HFC XI: Uprising PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MiniMark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Beaudin (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!

Hunt
vs
Beaudin

175 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Plays chess

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, MiniMark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Curt Beaudin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt shoots in and drives through. Beaudin sprawls well.
Curt Beaudin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Beaudin clinches with his opponent.
Hunt avoiding damage as Beaudin throws knees to the body.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.

Beaudin breaks from the clinch.

Beaudin forces Hunt back against the cage and clinches.
Beaudin trying to land knees to the body.
Beaudin prevents Hunt from breaking the clinch.
Beaudin is working Hunt over against the cage.
Hunt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beaudin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Beaudin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Hunt right now.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt turns into Beaudin and is now in his guard.
Hunt pushing down on Beaudin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Beaudin.
Beaudin wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Beaudin is working away.

Beaudin pushes Hunt off and gets back to his feet.

Beaudin clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Beaudin.
Beaudin throws an elbow but it misses.
Beaudin tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.

Beaudin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Beaudin postures up.

Hunt is looking for a triangle but Beaudin pushes his legs off easily.

Hunt has his foot on Beaudin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beaudin works his way back into a safe position though.
Beaudin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Beaudin looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beaudin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Beaudin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Beaudin circles away.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MiniMark Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt swinging wilding here.
Beaudin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Beaudin drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beaudin has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin lands a damaging elbow.
Beaudin stalling against the cage.
Beaudin missing with knees to the body.
Beaudin gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
Hunt wants a takedown.
Beaudin crunches a lovely knee into Hunt's ribcage.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Beaudin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Beaudin rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.

Beaudin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.

Beaudin clinches with his opponent.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Beaudin.
Beaudin has Hunt pushed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd are getting on Beaudin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Beaudin scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Beaudin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beaudin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Beaudin circles away.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Beaudin tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beaudin but Beaudin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beaudin scores with a one two! Hunt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beaudin pinned against the cage. Beaudin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Beaudin has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beaudin scores with a shoulder strike.

Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt shoots in but Beaudin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beaudin is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Beaudin circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curt Beaudin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Beaudin forces Hunt back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Beaudin.
The referee calls for Beaudin to work.
Beaudin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Beaudin holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunt drops back down to his feet.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Beaudin throws an elbow that misses.

Hunt has hold of one of Beaudin's legs. Beaudin is fighting the takedown attempt but Hunt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hunt passes Beaudin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt passes to side control.
Beaudin is breathing heavily.
Hunt in side control, throwing shots but Beaudin defends.
Hunt working the ground and pound but Beaudin is defending the strikes.
Hunt lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hunt throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Hunt decides to stand back up. Hunt steps back and let's Beaudin get back to his feet.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Beaudin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Beaudin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MiniMark Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Beaudin counters by clinching up.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent Beaudin's takedown attempt.
Beaudin trying to land knees to the body.

Hunt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Beaudin regains guard immediately.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt trying to control but Beaudin is working from the bottom.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Beaudin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beaudin trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hunt trying to control but Beaudin is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt

and Beaudin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beaudin tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Beaudin misses with a knee to the head.
Hunt is working for takedown but Beaudin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Beaudin lands a knee to the body.
Hunt looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Beaudin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a right hand that Beaudin ducks under and follows up with a left that Beaudin also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beaudin moves into the clinch successfully.
Beaudin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beaudin.
Beaudin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Beaudin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beaudin lands an elbow that stopped Hunt in his tracks for a moment.
Beaudin tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Beaudin landing knees to the body.
Beaudin landing knees to the head.
Beaudin scores with a knee to the head.

Beaudin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Beaudin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hunt's guard.

Beaudin stands up and waves to Hunt to follow him.
Beaudin tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beaudin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beaudin fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt shoots and misses

and Beaudin counters by clinching up.
Hunt jumps guard but Beaudin stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knees to the body from Beaudin.
Beaudin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Beaudin.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beaudin keeps control of Hunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beaudin prevents the takedown attempt.
Beaudin is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beaudin looking to slow down the pace here.

