UEC1# the Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Boycott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andro Babic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babic has chosen Boom - P.O.D. as his entrance music. Andro Babic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Boycott
vs
Babic

193 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geoffrey Boycott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andro Babic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Boycott. No joy for Babic on that attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boycott.
Babic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Babic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babic misses with a wild combination.
Boycott misses with a double jab

and Babic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boycott won't be happy with that.

Babic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Babic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Babic counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boycott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babic scores with a kick to the midsection.

Babic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Babic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boycott tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Babic!

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

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauri Nyrkki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rose
vs
Nyrkki

186 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Nyrkki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rose slips under a jab from Nyrkki.
Some wild striking there from Nyrkki.
A swing and a miss from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki lands an overhand right.
Rose takes one to the side of the head.
Nyrkki stuffs the takedown attempt from Rose. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Nyrkki. That snapped Rose's head back.
Nyrkki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.
Nyrkki throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Rose or perhaps it was just good defense by Nyrkki which made him look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyrkki lands a slapping body shot.
Rose shoots for a takedown but Nyrkki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rose. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nyrkki cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nyrkki lands with a nice body punch.

Nyrkki clinches up against the cage.
Nyrkki stalling in the clinch.
Rose tries to pull guard but Nyrkki holds him up against the cage and eventually Rose drops back down to his feet.

Rose has clasped his hands together around Nyrkki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nyrkki, who protects the arm well.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Rose prevents Nyrkki from escaping the position.
Rose is chipping away with strikes.
Nyrkki pushes Rose away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rose gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rose goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nyrkki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rose but great work by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rose is looking for a sweep.
Rose tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Nyrkki decides to stand back up. Nyrkki steps back and let's Rose get back to his feet.

Rose closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Rose is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nyrkki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nyrkki is trying to buck Rose off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nyrkki throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose looks for a takedown but Nyrkki sprawls well.
Nyrkki thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nyrkki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rose fails to land the takedown.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up but Rose circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose fails to land the takedown.
Nyrkki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose wants to clinch up but Nyrkki keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyrkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Nyrkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Rose jumps into guard, dragging Nyrkki to the mat.

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

Mauri Nyrkki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nyrkki throws a one two combo.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nyrkki lands a head shot.
Rose looks for a takedown but Nyrkki sprawls well.
Nyrkki connects with a nice looking jab.
Nyrkki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.
Nyrkki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mauri Nyrkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Nyrkki misses.
Rose looks for a takedown but Nyrkki sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose shoots in but Nyrkki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyrkki stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rose looks for a takedown but Nyrkki sprawls well.
Nyrkki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Nyrkki sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nyrkki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Nyrkki. That snapped Rose's head back.
Nyrkki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nyrkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose closes the distance and clinches up with Nyrkki, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes Nyrkki against the cage but Nyrkki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to bum rush Rose with a series of wild strikes but Rose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rose avoids the body shot from Nyrkki.
Rose slips under a jab.
Rose shoots in but Nyrkki avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Nyrkki clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.
Nyrkki is trying to break the clinch but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Nyrkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nyrkki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nyrkki wants to get back to striking at distance but Rose won't allow it.
Nyrkki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nyrkki wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.

Nyrkki manages to break the clinch.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt - Nyrkki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nyrkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mauri Nyrkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyrkki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nyrkki clinches but Rose breaks the clinch

and Rose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nyrkki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nyrkki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose has Nyrkki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nyrkki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nyrkki prevents Rose from breaking the clinch.
Rose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nyrkki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nyrkki tries to break the clinch but Rose is controlling the position.
Nyrkki is trying to break free.
Rose jumps guard but Nyrkki stands there with Rose around his waist. Rose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nyrkki lands a body shot.
Nyrkki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nyrkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nyrkki prevents the takedown attempt.
Nyrkki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nyrkki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Nyrkki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauri Nyrkki 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! This is the final round!

