FUC - Cold Day in Decemberr PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Narcoleptic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Magic Snowball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Narcoleptic
vs
Magic Snowball

172 cm
23
158 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Narcoleptic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takanori Magic Snowball!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magic Snowball closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magic Snowball passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Narcoleptic!
Narcoleptic is controlling an arm, preventing Magic Snowball from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

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

Magic Snowball jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Narcoleptic manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

Magic Snowball thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magic Snowball tries to move to mount but Narcoleptic blocks the move with his legs.
Magic Snowball looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Narcoleptic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magic Snowball tries to move to mount but Narcoleptic blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Magic Snowball tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magic Snowball has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Narcoleptic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Magic Snowball is working for a submission of some sort.
Magic Snowball is pressing down on Narcoleptic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Narcoleptic is holding on for now.

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.
Narcoleptic trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Magic Snowball is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Narcoleptic is just riding it out for now. Magic Snowball eventually gives up the hold.

Magic Snowball is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Narcoleptic defends it well.
Magic Snowball trying to mount his opponent but Narcoleptic defends it.

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

and Magic Snowball counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Magic Snowball is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Narcoleptic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Narcoleptic struggling a bit here.

Magic Snowball tries for a kimura but Narcoleptic is defending well.

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.

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

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

Magic Snowball swings around for an armbar but Narcoleptic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magic Snowball's guard.

Magic Snowball is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magic Snowball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Magic Snowball feints and as Narcoleptic raises his hands in defense, Magic Snowball changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magic Snowball trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Magic Snowball drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magic Snowball jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magic Snowball looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magic Snowball thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magic Snowball trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Narcoleptic tries for a takedown but Magic Snowball circles away easily

and Magic Snowball counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Narcoleptic's guard now.

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

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

Magic Snowball escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Narcoleptic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takanori Magic Snowball has got the better of the ground game so far.
Narcoleptic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magic Snowball keeping moving, preventing Narcoleptic from controlling successfully.

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

Narcoleptic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magic Snowball wants to sweep here but Narcoleptic controlling him for the moment.

Magic Snowball has his foot on Narcoleptic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Narcoleptic works his way back into a safe position though.

Narcoleptic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magic Snowball working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narcoleptic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narcoleptic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magic Snowball lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Narcoleptic!

Narcoleptic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Magic Snowball.

Magic Snowball goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Narcoleptic turns into him and now he's in Magic Snowball's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magic Snowball has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Narcoleptic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Narcoleptic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Magic Snowball gets his way!

Magic Snowball has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Narcoleptic is defending well but eventually Magic Snowball manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Narcoleptic has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takanori Magic Snowball!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georg Goodwill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juji Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juji Master has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Georg Goodwill's chin.

Goodwill
vs
Master

205 cm
21
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georg Goodwill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juji Master!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Master misses the target.
Master misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodwill.
Nice takedown defense from Goodwill. No joy for Master on that attempt.
Master shoots in but Goodwill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Georg Goodwill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juji Master.
Master closes the distance and clinches up with Goodwill, looking for a takedown. Master pushes Goodwill against the cage but Goodwill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Master closes the distance and clinches up with Goodwill, looking for a takedown. Master pushes Goodwill against the cage but Goodwill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Master shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Master waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Goodwill.
Master takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Master closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodwill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master takes one to the chin there.
Goodwill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Master gets a takedown into half guard.
Master looks gassed!
Master is thwarting Goodwill's attempts to control the position.
Master trying to control the action but Goodwill is working from the bottom.
Goodwill is trying to control but can't.

Master is looking for a kimura here.
Goodwill wants to improve his position but Master is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwill works his way to full guard. Good work.

Master drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goodwill dives on top into guard.
Goodwill trying to control the position from guard on top but Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodwill wants to stand but Master is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodwill wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Goodwill tries to free his leg and advance position but Master is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Master working for submissions but it's allowed Goodwill to get to half guard.
Goodwill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Master is refusing to be controlled, as Goodwill sits in half guard.
Goodwill trying to control the pace.
Master tries to roll over but Goodwill keeps him under control.
Master regains full guard. Nicely done.

