TFL 3 - Nemesis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Karhu
vs
Swick

188 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Swick!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Swick instigates a clinch.
Swick is trying to break the clinch but Karhu has him pressed against the cage.
Swick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.

Karhu pulls guard.
Swick trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swick with a nice head shot there.

Karhu working for a triangle but Swick defends it easily.
Swick trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
Karhu controls Swick momentarily but Swick frees himself.
Swick trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick postures up in Karhu's guard and throws a big left but Karhu blocks it.

Karhu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karhu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swick is one step ahead there.
Karhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swick.
Swick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Karhu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Swick is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Karhu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Swick's back instead.
Karhu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is hanging on to Swick's back as he tries to escape.
Karhu avoiding Swick 's attempts to control his hands.
Karhu controlling well, preventing Swick from escaping the position.
Karhu avoiding Swick 's attempts to control his hands.
Swick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karhu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swick is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kari Karhu!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alguem Bom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Grenier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Chris Grenier enters the cage!

Bom
vs
Grenier

190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alguem Bom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Grenier!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grenier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grenier.
Grenier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bom throws a nice looking combination but Grenier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grenier pinned against the cage. Grenier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grenier swats away the attempt to clinch by Bom.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Bom pushes Grenier up against the cage in a clinch.
Bom wants to break free but Grenier has control.
Bom tries to break the clinch but Grenier is controlling the position.

Grenier manages to break the clinch.
Grenier fakes the leg kick and cracks Bom in the body.
Grenier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grenier misses with a few strikes there.
Grenier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bom.
Grenier is trying to break the clinch but Bom has him pressed against the cage.
Grenier is trying to break free.
Grenier blocks an elbow strike.
Bom is breathing heavily.

Bom manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Grenier does no damage.
Bom is looking to clinch.
Grenier thuds a left hand into Bom's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bom will feel that in the morning.
Grenier drops Bom with a right and a left! Grenier comes rushing in but Bom regains his composure and manages to keep Grenier in guard.

Bom is rocked!

It looks like Alguem Bom has been cut.
Bom is striking but Grenier is not phased and passes to half guard.
Oh Bom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bom wants to get back to full guard.
Bom is trying to stand.
Bom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grenier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grenier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grenier's back!
Bom seems to have got his legs back now.
Bom throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bom lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bom.
Grenier covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bom throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bom wants to control but Grenier is keeping busy.
Grenier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grenier looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bom missing with punches from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bom working for the choke.

Bom looking for the choke but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grenier tries to escape but Bom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Even with his hooks in, Bom manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Grenier tries to roll but Bom sticks to his back.

Bom working for a choke but Grenier is defending well.
Grenier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grenier manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Some wild striking there from Grenier.
Bom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grenier counters with a leg kick.
Bom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grenier counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bom throws a right and a left that Grenier avoids nicely.
Bom blocks a head kick by Grenier.
Grenier slips a jab and a cross from Bom.
Chris Grenier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Bom does no damage.
Bom scores with a three punch combo!
Grenier tries to move into range but Bom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Grenier is rocked!
Bom wants to clinch.
Grenier is still on wobbly legs! Can Bom finish him?
Bom throws a right and a left that Grenier avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grenier walks straight into a right hand from Bom - that's dropped him! Bom jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Grenier from any more punishment! Grenier complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alguem Bom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

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

Hekkanen
vs
Fors

215 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Dark Knight Design
Demonic Drugs

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Hekkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Fors!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hekkanen.
Hekkanen misses with a wild combination.
Fors throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hekkanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hekkanen avoids the head kick by Fors.
Fors slips a jab and a cross from Hekkanen.
Fors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hekkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fors cracks Hekkanen with a good jab.

It looks like Tony Hekkanen has been cut.
Hekkanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fors is looking to clinch.
Fors tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hekkanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hekkanen throws a right hand that Fors ducks under and follows up with a left that Fors also avoids with ease.
Hekkanen avoids the head kick by Fors.
Fors misses with a head kick.
Fors throws a series of punches but Hekkanen avoids them all with ease.
Hekkanen misses with a double jab

and Fors holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hekkanen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Fors pushes Hekkanen up against the cage in a clinch.

Fors decides to pull guard.
Fors pulls Hekkanen in close to prevent any damage.
Hekkanen wants to stand but Fors is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Fors has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hekkanen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fors tries to clinch but Hekkanen is having none of it.

