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turmiola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pineda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pineda looks gassed!
Turmiola won't allow Pineda to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arnel Pineda will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Turmiola closes the distance and clinches up with Pineda, looking for a takedown. Turmiola pushes Pineda against the cage but Pineda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turmiola misses with the combination.

Pineda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pineda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pineda landing strikes from the mount.
Pineda with a couple of short strikes.
Turmiola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turmiola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Turmiola pushes Pineda off and gets back to his feet.
Pineda fails with the takedown
and Turmiola counters with an inside leg kick.
Pineda is breathing heavily.

Pineda gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pineda is nestled in close to Turmiola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turmiola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineda stops Turmiola from getting back to his feet.
Pineda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pineda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turmiola defending well though.
Pineda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turmiola is trying to control but can't.

Turmiola has one foot on Pineda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Turmiola. No joy for Pineda on that attempt.

Turmiola closes the distance and clinches.

Turmiola successfully pulls guard.
Turmiola trying to control the position.
Pineda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pineda won't allow Turmiola to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pineda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arnel Pineda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pineda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pineda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pineda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pineda stopping the sweep attempt from Turmiola.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pineda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pineda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turmiola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turmiola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pineda throwing strikes but missing.
Pineda lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola trying to control the position.
Pineda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pineda stands up over Turmiola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pineda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pineda postures up in Turmiola's guard and throws a big left but Turmiola blocks it.
Turmiola trying to keep a closed guard but Pineda is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pineda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Turmiola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pineda defends it easily.
Pineda won't allow Turmiola to sweep him here.
Pineda distracts Turmiola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four 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.
Pineda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pineda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pineda landing with the ground and pound.
Pineda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turmiola has momentary wrist control but Pineda slips an elbow through the middle.
Pineda is working Turmiola over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turmiola trying to keep a closed guard but Pineda is proving a slippery customer.
Pineda throws and elbow that misses. Turmiola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pineda's guard. Nice move by Turmiola!
Pineda is trying to keep Turmiola in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnel Pineda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!



Pineda gets tackled into the cage by Turmiola. Turmiola maintains the clinch.

Turmiola decides to pull guard.
Turmiola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turmiola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pineda's guard.
Pineda has Turmiola pulled in close to control his posture.
Pineda tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Turmiola gets to his feet. Pineda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Turmiola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pineda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turmiola finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Turmiola scores with a leg kick.
Turmiola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pineda swivels and escapes.
Arnel Pineda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pineda leaves Turmiola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommi Turmiola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pineda shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmiola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pineda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turmiola somewhat.

Pineda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Turmiola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pineda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pineda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pineda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turmiola thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pineda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pineda thows a big elbow that misses.
Pineda throwing strikes but missing.
Turmiola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola working a defensive guard here.
Pineda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pineda chips away with some ground and pound.
Pineda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pineda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pineda thows a big elbow that misses.
Pineda throws and elbow that misses. Turmiola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pineda's guard. Nice move by Turmiola!
Turmiola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Turmiola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pineda, up you get!
Turmiola lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turmiola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pineda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turmiola is in Pineda's guard.
Pineda wants to stand and escape but Turmiola is having none of it.
Pineda is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Turmiola dives into side control.
Turmiola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pineda is looking for a sweep.

Turmiola decides to stand back up.

Pineda gets tackled into the cage by Turmiola. Turmiola maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turmiola lands a damaging elbow.
Turmiola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pineda is working for takedown but Turmiola is calmly controlling the position for now.

Turmiola gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Turmiola looking to pass the guard.

Turmiola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pineda, up you get!
Tommi Turmiola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pineda with a poor takedown

and Turmiola counters with a shoot takedown. Pineda fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turmiola passes Pineda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Turmiola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pineda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pineda wants to improve his position but Turmiola is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Turmiola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pineda 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnel Pineda!
S C
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
67%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!



188 cm
23
237 lbs
4 - 2 - 0
210 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Future!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Future moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Crocop.

Future clinches up with Crocop and pushes him back against the cage.

Future lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Future lands a nice short elbow.

