FUC - Karma PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boy Nespider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stage woho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nespider
vs
woho

225 cm
19
283 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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, Boy Nespider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stage woho!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

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

and woho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nespider won't be happy with that.
Nespider is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on woho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
woho is controlling the pace.
woho working over Nespider with some ground and pound. Nespider looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nespider is looking to improve his position.
Nespider gets full guard.
woho trying to control but Nespider is working from the bottom.
woho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nespider kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nespider can't keep his opponent in guard - woho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nespider is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
woho prevents Nespider from improving his position.
woho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
woho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
woho wants to take a breather but Nespider is having none of it.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
woho tries to clinch but Nespider is having none of it.

Nespider gets caught flat footed, as woho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nespider tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as woho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Nespider keeping busy on the bottom but woho has passed one foot through into half guard.
woho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nespider's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nespider manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
woho preventing the sweep.
Nespider throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nespider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nespider really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
woho wants to stand but Nespider is controlling his posture from full guard.

woho decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Nespider drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Nespider stands and steps away. woho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nespider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by woho. woho obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
woho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nespider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nespider shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and woho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nespider's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
woho trying to control but Nespider is working from the bottom.
woho sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
woho pushing down on Nespider's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

woho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
woho passes to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nespider looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nespider with a poor takedown

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

woho escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nespider has his takedown stuffed

and woho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stage woho has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

woho decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Stage woho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nespider changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. woho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Nespider stands up and beckons woho to his feet.
Nespider shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
woho trying to control the position from guard on top but Nespider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nespider throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nespider looking for a sweep. Not yet Nespider, not yet.
woho passes Nespider's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nespider works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nespider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
woho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nespider tries to free his leg and advance position but woho is retaining full guard.
Nespider postures up.
woho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nespider is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
woho thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
woho controls Nespider momentarily but Nespider frees himself.
Nespider stopping the sweep attempt from woho.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nespider keeps the fight on the outside.
Nespider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and woho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nespider's guard now.
woho wants to control from the top but Nespider keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nespider wants to stand and escape but woho is having none of it.

woho defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nespider's arms.
woho wants to control his opponent's hands but Nespider gets his hands free.
Nespider is throwing strikes by woho counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, woho regains half guard.
woho gets back to full guard.

Nespider postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! woho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nespider, into his guard.

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.
Nespider being controlled here, momentarily.

Nespider had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. woho is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nespider Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take woho's back instead.
woho wants to control his opponent's hands but Nespider gets his hands free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

woho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

woho preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nespider.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stage woho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

woho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
woho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boy Nespider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nespider fails with the takedown

and woho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Nespider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nespider tries to roll over but woho keeps him under control.
woho passes to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
woho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
woho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nespider looks a forlorn figure.
woho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
woho prevents Nespider from getting the reversal.
woho landing shots from mount.
Nespider manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nespider moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
woho wants to control from the top but Nespider keeps moving.
Nespider punching to the body, from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nespider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nespider keeping full guard, as woho tries to pass.

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

woho drops back looking for a leg! Nespider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nespider manages to kick woho off! woho jumps back into Nespider's guard.
Nespider looking for a sweep. Not yet Nespider, not yet.
Nespider keeping moving, preventing woho from controlling successfully.
Nespider tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
woho wants to control from the top but Nespider keeps moving.
woho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boy Nespider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nespider is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst woho is controlling him.
Nespider looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
woho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nespider with a lazy takedown attempt

and woho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
woho trying to control from half guard but Nespider is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nespider manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
woho passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nespider gets back to full guard.

Nespider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
woho wants to control from the top but Nespider keeps moving.

Nespider wriggles free and stands up.

woho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nespider throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Stage woho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well woho 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stage woho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vellu Kuikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerk MeHoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vellu Kuikka looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Kuikka
vs
MeHoff

194 cm
20
280 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

197 cm
18
283 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Attliction

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vellu Kuikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerk MeHoff!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MeHoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuikka looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

MeHoff is trying to work for a kimura but Kuikka is defending well.
MeHoff uses his free foot to push down on Kuikka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kuikka.