Beaudin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beaudin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beaudin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beaudin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
MiniMark Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Curt Beaudin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hunt shoots in but Beaudin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt throws a head kick but Beaudin moves out of range.
Hunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beaudin is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Beaudin circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Beaudin, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Beaudin against the cage but Beaudin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MiniMark Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Beaudin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Beaudin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Beaudin.
Hunt moves forwards but Beaudin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.

Beaudin has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Beaudin gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Beaudin lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beaudin trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Hunt is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to stall.
Beaudin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beaudin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt avoiding damage as Beaudin throws knees to the body.
Beaudin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Beaudin has him pressed against the cage.
Beaudin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beaudin can't break the clinch.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beaudin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Beaudin.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudin has a hand on Hunt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Beaudin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beaudin tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beaudin trying desperately to get to his feet.
MiniMark Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt tries to control but Beaudin wriggling away.
Hunt looking to finish with strikes here!
Beaudin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Beaudin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hunt throwing shots but Beaudin is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beaudin pushes Hunt off and gets back to his feet.
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beaudin swivels and escapes.

Beaudin clinches.
Beaudin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beaudin just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Beaudin manages to get underhooks.
Beaudin with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Beaudin as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beaudin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beaudin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
A shot to de liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Beaudin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beaudin as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Beaudin gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Beaudin has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beaudin.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beaudin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt stalls.
Hunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Beaudin looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beaudin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
MiniMark Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beaudin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beaudin scores with a knee to the head.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to MiniMark Hunt.
I think Beaudin 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Hautala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Servilto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear Servilto looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Hautala
vs
Servilto

160 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesto Hautala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bear Servilto!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hautala stuffs the takedown attempt from Servilto. Servilto gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Servilto or perhaps it was just good defense by Hautala which made him look bad.
Hautala could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Servilto takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Bear Servilto has been cut.
Hautala misses with a head kick.
Ernesto Hautala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hautala cracks Servilto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Servilto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Servilto looks gassed!
Hautala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hautala throws a head kick that misses.
Servilto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hautala swivels and escapes.
Ernesto Hautala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bear Servilto.
Hautala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Hautala.

Hautala clinches up with Servilto and pushes him back against the cage.
Hautala connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Hautala.
A knee to the head by Hautala.
Hautala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hautala landing knees to the head.
Hautala using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hautala.
Hautala misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hautala lands a knee to the body.
Servilto is trying to break free.
Hautala looking to throw knees to the head but Servilto is blocking nicely.

Servilto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hautala can't fight it off and eventually Servilto manages to take the fight to the floor. Hautala looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hautala pulls Servilto in close to prevent any damage.
Servilto trying to control but Hautala is working from the bottom.
Servilto throwing strikes from guard but Hautala blocks nicely.
Hautala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Servilto is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Servilto is looking to advance position but Hautala has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Servilto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Servilto wants to control from the top but Hautala keeps moving.
Servilto throws a strike but Hautala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Servilto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servilto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hautala is trying to stand up here but Servilto is controlling him well.
Servilto trying to control from Hautala's half guard. Hautala has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Servilto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hautala looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hautala looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hautala!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Servilto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hautala's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Servilto connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Servilto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Servilto pulls Hautala in close to his closed guard and prevents Hautala from doing any damage or advancing position.

Servilto working for a triangle but Hautala defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Hautala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bear Servilto's cut.
That's time! Hautala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hautala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hautala throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Servilto's head.
Hautala throws a head kick but Servilto moves out of range.
Servilto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hautala circles away.
Servilto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hautala throws a nice head kick!
Hautala looks to score with a jab to the body but Servilto is just out of range.
Hautala throws a hook but Servilto blocks it.
Hautala stuffs the takedown.

