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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hansa Rachstakk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakan Fjellknaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rachstakk
vs
Fjellknaus

160 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hansa Rachstakk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakan Fjellknaus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjellknaus stuffs the takedown.

Fjellknaus clinches up against the cage.
Fjellknaus gets underhooks to prevent Rachstakk's takedown attempt.
Fjellknaus crunches a lovely knee into Rachstakk's ribcage.

Fjellknaus has Rachstakk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fjellknaus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rachstakk tumbling to the mat - Fjellknaus dives into Rachstakk's guard.
Rachstakk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fjellknaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Rachstakk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjellknaus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rachstakk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rachstakk controls Fjellknaus momentarily but Fjellknaus frees himself.
Fjellknaus wants to stand and escape but instead Rachstakk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rachstakk won't allow Fjellknaus to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rachstakk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rachstakk prevents Fjellknaus from getting back to his feet.

Fjellknaus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rachstakk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Fjellknaus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rachstakk!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fjellknaus has eaten all the pies!
Fjellknaus looking to control but Rachstakk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rachstakk wants to control but Fjellknaus is having none of it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjellknaus looking to finish with strikes here!
Rachstakk is trying to escape the mount.
Fjellknaus punching from mount but Rachstakk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fjellknaus unloads with some shots from mount but Rachstakk bucks and avoids them well.
You get the feeling that Rachstakk really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rachstakk is breathing heavily.
Fjellknaus looking to control but Rachstakk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fjellknaus throwing strikes here but Rachstakk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fjellknaus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rachstakk tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjellknaus tries to control but Rachstakk wriggling away.
Fjellknaus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fjellknaus wants to get back to his feet but Rachstakk is holding on tight.
Fjellknaus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fjellknaus looking to finish with strikes here!
Rachstakk wants to hold on but Fjellknaus pushes him away.
Rachstakk is looking to improve his position but Fjellknaus isn't that keen on the idea.
Rachstakk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

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.
Rachstakk tries to kick Fjellknaus off but Fjellknaus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fjellknaus is keen to just control but Rachstakk is a slippery customer.
Fjellknaus prevents Rachstakk from improving his position.
Rachstakk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fjellknaus is working away from the top position though.
Fjellknaus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rachstakk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fjellknaus stops Rachstakk from getting back to his feet.
Rachstakk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fjellknaus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fjellknaus's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fjellknaus showing good submission defense here.
Rachstakk just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakan Fjellknaus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rachstakk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rachstakk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rachstakk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fjellknaus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hansa Rachstakk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rachstakk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fjellknaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fjellknaus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rachstakk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fjellknaus shoots in for a double leg but Rachstakk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rachstakk with a lazy takedown attempt

and Fjellknaus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hansa Rachstakk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rachstakk 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjellknaus content to stall in guard here.

Rachstakk 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.

Rachstakk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rachstakk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjellknaus won't allow Rachstakk to get back to his feet.
Fjellknaus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fjellknaus trying to control but Rachstakk is working from the bottom.
Fjellknaus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fjellknaus wants to control from the top but Rachstakk keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rachstakk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fjellknaus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Fjellknaus gets a takedown into half guard.
Rachstakk pushes Fjellknaus off looking to stand but Fjellknaus dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fjellknaus in particular looking to stall.
Rachstakk wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjellknaus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rachstakk's head.
Rachstakk wants to control but Fjellknaus is keeping busy.
Rachstakk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fjellknaus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fjellknaus fails with the takedown

and Rachstakk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Fjellknaus actively working from the bottom here.
Rachstakk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Rachstakk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rachstakk is tying to control. Fjellknaus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fjellknaus pushes Rachstakk off looking to stand but Rachstakk dives back in and keeps control.
Fjellknaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjellknaus is looking to get back to is feet but Rachstakk passes into side control.

Rachstakk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fjellknaus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjellknaus can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Hansa Rachstakk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fjellknaus circles away from the clinch attempt.