Crocop pushes Future off and gets back to his feet.
Crocop looks to land a combination but Future avoids it well.
Crocop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Jones Future has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Future dodges the punch combination from Crocop.
Jones Future seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Future fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crocop sprawls well initially but Future persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Future sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crocop defending well though.
Crocop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Future.
Future lands strikes from half guard.
Future tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crocop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Future moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Future lands a few punches from side control.
Future lands a nice forearm strike.
Future tries to advance to mount but can't.
Future working the ground and pound.
Crocop defending against the ground and pound.
Future scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Crocop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Future lands a nice forearm strike.
Crocop is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Future is working Crocop over with some ground and pound from side control.
Crocop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Future landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Future has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Future cracks Crocop with a big right hand but Crocop just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future cracks Crocop with a big elbow.
Future working away.
Future grinds an elbow into Crocop's temple.
Future scoring with punches and elbows.
Crocop taking punishment in the form of punches.
Future lands a few punches from side control.
Future working the ground and pound.
Future looks up at the clock and then as Crocop takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Future smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Future lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crocop down.
Crocop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crocop takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Future working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Future creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Future looks up at the clock and then as Crocop takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Future smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Future working the ground and pound.
Future landing a few strikes.
Future lands a decent elbow from side control.
Future looks up at the clock and then as Crocop takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Future smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crocop on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Future is putting a hurting on Crocop here, landing some big shots from side control.
Crocop takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Future in side control lands a decent elbow.
Future lands an elbow.
Future cracks Crocop with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Future lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Future creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Future creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Future in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Crocop takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Future is working Crocop over with some ground and pound from side control.
Future in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Crocop is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crocop takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Future working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Future scoring with punches and elbows.
Future is working Crocop over with some ground and pound from side control.
Crocop takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Future changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crocop tries to avoid it but Future manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crocop to the ground. Crocop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Future lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crocop backs up against the cage.
Crocop throws a jab but it's blocked by Future.
Crocop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Future fails with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Future blocks the leg kick.
Crocop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Future.

Future shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crocop manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Future wants to get up but he can't break Crocop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Future throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crocop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crocop wants to sweep here but Future controlling him for the moment.
Future throwing strikes from guard but Crocop blocks nicely.
Future with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crocop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Future.
Crocop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Future working some strikes from top position.
Future missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Future accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crocop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Future lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Future won't allow Crocop to get back to his feet.
Future is working Crocop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Future postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Future trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Future scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Future landing with the ground and pound.
Future chips away with some ground and pound.
Crocop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Future's guard.

Future is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Crocop frees his head nicely. Oh but Future has switched to an armbar! Crocop is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jones Future!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G 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 Fighter Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kneeninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kneeninen has chosen Hotsteppa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



190 cm
28
215 lbs
13 - 10 - 0
190 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined


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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fighter Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kneeninen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guy throwing strikes but missing.
Kneeninen keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Guy lands a couple of elbows.
Kneeninen is looking to stand up but Guy isn't so interested in that idea.
Guy landing some decent shots from guard.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kneeninen wants to stand up but Guy is controlling him.
Guy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kneeninen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kneeninen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kneeninen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kneeninen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kneeninen is trying to control the position but Guy postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Kneeninen is keeping the position.
Guy is working hard here to advance 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.
Guy prevents Kneeninen from getting back to his feet.

Guy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneeninen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kneeninen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kneeninen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guy with a nice head shot there.
Kneeninen keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kneeninen can't keep his opponent in guard - Guy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kneeninen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guy thows a huge punch but Kneeninen dodges it nicely.
Guy controlling the action here.
Kneeninen tries to kick Guy off but Guy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Guy lands strikes from half guard.
Guy is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kneeninen's head.
Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kneeninen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Kneeninen is defending well.
Kneeninen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kneeninen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guy.
Kneeninen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kneeninen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guy.
Guy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kneeninen wants to control but Guy is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Kneeninen throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Kneeninen thows a body shot but no joy.