Servilto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Servilto wants to stand but Hautala has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Servilto trying to control but Hautala is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Servilto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hautala has momentary wrist control but Servilto slips an elbow through the middle.
Servilto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hautala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Servilto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hautala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Servilto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hautala is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Servilto thows a big elbow that misses.
Servilto throwing strikes but missing.
Hautala will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hautala pulls Servilto in close to his closed guard and prevents Servilto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Servilto is looking to advance position but Hautala has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Servilto wants to hold on but Hautala pushes him away.
Hautala throws some wild stikes that Servilto manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hautala avoids the attempt from Servilto to control.
Servilto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Servilto tries to hold on but Hautala postures up.
Servilto is working to get back to half guard.
Hautala scoring with strikes but Servilto is staying in there.
Hautala looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Servilto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Servilto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hautala breaks from Servilto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Servilto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hautala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Servilto is looking to escape.
Servilto can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hautala blocks Servilto's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Hautala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bear Servilto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Servilto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Hautala slams his shin into Servilto's torso.
Servilto shoots for a takedown but Hautala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick from Hautala lands but Servilto takes it in his stride.
A big left from Hautala misses.
Servilto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hautala but Hautala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ernesto Hautala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bear Servilto.
Hautala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Servilto ducks under a wild hook from Hautala.
Hautala throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hautala misses with an uppercut.

Hautala gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Servilto advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hautala taking a bit of punishment here - Servilto scoring with strikes.
Hautala regains half guard.
Hautala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Servilto postures up.
Hautala striking off his back but it's not causing Servilto any problems.
Servilto won't allow Hautala to sweep him here.
Servilto trying to control but Hautala is working from the bottom.
Hautala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Servilto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hautala wants to control from the top but Servilto keeps moving.
Hautala is really struggling to control Servilto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hautala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hautala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Servilto's guard.
Servilto trying to control here.
Hautala is tying to control. Servilto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servilto is looking for a sweep. Hautala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body kick from Hautala.
Hautala stuffs the takedown attempt from Servilto. Servilto gets slowly back to his feet.
Hautala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hautala jabs at Servilto's body.
Servilto clinches but Hautala breaks the clinch
and Hautala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hautala waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Servilto.
A swing and a miss from Hautala.

Servilto 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.
Hautala keeping full guard, as Servilto tries to pass.
Bear Servilto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Servilto throwing strikes but missing.

Hautala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Servilto wants to control from the top but Hautala keeps moving.
Hautala wants to stand and escape but Servilto is having none of it.
Hautala working a defensive guard here.

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Hautala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Avers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cthulu Kltanglban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cthulu Kltanglban has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Avers's chin.

Avers
vs
Kltanglban

191 cm
22
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Attliction

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Avers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cthulu Kltanglban!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avers misses with a double jab.
Kltanglban is looking to clinch.
Kltanglban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avers looks to clinch
and Kltanglban counters with a series of strikes. Avers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kltanglban swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avers counters with a series of strikes. Kltanglban will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kltanglban just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kltanglban throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kltanglban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kltanglban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avers with a poor takedown
and Kltanglban counters with a stiff right hand.
Avers throws a combination that misses

and Kltanglban counters by moving into the clinch.
Avers is working for takedown but Kltanglban is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avers has had enough of the clinch but Kltanglban keeps him there for the moment.
Avers tries to break the clinch but Kltanglban is controlling the position.

Kltanglban breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Avers.
No joy there for Kltanglban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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.

Kltanglban closes the distance and clinches.

Kltanglban manages to break the clinch.

Avers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Avers tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Avers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kltanglban is looking for a sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kltanglban gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kltanglban stops Avers from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Avers throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kltanglban tries to lock up and control but Avers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 John Avers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Kltanglban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kltanglban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avers throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Avers.
Kltanglban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kltanglban fails to land the takedown.
Kltanglban uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Avers has time to react.
Avers misses with a double jab
enabling Kltanglban to counter with a crisp jab.
Kltanglban misses with a double jab
and Avers counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avers misses with a low kick.
Avers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kltanglban checks it well.
Kltanglban lands a nice hook to Avers's body. Avers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John Avers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kltanglban looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Avers is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avers looking for submissions off his back.
Avers is looking to improve his position.
Kltanglban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.
Avers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kltanglban is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Avers actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cthulu Kltanglban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Avers throws a head kick that misses.
Avers tries for a takedown but Kltanglban circles away easily

and Kltanglban counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kltanglban prevents Avers from improving his position.
Kltanglban wants to pass the guard but Avers is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avers is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Avers wants to control but Kltanglban is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avers is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kltanglban content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kltanglban is looking to clinch.
Avers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kltanglban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kltanglban.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A choreographed right hand from Kltanglban misses the target.
Kltanglban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cthulu Kltanglban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kltanglban 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 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cthulu Kltanglban!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
11%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Your Mom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Veini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mom
vs
Veini

195 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Your Mom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Veini!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Mom scores with a four punch combination!