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.
Master keeping moving, preventing Goodwill from controlling successfully.
Goodwill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Master on the ground.
Master wants to sweep but no luck.

Goodwill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodwill wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Goodwill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Master is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goodwill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goodwill thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Master if he has to take too many more of those.
Goodwill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodwill lands a head kick!
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goodwill cracks Master with an open hand slap.
Master takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Master is breathing heavily.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodwill swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwill regains half guard.
Goodwill trying to control here.
Goodwill gets full guard.
Goodwill is trying to control the position but Master postures up.
Master trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodwill looking to control.
Master won't allow Goodwill to sweep him here.
Goodwill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Master won't allow Goodwill to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Master has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Master there as he acknowledges the shot.
Master takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodwill is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Master gets a takedown into half guard.
Goodwill wants to get back to his feet.
Master is tying to control. Goodwill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Master is looking for a kimura but Goodwill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Master to get the leverage.
Goodwill is looking to control Master's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goodwill avoid being mounted?
Master wants to pass the guard but Goodwill is defending well.

Goodwill is defending against the submission attempts here by Master.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master is thwarting Goodwill's attempts to control the position.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goodwill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Master's sensitive parts.

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.
Goodwill plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Goodwill as Master shoots in.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodwill.
Goodwill scores with a kick to the midsection.
Master takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goodwill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goodwill throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Goodwill thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Master if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodwill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Master takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georg Goodwill dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Goodwill lands a nice looking body kick.
Goodwill misses with a two punch combination.

Master shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Master was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Goodwill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goodwill is trying desperately to improve position.
Master tries to control but Goodwill wriggling away.

Master working for a submission but Goodwill is keeping him at bay.
Goodwill wants to hold on but Master pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwill is desperately trying to improve his position but Master has a good base and remains in mount.

Master swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goodwill is now in Master's guard. A big mistake from Master there, giving up the dominant position!
Goodwill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goodwill tries to stand but Master is controlling from the bottom.
Goodwill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goodwill won't allow Master to sweep him here.

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.
Goodwill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Master keeping moving, preventing Goodwill from controlling successfully.

Goodwill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodwill works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goodwill moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Master.
Goodwill moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Goodwill stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Goodwill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Master tries to clinch up.
Goodwill scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Goodwill.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodwill. That's going to slow Master down.
A jab from Goodwill does it's job there.
Goodwill throws a nice head kick!
Goodwill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Georg Goodwill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodwill cracks Master with an open hand slap.
Goodwill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Master.
Goodwill lands a nice hook to Master's body. Master takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juji Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodwill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Master momentarily.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georg Goodwill!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Bjorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Connoly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorgensen comes to the cage accompanied by Sinklars Visa. Connoly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Break Stuff - Limp Bizkit. Dan Connoly looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Bjorgensen
vs
Connoly

200 cm
19
292 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Bjorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Connoly!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjorgensen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connoly looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bjorgensen misses with a looping left.
Bjorgensen scores with a hook.

It looks like Dan Connoly has been cut.
Bjorgensen connects with a nice cross there... Connoly is looking wobbly and Bjorgensen recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Connoly to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bjorgensen jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bjorn Bjorgensen!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Kalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Taylor
vs
Kalu

180 cm
20
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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, Chuck Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Kalu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalu shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor with a hook.

It looks like Iso Kalu has been cut.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalu moves away.
Taylor could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Chuck Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iso Kalu.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor cracks Kalu with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kalu falls to his knees and Taylor doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Taylor!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Tennenbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petr Vondrachek has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tennenbaum
vs
Vondrachek

190 cm
23
198 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
216 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Predator Nutrition 140 Q!!!!