Kneeninen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeninen is trying to push Guy away but Guy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeninen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Kneeninen misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeninen misses with a knee strike.
Kneeninen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Guy obliges.
Guy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeninen missing with knees to the body.
Guy looking to throw knees to the head but Kneeninen is blocking nicely.
Kneeninen landing knees to the head.
Guy tries to pull guard but Kneeninen won't allow it.
Guy goes for a takedown attempt but Kneeninen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Guy with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fighter Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeninen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeninen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kneeninen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kneeninen wants it to stay on the feet.
Kneeninen throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Kneeninen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guy.
Kneeninen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kneeninen lands a jab to the head.
Guy fails to land the takedown.
Guy blocks a head kick by Kneeninen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kneeninen lands with a kick to the temple. Guy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown. Kneeninen tries to sprawl out of it but Guy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kneeninen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Kneeninen.
Kneeninen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kneeninen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy avoids the head kick by Kneeninen.
Kneeninen misses with a head kick.
Kneeninen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fighter Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy avoids the head kick by Kneeninen.

Guy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kneeninen was covering up waiting for the punch and Guy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kneeninen is trying to keep Guy in close.
Guy throws a big right hand that misses.
Guy postures up and lands a big shot to Kneeninen's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kneeninen is looking to stand up but Guy isn't so interested in that idea.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kneeninen is keeping the position for now.
Guy trying to control but Kneeninen is working from the bottom.
Kneeninen pulls Guy in to control the position.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneeninen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seppo Kneeninen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Kneeninen missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kneeninen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kneeninen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kneeninen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.

Guy gets the takedown into side control.
Guy throws a strike aimed at the side of Kneeninen's head but Kneeninen avoids it well.
Kneeninen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Guy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneeninen is looking for a sweep.
Kneeninen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kneeninen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Guy in side control, throwing shots but Kneeninen defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Guy scores with punches from side control.
Kneeninen is trying to improve his position.
Guy tries to score with some ground and pound. Kneeninen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Guy crashes against the mat.
Kneeninen dodges the ground and pound from Guy.
Fighter Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guy trying to control the action but Kneeninen is working from the bottom.
Guy throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kneeninen regains half guard.
Guy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kneeninen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guy is working away from the top position though.
Guy trying to mount his opponent but Kneeninen defends it.
Guy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kneeninen defending well though.

Guy is trying for a kimura here. Kneeninen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Guy wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fighter Guy!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
49%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.



184 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 9 - 0
194 cm
21
217 lbs
9 - 3 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful


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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syntha Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kauri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Six manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kauri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kauri is in close to Six's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kauri is looking to advance position but Six has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Six trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kauri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Six raining down shots from the mount!
Kauri is trying desperately to improve position.
Kauri wants to hold on but Six pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri is desperately trying to improve his position but Six has a good base and remains in mount.
Kauri wants to hold on but Six pushes him away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kauri slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kauri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Six is thwarting Kauri's attempts to control the position.
Kauri is controlling Six's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kauri tries to roll over but Six keeps him under control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tommi Kauri hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Six needs to keep his hands up - Kauri had a free shot at his head there.
Kauri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kauri scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Six.
Syntha Six seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six throws a combination that misses
and Kauri counters with a nice uppercut.
Kauri looks to land a left hand but Six moved out of range nicely.
Six waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kauri.
Six takes a swing at Kauri's ribcage but misses.
Six ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kauri moves away.
Six on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Kauri. Beautiful body shot.
Kauri misses with a looping left.
Six ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kauri moves away.
Kauri checks a leg kick nicely.
Six misses with a body punch
and Kauri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Kauri shoots in and bounces Six off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kauri wants to control from the top but Six keeps moving.
Kauri throws and elbow that misses. Six uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kauri's guard. Nice move by Six!
Kauri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Six won't allow Kauri to sweep him here.
Kauri has control of Six's left arm, preventing Six from doing any damage.
Kauri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kauri, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kauri is trying to keep Six in close.
Kauri keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Syntha Six.
Kauri throws a combination that misses
and Six counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kauri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kauri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Six looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Six throws a hook to the side of Kauri's head but Kauri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Six throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kauri counters with a takedown into side control.
Kauri wants to control but Six is keeping him busy.
Six avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kauri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kauri has knee on belly momentarily but Six bucks him off and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Six wants to land a leg kick but Kauri is out of range.
Kauri digs a good body shot into Six's ribs.
Kauri misses with a shot to the body
and Six counters with a series of strikes. Kauri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by Kauri as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Six misses.
Six blocks a jab.
Six looks to land a right hand but Kauri moved out of range.
Kauri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kauri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kauri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Six throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kauri counters with a single leg into guard. Six didn't expect that.
Kauri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kauri slips nicely into half guard.
Kauri throwing shots but Six is blocking nicely.
Kauri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kauri winds up and cracks Six with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Six is looking to improve his position.
Kauri thows a huge punch but Six dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri thows a huge punch but Six dodges it nicely.
Six avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kauri.
Tommi Kauri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kauri misses with a head shot. Six uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kauri is looking to work some ground and pound but Six has wrist control.
Kauri postures up in Six's guard and throws a big left but Six blocks it.
Kauri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kauri trying to control but Six is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kauri thows a big elbow that misses.
Kauri lands a couple of elbows.
Kauri wants to pass the guard but Six is keeping the position.
Kauri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kauri is looking to work some ground and pound but Six has wrist control.
Kauri throwing strikes from guard but Six blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kauri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kauri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kauri throwing strikes from guard but Six blocks nicely.
Six preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kauri distracts Six with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kauri with a nice head shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six keeping moving, preventing Kauri from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kauri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Syntha Six will probably get the nod.
That's time! Six's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!