Veini is rocked!
Mom connects with a nice cross there... Veini is looking wobbly and Mom recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Veini to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Mom jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Your Mom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Untamo Tohotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tohotti comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down. Stan Winner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tohotti
vs
Winner

175 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
18
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Untamo Tohotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stan Winner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Winner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tohotti is keeping the position for now.
Tohotti keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.
Tohotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winner is one step ahead there.
Winner throws a big right hand that misses.
Winner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tohotti tries for a takedown but Winner circles away easily

and Winner counters with a shoot takedown. Tohotti fights it but they end up in guard.
Tohotti is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner stands up over Tohotti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winner tries to free his leg and advance position but Tohotti is retaining full guard.
Winner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Winner landing with the ground and pound.
Tohotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winner is one step ahead there.
Winner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tohotti is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winner slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Winner there.
Winner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tohotti tries to hold on but Winner postures up.
Winner controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Winner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tohotti taking shots to the head.
Winner content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Stan Winner just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tohotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winner manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Winner dominated that round.
That's time! Tohotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tohotti clinches but Winner breaks the clinch
and Winner counters with a nice body shot.
Untamo Tohotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tohotti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tohotti manages to avoid it.
Tohotti tries to clinch

and Winner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Winner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winner passes to full mount!
Winner with good strikes from the mount here!
Winner landing punches.
Winner lands with some strikes.
Tohotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tohotti gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tohotti is refusing to be controlled, as Winner sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Winner connects with a nice short shot to Tohotti's temple.
Winner is trying to control the action in half guard but Tohotti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Winner is trying to control the action in half guard but Tohotti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tohotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tohotti won't allow Winner to pass to mount.
Stan Winner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winner is taking a breather. Tohotti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tohotti is staying active underneath Winner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Stan Winner just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tohotti connects with a jab.
Tohotti tries to clinch up

and Winner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Winner passes to side control.
Tohotti is looking to regain half guard here but Winner keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tohotti is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Winner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tohotti is trying to improve his position.
Tohotti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Winner's best efforts.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Tohotti is defending well.
Winner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tohotti wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Winner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Winner clinches with his opponent.
Tohotti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Winner lands a shot to the body.
Tohotti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Winner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tohotti regains guard.
Winner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Winner trying to control but Tohotti is working from the bottom.
Winner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Winner landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Winner stands up and waves to Tohotti to follow him.

Winner pushes Tohotti up against the cage in a clinch.

Winner drags the fight down to the ground.
Winner pulls Tohotti in close to prevent any damage.
Winner has a closed guard, preventing Tohotti from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Winner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tohotti is looking to escape.
Winner lands a nice shot to the head.
Tohotti is in a horrible position here. Winner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tohotti can't escape the position.
Winner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Winner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Winner with a couple of short strikes.
Winner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Winner lands a big shot there that rocks Tohotti but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tohotti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Winner controlling Tohotti's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tohotti trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom.
Winner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Winner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winner 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.
Untamo Tohotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tohotti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Winner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Winner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Perala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyoto Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perala's entrance music is Pantera - Cowboys From Hell. A fine choice. 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?

Perala
vs
Machine

193 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Perala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyoto Machine!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perala fails with an attempt to clinch.

Perala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perala pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machine throws the left hand but Perala avoids the punch easily.
John Perala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Perala with that takedown attempt.
Machine tries for a takedown but Perala circles away easily

and Perala counters with a shoot takedown. Machine fights it but they end up in guard.
Perala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Machine looking for a guillotine here but Perala defends easily.
Machine looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine has a closed guard, preventing Perala from standing up.
Perala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Perala gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Perala tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
Perala doesn't manage to clinch there - Machine circles away.
Perala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Perala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Perala stands up and beckons Machine to join him on the feet.
Perala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machine.
Perala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perala misses with a takedown

and Machine counters with a shoot takedown. Perala fights it but they end up in guard.
Machine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Perala is proving hard to escape from.
Machine is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Perala manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Perala in his guard.
Perala preventing the sweep.
Machine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Perala has passed into side control.
Machine struggling a bit here.