Fors rushes Hekkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hekkanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fors makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fors. That's going to slow Hekkanen down.
Hekkanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Fors. Fors gets slowly back to his feet.
Hekkanen misses with a two punch combination.
Hekkanen looks to land a combination but Fors avoids it well.
Hekkanen drops Fors with a nice combination! Hekkanen dives into Fors's guard, looking to finish!

Fors is rocked!

It looks like Tommi Fors has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hekkanen stands up and waves to Fors to follow him.
Fors is still on wobbly legs! Can Hekkanen finish him?
Hekkanen fails to land the takedown.

Fors instigates a clinch.
Fors seems to have recovered his senses.
Fors with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Fors breaks from the clinch.
Hekkanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fors in his tracks.
No joy there for Hekkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Fors.
Hekkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Fors has Hekkanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Fors lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fors has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hekkanen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hekkanen is trying to break free.
Hekkanen working aggressively here.

Fors tightens his grip and picks Hekkanen up, before dumping him to the ground. Hekkanen manages to land in guard.

Fors decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fors moves in looking to clinch but Hekkanen pushes him off.
Hekkanen lands with a cross.

Fors closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hekkanen to the mat! Hekkanen manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fors gets to his feet - Hekkanen follows without any prompting.
Fors dodges the punch combination from Hekkanen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fors walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hekkanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hekkanen throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Fors stumbling backwards into the cage! Fors bounces back off the cage towards Hekkanen, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hekkanen lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hekkanen celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Hekkanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Soturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soturi has chosen Insomnium - Down With the Sun as his entrance music. Kasper Kessler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kessler
vs
Soturi

185 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kasper Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Soturi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soturi slips a jab and a cross from Kessler.
Horrible takedown by Soturi or perhaps it was just good defense by Kessler which made him look bad.
Soturi shoots in looking for a takedown. Kessler tries to sprawl out of it but Soturi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kessler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soturi fails to land the takedown.
Kasper Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Soturi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler takes a swing at Soturi's ribcage but misses.
Kessler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler throws a right and a left that Soturi avoids nicely.
Kessler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Seppo Soturi has been cut.
Soturi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kessler is fending him off so far but Soturi persists. Nope, Kessler circles away and we're back to standing.
Soturi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soturi looks to land a body kick but Kessler moved away.
Soturi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soturi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soturi lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soturi is working Kessler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Soturi wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Soturi wants to pass the guard but Kessler is keeping the position.
Soturi won't allow Kessler to get back to his feet.
Kessler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kessler tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soturi throws a big right hand that misses.

Kessler pushes Soturi off and gets back to his feet.
Soturi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kessler connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kessler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soturi ducks under a wild hook from Kessler.
Kessler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soturi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kessler misses with a double jab.
Kasper Kessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kessler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soturi.

Soturi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Soturi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kessler is in a horrible position here. Soturi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kasper Kessler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seppo Soturi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Soturi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kessler but Kessler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kessler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kessler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Soturi or perhaps it was just good defense by Kessler which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soturi ducks under a wild hook from Kessler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soturi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kasper Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Soturi.
Kessler misses with a hook. Soturi ducked under it nicely.
Kessler misses with a two punch combination.

Soturi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Soturi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soturi wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soturi throws and elbow that misses. Kessler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soturi's guard. Nice move by Kessler!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soturi is on top in guard.
Soturi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Soturi is looking to work some ground and pound but Kessler has wrist control.
Soturi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soturi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kessler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soturi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soturi throwing strikes from guard but Kessler blocks nicely.
Soturi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soturi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kessler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasper Kessler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Soturi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soturi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.
Soturi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soturi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Soturi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kessler's head.
Soturi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kessler's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soturi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kessler defending well though.
Soturi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kessler's head.
Soturi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kessler's head.
Kessler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soturi on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Soturi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Soturi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kessler's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Soturi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seppo Soturi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Soturi shoots in but no luck this time.
Kessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Soturi is just out of range.

Soturi scores with a takedown into Kessler's guard.
Soturi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kessler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soturi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kessler wants to stand but Soturi is controlling the position.
Soturi thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soturi throwing strikes from guard but Kessler blocks nicely.
Soturi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kessler keeping full guard, as Soturi tries to pass.
Kessler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soturi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kessler 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.
Soturi distracts Kessler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soturi throws a strike but Kessler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

