Bloodfest PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oedipus Galactican (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smeigel Golom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Galactican
vs
Golom

164 cm
22
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Alpha-Omega

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oedipus Galactican!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smeigel Golom!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galactican tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galactican misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golom fails with the takedown.

Galactican shoots in and bounces Golom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golom looking to control.
Golom 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.
Galactican forces his way into half guard.
Golom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Golom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galactican doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galactican manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golom wants to stand and escape but Galactican is having none of it.
Golom will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Galactican is in close to Golom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Galactican tries to stand but Golom is controlling from the bottom.
Galactican is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Golom is looking for a triangle but Galactican pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golom looks gassed!
Galactican 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.
Galactican has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Golom is working an open guard so Galactican takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Galactican rushes Golom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Golom pulls guard.

Galactican stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Golom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Galactican throws a head kick that misses.
Golom doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Galactican counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galactican in particular looking to stall.
Golom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Golom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galactican.
Golom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Galactican won't allow Golom to sweep him here.
Galactican trying to control but Golom is working from the bottom.
Galactican postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Galactican shoots for a double leg takedown but Golom sprawls well. He's pushed Galactican's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Golom tries for a takedown but Galactican circles away easily

and Galactican counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Galactican.
Oedipus Galactican has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smeigel Golom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golom keeping moving, preventing Galactican from controlling successfully.
Golom keeping full guard, as Galactican tries to pass.
Galactican trying to control the position from guard on top but Golom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galactican is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galactican with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Galactican clinches with his opponent.
Galactican content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oedipus Galactican dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Galactican closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golom circles away.

Galactican scores a takedown into full mount!
Golom is looking to get to half guard.
Golom wants to control but Galactican is having none of it.
Galactican can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Golom is looking to escape.
Golom tries to hold on but Galactican pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Galactican.
Oedipus Galactican overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golom is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Golom tries to reverse the position but Galactican maintains control.
Golom is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galactican landing punches.
Galactican tries to control but Golom wriggling away.
Golom tries to hold on but Galactican pushes him away.
Galactican raining down shots from the mount!
Galactican dominating with strikes here.
Galactican controlling from mount.
Golom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Golom is squirming around, avoiding Galactican's attempts to control the action.
Galactican prevents Golom from getting the reversal.

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.
Galactican wants to control the pace but Golom is squirming around nicely.
Golom is bucking up trying to escape but Galactican cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Galactican tries to control but Golom wriggling away.
Golom can't escape the position.
Galactican with a couple of short strikes.
Galactican avoids the attempt from Golom to control.
Galactican wants to control the pace but Golom is squirming around nicely.
Galactican fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Galactican breaks from Golom's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Galactican tries to control but Golom wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golom is trying desperately to improve position.
Golom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Galactican has control of Golom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Golom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Galactican will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galactican trying to control but Golom is having none of it.
Golom is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golom tries to hold on but Galactican pushes him away.
Galactican lands a nice shot to the head.
Golom gets back to half guard.

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

Golom actively working from the bottom here.
Golom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Golom pushes Galactican off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galactican shoots in and drives through. Golom sprawls well.
No luck for Galactican with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oedipus Galactican dominated that second round.
That's time! Galactican's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Golom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Galactican is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Golom passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Galactican!
Galactican swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Golom lands a big shot there that rocks Galactican but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Galactican is working to get back to half guard.
Galactican is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Golom tries to control but Galactican wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golom raining down shots from the mount!

Golom jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Galactican is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Galactican and Golom has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Golom tries for a kimura but Galactican is defending well.
Galactican is trying to control Golom's posture but Golom avoids it.

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.
Galactican manages to get back to half guard.
Golom tries to pass to full mount but Galactican defends it.
Golom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galactican keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Galactican moves into full guard.
Galactican is trying to keep Golom in close.
Golom preventing the sweep.
Galactican working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galactican lands a slapping body shot.
Galactican shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golom as he avoids it easily.
Oedipus Galactican is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galactican lands a nice shot to the body.
Golom fails with the takedown
and Galactican counters with a left to the body.

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

Galactican gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Galactican misses with a head kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Golom has eaten all the pies!
Golom moves in looking to clinch but Galactican pushes him off.
Smeigel Golom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Galactican takes the fight into the clinch.
Golom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Golom is trying to drag Galactican to the mat but Galactican just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oedipus Galactican has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smeigel Golom.
Galactican lands a left hand.

Galactican successfully pulls guard.
Galactican is pulling down on Golom's head. It's preventing any offense from Golom, at least for the moment.
Galactican keeping moving, preventing Golom from controlling successfully.
Galactican wants to sweep here but Golom controlling him for the moment.
Golom trying to control but Galactican is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oedipus Galactican showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galactican 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oedipus Galactican!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Scatman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Invincible Adelitas Way. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ahokas
vs
Scatman

164 cm
19
134 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Takomo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jiri Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Scatman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scatman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahokas swivels and escapes.
Scatman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahokas is fending him off so far but Scatman persists. Nope, Ahokas circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahokas scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahokas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scatman swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Scatman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ahokas!
Ahokas regains half guard.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.