Perala stands up and beckons Machine to his feet.
Perala tries for a takedown but Machine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Perala. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perala tests Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine with a poor takedown
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perala is looking to clinch but Machine is avoiding it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perala crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machine - the referee stops the clock and Perala gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machine. Perala manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machine lands in his opponent's guard.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Perala is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machine gets the takedown into side control.
Perala is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Machine has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Machine tries for a kimura but Perala is defending well.
Perala is trying to get back to half guard.
Perala wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Perala can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perala is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine trying to control the position but Perala is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Perala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machine is trying to work for a sweep but Perala has mounted him!
Machine is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perala controlling from the full mount.
Machine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Machine is desperately trying to improve his position but Perala has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perala looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machine is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perala looking to control but Machine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machine is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Perala dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Perala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perala tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily
and Machine counters with an inside leg kick.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Perala counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machine's guard now.
Perala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perala wants to stand but Machine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Machine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine working for a triangle but Perala defends it easily.
Machine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Perala puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Perala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perala performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machine is trying to stand up here but Perala is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Machine actively working from the bottom here.
Perala stalling.
Machine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machine.

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

Machine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt

and Perala counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Perala.
John Perala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Machine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perala drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machine!

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

Machine is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Perala is trying to escape and Machine transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Perala is forced to tap! Nice work there by Machine! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyoto Machine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Jansen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pouko
vs
Jansen

170 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Touko Pouko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chad Jansen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jansen shoots in and bounces Pouko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jansen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jansen drops back looking for a leg! Pouko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pouko manages to kick Jansen off! Jansen jumps back into Pouko's guard.

Pouko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pouko looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouko, not yet.

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

Jansen drops back looking for a leg! Pouko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pouko manages to kick Jansen off! Jansen jumps back into Pouko's guard.
Jansen postures up in Pouko's guard and throws a big left but Pouko blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pouko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pouko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jansen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jansen stopping the sweep attempt from Pouko.

Jansen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pouko shoots and misses

and Jansen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pouko gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Pouko is looking for the choke from the back position but Jansen is controlling his hands well.
Jansen turns into Pouko and is now in his guard.
Pouko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jansen slips nicely into half guard.

Jansen seems to be looking for submissions.
Jansen trying to pass the guard but Pouko defending well.
Jansen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pouko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pouko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pouko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pouko trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jansen passes Pouko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pouko wants to get back to full guard.
Pouko regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Jansen stands up and waves to Pouko to follow him.
Pouko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jansen counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Pouko pushes Jansen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pouko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Pouko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jansen circles away.

Pouko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Jansen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pouko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jansen keeping full guard, as Pouko tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pouko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pouko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jansen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Jansen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pouko.
Pouko shoots in and drives through. Jansen sprawls well.

Jansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jansen successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jansen holds on and takes a little breather.

Jansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pouko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pouko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pouko postures up.
Pouko tries to free his leg and advance position but Jansen is retaining full guard.
Pouko is working hard here to advance position.
Jansen keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko scoring with some ground and pound.

Jansen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jansen is breathing heavily.
Pouko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jansen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jansen is looking for a kimura here.
Pouko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pouko wants to sweep but no luck.
Pouko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jansen!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pouko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pouko moves to the back position.
Pouko keeps control of the position as Jansen tries to break free.

Pouko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Pouko looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jansen is controlling Pouko 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Jansen passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jansen is looking for a kimura here.
Pouko manages to get to full guard.

Jansen stands up from Pouko's guard - Jansen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pouko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jansen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pouko moves out of range of the body kick from Jansen.

Jansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jansen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jansen moves into full mount!

