UnFC 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Shlchon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Ylvinge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dieter Shlchon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Ylvinge's chin.

Shlchon
vs
Ylvinge

173 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

181 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dieter Shlchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Ylvinge!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlchon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ylvinge tries to avoid it but Shlchon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ylvinge to the ground. Ylvinge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ylvinge misses with a wild body shot.
Ylvinge lunges at Shlchon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shlchon's hand.
Ylvinge misses with a series of wild punches.
Ylvinge tries to clinch up.
Shlchon lands a two punch combo.
Shlchon wants to clinch
and Ylvinge counters with a one-two to the body.
Shlchon dodges the punch combination from Ylvinge.
Shlchon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shlchon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ylvinge blocks a leg kick.
Shlchon looks to land a right hand but Ylvinge moved out of range.
Shlchon has his takedown stuffed
and Ylvinge counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlchon tries to clinch
and Ylvinge counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Shlchon! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Ylvinge!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Ylvinge!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kano Kaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Griffin
vs
Kaman

190 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kano Kaman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Kaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffin scores with a nice strike.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin drops Kaman with a left and a right! Oh, Kaman is hurt - Griffin dives into side control looking to finish!

Kaman is rocked!

It looks like Kano Kaman has been cut.

Griffin decides to stand back up. Griffin steps back and let's Kaman get back to his feet.
Kaman is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Griffin lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Griffin!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Wewito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wewito comes to the cage accompanied by Had Enough. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wewito
vs
Punisher

183 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Wewito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Punisher!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wewito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Punisher is looking to clinch.
Wewito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Punisher as he jumps to the side.
Wewito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punisher tries to avoid it but Wewito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punisher to the ground. Punisher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Wewito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punisher tries to clinch but Wewito moves out of range.

Wewito 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.
Wewito prevents Punisher from getting back to his feet.

Wewito drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wewito jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Wewito drops back looking for a leg! Punisher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Punisher manages to kick Wewito off! Wewito jumps back into Punisher's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punisher keeping moving, preventing Wewito from controlling successfully.
Wewito is breathing heavily.
Punisher throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wewito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wewito thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wewito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Punisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wewito throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Punisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Punisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Punisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wewito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Punisher as he jumps to the side.
Punisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wewito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Punisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punisher throws a head kick that misses.
Punisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Wewito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punisher tries to clinch up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Punisher - that will leave a mark!
Wewito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punisher tries to avoid it but Wewito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punisher to the ground. Punisher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wewito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Punisher wants to clinch up but Wewito keeps it at a distance.

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.
Punisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Wewito circles away.

Wewito drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wewito working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Wewito seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wewito grinds an elbow into Punisher's temple.
Punisher avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wewito.
Wewito is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wewito throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wewito sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Punisher is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wewito sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Punisher is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wewito throws a strike aimed at the side of Punisher's head but Punisher avoids it well.
Wewito landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wewito landing a few strikes.
Punisher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wewito works to advance to full mount. Punisher defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Punisher is in a horrible position here. Wewito smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wewito connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wewito pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wewito raining down shots from the mount!
Punisher is trying to escape the mount.
Wewito lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Punisher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Punisher is rocked!
Wewito scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Punisher is still in real trouble! Can Wewito finish him?

Wewito looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Punisher tries to lock up and control but Wewito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Punisher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wewito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wewito working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Punisher seems to have recovered his senses.
Wewito avoids the attempt from Punisher to control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punisher can't escape the position.
Wewito working Punisher over with strikes here.
Punisher is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wewito connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Punisher is in a horrible position here. Wewito smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Punisher is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Punisher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wewito.

Wewito looking to secure an arm triangle but Punisher defends it well.
Punisher tries to hold on but Wewito pushes him away.
Wewito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wewito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Punisher is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wewito has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Punisher's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Wewito dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wewito keeps the fight on the outside.
Punisher feints and then cracks Wewito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wewito down.

Wewito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Punisher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wewito wants to control but Punisher is keeping him busy.