Nyrkki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nyrkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rose avoids the head kick by Nyrkki.
A slow jab from Nyrkki misses its intended target.
A combination from Nyrkki does no damage.
Nyrkki thows a body shot but no joy.
Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nyrkki but Nyrkki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nyrkki throws a hook but Rose blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nyrkki as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Rose with that takedown attempt.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nyrkki is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Nyrkki circles away and we're back to standing.
Nyrkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nyrkki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nyrkki looks to land a combination. Rose sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nyrkki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nyrkki.
Rose looks for a takedown but Nyrkki sprawls well.
Good exchange - Nyrkki coming out on top.
Nyrkki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Nyrkki does no damage.
Nyrkki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nyrkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nyrkki's waist but Nyrkki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rose shoots in but Nyrkki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nyrkki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.
Nyrkki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for Nyrkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rose avoids the body shot from Nyrkki.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown. Nyrkki tries to sprawl out of it but Rose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nyrkki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Nyrkki as Rose shoots in.
Mauri Nyrkki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Nyrkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki connects with a single shot there.
Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nyrkki pinned against the cage. Nyrkki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nyrkki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.
Nyrkki throws a shot to the body.
Tony Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose tries to land a leg kick but Nyrkki saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Nyrkki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nyrkki 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Nyrkki!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Mallasvuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Hilavitku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jyrki Mallasvuo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jyrki Mallasvuo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mallasvuo
vs
Hilavitku

200 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

207 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Takomo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Mallasvuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Hilavitku!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilavitku fails to land the takedown.
Hilavitku shoots for a takedown but Mallasvuo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hilavitku shoots for a double leg takedown but Mallasvuo sprawls well. He's pushed Hilavitku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jyrki Mallasvuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Hilavitku.
Hilavitku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mallasvuo tries to avoid it but Hilavitku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mallasvuo to the ground. Mallasvuo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hilavitku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Hilavitku scores a takedown into full mount!
Mallasvuo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mallasvuo is working hard here to advance position.

Hilavitku with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mallasvuo can't escape the position.
Hilavitku wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Hilavitku looking to secure an arm triangle but Mallasvuo defends it well.
Mallasvuo can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hilavitku working for a submission but Mallasvuo is keeping him at bay.
Hilavitku looks gassed!

Hilavitku has control of Mallasvuo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mallasvuo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mallasvuo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hilavitku has a good base and remains in mount.
Mallasvuo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Hilavitku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mallasvuo is looking for a sweep. Hilavitku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Mallasvuo looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mallasvuo looking for submissions off his back.

Mallasvuo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mallasvuo is in trouble now - Hilavitku has advanced to mount!
Mallasvuo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hilavitku has a good base and remains in mount.
Hilavitku moves to back control.

Hilavitku working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mallasvuo is doing well to defend. Hilavitku seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mallasvuo is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niko Hilavitku!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Rakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Flintoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pate Rakko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rakko
vs
Flintoff

210 cm
22
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Rakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddie Flintoff!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flintoff stuffs the takedown.
Flintoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rakko circles away quickly and effectively.
Flintoff works over Rakko's head and body with a nice combination.
Flintoff throws a right and a left that Rakko avoids nicely.
Pate Rakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flintoff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flintoff scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Pate Rakko has been cut.
Flintoff misses with a kick to the body.
Rakko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flintoff pinned against the cage. Flintoff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pate Rakko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakko is breathing heavily.
Rakko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flintoff misses with the combination.
No joy there for Flintoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flintoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rakko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flintoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flintoff stalks Rakko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rakko's face. Rakko staggers backwards, shaken.
Flintoff works over Rakko's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flintoff stalks Rakko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rakko's face. Rakko staggers backwards, shaken.
Flintoff throws a nice looking combination but Rakko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flintoff lands with a big right hook that stumbles Rakko - he's out on his feet here! Flintoff follows up with another monster hook that separates Rakko from consciousness! Rakko falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Flintoff stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Freddie Flintoff!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Kapane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Naama
vs
Kapane

200 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

192 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Kapane!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kapane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kapane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kapane tries to clinch but Naama is having none of it.
Kapane throws a leg kick but Naama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Naama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kapane swivels and escapes.