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

Jansen looking for a guillotine from mount but Pouko is having none of it.
Jansen trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Jansen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pouko misses with a takedown

and Jansen counters with a single leg into guard. Pouko didn't expect that.
Jansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Pouko has his foot on Jansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jansen works his way back into a safe position though.
Jansen wants to pass the guard but Pouko is keeping the position.
Pouko keeping moving, preventing Jansen from controlling successfully.

Pouko is looking for a triangle but Jansen pushes his legs off easily.
Jansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pouko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jansen advances to half guard.

Jansen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pouko defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansen wants to pass to mount but Pouko is defending the position.
Jansen lands strikes from half guard.

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

Jansen is looking for a kimura here.
Pouko is trying to get back to full guard.

Jansen seems to be working for a kimura but Pouko defends the submission attempt.
Pouko is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pouko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jansen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jansen's back!
Jansen turns into Pouko and is now in his guard.

Jansen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jansen drops back looking for a leg! Pouko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pouko manages to kick Jansen off! Jansen jumps back into Pouko's guard.

Pouko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jansen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pouko is tightening it up a little... Jansen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jansen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jansen taps out! nice BJJ there by Pouko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Touko Pouko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oovompi Laari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikki comes to the cage accompanied by Ratatat - Loud Pipes. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tikki
vs
Laari

183 cm
22
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

172 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Tikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oovompi Laari!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tikki throws a right hand that Laari ducks under and follows up with a left that Laari also avoids with ease.
Laari misses with a double jab.
Tikki throws out a loose jab but Laari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tikki throws a combination that misses
and Laari counters with a big head kick but Tikki shrugs it off.
Tikki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tikki misses with a combination
letting Laari counter with a right hand.
Tikki lands a slapping body shot.
Tikki misses with a double jab
and Laari counters with a body kick.
Tikki is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tikki throws a combination that misses
enabling Laari to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Tatu Tikki has been cut.
Laari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tikki misses with a combination

and Laari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Laari stops a takedown attempt from Tikki.
Tikki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laari.
Tikki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki tries for a takedown but Laari manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Tikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tikki has had enough of the clinch but Laari keeps him there for the moment.
Laari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tikki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Tikki tightens his grip and picks Laari up, before dumping him to the ground. Laari manages to land in guard.
Tikki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tikki postures up.
Tikki pushing down on Laari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laari wants to get back to his feet.
Tikki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laari's head.

Tikki is working for a submission of some sort.
Laari wants to get back to full guard.
Laari gets back to full guard.
Tikki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tikki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki lands a couple of elbows.
Laari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tikki looking to pass the guard.
Laari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tikki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tikki lands a couple of elbows.
Tikki pushing down on Laari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tikki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tikki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Laari looking for submissions off his back.
Laari wants to get back to full guard.
Tikki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laari's head.

Tikki is working for a submission of some sort.
Laari wants to get back to his feet.
Laari has hold of Tikki's hands but Tikki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Laari is trying to control but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tikki throws a right and a left that Laari avoids nicely.
Tikki throws a combination that misses

so Laari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tikki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tikki tries to strike from the bottom.
Laari trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laari stopping the sweep attempt from Tikki.

Laari drops back looking for a leg! Tikki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tikki manages to kick Laari off! Laari jumps back into Tikki's guard.
Laari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikki is keeping the position for now.

Tikki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laari is looking to stand up but Tikki won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tikki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laari manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oovompi Laari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatu Tikki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tikki avoids the head kick by Laari.
Tikki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tikki misses with a double jab
and Laari counters with a body kick.
Tikki misses with a combination
and Laari counters with a head kick.
Tikki throws a looping overhand right but Laari ducks down to avoid it.
Tikki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tikki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Laari pushes Tikki up against the cage in a clinch.
Laari tries to stall but Tikki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tikki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laari prevents it.

Tikki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Laari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laari wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tikki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tikki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tikki advances to half guard.
Laari is pressing down on Tikki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Tikki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tikki throwing strikes but missing.

Laari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laari tries to strike from the bottom.