Kauri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kauri duly obliges.
Kauri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Six tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kauri was well out of range. Poor timing from Six.
Six slaps away a takedown attempt from Kauri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Six misses.
A big right from Six misses.
Kauri throws a series of punches but Six moves out of range.
Six tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kauri was well out of range. Poor timing from Six.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six drops his hands momentarily and Kauri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Six fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kauri manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Six. Those never looked like landing.
Six missing with a left hand there. Kauri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kauri counters with a single leg into guard. Six didn't expect that.
Kauri trying to move into half guard but instead Six has managed to sweep!
Kauri trying to control the position.
Kauri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Six won't allow Kauri to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Tommi Kauri has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Kauri feints and as Six raises his hands in defense, Kauri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Six wants to sweep but no luck.
Six preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Six looking for a sweep. Not yet Six, not yet.
Six is trying to keep Kauri in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kauri postures up in Six's guard and throws a big left but Six blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kauri is looking to work some ground and pound but Six has wrist control.
Six keeping moving, preventing Kauri from controlling successfully.
Kauri throws and elbow that misses. Six uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kauri's guard. Nice move by Six!
Six preventing the sweep.
Kauri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Six missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kauri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kauri winds up and cracks Six with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six gets full guard.
Kauri postures up.
Six avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kauri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kauri chips away with some ground and pound.
Kauri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kauri lands a couple of elbows.
Six controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kauri trying to control but Six is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Kauri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kauri 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Kauri!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
56%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payette 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sick Puppies- Youre Going Down. Charles Payette has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.



187 cm
24
135 lbs
9 - 13 - 0
150 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Payette !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Name shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Name trying to advance position but Payette counters by regaining guard.
Name 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.
Payette wants to get back to his feet but Name is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Payette is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Name dives into side control.
Name trying to control the action but Payette is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payette is trying to escape the position but Name is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Name has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Name throws a head kick that misses.
Name avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payette slips a jab and a cross from Name.
No Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Name circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payette doesn't manage to clinch there - Name circles away.
Payette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payette really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A bone on bone clash there as Payette blocks the leg kick.
Name misses with a head kick.
Payette doesn't manage to clinch there - Name circles away.
Name tries to land a leg kick but Payette saw it coming and moves away.
Payette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Payette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Name wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payette has him pressed against the cage.
Name can't break the clinch.
Payette just leaning against Name, taking a breather.
Name wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payette is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Name is keeping busy.
Name tries to break the clinch but Payette is controlling the position.
Name wants to stall.
Name wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Name is pressed up against the cage. Payette has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Name down to the mat. Name avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Name lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Payette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Name swivels and escapes.
Name throws a series of strikes that have Payette backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payette is defended easily by Name.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Payette . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payette walks into a jab.
Name tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Name wants to land a leg kick but Payette is out of range.
Payette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Name, as that shot connected.
Payette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Name lands with a good body shot.
Payette blocks a head kick by Name.
Name tries to land a front kick but Payette steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Payette avoids the head kick by Name.
Name swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Name looks to land a combination but Payette avoids it well.
Name throws a low kick, looking for Payette 's leg but Payette calmly moves out of range.
Name moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Name lands with a nice combination. Payette backs away looking to recover.
Payette avoids a kick to the body.
Payette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payette moves forwards but Name connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Name scores with a nice strike.
Name stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Name wants it to stay on the feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Name has eaten all the pies!
Payette is breathing heavily.