Scatman is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahokas works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scatman looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scatman is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ahokas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scatman fails with the takedown.
Jiri Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Scatman.
Scatman looks gassed!
Scatman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahokas lands a nice hook to Scatman's body. Scatman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands with a big left! Scatman is wobbled badly! Ahokas comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Scatman to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jiri Ahokas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poop Dik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shogun comes to the cage accompanied by acdc spolin for a fight . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Shogun
vs
Dik

175 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyoto Shogun !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Poop Dik!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun misses with the combination.
Dik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dik wants to clinch up but Shogun keeps it at a distance.
Dik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shogun lands a head kick!

Dik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dik tries to score with some ground and pound. Shogun controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dik wants to control but Shogun is keeping him busy.
Shogun stops Dik from passing to mount.
Shogun being controlled for a moment.

Dik decides to stand back up. Dik steps back and let's Shogun get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun fails to land with a series of punches.
Shogun fails to land with a series of punches.
Shogun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shogun looks to land a combination but Dik avoids it well.
Shogun misses with a head kick.
Shogun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dik cracks Shogun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lyoto Shogun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shogun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shogun stalks Dik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dik's face. Dik staggers backwards, shaken.

Dik scores with a takedown into Shogun 's guard.
Dik throwing strikes from guard but Shogun blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dik content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dik prevents Shogun from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shogun is breathing heavily.
Dik tries to free his leg and advance position but Shogun is retaining full guard.
Dik throws a big right hand that misses.
Dik tries to free his leg and advance position but Shogun is retaining full guard.
Shogun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dik.
Dik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Dik shoots in and bounces Shogun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dik sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poop Dik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dik gets a takedown into half guard.
Dik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shogun 's head.
Dik content to control rather than advance.
Shogun is trying to stand up here but Dik is controlling him well.
Dik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dik content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dik moves nicely into side control.
Dik controls the position.
Dik has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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.
Shogun wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dik scoring with strikes but Shogun is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dik landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dik looking to finish Shogun with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shogun !
Dik controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dik working for a submission but Shogun is keeping him at bay.
Dik is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dik with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poop Dik 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! And we move into the final round!

Shogun swats away the attempt to clinch by Dik.

Dik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shogun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dik on the ground.
Dik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Poop Dik just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shogun chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Dik shoots in and bounces Shogun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dik stays in close to Shogun 's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shogun is working an open guard so Dik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lyoto Shogun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dik throws a series of punches but Shogun avoids them all with ease.

Dik drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dik scores with punches from side control.

That's four 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.
Shogun taking punishment in the form of punches.

Dik in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shogun is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Poop Dik!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herkko Lokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Keni Susi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Susi
vs
Lokka

175 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Likes ground

Supreme Supplements

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Susi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lokka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Lokka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Susi.
Susi looking to ground and pound but Lokka is blocking nicely.
Susi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Susi trying to control but Lokka is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

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

Susi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lokka is looking to regain half guard here but Susi keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Susi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lokka is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Susi yanks on the arm and Lokka is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Susi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keni Susi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Pax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pax
vs
Jackson

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Pax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pax shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pax was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pax tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Pax looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pax looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to hold on but Pax pushes him away.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Pax maintains control.
Pax avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Pax misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pax looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pax seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pax wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Pax wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Pax is breathing heavily.
Jackson punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pax trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Pax is tying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

and Pax counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Pax from controlling successfully.
Pax throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pax is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson 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.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Maximus Pax dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pax counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Pax looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pax wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Pax is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson pushing down on Pax's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pax is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Pax is trying to stand.
Pax is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pax throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

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.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Pax counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maximus Pax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pax stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Pax is having none of it.

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.

Pax stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pax counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Maximus Pax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jackson.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Pax pushes his legs off easily.
Pax preventing the sweep.
Pax chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pax keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pax fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pax counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Pax looking to land elbow strikes but Jackson uses the position to regain half guard.
Pax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pax wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pax is stalling in the full guard.
Pax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to strike off his back.
Pax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Pax defends easily.
Pax is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Pax wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Pax looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pax looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pax wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control!
Jackson throws an elbow but Pax slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.

That's four 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.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson wants to control but Pax is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Pax is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson cracks Pax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt

and Pax counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mark Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus Pax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus Pax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jackson.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Pax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pax, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Pax!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thirsty Thurston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Powerful Mofo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thurston
vs
Mofo

190 cm
22
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Alpha-Omega

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thirsty Thurston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Powerful Mofo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mofo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thurston tries to avoid it but Mofo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thurston to the ground. Thurston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thurston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powerful Mofo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thurston is looking to clinch.