Kapane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Naama keeping moving, preventing Kapane from controlling successfully.
Naama throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Kapane drops back looking for a leg! Naama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Naama manages to kick Kapane off! Kapane jumps back into Naama's guard.
Kapane connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama keeping moving, preventing Kapane from controlling successfully.
Kapane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kapane wants to get up but he can't break Naama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Naama striking from his own guard.
Naama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Naama lands a decent shot there.
Naama is striking but Kapane is not phased and passes to half guard.
Naama missing with punches from the bottom.
Kapane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naama missing with punches from the bottom.
Naama punching from the bottom.

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.
Kapane blocks the strikes from Naama.
Kapane controlling the action here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kapane seems to be working for a kimura but Naama defends the submission attempt.
Kapane working the head and body with strikes.

Kapane wants to work for an arm triangle but Naama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kapane looks gassed!
Naama misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Naama is refusing to be controlled, as Kapane sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Naama flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Naama swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Kapane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Naama has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Naama!
Naama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Kapane looking for a guillotine here but Naama defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama landing some decent shots from guard.
Kapane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Kapane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Naama working some strikes from top position.
Naama lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Kapane looking for a guillotine here but Naama defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jyrki Kapane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Naama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Naama thows a huge punch but Kapane dodges it nicely.
Kapane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naama trying to mount his opponent but Kapane defends it.
Kapane landing strikes from the bottom.
Kapane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Naama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kapane tries to get to full guard but Naama has control of the leg.
Naama drops an elbow to the side of Kapane's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama throwing shots but Kapane is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kapane punching from the bottom.
Naama prevents Kapane from standing back up.
Naama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Naama working Kapane over with strikes.
Kapane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kapane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kapane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Naama!
Kapane in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kapane. What's that going to do exactly?
Naama is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kapane working the ground and pound effectively.
Kapane landing strikes from the mount.
Naama is working to get back to half guard.

Kapane working for a submission but Naama is keeping him at bay.
Naama throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kapane. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Kapane has taken his back.
Kapane wants to control but Naama is keeping busy.

Kapane looking for the choke but no joy.
Kapane is working the ground and pound. Can Naama escape?
Kapane is riding his opponent, not letting Naama buck him off.
Kapane gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kapane lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kapane.
Naama is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kapane working for the choke.
Naama controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kapane scores with punches from the back.

Kapane looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naama tries to escape but Kapane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Kapane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Kapane misses with the combination.
Naama shoots and misses

and Kapane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kapane working some strikes from top position.
Naama is looking to stand up but Kapane isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapane is working Naama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kapane content to stall in guard here.
Naama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kapane is pushing down on Naama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Naama is fighting to maintain full guard but Kapane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Naama flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Naama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapane blocks the strikes from Naama.
Kapane wants to take a breather but Naama is having none of it.
Naama strikes from the bottom but Kapane passes into mount!
Naama working to try and regain half guard.
Naama flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Naama tries to buck Kapane off but Kapane takes his back!
Kapane is working the ground and pound. Can Naama escape?
Kapane scores with punches to the body.

Kapane patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jyrki Kapane has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kapane has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kapane is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Naama is trapped and Kapane is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Naama turns into Kapane and is now in his 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!

Kapane manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kapane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jyrki Kapane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Naama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kapane is trying to stand back up but Naama is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapane controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ground and pound from Naama.
Nice strikes from Naama there.
Kapane trying to control from the bottom.
Kapane gets back to full guard.
Naama throwing strikes from guard but Kapane blocks nicely.

That's four 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.
Naama wants to get up but he can't break Kapane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Kapane manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kapane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naama as he avoids it easily.
Kapane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naama closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kapane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kapane moves into full mount! Naama won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naama is looking to improve his position but Kapane isn't that keen on the idea.
Turo Naama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kapane looking to control but Naama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrki Kapane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kapane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrki Kapane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Tarkkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yere Wirtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarkkonen's entrance music is Konvehdinmussutajat - Älä lyö naamaan. A fine choice. Wirtanen has chosen Disturbed - Criminal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tarkkonen
vs
Wirtanen

180 cm
18
176 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Tarkkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yere Wirtanen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarkkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarkkonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Wirtanen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wirtanen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wirtanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Wirtanen unloading with bombs!
Wirtanen landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wirtanen controlling from mount.
Tarkkonen is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarkkonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tarkkonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wirtanen is working away from the top position though.
Tarkkonen wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarkkonen tries to roll over but Wirtanen keeps him under control.
Wirtanen prevents Tarkkonen from standing back up.
Wirtanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tarkkonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tarkkonen tries to roll over but Wirtanen keeps him under control.
Tarkkonen is trying to maintain the position but Wirtanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Wirtanen throwing shots but Tarkkonen is blocking nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tarkkonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wirtanen.
Tarkkonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wirtanen.
Tarkkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Wirtanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarkkonen thows a body shot but no joy.