Name is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Payette 's half guard.
Name slows the pace down in half guard.
Name wants to pass to mount but Payette is defending the position.
Name slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by No Name.
Name getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Name.
Name misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Name throws a nice looking combination but Payette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Name misses the target.
Payette walks into a straight right hand from Name.
Name throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Payette counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Payette .
Payette throws a knee to the head but misses.
Payette taking a breather.
Name is trying to break the clinch but Payette has him pressed against the cage.
Name wants to break the clinch but can't.
Name wants to get back to striking at distance but Payette won't allow it.
Name managing to block the knees to the body from Payette .
Name is trying to break free.
Payette blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payette trying to stall but Name improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

No Name dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Payette moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Name moves into range and connects with a jab.
Name uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Name lands a jab to the nose.
Name throws a head kick but Payette moves out of range.
Payette closes the distance and clinches up with Name, looking for a takedown. Payette pushes Name against the cage but Name circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payette tries to clinch but Name moves out of range.
Payette blocks a head kick by Name.
The fighters circle momentarily. Name darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Name tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Name is looking to clinch but Payette is avoiding it.
Name catches Payette with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Name avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Name throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Payette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Name is looking to land body kicks.
Payette has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Name looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Name content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Name stands up out of the half guard.

Payette tries to sprawl but Name drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Name performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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

Name wants to work for an arm triangle but Payette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Name content just to control the position here.
Name is trying to take his opponent's back.
Name controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Name stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Name throws a front kick aimed at Payette 's knee but Payette avoids it well.
Name works Payette 's body with a nice hook.
Name digs a good hook to Payette 's body.
Payette takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payette looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Name misses with a series of wild punches.
Name lands with a straight right. Payette didn't see that one coming.
Payette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Name misses with a body kick.

Name gets a clinch.
Name can't break the clinch.
Payette keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Name's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Payette .
Name wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Name.
Name has had enough of the clinch but Payette keeps him there for the moment.
Payette keeps control of Name as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Payette .
Name working hard to break the clinch.
Name looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Name tries to stall but Payette uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Name is trying to push Payette away but Payette has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Name's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Name is trying to break the clinch but Payette has him pressed against the cage.
Name is trying to push Payette away but Payette has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Name tries to break the clinch but Payette is controlling the position.
Name tries to score a body lock takedown but Payette shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Payette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

No Name showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


Payette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Payette wants to clinch.
Payette looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Name tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Payette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donk. Name catches Payette right on the button with a cross.
Payette has a takedown stuffed.
Payette moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Name throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Name tries to clinch but Payette moves out of range.
Name scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Name misses with a body kick.

Name closes the distance and clinches.
Name has had enough of the clinch but Payette keeps him there for the moment.
Name looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Payette tries to pull guard but Name won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payette throws a knee to the head but misses.
Name keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payette 's efforts to push away.
Name is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Name lands a hook that snaps the head of Payette backwards.
Payette trying to control the position but instead, Name has worked for underhooks and has pushed Payette into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Name is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Name is looking to break free of the clinch but Payette has double underhooks.
Name wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Name wants to break the clinch but can't.
Name changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Payette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Name misses with a jab, cross combination.
Name pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payette checks the leg kick nicely there.