MeHoff looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kuikka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

MeHoff jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuikka manages to avoid the submission attempt.

MeHoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

MeHoff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuikka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MeHoff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuikka, who protects the arm well.

MeHoff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

MeHoff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuikka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MeHoff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuikka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

MeHoff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuikka has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

MeHoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MeHoff advances nicely into full mount.

MeHoff goes for an armbar but Kuikka turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuikka.
Kuikka could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

MeHoff looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuikka is defending well. MeHoff quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuikka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! MeHoff celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerk MeHoff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Aybar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aybar comes to the cage accompanied by Calle Ocho (75,Brazil Street). Thiago Aybar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Aybar
vs
Kaia

188 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Attliction
Transformer Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiago Aybar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Kaia!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Aybar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

Aybar showing good submission defense here.
Aybar is really stuck here.
Kaia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaia looking for the choke but no joy.
Aybar just trying to survive but Kaia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Aybar is trying to stand back up.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaia missing with strikes.
Kaia misses with a punch to the head.

Kaia looking for the choke but no joy.
Aybar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kaia throwing wild punches that miss their target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Kaia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Ruuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Coolidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim Ruuti has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ruuti
vs
Coolidge

203 cm
22
174 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
168 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Ruuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Coolidge!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coolidge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruuti sprawls well initially but Coolidge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coolidge wants to advance to full mount but Ruuti doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ruuti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coolidge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruuti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruuti doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ruuti can't keep his opponent in guard - Coolidge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Coolidge is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruuti trying to control but Coolidge postures up.
Ruuti wants to get back to full guard.
Coolidge is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruuti is looking to improve his position.

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

Ruuti is defending against the submission attempts here by Coolidge.
Coolidge looks gassed!
Ruuti manages to get to full guard.

Coolidge stands and steps away. Ruuti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ruuti lands with a kick to the temple. Coolidge shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruuti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruuti stuffs the takedown.

Ruuti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Coolidge is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruuti controlling from the full mount.

Coolidge bucks Ruuti off and manages to get back to his feet!
Coolidge misses with a takedown
and Ruuti counters with a head kick.

Coolidge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coolidge looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruuti 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.
Ruuti is working hard here to advance position.

Coolidge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruuti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruuti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruuti!
Coolidge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruuti's best efforts.
Ruuti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruuti prevents Coolidge from improving his position.
Coolidge looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.
Ruuti works his way into side control.
Coolidge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coolidge is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruuti connects with a decent elbow.
Coolidge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Coolidge throwing shots but Ruuti is blocking nicely.
Coolidge tries to pass to full mount but Ruuti defends it.

Coolidge seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ruuti is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Butch Coolidge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Narcoleptic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guy
vs
Narcoleptic

175 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crazy Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Narcoleptic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Narcoleptic sprawls well initially but Guy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narcoleptic is refusing to be controlled, as Guy sits in half guard.

Guy is trying to work for a kimura but Narcoleptic is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guy lands a nice short elbow.
Narcoleptic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guy is working away from the top position though.
Guy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Guy tries to pass to full mount but Narcoleptic defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy trying to control the pace.
Guy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Narcoleptic tries to hold on but Guy postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Narcoleptic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Narcoleptic defends the submission attempt.
Narcoleptic wants to improve his position but Guy is controlling well.
Guy wants to pass to mount but Narcoleptic is defending the position.
Guy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Narcoleptic gets back to full guard.

Narcoleptic is looking for a triangle but Guy pushes his legs off easily.
Narcoleptic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narcoleptic keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
Narcoleptic keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Narcoleptic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.
Narcoleptic keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Narcoleptic is keeping the position.