Wirtanen gets the takedown into side control.

Wirtanen stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wirtanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wirtanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Tarkkonen sprawls well. He's pushed Wirtanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tarkkonen looks to land a combination but Wirtanen avoids it well.
Tarkkonen throws a hook but Wirtanen avoids it easily.
Tarkkonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarkkonen is breathing heavily.
Wirtanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wirtanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarkkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Wirtanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wirtanen avoids the body shot from Tarkkonen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarkkonen throws a right hand that Wirtanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Wirtanen also avoids with ease.
Tarkkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Wirtanen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wirtanen working away.
Wirtanen working the head and body with strikes.

Wirtanen stands up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wirtanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarkkonen.
Timo Tarkkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wirtanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Tarkkonen.
Tarkkonen throws a hook but Wirtanen blocks it.
Tarkkonen throws out a leg kick but Wirtanen moves out of range and Tarkkonen only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarkkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Wirtanen, looking for a takedown. Tarkkonen pushes Wirtanen against the cage but Wirtanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wirtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarkkonen circles away.
Wirtanen wants to clinch up but Tarkkonen keeps it at a distance.
Wirtanen throws a right hand that Tarkkonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarkkonen also avoids with ease.
Tarkkonen throws a combination that misses

and Wirtanen counters with a takedown into side control.

Wirtanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarkkonen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wirtanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarkkonen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wirtanen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tarkkonen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wirtanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tarkkonen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wirtanen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tarkkonen scores with a hook to the body. Wirtanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarkkonen falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wirtanen counters with a takedown into side control.
Tarkkonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Tarkkonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarkkonen prevents Wirtanen from standing back up.
Tarkkonen is keen to just control but Wirtanen is a slippery customer.

Tarkkonen decides to stand up.
Tarkkonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wirtanen defending well as Tarkkonen loads up on a big left hand.
Wirtanen tries to clinch there but Tarkkonen circles away.
Timo Tarkkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wirtanen looks for a takedown but Tarkkonen sprawls well.
Tarkkonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wirtanen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tarkkonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Tarkkonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarkkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarkkonen loads up on a big right hand but Wirtanen slips the punch.

Wirtanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wirtanen wants to break free but Tarkkonen has control.

Tarkkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarkkonen shoots in but Wirtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wirtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarkkonen circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Tarkkonen as Wirtanen shoots in.
Tarkkonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tarkkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Tarkkonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarkkonen blocks a head kick by Wirtanen.
Wirtanen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wirtanen looks for a takedown but Tarkkonen sprawls well.
Timo Tarkkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yere Wirtanen.
Wirtanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tarkkonen misses with a looping left.
Tarkkonen darts in trying to clinch

and Wirtanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tarkkonen won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarkkonen tries to improve position but can't.
Wirtanen is working Tarkkonen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tarkkonen is trying to improve his position.
Wirtanen wants to control but Tarkkonen is keeping him busy.
Tarkkonen struggling a bit here.
Tarkkonen manages to get back to half guard.
Tarkkonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wirtanen.
Wirtanen looks to land a strike but Tarkkonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wirtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarkkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.

Tarkkonen kicks Wirtanen off and gets to his feet.
Tarkkonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wirtanen in his tracks.
Wirtanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarkkonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarkkonen throws a nice looking combination but Wirtanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wirtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarkkonen circles away.
Tarkkonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wirtanen moves away.
Wirtanen tries to clinch there but Tarkkonen circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wirtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarkkonen with a poor takedown

and Wirtanen counters with a single leg into guard. Tarkkonen didn't expect that.

Wirtanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tarkkonen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wirtanen, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yere Wirtanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tarkkonen has a takedown stuffed.
Wirtanen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tarkkonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Wirtanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarkkonen circles away.
Tarkkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wirtanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wirtanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tarkkonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wirtanen. Wirtanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Wirtanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Wirtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarkkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarkkonen throws a leg kick that is checked

and Wirtanen counters with a single leg into guard. Tarkkonen didn't expect that.
Wirtanen wants to control from the top but Tarkkonen keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tarkkonen has his feet on Wirtanen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wirtanen slips a jab and a cross from Tarkkonen.
Wirtanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Tarkkonen sprawls well. He's pushed Wirtanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wirtanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wirtanen blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarkkonen throws out a loose jab but Wirtanen uses good head movement to avoid it.

Tarkkonen closes the distance and clinches.
Wirtanen is trying to drag Tarkkonen to the mat but Tarkkonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timo Tarkkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yere Wirtanen.

Tarkkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wirtanen slips a straight right by Tarkkonen.

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.
Good shot there by Tarkkonen.
Wirtanen lands with a slapping head kick.
Tarkkonen throws a right hand that Wirtanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Wirtanen also avoids with ease.
Tarkkonen misses with the combination.

Wirtanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tarkkonen wants to improve his position but Wirtanen is controlling well.
Wirtanen is trying to control. Tarkkonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tarkkonen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Wirtanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarkkonen defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wirtanen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tarkkonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wirtanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wirtanen wants to free his trapped foot but Tarkkonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wirtanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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

Tarkkonen shoots in and bounces Wirtanen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tarkkonen pushes down on Wirtanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Timo Tarkkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wirtanen is looking to escape.
Tarkkonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wirtanen is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Tarkkonen landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tarkkonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yere Wirtanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarkkonen avoids the attempt from Wirtanen to control.
Tarkkonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wirtanen is in a horrible position here. Tarkkonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tarkkonen landing strikes from the mount and Wirtanen is in trouble!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yere Wirtanen.
I've got Wirtanen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yere Wirtanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franco Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poli Femo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poli Femo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Baptista
vs
Femo

186 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Baptista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Poli Femo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptista misses with a kick to the body.
Femo has a takedown stuffed.

Baptista gets the takedown into side control.
Femo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Baptista has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Baptista tries to score with some ground and pound. Femo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franco Baptista!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dinesh Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natura Barbecue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dinesh Jakhotia has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jakhotia
vs
Barbecue

200 cm
20
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
158 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dinesh Jakhotia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Natura Barbecue!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jakhotia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Jakhotia.
Jakhotia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakhotia misses with a two punch combination.
Jakhotia misses with a double jab.
Jakhotia misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Jakhotia.
Jakhotia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbecue moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinesh Jakhotia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakhotia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbecue momentarily.
Jakhotia throws a series of punches but Barbecue avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Jakhotia.
Jakhotia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbecue circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbecue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jakhotia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Barbecue closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jakhotia won't allow Barbecue to pass to mount.
Barbecue tries to stand and escape but Jakhotia is controlling the position.
Barbecue looks gassed!
Barbecue trying to mount his opponent but Jakhotia defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakhotia is not content to let Barbecue control the position.
Jakhotia wants to get back to full guard.
Barbecue working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barbecue is looking to take a break and control but Jakhotia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jakhotia looking for submissions off his back.

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.

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

Barbecue has managed to clinch.

Jakhotia breaks the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Barbecue.

Barbecue has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jakhotia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jakhotia throws a series of punches but Barbecue moves out of range.

Barbecue scores a takedown into full mount!
Barbecue looking to control but Jakhotia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakhotia is trying desperately to improve position.

Barbecue looking for a guillotine from mount but Jakhotia is having none of it.
Barbecue trying to control but Jakhotia is having none of it.
Jakhotia can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbecue scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jakhotia?
Barbecue tries to control but Jakhotia wriggling away.
Barbecue avoids the attempt from Jakhotia to control.
Barbecue connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Natura Barbecue 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.

Jakhotia misses with a body shot.
Barbecue shoots in for a takedown but Jakhotia shows good takedown defense.
Barbecue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jakhotia.
Jakhotia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donk. Jakhotia catches Barbecue right on the button with a cross.
Jakhotia throws a jab when Barbecue was well out of range.
Jakhotia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jakhotia misses with an uppercut.
Jakhotia misses with a hook.
Barbecue moves away from the strike by Jakhotia.
Jakhotia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Barbecue closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barbecue lands in his opponent's guard.