Thurston has managed to clinch.

Thurston gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mofo regains guard.
Thurston throwing strikes from guard but Mofo blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mofo wants to improve his position but instead Thurston has moved into half guard.
Thurston prevents Mofo from improving his position.
Mofo is pressing down on Thurston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mofo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mofo 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mofo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mofo trying to strike off his back.
Thurston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Thurston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thurston wants to control but Mofo is keeping him busy.
Mofo regains half guard.
Mofo trying to control from the bottom.
Thurston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mofo is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurston avoids the attempt from Mofo to control.
Thurston prevents Mofo from getting the reversal.

Thurston with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mofo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thurston breaks from Mofo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thurston landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thurston with a couple of short strikes.
Mofo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thurston is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mofo with a nice head shot there.
Mofo distracts Thurston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thurston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mofo is one step ahead there.
Thurston trying to control the position.
Mofo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mofo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mofo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mofo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mofo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thurston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mofo.
Mofo trying to move into half guard but instead Thurston has managed to sweep!
Mofo pulls Thurston in close to prevent any damage.
Thurston postures up.
Mofo wants to hit a switch here but Thurston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mofo there!
Thurston scoring with strikes but Mofo is staying in there.
Mofo wants to control but Thurston is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thirsty Thurston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thurston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Thurston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mofo is trying to control the position but Thurston postures up.
Thurston distracts Mofo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mofo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thurston lands a couple of elbows.
Mofo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thurston is one step ahead there.
Mofo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thurston's guard.
Mofo wants to pass the guard but Thurston is keeping the position.
Thurston tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mofo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurston keeping moving, preventing Mofo from controlling successfully.
Mofo advances position into side control!
Thurston is trying to get back to half guard.
Mofo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thurston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thurston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mofo.
Mofo working Thurston over with strikes.
Mofo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mofo lands strikes from half guard.
Thurston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mofo trying to control but Thurston is working from the bottom.
Mofo chips away with some ground and pound.
Mofo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thurston is keeping the position for now.
Mofo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thurston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thurston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thurston throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thirsty Thurston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Thurston moves into range and clinches up with Mofo.
Thurston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mofo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thurston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thurston goes for a takedown attempt but Mofo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thirsty Thurston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mofo misses the target.
Mofo looks to land a right hand but Thurston moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

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.
Thurston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Mofo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thurston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mofo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mofo working the ground and pound effectively.
Mofo is landing with some decent strikes but Thurston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mofo lands a big shot there that rocks Thurston but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mofo with a couple of short strikes.
Mofo misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Powerful Mofo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Thurston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mofo sprawls well initially but Thurston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mofo is looking for a sweep. Thurston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mofo is trying to maintain the position but Thurston is very close to passing his half guard.
Mofo wants to get back to full guard but Thurston has passed into side control.
Mofo is trying to escape the mount.
Thurston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mofo hang on?
Mofo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mofo tries to hold on but Thurston postures up.
Thurston has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mofo's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mofo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mofo is squirming around, avoiding Thurston's attempts to control the action.
Thurston with good strikes from the mount here!
Mofo tries to lock up and control but Thurston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mofo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Thurston lands a nice shot to the head.
Mofo tries to reverse the position but Thurston maintains control.
Thurston trying to control but Mofo is having none of it.
Mofo tries to hold on but Thurston pushes him away.

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.
Thurston working the ground and pound effectively.
Thurston with good strikes from the mount here!
Thurston raining down shots from the mount!
Mofo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mofo is in all sorts of trouble here.

Thurston looking for a guillotine from mount but Mofo is having none of it.
Thurston prevents Mofo from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mofo tries to reverse the position but Thurston maintains control.
Mofo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thurston avoids the attempt from Mofo to control.
Thurston prevents Mofo from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thurston dominating with strikes here.
Thurston with shots to the head and body - Mofo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mofo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mofo is trying to escape the mount.
Mofo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thurston throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thirsty Thurston clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mofo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thurston swivels and escapes.
Mofo with a poor takedown