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

Guy scores a takedown into full mount!
Guy is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narcoleptic gets back to half guard.

Guy is looking for a kimura but Narcoleptic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guy to get the leverage.
Narcoleptic wants to control but Guy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guy is tying to control. Narcoleptic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guy trying to pass the guard but Narcoleptic defending well.
Narcoleptic is trying to control but can't.

Narcoleptic looking for submissions off his back.
Guy prevents Narcoleptic from improving his position.
Guy stalling.

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.

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

and Guy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Narcoleptic won't be happy with that.
Guy advances to mount.
Narcoleptic is desperately trying to improve his position but Guy has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guy trying to mount his opponent but Narcoleptic defends it.

Guy 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.

Guy is working for a kimura but Narcoleptic is defending it quite comfortably.
Narcoleptic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Guy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Narcoleptic holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Narcoleptic is keeping the position for now.

Narcoleptic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Narcoleptic 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Narcoleptic is retaining full guard.

Guy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Narcoleptic dives on top into guard.

Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Narcoleptic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Guy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Crazy Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guy tries to control but Narcoleptic wriggling away.
BOOM! Guy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Narcoleptic is desperately trying to improve his position but Guy has a good base and remains in mount.

Guy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Narcoleptic has worked his arm free - good work by Narcoleptic!
Narcoleptic tries to bench press Guy off him but Guy keeps the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Guy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Narcoleptic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Guy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Narcoleptic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Guy prevents Narcoleptic from escaping the position.

Guy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Guy landing strikes.
Guy tries to move to mount but Narcoleptic blocks the move with his legs.

Guy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Guy throws a hook but Narcoleptic blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Guy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Guy wants to work for an arm triangle but Narcoleptic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Narcoleptic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Guy wants to work for an arm triangle but Narcoleptic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Narcoleptic is looking to improve his position.

Guy is looking for a kimura but Narcoleptic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guy to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy is looking to take a break and control but Narcoleptic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Guy is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narcoleptic is pressing down on Guy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Narcoleptic is retaining full guard.
Guy slips nicely into half guard.
Guy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Guy landing strikes, looking to finish!

Guy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Narcoleptic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Guy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Narcoleptic!

Guy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Narcoleptic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narcoleptic is working to get back to half guard.
Guy landing strikes from the mount and Narcoleptic is in trouble!

Narcoleptic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Guy.

Guy wants to finish this one by submission but Narcoleptic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guy.

Guy is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Guy extends the arm and Narcoleptic is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crazy Guy!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caratacos Adalsteinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Joachimsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adalsteinn's entrance music is Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Joachimsen's choice of entrance music: Enslaved - Havenless. Hans Joachimsen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Adalsteinn
vs
Joachimsen

191 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caratacos Adalsteinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Joachimsen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adalsteinn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Joachimsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Adalsteinn is working for a guillotine from mount but Joachimsen frees his head quite easily.
Adalsteinn looking to finish Joachimsen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joachimsen!
Joachimsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adalsteinn is landing with some decent strikes but Joachimsen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adalsteinn unloads with some shots from mount but Joachimsen bucks and avoids them well.
Adalsteinn 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.
Adalsteinn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joachimsen is looking to escape.
Joachimsen tries to reverse the position but Adalsteinn maintains control.
Adalsteinn looking to finish Joachimsen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joachimsen!
Joachimsen tries to hold on but Adalsteinn postures up.
Adalsteinn prevents Joachimsen from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Adalsteinn connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Adalsteinn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Joachimsen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Joachimsen and Adalsteinn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Adalsteinn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Joachimsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adalsteinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joachimsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joachimsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joachimsen strikes from his own guard.
Adalsteinn postures up in Joachimsen's guard and throws a big left but Joachimsen blocks it.
Adalsteinn postures up in Joachimsen's guard and throws a big left but Joachimsen blocks it.
Adalsteinn connects with a couple of short punches.
Joachimsen trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adalsteinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joachimsen trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joachimsen wants to sweep here but Adalsteinn controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adalsteinn connects with a single shot there.