Barbecue drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jakhotia dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbecue is trying to keep Jakhotia in close.

Barbecue is looking for a triangle but Jakhotia pushes his legs off easily.

Jakhotia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barbecue is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barbecue has escaped and now he's on top!
Barbecue advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barbecue is trying to get an arm triangle but Jakhotia is defending well.
Jakhotia being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Barbecue are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barbecue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jakhotia, who protects the arm well.
Barbecue trying to control the action but Jakhotia is working from the bottom.
Barbecue has control of an arm but Jakhotia manages to advance to Barbecue's back!

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.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Barbecue. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Barbecue is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jakhotia is defending well though. Barbecue let's go of the attempt for now.
Barbecue wants to control but Jakhotia manages to buck him off and is now in Barbecue's guard! Nice work there by Jakhotia!
Jakhotia won't allow Barbecue to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Natura Barbecue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Jakhotia throws a series of punches but Barbecue moves out of range.
Jakhotia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbecue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakhotia.
Jakhotia misses with an uppercut. Barbecue saw that one coming.
Jakhotia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbecue looks for a takedown but Jakhotia sprawls well.
Jakhotia misses with a looping left.
Barbecue dodges the punch combination from Jakhotia.
Dinesh Jakhotia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbecue dodges the punch combination from Jakhotia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbecue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakhotia looks to throw the jab but Barbecue is out of range.
Jakhotia misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Barbecue has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbecue can't get the takedown.
Barbecue tries to pull guard but Jakhotia holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbecue drops back down to his feet.
Dinesh Jakhotia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Natura Barbecue.

Barbecue manages to break the clinch.
Barbecue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jakhotia.
Jakhotia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jakhotia misses with a wild combination.

Barbecue looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jakhotia!
Jakhotia has given up his back here.
What can Jakhotia do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Barbecue lands a shot to the head.
Dinesh Jakhotia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbecue keeps control of the position easily here as Jakhotia tries to buck him off.
Barbecue scores with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakhotia tries to roll but Barbecue sticks to his back.

Barbecue looking for the choke but no joy.
Barbecue has good solid back control here.
Barbecue throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

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.
Jakhotia is trying to break free.
Barbecue controls the position.
Barbecue avoiding Jakhotia 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakhotia rolls, trying to escape but Barbecue keeps control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Natura Barbecue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbecue 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natura Barbecue!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Jingleheimer Shmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Dilja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jingleheimer Shmidt's entrance music is John Jacob Jingleheimer Shmidt. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Andrea Dilja enters the cage!

Jingleheimer Shmidt
vs
Dilja

181 cm
20
156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Clothing

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jingleheimer Shmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrea Dilja!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilja jabs at Jingleheimer Shmidt's body.
Dilja lands with a right hand.
Dilja scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Dilja has Jingleheimer Shmidt up against the cage in a clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilja looking to slow down the pace here.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt crunches a lovely knee into Dilja's ribcage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a body punch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with some punches.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Jingleheimer Shmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a knee strike.
Jingleheimer Shmidt just leaning against Dilja, taking a breather.
Jingleheimer Shmidt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Dilja has had enough of the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt keeps him there for the moment.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dilja.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilja wants to break free but Jingleheimer Shmidt has control.
Jingleheimer Shmidt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilja trying to stall but Jingleheimer Shmidt improves his position.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilja blocks it with crossed arms.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands a body punch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a knee to the head.
Dilja taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Dilja blocking some punches.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jingleheimer Shmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to land a knee to the head but Dilja blocks with his arms.
Jingleheimer Shmidt prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt looking to throw knees to the head but Dilja is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilja.
Jingleheimer Shmidt keeps control of Dilja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jingleheimer Shmidt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a head punch that misses.