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Tennenbaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vondrachek!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vondrachek catches Tennenbaum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Rich Tennenbaum has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tennenbaum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vondrachek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tennenbaum wants to clinch.
Vondrachek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rich Tennenbaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tennenbaum moves in looking to clinch but Vondrachek pushes him off.
Vondrachek looks for a takedown but Tennenbaum sprawls well.
Vondrachek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tennenbaum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vondrachek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tennenbaum is fending him off so far but Vondrachek persists. Nope, Tennenbaum circles away and we're back to standing.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch up.
Vondrachek throws a series of strikes that have Tennenbaum backpedaling.
Tennenbaum doesn't manage to clinch there - Vondrachek circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennenbaum moves in looking to clinch but Vondrachek pushes him off.
Vondrachek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rich Tennenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Vondrachek.
Tennenbaum tries a head kick but it misses.
Rich Tennenbaum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tennenbaum is looking to clinch.
Tennenbaum wants to clinch.
Tennenbaum checks a leg kick.
Tennenbaum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vondrachek circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Tennenbaum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch there but Vondrachek circles away.
Vondrachek swats away the attempt to clinch by Tennenbaum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch but Vondrachek moves out of range.
Tennenbaum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vondrachek shoots in looking for a takedown. Tennenbaum tries to sprawl out of it but Vondrachek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tennenbaum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Tennenbaum as Vondrachek shoots in.
Tennenbaum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vondrachek.
Tennenbaum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vondrachek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tennenbaum.
Vondrachek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tennenbaum wants to clinch up but Vondrachek keeps it at a distance.
Vondrachek fails to land the takedown.
Vondrachek looks gassed!
Vondrachek throws out a leg kick but Tennenbaum moves out of range and Vondrachek only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tennenbaum rushes Vondrachek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tennenbaum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Tennenbaum.
Tennenbaum tries to land a knee to the head but Vondrachek blocks with his arms.
Tennenbaum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennenbaum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tennenbaum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vondrachek blocks an uppercut.
Tennenbaum tries a knee to the head but Vondrachek blocks it.
Vondrachek tries to break the clinch but Tennenbaum is controlling the position.
Vondrachek can't break the clinch.
Tennenbaum is pressed up against the cage. Vondrachek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tennenbaum down to the mat. Tennenbaum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vondrachek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tennenbaum blocks the leg kick.
Vondrachek shoots in for a double leg but Tennenbaum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennenbaum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vondrachek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vondrachek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tennenbaum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vondrachek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vondrachek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tennenbaum is looking to clinch but Vondrachek is avoiding it.
Tennenbaum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vondrachek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tennenbaum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Vondrachek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Tennenbaum's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vondrachek fails with a takedown attempt.
Vondrachek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tennenbaum as he jumps to the side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vondrachek, right into the meat.
Vondrachek fails to land with a series of punches.
Vondrachek swats away the attempt to clinch by Tennenbaum.
Petr Vondrachek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vondrachek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tennenbaum.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tennenbaum doesn't manage to clinch there - Vondrachek circles away.
Tennenbaum falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Vondrachek counter with a right hand.

Tennenbaum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vondrachek, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek is trying to drag Tennenbaum to the mat but Tennenbaum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rich Tennenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Vondrachek.
Tennenbaum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vondrachek has had enough of the clinch but Tennenbaum keeps him there for the moment.
Tennenbaum crunches a lovely knee into Vondrachek's ribcage.
Vondrachek tries to break the clinch but Tennenbaum is controlling the position.
Vondrachek can't break the clinch.
Tennenbaum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vondrachek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vondrachek wants to get back to striking at distance but Tennenbaum won't allow it.
Vondrachek tries to break the clinch but Tennenbaum is controlling the position.
Tennenbaum misses with a knee strike.
Vondrachek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vondrachek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tennenbaum has him pressed against the cage.
Tennenbaum prevents Vondrachek from breaking the clinch.