and Thurston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mofo's guard.
Thurston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mofo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thurston has passed into side control.
Thurston lands some shots froms side control.
Thurston is looking to take a break and control but Mofo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mofo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mofo is trying to get back to full guard.
Thurston wants to control but Mofo is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mofo works his way to full guard. Good work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thurston stopping the sweep attempt from Mofo.
Mofo looking to control.
Mofo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thurston is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mofo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thurston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Mofo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mofo is looking to take a break and control but Thurston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mofo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thurston trying to control but Mofo postures up.
Thurston missing with punches from the bottom.
Mofo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mofo breaks from Thurston's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mofo landing strikes from the mount and Thurston is in trouble!
Mofo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thurston's face.
Mofo working the ground and pound effectively.
Mofo is landing with some decent strikes but Thurston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thurston tries to lock up and control but Mofo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thurston is bucking up trying to escape but Mofo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mofo lands a heavy elbow.
Mofo working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurston is in a horrible position here. Mofo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mofo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thurston's face.
Mofo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mofo lands with some strikes.
Mofo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thurston in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mofo dominating with strikes here.
Thurston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mofo cracks Thurston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mofo landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Powerful Mofo dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A jab from Thurston does it's job there.
Thurston stalks Mofo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mofo's face. Mofo staggers backwards, shaken.
Thurston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thurston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mofo looks for a takedown but Thurston sprawls well.
Thurston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mofo.
Mofo misses with a hook to the body
and Thurston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thurston fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thurston.
Mofo throws out a loose jab but Thurston uses good head movement to avoid it.

Thurston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thurston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mofo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thirsty Thurston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thurston tries for a takedown but Mofo manages to get underhooks.
Mofo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Thurston has hold of one of Mofo's legs. Mofo is fighting the takedown attempt but Thurston gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mofo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mofo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurston stopping the sweep attempt from Mofo.
Thurston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thurston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mofo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thurston postures up in Mofo's guard and throws a big left but Mofo blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mofo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thurston counters with a head kick. That will keep Mofo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mofo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thurston is fending him off so far but Mofo persists. Nope, Thurston circles away and we're back to standing.

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.
Thurston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mofo swivels and escapes.
Thurston clobbers Mofo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Mofo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thurston sprawls well initially but Mofo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mofo is trying to control the action in half guard but Thurston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Mofo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thurston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mofo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mofo slips a nice elbow through Thurston's hands, connecting with Thurston's forehead.
Thurston is not content to let Mofo control the position.
Thurston tries to roll over but Mofo keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mofo.
Mofo wants to control but Thurston is keeping him busy.
Mofo throws a strike but Thurston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Thurston striking off his back but it's not causing Mofo any problems.

Thurston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mofo with a poor takedown

and Thurston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Thurston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thurston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mofo swivels and escapes.
Thurston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mofo's waist but Mofo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thurston off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Thurston as Mofo shoots in.
A right-left combo lands from Thurston.
Thurston scores with a one two! Mofo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mofo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thurston but Thurston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thurston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Thurston moves into the clinch.

Thurston manages to break the clinch.
Mofo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thurston manages to avoid it.

Thurston has Mofo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mofo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thurston.
Mofo has had enough of the clinch but Thurston keeps him there for the moment.
Mofo wants to break free but Thurston has control.
Thurston will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mofo up against the cage.
Thurston tries for a takedown. No joy.

Thurston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mofo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mofo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thurston is squirming around, avoiding Mofo's attempts to control the action.

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 Thirsty Thurston.
I think Thurston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Thirsty Thurston retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between EJ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cocka Suarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Game: South Side . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Suarus

173 cm
19
153 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Alpha-Omega

Made 4 The Cage
Alpha-Omega

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, EJ Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cocka Suarus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Suarus throws a shot to the body.
Suarus wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suarus.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Suarus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suarus is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Suarus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.

Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Suarus uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suarus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Johnson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Suarus throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnson's body to avoid the submission. Johnson has instead reached around Suarus's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). EJ Johnson!
EJ Johnson retains his featherweight title!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roni Kultainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Key
vs
Kultainen

169 cm
22
141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

160 cm
23
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Made 4 The Cage

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roni Kultainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Kultainen misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Key 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kultainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Key lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Key is looking to clinch but Kultainen is avoiding it.
Kultainen looks to throw the jab but Key is out of range.
Kultainen fails to land the takedown.
Kultainen misses with a hook.
Key drops Kultainen with a right and a left! Key comes rushing in but Kultainen regains his composure and manages to keep Key in guard.

It looks like Roni Kultainen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Key gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Key moves in looking to clinch but Kultainen pushes him off.

Key clinches up with Kultainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Kultainen stops a takedown attempt from Key.
Key goes for a takedown attempt but Kultainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Key wants to clinch up but Kultainen keeps it at a distance.

Key drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kultainen parries the strikes from Key easily there. Key is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kultainen to escape.
Key works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Key tries for a kimura but Kultainen is defending well.
Key is breathing heavily.
Kultainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kultainen looking for submissions off his back.

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

Key wants to work for an arm triangle but Kultainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kultainen is pressing down on Key's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Key loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kultainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kultainen wants to sweep here but Key controlling him for the moment.
Key lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Key throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kultainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kultainen looking for a guillotine here but Key defends easily.

Kultainen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Key has his hands clasped together but Kultainen extends an breaks Key's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kultainen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roni Kultainen!
Roni Kultainen is the new bantamweight champion!