Adalsteinn feints and as Joachimsen raises his hands in defense, Adalsteinn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joachimsen wants to stand up but Adalsteinn is controlling him.
Adalsteinn throws a big right hand that misses.
Joachimsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Joachimsen, not yet.
Joachimsen wants to control but Adalsteinn passes easily into half guard.
Adalsteinn working Joachimsen over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joachimsen wants to improve his position but Adalsteinn is controlling well.
Joachimsen is staying active underneath Adalsteinn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Adalsteinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joachimsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Joachimsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joachimsen with a poor takedown
and Adalsteinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joachimsen looks gassed!
Joachimsen fails with the takedown
and Adalsteinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joachimsen missing with a left hand there. Adalsteinn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

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.
Joachimsen shoots and misses
and Adalsteinn counters with a low kick, right behind Joachimsen 's knee.
Caratacos Adalsteinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Joachimsen.
Joachimsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adalsteinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Joachimsen sprawls well. He's pushed Adalsteinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Adalsteinn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Adalsteinn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joachimsen keeps working.
Adalsteinn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adalsteinn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adalsteinn moves nicely into side control.
Adalsteinn working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joachimsen fails with the takedown

and Adalsteinn counters by moving into the clinch.
Joachimsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adalsteinn gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Adalsteinn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Joachimsen regains guard.
Adalsteinn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adalsteinn wants to control from the top but Joachimsen keeps moving.
Adalsteinn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adalsteinn thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalsteinn won't allow Joachimsen to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adalsteinn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joachimsen's guard.
Joachimsen trying to control from the bottom.
Joachimsen is breathing heavily.
Adalsteinn working the head and body with strikes.
Joachimsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joachimsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adalsteinn.
Joachimsen wants to get back to full guard but Adalsteinn has passed into side control.
Adalsteinn scoring with strikes but Joachimsen is staying in there.
Adalsteinn lands a heavy elbow.
Joachimsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joachimsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adalsteinn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Joachimsen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joachimsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adalsteinn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adalsteinn with a couple of short strikes.
Joachimsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joachimsen holds on to Adalsteinn around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Adalsteinn working Joachimsen over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalsteinn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joachimsen looks a forlorn figure.
Adalsteinn with the ground and pound from mount.
Adalsteinn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Adalsteinn.
Joachimsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adalsteinn controlling from mount.
Adalsteinn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joachimsen looks a forlorn figure.
Adalsteinn with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalsteinn unloading with bombs!
Joachimsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Adalsteinn raining down shots from the mount!
Adalsteinn working Joachimsen over with strikes here.
Adalsteinn prevents Joachimsen from getting the reversal.
Adalsteinn landing punches.
Adalsteinn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Adalsteinn dominating with strikes here.
Adalsteinn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joachimsen is looking to escape.
Joachimsen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Adalsteinn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caratacos Adalsteinn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Joachimsen misses with a double jab
and Adalsteinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joachimsen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Adalsteinn counters by clinching up.
Adalsteinn keeps control of Joachimsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adalsteinn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Joachimsen goes for a takedown attempt but Adalsteinn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joachimsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adalsteinn counters with a nice leg kick.
Joachimsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joachimsen tries for a takedown but Adalsteinn circles away easily