Soturi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Soturi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Soturi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Soturi is landing with some decent strikes but Kessler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Soturi landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soturi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Kessler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kessler blocking the ground and pound.
Soturi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Soturi.
Kessler is bucking up trying to escape but Soturi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Soturi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Soturi working Kessler over with strikes here.
Soturi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kessler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Soturi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Soturi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Soturi working the ground and pound effectively.
Soturi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kessler really wants to buck Soturi off and get back to his feet.
Soturi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soturi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soturi cracks Kessler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Soturi looking to finish Kessler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kessler!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soturi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kessler because Soturi loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Soturi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soturi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Soturi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Myrynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Aaron Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Myrynen looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Myrynen
vs
Aaron Jackson

200 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a right and a left that Myrynen avoids nicely.
Pekka Myrynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myrynen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Myrynen misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myrynen.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myrynen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Myrynen throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Myrynen tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Myrynen is breathing heavily.
Myrynen tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Myrynen! He's out on his feet! Jackson rushes in and drops Myrynen with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carter Aaron Jackson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaapo Hannuksela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olavi Etuvainio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hannuksela
vs
Etuvainio

190 cm
18
198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaapo Hannuksela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olavi Etuvainio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etuvainio looks to land a combination. Hannuksela sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Kaapo Hannuksela has been cut.
Hannuksela takes a jab right on the kisser.

Etuvainio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Etuvainio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Etuvainio trying to control the action but Hannuksela is working from the bottom.
Hannuksela is looking for a sweep.

Etuvainio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hannuksela, who protects the arm well.
Hannuksela is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Etuvainio off and has taken his back!
Etuvainio is in bad spot here.
Hannuksela trying to control momentarily.
Etuvainio turns into Hannuksela and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kaapo Hannuksela!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hervoton Kyrpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Gruberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kyrpa
vs
Gruberman

183 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hervoton Kyrpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Gruberman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruberman fails with the takedown.
Gruberman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kyrpa swivels and escapes.
Kyrpa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hervoton Kyrpa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Gruberman.
Gruberman fails to land the takedown.

Kyrpa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gruberman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gruberman prevents Kyrpa from breaking the clinch.
Kyrpa tries to score a body lock takedown but Gruberman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Kyrpa.
Gruberman tries to stall but Kyrpa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gruberman tries to pull guard but Kyrpa holds him up against the cage and eventually Gruberman drops back down to his feet.
Gruberman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyrpa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gruberman shoots in and drives through. Kyrpa sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kyrpa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kyrpa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Gruberman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kyrpa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gruberman to the mat. Gruberman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gruberman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyrpa.
Kyrpa landing some decent shots from guard.
Gruberman looking for a sweep. Not yet Gruberman, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyrpa looking to pass the guard.
Kyrpa advances to half guard.
Kyrpa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Gruberman actively working from the bottom here.
Gruberman looks gassed!
Kyrpa is trying to control the action in half guard but Gruberman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyrpa 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.
Kyrpa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gruberman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kyrpa prevents Gruberman from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyrpa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyrpa misses with a head shot. Gruberman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kyrpa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kyrpa tries to free his leg and advance position but Gruberman is retaining full guard.
Gruberman 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.
Kyrpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyrpa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kyrpa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gruberman has his takedown stuffed
and Gruberman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kyrpa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kyrpa is chipping away with strikes.
Kyrpa tries to move to mount but Gruberman blocks the move with his legs.
Gruberman is trying to control Kyrpa's posture but Kyrpa avoids it.
Kyrpa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gruberman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kyrpa tries to pass to full mount but Gruberman defends it.
Gruberman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gruberman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gruberman working for a triangle but Kyrpa defends it easily.

Kyrpa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gruberman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kyrpa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Kyrpa.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kyrpa!
Gruberman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kyrpa sprawls well. He's pushed Gruberman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gruberman tries for a takedown but Kyrpa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gruberman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hervoton Kyrpa 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.

Gruberman moves forwards but Kyrpa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hervoton Kyrpa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyrpa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kyrpa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kyrpa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kyrpa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kyrpa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gruberman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gruberman has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Gruberman with that takedown attempt.
Hervoton Kyrpa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Gruberman.
Kyrpa scores with a nice strike.
Gruberman is breathing heavily.
Gruberman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyrpa tries to sprawl out of it but Gruberman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyrpa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrpa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gruberman's hands.
Danga de danga de dang - Kyrpa scores with a four punch combination!
Gruberman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyrpa is fending him off so far but Gruberman persists. Nope, Kyrpa circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyrpa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gruberman momentarily.
No joy there for Kyrpa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyrpa stuffs the takedown attempt from Gruberman. Gruberman gets slowly back to his feet.
Gruberman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyrpa circles away.
Gruberman throws a head kick but Kyrpa moves out of range.
No luck for Gruberman with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruberman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyrpa tries to avoid it but Gruberman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyrpa to the ground. Kyrpa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gruberman with a poor takedown

and Kyrpa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kyrpa passes to side control.
Check out the look on Kyrpa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kyrpa landing a few strikes.
Kyrpa lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyrpa landing strikes.
Kyrpa is putting a hurting on Gruberman here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyrpa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kyrpa is putting a hurting on Gruberman here, landing some big shots from side control.