Laari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tikki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tikki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laari wants to get back to his feet but Tikki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tikki misses with a double jab
and Laari counters with an outside leg kick.
Tikki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tikki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tikki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laari counters with a left to the body.
Tikki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatu Tikki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatu Tikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laari throws a nice looking combination but Tikki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tikki misses with a combination
and Laari counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tikki is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tikki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki connects with a stiff jab that staggers Laari - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tatu Tikki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anabolinen Steroidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroidi's entrance music is Michael Jackson - Billie Jean. A fine choice. Saarinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sika. This should be a great matchup!

Steroidi
vs
Saarinen

182 cm
22
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Dark Knight Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steroidi pinned against the cage. Steroidi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saarinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steroidi as he jumps to the side.

Saarinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steroidi is pressing down on Saarinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steroidi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Steroidi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saarinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steroidi seems keen to control Saarinen's posture.

Steroidi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steroidi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steroidi is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steroidi looking to pass the guard.
Steroidi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saarinen is trying to get back to half guard.
Saarinen throws a few strikes from the bottom but Steroidi takes advantage and mounts!
Steroidi prevents Saarinen from getting the reversal.

Steroidi has control of Saarinen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Saarinen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Steroidi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Steroidi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saarinen defends it well.
Steroidi is breathing heavily.

Steroidi is looking for a kimura here.
Saarinen manages to get to full guard.
Saarinen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Saarinen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Saarinen striking from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi trying to control but Saarinen is working from the bottom.
Saarinen trying to keep a closed guard but Steroidi is proving a slippery customer.
Saarinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Saarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steroidi manages to get himself to full guard.
Saarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steroidi keeping moving, preventing Saarinen from controlling successfully.
Steroidi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saarinen passes Steroidi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saarinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Steroidi taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Saarinen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steroidi is surviving well by controlling Saarinen's body position as best he can.

Saarinen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Steroidi is on top in guard.
Steroidi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Steroidi from controlling successfully.
Steroidi throws a big right hand that misses.
Saarinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steroidi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joonas Saarinen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Saarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anabolinen Steroidi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saarinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steroidi pinned against the cage. Steroidi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saarinen misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Steroidi as Saarinen shoots in.
Steroidi circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarinen loads up on a big right hand but Steroidi slips the punch.
Saarinen thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Saarinen misses.
Saarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Steroidi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saarinen.
Steroidi slow jab from Saarinen misses its intended target.
Saarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarinen is breathing heavily.
Steroidi missing with a left hand there. Saarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steroidi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steroidi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saarinen in his tracks.
Saarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steroidi is fending him off so far but Saarinen persists. Nope, Steroidi circles away and we're back to standing.
Anabolinen Steroidi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joonas Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Steroidi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saarinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steroidi lands with a kick to the temple. Saarinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steroidi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saarinen gets caught flat footed, as Steroidi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steroidi wants to pass the guard but Saarinen is keeping the position.
Steroidi wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.

Steroidi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saarinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steroidi, into his guard.
Saarinen is in close to Steroidi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Steroidi has wrist control.
Saarinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saarinen in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi tries to improve position but can't.
Saarinen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steroidi!
Saarinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saarinen controlling from the full mount.
Saarinen raining down shots from the mount!
Saarinen unloading with bombs!
Saarinen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saarinen working Steroidi over with strikes here.
Steroidi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steroidi trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen is keen to just control but Steroidi is a slippery customer.

Saarinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steroidi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Saarinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Steroidi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saarinen thows a huge punch but Steroidi dodges it nicely.
Steroidi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steroidi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolinen Steroidi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Saarinen throws a body punch but Steroidi moves out of range.
Saarinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Steroidi counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarinen misses with the combination.
Steroidi scores with a nice body kick.
Saarinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steroidi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarinen takes one to the chin there.
Saarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good standup being displayed there by Saarinen as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Saarinen.
Steroidi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steroidi counters with an outside leg kick.
Saarinen scores with a nice right hand.