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.
Vondrachek has had enough of the clinch but Tennenbaum keeps him there for the moment.
Vondrachek tries to pull guard but Tennenbaum holds him up against the cage and eventually Vondrachek drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tennenbaum.
Vondrachek wants to get back to striking at distance but Tennenbaum won't allow it.
Tennenbaum misses with a knee strike.
Tennenbaum tries a knee to the head but Vondrachek blocks it.
Vondrachek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vondrachek can't break the clinch.
Vondrachek is trying to break the clinch but Tennenbaum has him pressed against the cage.
Vondrachek wants to get back to striking at distance but Tennenbaum won't allow it.
Tennenbaum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennenbaum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vondrachek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tennenbaum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vondrachek tries to break the clinch but Tennenbaum is controlling the position.
Tennenbaum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vondrachek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vondrachek has Tennenbaum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tennenbaum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vondrachek can't break the clinch.
Tennenbaum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tennenbaum prevents Vondrachek from breaking the clinch.
Tennenbaum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tennenbaum keeps control of Vondrachek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vondrachek wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tennenbaum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vondrachek's brow.
Vondrachek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tennenbaum has him pressed against the cage.
Tennenbaum looking to throw knees to the head but Vondrachek is blocking nicely.
Tennenbaum tries to land a knee to the head but Vondrachek blocks with his arms.
Vondrachek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vondrachek tries to break the clinch but Tennenbaum is controlling the position.
Tennenbaum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vondrachek is trying to break free.
Tennenbaum gets underhooks to prevent Vondrachek's takedown attempt.
Tennenbaum misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vondrachek is trying to break the clinch but Tennenbaum has him pressed against the cage.
Vondrachek looking for a takedown.
Vondrachek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tennenbaum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vondrachek swats away the attempt to clinch by Tennenbaum.
Tennenbaum misses with a body punch
and Vondrachek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rich Tennenbaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vondrachek misses with the combination.
Vondrachek misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tennenbaum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vondrachek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Vondrachek with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Petr Vondrachek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rich Tennenbaum's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Tennenbaum tries to clinch but Vondrachek moves out of range.
Vondrachek throws a solid leg kick but Tennenbaum takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vondrachek.
Vondrachek keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tennenbaum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vondrachek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vondrachek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch but Vondrachek moves out of range.
No joy there for Vondrachek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vondrachek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vondrachek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek throws a combination. Tennenbaum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vondrachek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tennenbaum swivels and escapes.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch but Vondrachek moves away
and Vondrachek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vondrachek scores with a one two! Tennenbaum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tennenbaum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek tries a low kick but Tennenbaum avoids it.
Vondrachek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vondrachek misses with a combination
and Tennenbaum counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Vondrachek.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Vondrachek with that takedown attempt.
Tennenbaum tries to clinch but Vondrachek moves away
and Vondrachek counters with a series of strikes. Tennenbaum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vondrachek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tennenbaum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vondrachek misses with a low kick.
Vondrachek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tennenbaum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vondrachek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tennenbaum throws the kick towards the body but Vondrachek avoids it.
Tennenbaum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tennenbaum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tennenbaum is looking to clinch.
Tennenbaum checks a low kick from Vondrachek.
Tennenbaum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vondrachek swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek tests Tennenbaum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vondrachek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vondrachek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tennenbaum counters with a body kick.
Rich Tennenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Vondrachek.
Tennenbaum dodges the punch combination from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek circles away from the clinch attempt.

Tennenbaum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tennenbaum prevents Vondrachek from breaking the clinch.
Tennenbaum looking to throw knees to the head but Vondrachek is blocking nicely.
Vondrachek is trying to break the clinch but Tennenbaum has him pressed against the cage.
Vondrachek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tennenbaum smiles and moves away.
Vondrachek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek looks to land a combination but Tennenbaum avoids it well.
Vondrachek keeps the fight on the outside.
Vondrachek keeps the fight on the outside.
Vondrachek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petr Vondrachek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vondrachek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vondrachek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tennenbaum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vondrachek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vondrachek connects with a crisp jab.
Rich Tennenbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vondrachek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tennenbaum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vondrachek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Vondrachek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vondrachek 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Vondrachek!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Hossain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Raju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hossain's entrance music is Ghuraba. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hossain
vs
Raju

189 cm
23
203 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Takomo

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Hossain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Raju!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raju shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Raju is pressing down on Hossain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hossain is holding on for now.
Hossain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hossain is in trouble now - Raju has advanced to mount!
Hossain tries to lock up and control but Raju gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hossain is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hossain is trying to escape the mount.
Hossain blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Raju working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Raju is working for a guillotine from mount but Hossain frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossain is looking to improve his position but Raju isn't that keen on the idea.
Raju lands a nice shot to the head.
Hossain is trying to stand.
Hossain tries to hold on but Raju postures up.
Hossain is looking to get to half guard.
Raju landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Raju.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raju goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hossain is on top in guard.