Wewito stands up.
Punisher tries a head kick but it misses.
Wewito shoots for a double leg takedown but Punisher sprawls well. He's pushed Wewito's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Punisher moves in looking to clinch but Wewito pushes him off.
Wewito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punisher's waist but Punisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wewito off to one side.
Wewito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Punisher but Punisher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Wewito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punisher is looking to clinch.
Wewito closes the distance and clinches up with Punisher, looking for a takedown. Wewito pushes Punisher against the cage but Punisher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punisher wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Punisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punisher throws a head kick but Wewito moves out of range.
Wewito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wewito fails to land the takedown.

Punisher rushes Wewito and presses him up against the cage.
Wewito blocks an elbow strike.
Punisher missing with knees to the body.
Punisher tries to land a knee to the head but Wewito blocks with his arms.

Wewito pulls guard successfully.
Wewito is trying to keep Punisher in close.
Wewito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wewito is working hard here to advance position.

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.
Wewito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Punisher manages to get himself to full guard.
Wewito pushes down on Punisher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wewito thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Punisher to regain full guard.
Wewito with a nice head shot there.
Wewito throwing strikes from guard but Punisher blocks nicely.
Wewito scoring with some ground and pound.

Wewito decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wewito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Punisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Wewito circles away.

Wewito darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Punisher is trying to escape back to his feet but Wewito uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wewito is putting a hurting on Punisher here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punisher parries the strikes from Wewito easily there. Wewito is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Punisher to escape.
The strikes coming from Wewito are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Wewito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Punisher, who protects the arm well.
Punisher struggling a bit here.
Wewito trying to control the position but Punisher is working away.
Wewito tries to move into full mount but can't pass Punisher's legs.
Punisher throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Wewito cracks Punisher with an elbow. That is naaassty.

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

Wewito shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wewito punching from mount but Punisher doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Punisher takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wewito wants to control the pace but Punisher is squirming around nicely.
Wewito avoids the attempt from Punisher to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wewito wants to finish this one by submission but Punisher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wewito.
Wewito working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Punisher tries to hold on but Wewito pushes him away.
Punisher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miguel Wewito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wewito in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wewito is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Punisher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Wewito looking to secure an arm triangle but Punisher defends it well.
A nice elbow there by Wewito.

Wewito working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wewito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Punisher tries to hold on but Wewito postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Wewito dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Punisher ducks under a wild hook from Wewito.
Punisher stuffs the takedown attempt from Wewito. Wewito gets slowly back to his feet.
Punisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Punisher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wewito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wewito tries a head kick but it misses.
Miguel Wewito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wewito shoots in but Punisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wewito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Wewito drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wewito won't allow Punisher to get back to his feet.
Punisher wants to sweep but no luck.

Punisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wewito trying to stand up but can't free himself from Punisher's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wewito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wewito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Punisher is trying to control the position but Wewito postures up.
Wewito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Punisher gets caught flat footed, as Wewito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wewito passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Punisher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wewito creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Punisher tries to buck Wewito off but Wewito is having none of it.
Wewito creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Punisher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wewito is looking to take a break and control but Punisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wewito connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Punisher some visible discomfort.
Punisher is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wewito controls the position from side control.
Wewito trying to control the action but Punisher is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wewito looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Punisher is avoiding damage well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Punisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Punisher is looking to slow Wewito down with leg kicks.

Punisher gets caught flat footed, as Wewito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wewito advances to half guard.

Punisher is defending against the submission attempts here by Wewito.
Punisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Wewito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wewito sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punisher tries to hold on but Wewito postures up.

Wewito looking to secure an arm triangle but Punisher defends it well.
Wewito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punisher can do to turn this around?
Wewito pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Punisher is in a horrible position here. Wewito smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wewito looking to control but Punisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Punisher tries to hold on but Wewito postures up.
Wewito landing punches.
Punisher is squirming around, avoiding Wewito's attempts to control the action.
Wewito lands a big elbow.