Steroidi 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.
Saarinen 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.
Steroidi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steroidi forces his way into half guard.
Steroidi is looking to advance position but Saarinen won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saarinen keeps working.
Saarinen tries to roll over but Steroidi keeps him under control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saarinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Saarinen misses with a takedown
and Steroidi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarinen fails with the takedown.
Anabolinen Steroidi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joonas Saarinen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi misses with a head kick.
Saarinen misses with a takedown attempt

and Steroidi counters with a takedown into side control.
Saarinen sneaks back into half guard.
Saarinen lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Saarinen tries to get to full guard but Steroidi has control of the leg.

Steroidi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saarinen missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steroidi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Saarinen has managed to free his arm - good work.

Saarinen actively working from the bottom here.
Steroidi uses his free foot to push down on Saarinen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saarinen.
Steroidi wants to take his opponent's back but Saarinen doesn't allow it.
Saarinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steroidi trying to control but Saarinen is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolinen Steroidi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steroidi 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi!
Anabolinen Steroidi retains his welterweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Pedofiili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taavi Liisteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liisteri has chosen Solid Base - I like it as his entrance music. Taavi Liisteri told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Pedofiili
vs
Liisteri

185 cm
20
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Pedofiili!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavi Liisteri!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedofiili lands a big shot that drops Liisteri! Can he finish him?

Liisteri is rocked!

It looks like Taavi Liisteri has been cut.
Liisteri keeping full guard, as Pedofiili tries to pass.
Liisteri is still in real trouble! Can Pedofiili finish him?
Pedofiili wants to stand and escape but instead Liisteri has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Liisteri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pedofiili is keeping the position for now.
Liisteri stopping the sweep attempt from Pedofiili.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Liisteri seems to have recovered his senses.
Pedofiili trying to keep a closed guard but Liisteri is proving a slippery customer.
Liisteri trying to control but Pedofiili is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pedofiili throws a right hand that Liisteri ducks under and follows up with a left that Liisteri also avoids with ease.
Pedofiili misses with a two punch combination.
Pedofiili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liisteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pedofiili slow jab from Liisteri misses its intended target.

Liisteri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liisteri showed some decent athleticism there.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liisteri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Liisteri uses his free foot to push down on Pedofiili's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pedofiili.

Liisteri looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pedofiili tries to lock up and control but Liisteri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pedofiili working to try and regain half guard.
Pedofiili wants to control but Liisteri is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liisteri looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pedofiili wants to hold on but Liisteri pushes him away.

Liisteri is working for a guillotine from mount but Pedofiili frees his head quite easily.
Liisteri looks gassed!

Liisteri is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pedofiili can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pedofiili keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pedofiili is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Liisteri working for a guillotine from mount but Pedofiili is in no mood to give up.
Pedofiili keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liisteri stands up from mount. Strange move.
Pedofiili lands a left and a right that sends Liisteri crashing to the canvas! Pedofiili dives into mount looking to finish!
Liisteri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedofiili is pressing down on Liisteri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Liisteri is holding on for now.
Pedofiili works his way into full mount!
Pedofiili will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pedofiili lands a big elbow.
Pedofiili looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pedofiili pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Liisteri wants to control but Pedofiili is having none of it.
Liisteri tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pedofiili lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Pedofiili.
Pedofiili has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liisteri's face.
Pedofiili breaks from Liisteri's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Liisteri bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedofiili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pedofiili keeping full guard, as Liisteri tries to pass.
Pedofiili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedofiili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liisteri's guard.
Liisteri keeping full guard, as Pedofiili tries to pass.
Pedofiili knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liisteri on the ground.

Pedofiili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Pedofiili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taavi Liisteri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A left and a right from Pedofiili both land. Nice combination.
Pedofiili tries to work over Liisteri's front leg with a kick but Liisteri checks it.
Pedofiili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liisteri blocks a head kick by Pedofiili.
Pedofiili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pedofiili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liisteri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedofiili throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liisteri takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Pedofiili clinches.
Pedofiili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liisteri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pedofiili just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liisteri is breathing heavily.
Pedofiili tries to break the clinch but Liisteri is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pedofiili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pedofiili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pedofiili connects with a nice cross there... Liisteri is looking wobbly and Pedofiili recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Liisteri to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Pedofiili jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pedro Pedofiili!
Pedro Pedofiili is the new lightweight champion!