Raju had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hossain is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Raju Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hossain's back instead.
Hossain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raju on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hossain needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Raju controlling well, preventing Hossain from escaping the position.
Hossain trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Raju tightening his grip on Hossain, looking for the choke.
Raju not allowing Hossain to control his hands.
Hossain is trapped and Raju is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raju working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Raju looks gassed!

Raju is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hossain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Raju has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hossain rolls, trying to escape but Raju keeps control of the position.

Raju tightening his grip on Hossain, looking for the choke.
Hossain turns into Raju and is now in his guard.
Hossain trying to control but Raju is working from the bottom.
Hossain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raju keeping moving, preventing Hossain from controlling successfully.

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.
Raju looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hossain is one step ahead there.

Hossain stands and steps away. Raju gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Raju fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hossain.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hossain.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hossain.
Hossain throws a sloppy head kick and Raju moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hossain.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Hossain.
Good leg kick by Hossain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hossain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hossain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Hossain misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Hossain.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hossain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hossain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hossain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hossain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raju throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hossain with a hook.
Hossain tries to clinch but Raju is having none of it.
Hossain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raju shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hossain as he avoids it easily.
Hossain connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raju's sensitive parts.
Mohammed Hossain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossain throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Raju stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Hossain follows into mount!

Raju is rocked!
Raju can't escape the position.
Raju is breathing heavily.
Hossain trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossain is really struggling to control Raju but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Raju really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Raju is squirming around, avoiding Hossain's attempts to control the action.
Raju really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hossain controlling his opponent.
Raju is looking to get to half guard.
Hossain controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Hossain wants to control the pace but Raju is squirming around nicely.
Hossain content just to control the position here.
Raju is squirming around, avoiding Hossain's attempts to control the action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mohammed Hossain just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Danga de danga de dang - Hossain scores with a four punch combination!
Raju takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hossain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hossain.

Hossain gets caught flat footed, as Raju shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Raju pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hossain is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossain pulls Raju in close to prevent any damage.
Hossain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raju is controlling him.
Raju tries to free his leg and advance position but Hossain is retaining full guard.
Hossain controlling Raju's posture.
Raju postures up.
Hossain wants to get back to his feet but Raju is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Raju avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

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.
Hossain throws a head kick that misses.
Mohammed Hossain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raju will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hossain throws a sloppy head kick and Raju moves out of range easily.
Hossain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hossain stuffs the takedown attempt from Raju. Raju gets slowly back to his feet.
Mohammed Hossain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Raju.
Hossain lands a nice looking body kick.
Raju avoids the head kick by Hossain.
Hossain lands a front kick.
Hossain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raju.
Hossain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hossain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raju.
Hossain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hossain.
Mohammed Hossain is winning the standup battle so far.
Hossain throws a head kick that Raju semi-blocks.
Hossain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raju.
Raju avoids the head kick by Hossain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Hossain dominated that second round.
That's time! Hossain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hossain connects with a nice looking jab.
Hossain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raju.
Hossain looks to land a left hand but Raju moved out of range nicely.
Raju lands the left hand.
Raju's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hossain misses the shot to the body.
Hossain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hossain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hossain connects with a high kick.
Horrible takedown by Raju or perhaps it was just good defense by Hossain which made him look bad.
Hossain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hossain throws a head kick that Raju semi-blocks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hossain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hossain throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hossain, right into the meat.
Hossain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raju's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossain scores with a sloppy right hand. Raju should have avoided that one.
Hossain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hossain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raju can do to turn this around?
Raju has a takedown stuffed.
Mohammed Hossain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Raju.
Nice body kick from Hossain.
Hossain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raju tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raju takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Hossain.