Wewito is working for a guillotine from mount but Punisher frees his head quite easily.
Punisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wewito is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Punisher has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wewito misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wewito scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Punisher?
Punisher taking shots to the head.
Wewito putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wewito lands a nice shot to the head.
The Punisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wewito tries to control but Punisher wriggling away.
Wewito drops a big elbow. That's hurt Punisher! More shots from Wewito and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Wewito!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niko Batchiska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasse Skenben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skenben has chosen Sworn Enemy - We Hate as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hasse Skenben was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Batchiska
vs
Skenben

165 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.
Extremely Crazy MMA gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Batchiska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hasse Skenben!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skenben ducks under a wild hook from Batchiska.
Batchiska slips a jab and a cross from Skenben.
Skenben connects with a solid leg kick.
Skenben lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batchiska shoots for a takedown but Skenben saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skenben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batchiska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skenben pinned against the cage. Skenben gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Skenben takes the fight into the clinch.
Batchiska fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Batchiska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skenben lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skenben digs a right hand into Batchiska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Batchiska's gas tank.

Skenben has Batchiska pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Skenben pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Batchiska tumbling to the mat - Skenben dives into Batchiska's guard.
Batchiska looking for a sweep. Not yet Batchiska, not yet.

Batchiska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batchiska is breathing heavily.
Skenben slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skenben tries to free his leg and advance position but Batchiska is retaining full guard.
Skenben pushing down on Batchiska's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice 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!
Skenben trying to control the action but Batchiska is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skenben is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Batchiska tries to roll over but Skenben keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Skenben.
Skenben is trying to control the action in half guard but Batchiska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skenben wants to pass the guard but Batchiska is defending well.

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

Skenben seems to be working for a kimura but Batchiska defends the submission attempt.
Batchiska manages to get to full guard.
Batchiska wants to improve his position but instead Skenben has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skenben is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batchiska wants to get back to full guard.
Batchiska won't allow Skenben to pass to mount.
Skenben is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Batchiska slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Batchiska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skenben must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batchiska keeping full guard, as Skenben tries to pass.

Batchiska looking for a guillotine here but Skenben defends easily.

Batchiska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skenben gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batchiska tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Batchiska has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Skenben should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Batchiska has tightened it up now! Skenben should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Niko Batchiska!
Niko Batchiska retains his featherweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Yamamoto
vs
Gracie

163 cm
20
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
141 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Lightning Fight Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lord Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yamamoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto trying to control but Gracie postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yamamoto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Lord Gracie has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Yamamoto does no damage.
Yamamoto tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Gracie feints and as Yamamoto raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamamoto controlling the position.
Yamamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Yamamoto tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yamamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Katsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Gracie.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie is staying tight to Yamamoto's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Gracie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Gracie feints and as Yamamoto raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yamamoto kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamamoto tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lord Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lord Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yamamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Katsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Gracie.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie prevents Yamamoto from standing back up.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Yamamoto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yamamoto.
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yamamoto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yamamoto can't do much from the bottom here.

Yamamoto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Yamamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Yamamoto shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Yamamoto is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Yamamoto's back instead.

Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Yamamoto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Yamamoto holding both Gracie 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Yamamoto trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto covering up well and avoiding damage.

Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Yamamoto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way!
Gracie wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping busy.
Yamamoto wants to escape the position.

Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Yamamoto to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lord Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lord Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie dodges the punch combination from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Gracie shoots in and bounces Yamamoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie pushes down on Yamamoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is keen to just control but Yamamoto is a slippery customer.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Yamamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yamamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie throwing shots but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie is tying to control. Yamamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yamamoto is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Yamamoto scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Katsu Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Yamamoto to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
Katsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Gracie.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Yamamoto is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Katsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Yamamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well.
Yamamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Yamamoto lands.

Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yamamoto trying to control but Gracie postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Yamamoto's temple.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Katsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Yamamoto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.

Yamamoto has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lord Gracie.
I've got Gracie 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bastian The freek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jooseppi holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bastian The freek has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

The freek
vs
holmes

225 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bastian The freek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jooseppi holmes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The freek drops his shoulder and cracks holmes with a huge uppercut! holmes goes down! Can The freek finish him?

holmes is rocked!

It looks like jooseppi holmes has been cut.
The freek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
holmes is still in real trouble! Can The freek finish him?
holmes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The freek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
holmes seems to have recovered his senses.

holmes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
holmes wants to control the pace but The freek is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The freek defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from holmes.
holmes looks gassed!

holmes gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The freek lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and holmes falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bastian The freek!
Bastian The freek retains his super heavyweight title!