Fjellknaus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fjellknaus content to control rather than advance.
Rachstakk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rachstakk has a closed guard, preventing Fjellknaus from standing up.
Hansa Rachstakk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rachstakk working a defensive guard here.
Fjellknaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rachstakk is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fjellknaus being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rachstakk trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fjellknaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rachstakk is keeping the position for now.
Fjellknaus stopping the sweep attempt from Rachstakk.
Fjellknaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rachstakk is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fjellknaus!
Rachstakk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rachstakk looks to clinch

and Fjellknaus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fjellknaus decides to stand and escape the position.
Rachstakk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Fjellknaus has closed the distance and engaged Rachstakk in a clinch.
Rachstakk is trying to stall.

Fjellknaus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rachstakk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fjellknaus manages to get himself to full guard.
Rachstakk trying to control but Fjellknaus is working from the bottom.
Fjellknaus trying to keep a closed guard but Rachstakk is proving a slippery customer.
Rachstakk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rachstakk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fjellknaus, up you get!
Rachstakk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Fjellknaus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fjellknaus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rachstakk gets back to half guard.
Rachstakk throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rachstakk trying to control but Fjellknaus postures up.
Rachstakk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rachstakk trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rachstakk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fjellknaus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fjellknaus's back!
Rachstakk misses with a punch to the head.

Rachstakk looking for the choke but no joy.
Rachstakk controls the action.
I really don't envy Fjellknaus right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rachstakk keeps control of the position easily here as Fjellknaus tries to buck him off.
Fjellknaus staying busy and making it hard for Rachstakk to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakan Fjellknaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fjellknaus 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hakan Fjellknaus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomba Woomla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Baijllknusar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Woomla
vs
Baijllknusar

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tomba Woomla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonas Baijllknusar!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baijllknusar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Woomla.

Baijllknusar gets a takedown into half guard.
Baijllknusar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baijllknusar is looking to take a break and control but Woomla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woomla wants to control but Baijllknusar is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Woomla pushes Baijllknusar off and gets back to his feet.
Woomla misses with a takedown attempt
and Baijllknusar counters with a three punch combo that has Woomla backing up. Woomla nods at Baijllknusar to acknowledge the strikes.
Baijllknusar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woomla shoots and misses

and Baijllknusar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baijllknusar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woomla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baijllknusar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Woomla looking for a guillotine here but Baijllknusar defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woomla keeping full guard, as Baijllknusar tries to pass.
Woomla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baijllknusar on the ground.
Woomla trying to control the position.
Woomla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baijllknusar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Baijllknusar shoots and misses

and Woomla counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Woomla is breathing heavily.
Baijllknusar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woomla wants to control from the top but Baijllknusar keeps moving.
Woomla could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Woomla pushes down on Baijllknusar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Woomla wants to stand but Baijllknusar has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Woomla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baijllknusar is looking to control Woomla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baijllknusar avoid being mounted?
Baijllknusar keeping hold of Woomla's head, controlling as best he can.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Woomla in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baijllknusar is trying to control but can't.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baijllknusar is defending against the submission attempts here by Woomla.
Woomla looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baijllknusar is refusing to be controlled, as Woomla sits in half guard.
Woomla prevents Baijllknusar from improving his position.

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.
Woomla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woomla prevents Baijllknusar from standing back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Woomla throws a lazy head kick
and Baijllknusar counters with a straight right hand.
Woomla shoots and misses
and Baijllknusar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomba Woomla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Baijllknusar as Woomla shoots in.
Woomla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Baijllknusar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baijllknusar is controlling the pace.
Woomla is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woomla is looking to control Baijllknusar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woomla avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Baijllknusar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Woomla avoids the head kick by Baijllknusar.
An inside leg kick lands from Woomla.
Woomla tries for a takedown but Baijllknusar circles away easily

and Baijllknusar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baijllknusar.
Baijllknusar thows a big elbow that misses.
Baijllknusar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baijllknusar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woomla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baijllknusar wants to control from the top but Woomla keeps moving.
Woomla managing to control the position.
Baijllknusar tries to free his leg and advance position but Woomla is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baijllknusar trying to control the position from guard on top but Woomla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woomla is looking to stand back up but Baijllknusar counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Woomla.
Baijllknusar trying to control the action but Woomla is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baijllknusar swats away the attempt to clinch by Woomla.
Woomla scores with a shot to the body.
Woomla throws a head kick that misses.
Baijllknusar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baijllknusar takes one to the chin there.