Raju drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Teppo Raju has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hossain keeping moving, preventing Raju from controlling successfully.
Raju trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hossain controlling the position.
Hossain trying to keep a closed guard but Raju is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossain wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Raju is now in half guard.
Raju wants to pass to mount but Hossain is defending the position.
Raju sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hossain defending well though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hossain throws a leg kick but Raju checks it.
Raju fails with a takedown attempt.
Raju doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hossain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hossain lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Hossain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hossain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raju in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raju steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hossain. That one must have hurt.
Hossain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raju has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hossain.
Hossain lands a jab to the nose.
Hossain pushes Raju away with a front kick.
Hossain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hossain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raju manages to avoid it.
Mohammed Hossain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hossain lands with a shot to the body.
Raju tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mohammed Hossain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hossain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Hossain has closed the distance and engaged Raju in a clinch.
Raju tries to score a body lock takedown but Hossain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hossain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raju lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Hossain breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Hossain.
Hossain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hossain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hossain pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raju looks for a takedown but Hossain sprawls well.
Hossain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hossain throws a head kick that Raju semi-blocks.
Hossain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hossain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hossain scores with a leg kick.
Hossain lands a head kick!
Hossain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hossain throws a right and a left that Raju avoids nicely.
Raju chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hossain can pounce on him.
Raju shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hossain misses with a head kick.
Hossain connects with a solid leg kick.
Hossain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raju.
Teppo Raju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hossain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hossain lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Hossain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hossain, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Hossain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Sparraaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sung Kim has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kim
vs
Sparraaja

180 cm
23
188 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Takomo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sung Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Sparraaja!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparraaja dodges the punch combination from Kim.

Sparraaja tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sparraaja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kim stops Sparraaja from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sparraaja.

Sparraaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sparraaja working away.

Sparraaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sparraaja fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sparraaja tries for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Sparraaja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kim can't do much from the bottom here.
Kim wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kim taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kim is looking to reverse the position.

Sparraaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kim gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparraaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Sparraaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kim is just riding it out for now. Sparraaja eventually gives up the hold.
Sparraaja looks gassed!
Sparraaja wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well.
Kim controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sparraaja looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control but Sparraaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparraaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparraaja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Sparraaja is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kim has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kim tries to lock up and control but Sparraaja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kim regains half guard.
Sparraaja is looking to advance position but Kim won't allow it.

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.
Sparraaja frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kim flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparraaja lands a nice shot to the head.

Sparraaja with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kim regains half guard.
Sparraaja uses his free foot to push down on Kim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kim.
Sparraaja throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sparraaja fails with the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparraaja.

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

Sparraaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sparraaja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparraaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparraaja is breathing heavily.
Kim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparraaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparraaja passes Kim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sparraaja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sparraaja trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.

Sparraaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparraaja is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sparraaja is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparraaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Sparraaja wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.
Kim is pressing down on Sparraaja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparraaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparraaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparraaja throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kim scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Sparraaja scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kim stops Sparraaja from passing to mount.
Kim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparraaja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sparraaja tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it.
Sparraaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Kim makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Sparraaja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sparraaja moves into full mount! Kim won't be happy about that!
Sparraaja lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kim hang on?
Kim tries to lock up and control but Sparraaja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparraaja working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Sparraaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sparraaja scores a takedown into full mount!

Sparraaja is working for a guillotine from mount but Kim frees his head quite easily.

Sparraaja moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kim has worked his arm free - good work by Kim!
Kim tries to buck Sparraaja off but Sparraaja is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Sparraaja seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparraaja working away.
Kim taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sparraaja is trying to move to mount but Kim reverses beautifully and ends up in Sparraaja's guard.
Kim is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparraaja wants to improve his position but instead Kim has moved into half guard.
Sparraaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim stalling.
Kim tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sparraaja.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparraaja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pertti Sparraaja!
Pertti Sparraaja is the new middleweight champion!