and Adalsteinn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Joachimsen's guard.
Caratacos Adalsteinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Joachimsen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalsteinn is working Joachimsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joachimsen striking off his back but it's not causing Adalsteinn any problems.
Adalsteinn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joachimsen keeping moving, preventing Adalsteinn from controlling successfully.
Joachimsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adalsteinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Joachimsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joachimsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adalsteinn is one step ahead there.
Adalsteinn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Adalsteinn gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adalsteinn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joachimsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Joachimsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adalsteinn passes to side control.
Adalsteinn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joachimsen struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalsteinn advances to full mount.
Joachimsen is trying to escape the mount.
Adalsteinn lands a heavy elbow.
Joachimsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Adalsteinn lands with some strikes.
Adalsteinn looking to finish Joachimsen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joachimsen!
Adalsteinn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joachimsen?
Adalsteinn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Joachimsen hang on?
Adalsteinn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Joachimsen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joachimsen tries to hold on but Adalsteinn postures up.
Adalsteinn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Joachimsen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Joachimsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Adalsteinn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Joachimsen taking shots to the head.
Adalsteinn with the ground and pound from mount.
Adalsteinn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hans Joachimsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adalsteinn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joachimsen is looking to escape.
Adalsteinn prevents Joachimsen from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caratacos Adalsteinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adalsteinn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caratacos Adalsteinn!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Eriksson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kim
vs
Eriksson

180 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
186 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sung Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eriksson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Eriksson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eriksson throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eriksson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eriksson throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eriksson but Eriksson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eriksson but Eriksson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eriksson shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eriksson misses with a takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is pressing down on Eriksson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eriksson is holding on for now.

Eriksson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kim.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim blocks the strikes from Eriksson.

Kim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kim trying to control from half guard but Eriksson is working away.
Kim prevents Eriksson from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kim 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.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Eriksson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eriksson is controlling Kim's trapped leg to prevent Kim from advancing to side control.
Eriksson tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Eriksson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eriksson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eriksson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Eriksson is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.

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.
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eriksson is looking to improve his position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eriksson is looking to improve his position.
Eriksson is in trouble now - Kim has advanced to mount!

Eriksson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kim locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Eriksson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sung Kim!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Kuznitsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isotalo comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Metal by Turisas. Kuznitsky has chosen saw theme as his entrance music. Antti Isotalo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Isotalo
vs
Kuznitsky

200 cm
18
204 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Abraham Kuznitsky!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kuznitsky clinches up against the cage.
Kuznitsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Isotalo misses with a knee strike.
Isotalo avoiding damage as Kuznitsky throws knees to the body.
Isotalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Isotalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuznitsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Isotalo.
Kuznitsky wants to stall.
Isotalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznitsky managing to block the knees to the body from Isotalo.
Kuznitsky stops a takedown attempt from Isotalo.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Isotalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznitsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Isotalo throws out the jab.
Isotalo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kuznitsky.
Kuznitsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznitsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznitsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Isotalo misses with the combination.
Antti Isotalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isotalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznitsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznitsky is looking to clinch.
Isotalo closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznitsky, looking for a takedown. Isotalo pushes Kuznitsky against the cage but Kuznitsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Isotalo.
Isotalo lands with a nice combination. Kuznitsky backs away looking to recover.
Isotalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Isotalo lands an overhand right.
Kuznitsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Isotalo.
Kuznitsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Isotalo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuznitsky pinned against the cage. Kuznitsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Isotalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznitsky shoots and misses
and Isotalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Isotalo throws a nice looking combination but Kuznitsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo misses the shot to the body.
Kuznitsky avoids the head kick by Isotalo.
Kuznitsky tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Isotalo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Isotalo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Isotalo slips nicely into half guard.
Isotalo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuznitsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Isotalo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Isotalo with the ground and pound but Kuznitsky uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznitsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Isotalo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Isotalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznitsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Isotalo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Isotalo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuznitsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuznitsky looks gassed!
Isotalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznitsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuznitsky is trying to control the position but Isotalo postures up.
Isotalo throws a big right hand that misses.
Isotalo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuznitsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Isotalo stands and throws Kuznitsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuznitsky taking punishment in the form of punches.
Isotalo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznitsky taking punishment in the form of punches.
Isotalo is putting a hurting on Kuznitsky here, landing some big shots from side control.
Isotalo in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Isotalo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Isotalo misses with a double jab.

Kuznitsky is rocked!
Isotalo throws an overhand right that has Kuznitsky reeling! Isotalo follows up with a more punches and Kuznitsky is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antti Isotalo!