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

and Baijllknusar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Woomla's guard now.
Baijllknusar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baijllknusar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Woomla has hold of Baijllknusar's hands but Baijllknusar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Woomla is looking for a sweep. Baijllknusar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woomla trying to control from the bottom.
Woomla keeping control of the position.
Woomla trying to control from the bottom.
Woomla is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jonas Baijllknusar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woomla wants to improve his position but Baijllknusar is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woomla is pressing down on Baijllknusar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woomla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baijllknusar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Woomla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baijllknusar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woomla keeping moving, preventing Baijllknusar from controlling successfully.
Baijllknusar postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woomla is trying to hold Baijllknusar in close to prevent damage but Baijllknusar has managed to pass into half guard.
Woomla wants to control but Baijllknusar is keeping busy.
Woomla wants to sweep but Baijllknusar has passed to side control!
Baijllknusar working the ground and pound but Woomla is defending the strikes.
Baijllknusar tries to score with some ground and pound. Woomla controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Woomla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Baijllknusar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Woomla!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomba Woomla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woomla tries to improve his position but instead Baijllknusar has taken his back!
Woomla covering up well and avoiding damage.

Baijllknusar looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Baijllknusar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Woomla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Woomla scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Woomla wants to stand up but Baijllknusar is controlling the position.
Baijllknusar wants to control but Woomla is keeping busy.
Baijllknusar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woomla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woomla's back!

Baijllknusar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Baijllknusar misses with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baijllknusar missing with strikes.
Baijllknusar scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
I really don't envy Woomla right now.

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

Baijllknusar is working for a rear naked choke. Woomla is not defending it well and Baijllknusar has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Woomla refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Woomla's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonas Baijllknusar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vegard Bjorneset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hempii Sapponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bjorneset
vs
Sapponen

182 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vegard Bjorneset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hempii Sapponen!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Bjorneset lands but Sapponen takes it in his stride.

Sapponen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bjorneset is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjorneset controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sapponen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bjorneset is trying to stand up here but Sapponen is controlling him well.
Bjorneset trying to control but Sapponen postures up.
Sapponen stalling.
Bjorneset is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sapponen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bjorneset doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sapponen.
Bjorneset looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sapponen controlling the action here.

Bjorneset looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjorneset tries to roll over but Sapponen keeps him under control.

Sapponen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sapponen looks gassed!

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

Sapponen wants to work for an arm triangle but Bjorneset is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bjorneset manages to get to full guard.
Sapponen preventing the sweep.
Bjorneset keeping moving, preventing Sapponen from controlling successfully.
Bjorneset looking to control.
Sapponen wants to control from the top but Bjorneset keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjorneset is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bjorneset tries to clinch up but Sapponen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bjorneset goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bjorneset throws a one two combo.

Sapponen is rocked!
Bjorneset works Sapponen's body with a nice hook.
Sapponen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjorneset finish him?
Bjorneset wants to clinch up but Sapponen keeps it at a distance.

Sapponen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bjorneset looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bjorneset wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sapponen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sapponen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bjorneset!
Bjorneset is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Sapponen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bjorneset has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Sapponen looking to secure an arm triangle but Bjorneset defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Sapponen is working for a guillotine from mount but Bjorneset frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapponen avoids the attempt from Bjorneset to control.
Sapponen trying to control but Bjorneset is having none of it.
Sapponen with a couple of short strikes.
Bjorneset keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sapponen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bjorneset is looking to escape.
Bjorneset tries to hold on but Sapponen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hempii Sapponen 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.

Bjorneset tries to close the distance and clinch but Sapponen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bjorneset doesn't manage to clinch there - Sapponen circles away.
Sapponen shoots in but Bjorneset avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Sapponen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjorneset which made him look bad.
Bjorneset lands with a slapping head kick.
Bjorneset cracks Sapponen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bjorneset fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sapponen tries to move into range but Bjorneset moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sapponen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bjorneset.
Sapponen is breathing heavily.
Bjorneset lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sapponen looks to clinch
and Bjorneset counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjorneset lands a big head kick that sends Sapponen to the canvas! Bjorneset follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vegard Bjorneset!