Kyrpa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gruberman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kyrpa working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyrpa working away.
Kyrpa is putting a hurting on Gruberman here, landing some big shots from side control.

Kyrpa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gruberman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gruberman sneaks back into half guard.
Gruberman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kyrpa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gruberman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gruberman looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gruberman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyrpa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyrpa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gruberman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kyrpa is controlling him.
Gruberman controls Kyrpa momentarily but Kyrpa frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyrpa pushing down on Gruberman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gruberman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Gruberman is looking for a triangle but Kyrpa pushes his legs off easily.
Kyrpa landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hervoton Kyrpa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kyrpa clinches.

Gruberman manages to break the clinch.
Kyrpa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gruberman tries to avoid it but Kyrpa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gruberman to the ground. Gruberman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyrpa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gruberman has his takedown stuffed
and Kyrpa counters with a left to the body.
Gruberman has his takedown stuffed
and Kyrpa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gruberman throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kyrpa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kyrpa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gruberman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kyrpa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kyrpa passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruberman tries to buck Kyrpa off but Kyrpa is having none of it.
Kyrpa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gruberman to see if he's OK.
Kyrpa cracks Gruberman with a big right hand but Gruberman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kyrpa working away.

Kyrpa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kyrpa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gruberman!
Gruberman working to try and regain half guard.
Gruberman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gruberman wants to improve his position but Kyrpa is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruberman moves into full guard.
Gruberman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gruberman wants to sweep here but Kyrpa controlling him for the moment.

Gruberman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kyrpa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gruberman kicks Kyrpa off and gets to his feet.
Gruberman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kyrpa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kyrpa.
Hervoton Kyrpa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Gruberman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyrpa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gruberman can't get the takedown.
Kyrpa is trying to break the clinch but Gruberman has him pressed against the cage.
Gruberman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyrpa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kyrpa tries to break the clinch but Gruberman is controlling the position.
Kyrpa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gruberman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kyrpa blocks an uppercut.
Gruberman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyrpa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gruberman tries to clinch
and Kyrpa counters with a series of strikes. Gruberman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gruberman with a poor takedown
and Kyrpa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyrpa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Kyrpa does no damage.

Gruberman drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Gruberman hold on?! Kyrpa is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kyrpa doesn't have the hooks in and Gruberman manages to turn into his guard.
Gruberman lands a couple of digs.
Gruberman stopping the sweep attempt from Kyrpa.
Gruberman passes into half guard.
Kyrpa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gruberman is working away from the top position though.
Ed Gruberman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gruberman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gruberman is pressing down on Kyrpa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyrpa is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hervoton Kyrpa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kyrpa 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hervoton Kyrpa!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grey Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Biggums has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grey Fish's chin.

Fish
vs
Biggums

191 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White 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, Grey Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish shoots for a double leg takedown but Biggums sprawls well. He's pushed Fish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fish closes the distance and clinches up with Biggums, looking for a takedown. Fish pushes Biggums against the cage but Biggums circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biggums is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Biggums throws a nice looking combination but Fish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biggums connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fish's hands.
Biggums scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fish is breathing heavily.
Fish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Biggums's waist but Biggums gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fish off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grey Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggums drops Fish with a naaaaasty hook - Fish is in real trouble here! Biggums dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Biggums!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dudikoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuitton Jaksonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michael Dudikoff has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dudikoff
vs
Jaksonen

180 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Nutrition King

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Dudikoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuitton Jaksonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudikoff looks for a takedown but Jaksonen sprawls well.

Jaksonen 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.
Dudikoff keeping full guard, as Jaksonen tries to pass.
Jaksonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dudikoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaksonen.
Jaksonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudikoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jaksonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dudikoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Dudikoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaksonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaksonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudikoff working a defensive guard here.
Jaksonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudikoff is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaksonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaksonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dudikoff had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jaksonen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dudikoff Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jaksonen's back instead.
Dudikoff is hanging on to Jaksonen's back as he tries to escape.
Jaksonen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dudikoff.

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.
Jaksonen breaks Dudikoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Dudikoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dudikoff looking for a triangle here. Jaksonen is fighting it but it looks tight! Dudikoff pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jaksonen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michael Dudikoff!