Name gets a takedown into half guard.
Name not doing much here.
Name not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

No Name has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice shot by Name.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Name is predictable there
enabling Payette to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Name scores with a four punch combination!
Name tries a head kick but it misses.
Name keeps the fight on the outside.

Name closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Name lands in his opponent's guard.
Name stays in close to Payette 's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. No Name wasn't active enough on the ground.
Name lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Name shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Name content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Name's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Charles Payette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No Name is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
No Name comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Name has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... No Name!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
51%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tommy Gunn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tommy Gunn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?



185 cm
21
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
193 cm
25
286 lbs
6 - 4 - 1
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful


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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
O Brien throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
O Brien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.
O Brien clobbers Gunn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
Gunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Brien tries to avoid it but Gunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Brien to the ground. O Brien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
O Brien darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
O Brien misses with a series of wild punches.
O Brien scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunn should have avoided that one.

It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
O Brien throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Brien slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn throws a low kick, looking for O Brien's leg but O Brien calmly moves out of range.
O Brien stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunn. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. O Brien tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Brien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Gunn avoids them all with ease.
O Brien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Brien has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
O Brien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Brien misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from O Brien misses.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.
O Brien throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.
Nice shot by O Brien.
O Brien throws the left hand but Gunn avoids the punch easily.
O Brien connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
O Brien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunn.
Brad O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Brien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Brien misses with a few strikes there.
O Brien might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
O Brien misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Brien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from O Brien misses.
O Brien stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Brien wants it to stay on the feet.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Gunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Brien pinned against the cage. O Brien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from O Brien. Those never looked like landing.
Brad O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from O Brien. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
O Brien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Brien scores with a three punch combo!
O Brien misses with a series of wild punches.
O Brien misses with the combination.
O Brien misses with a few strikes there.
O Brien fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from O Brien. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.
A right-left combo lands from O Brien.
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Gunn avoids them all with ease.
O Brien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Brien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gunn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Brien sprawls well initially but Gunn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunn.
O Brien is trying to stand back up but Gunn is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn tries to pass to full mount but O Brien defends it.
Gunn thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing O Brien to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


O Brien misses with a series of wild punches.
O Brien lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Brien but O Brien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Brien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Brad O Brien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Gunn avoids them all with ease.
O Brien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.
A big left from O Brien misses.
O Brien fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
O Brien looks to land a combination. Gunn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
Nice cross by O Brien.
Gunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Tommy Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn shoots for a double leg takedown but O Brien sprawls well. He's pushed Gunn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gunn blocks a head kick by O Brien.
O Brien misses with the combination.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Brien's waist but O Brien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn is looking to clinch.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Brien.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Brien's waist but O Brien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.
O Brien throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. O Brien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn dodges the punch combination from O Brien.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Brien throws a combination. Gunn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunn shoots in but no luck this time.
O Brien throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
O Brien looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well.
Gunn slips a jab and a cross from O Brien.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Brien.
No luck for Gunn with that takedown attempt.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Brien.
Gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throws a nice looking combination but Gunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. O Brien tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Brien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Brien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunn circles away quickly and effectively.
O Brien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunn shoots in for a double leg but O Brien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Brien lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunn off the cage and back into rage.
O Brien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from O Brien. Those never looked like landing.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Brien connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
O Brien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Brien but O Brien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Brien goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
O Brien misses with a double jab.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Gunn avoids them all with ease.
O Brien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien misses with a two punch combination.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Brien throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad O Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


O Brien misses with a double jab.

Gunn shoots in and bounces O Brien off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gunn advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, O Brien manages to get to full guard.
Gunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Brien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn won't allow O Brien to get back to his feet.
Gunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunn wants to stand but O Brien is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Brien wants to stand but Gunn is controlling the position.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.

Tommy Gunn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
O Brien misses with a wild combination.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from O Brien.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Brien misses with a series of wild punches.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn shoots in but O Brien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Brien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunn.
Gunn looks for a takedown but O Brien sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gunn gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Brien is trying to stand.
O Brien is staying active underneath Gunn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Brien's head.
Gunn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien wants to get back to his feet.
Tommy Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brad O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Brien 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad O Brien!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
55%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Liriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



167 cm
23
168 lbs
9 - 6 - 0
167 cm
28
169 lbs
17 - 5 - 1
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kumina Sato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nelson Liriano!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liriano digs a good body shot into Sato's ribs.
Liriano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liriano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sato.
Liriano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sato. That one must have hurt.
Liriano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Sato connects with a leg kick. Liriano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Liriano throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Liriano throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sato.
Liriano takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Liriano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sato moves out of range as Liriano strikes.
Liriano throws an overhand right that lands on Sato's shoulder, as Sato tries to avoid the shot.
Liriano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liriano misses with a looping right.
Liriano throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liriano.
Sato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Liriano throws a series of punches but Sato avoids them all with ease.

Sato instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Sato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sato slips under a jab from Liriano.
Liriano misses with a hook.

Sato clinches up with Liriano and pushes him back against the cage.
Liriano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liriano lands with a short shot to the head.
Liriano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Sato.
Liriano looks gassed!
Liriano can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Sato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Sato jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Liriano from controlling successfully.
Sato looking for a sweep. Not yet Sato, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato pulls Liriano in close to his closed guard and prevents Liriano from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sato looking for a guillotine here but Liriano defends easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kumina Sato dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Liriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Liriano.
Sloppy strikes from Liriano. Those never looked like landing.

Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liriano's elbow.
Sato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liriano.
Sato scores with a shot to the side of Liriano's head.
Liriano lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sato avoids the body shot from Liriano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liriano. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liriano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liriano thows a body shot but no joy.
Liriano misses with a looping left.

Sato feints and as Liriano raises his hands in defense, Sato changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sato thows a big elbow that misses.
Sato wants to control from the top but Liriano keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liriano keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sato throws a big right hand that misses.
Sato trying to move into half guard but instead Liriano has managed to sweep!
Sato looking to control.
Sato seems keen to control Liriano's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sato looking for a guillotine here but Liriano defends easily.
Sato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Liriano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sato throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Liriano escapes and throws Sato's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Sato slips a jab from Liriano.

Sato shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sato was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Liriano avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sato.

Sato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sato looking to control but Liriano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Liriano is desperately trying to improve his position but Sato has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sato throws some wild stikes that Liriano manages to avoid easily.
Sato punching from mount but Liriano doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Liriano avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sato.

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

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

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

Sato is looking for a triangle but Liriano pushes his legs off easily.
Sato keeping full guard, as Liriano tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Liriano wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.

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.
Sato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kumina Sato clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Liriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Liriano.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liriano takes one to the chin there.
Liriano throws a big shot that misses.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liriano lands with an overhand left.
Sato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liriano swivels and escapes.

Sato shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sato showed some decent athleticism there.
Liriano wants to improve his position but Sato is controlling well.
Liriano is looking to control Sato's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liriano avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liriano keeps working.
Sato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Sato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Liriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sato wants to advance to full mount but Liriano doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sato trying to control but Liriano is working from the bottom.
Sato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sato postures up in Liriano's guard and throws a big left but Liriano blocks it.
Liriano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sato controls the pace.
Sato stopping the sweep attempt from Liriano.
Liriano is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sato looking to sit in guard and control but Liriano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sato is looking for a triangle but Liriano pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sato looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kumina Sato will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!


Sato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liriano's calf.
Liriano cracks Sato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sato wants to clinch.
Sato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liriano.
Nelson Liriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liriano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Sato finds it's way through Liriano's defenses.
Liriano stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liriano. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liriano thows a body shot but no joy.
Liriano thows a body shot but no joy.
Sato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sato connects with an inside leg kick.

Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liriano can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.

Sato successfully pulls guard.
Liriano looking to pass the guard.
Liriano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

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

Sato looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Liriano passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Sato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kumina Sato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to control Liriano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sato avoid being mounted?
Liriano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nelson Liriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sato is looking to control Liriano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sato avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Sato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sato is pulling down on Liriano's head. It's preventing any offense from Liriano, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nelson Liriano.
I think Sato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kumina Sato!

Kumina Sato is the new lightweight champion!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
33%

 

 
 
 
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