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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dilja has Jingleheimer Shmidt pushed against the cage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jingleheimer Shmidt working aggressively here.
Dilja avoiding damage as Jingleheimer Shmidt throws knees to the body.
Dilja has Jingleheimer Shmidt pressed against the cage.
Dilja avoiding damage as Jingleheimer Shmidt throws knees to the body.
Jingleheimer Shmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jingleheimer Shmidt working aggressively here.
Jingleheimer Shmidt keeps control of Dilja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jingleheimer Shmidt with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Dilja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jingleheimer Shmidt closes the distance and clinches up with Dilja, looking for a takedown. Jingleheimer Shmidt pushes Dilja against the cage but Dilja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingleheimer Shmidt blocks a head kick by Dilja.
Dilja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dilja.
Jingleheimer Shmidt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dilja lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dilja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jingleheimer Shmidt.

Dilja forces Jingleheimer Shmidt back against the cage and clinches.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands with a right to the head.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands an uppercut.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilja.
Jingleheimer Shmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jingleheimer Shmidt has a couple of punches blocked by Dilja.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dilja gets through Jingleheimer Shmidt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilja wants to break free but Jingleheimer Shmidt has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jingleheimer Shmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jingleheimer Shmidt prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja looking to slow down the pace here.
Jingleheimer Shmidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a head punch that misses.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilja is looking to break free of the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt has double underhooks.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a head punch that misses.
Jingleheimer Shmidt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jingleheimer Shmidt scores with a shot to the side of Dilja's head.
Jingleheimer Shmidt scores with a shoulder strike.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilja.
Jingleheimer Shmidt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands an uppercut.
Dilja leaning against his opponent.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jingleheimer Shmidt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dilja as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Jingleheimer Shmidt with that takedown attempt.
Jingleheimer Shmidt fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jingleheimer Shmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilja works Jingleheimer Shmidt's body with a nice hook.
Dilja throws a series of strikes that have Jingleheimer Shmidt backpedaling.

Dilja moves into the clinch successfully.
Jingleheimer Shmidt looking to throw knees to the head but Dilja is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt is working for takedown but Dilja is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jingleheimer Shmidt prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
Dilja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jingleheimer Shmidt looking to stall.
The is referee keeping an eye on Dilja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jingleheimer Shmidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Jingleheimer Shmidt fails to land.
Jingleheimer Shmidt is looking to control Dilja's arms but Dilja gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jingleheimer Shmidt has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingleheimer Shmidt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jingleheimer Shmidt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dilja has had enough of the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt keeps him there for the moment.
Dilja avoiding damage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands a knee to the head.
Dilja just leaning against Jingleheimer Shmidt, taking a breather.
Dilja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilja is looking to break free of the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt has double underhooks.
Jingleheimer Shmidt working aggressively here.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dilja stalling against the cage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Dilja avoids the damage to the body.
Dilja is looking to break free of the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt has double underhooks.
Dilja will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jingleheimer Shmidt up against the cage.

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.
Jingleheimer Shmidt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dilja blocking some punches.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to land a knee to the head but Dilja blocks with his arms.
Dilja wants to break free but Jingleheimer Shmidt has control.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a knee strike.
Dilja is looking to break free of the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt has double underhooks.
Jingleheimer Shmidt keeps control of Dilja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dilja wants to get back to striking at distance but Jingleheimer Shmidt won't allow it.
Jingleheimer Shmidt struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilja controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Dilja wants to get back to striking at distance but Jingleheimer Shmidt won't allow it.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt missing with knees to the body.
Dilja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jingleheimer Shmidt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dilja lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Dilja blocks an uppercut.
Dilja is looking to break free of the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt has double underhooks.
Jingleheimer Shmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jingleheimer Shmidt can't find room to land a body shot as Dilja controls the action.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilja.
Dilja blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jingleheimer Shmidt as Dilja tries to tie him up.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilja.
Dilja stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dilja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilja managing to block the knees to the body from Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Jingleheimer Shmidt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dilja is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jingleheimer Shmidt keeps control of Dilja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jingleheimer Shmidt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dilja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilja.
Dilja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a punch to the body.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with some punches.
Dilja is looking to break free of the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt has double underhooks.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to land a knee to the head but Dilja blocks with his arms.
Dilja prevents a body shot from Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries a knee to the head but Dilja blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries for a takedown but Dilja manages to get underhooks.
Dilja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dilja works over Jingleheimer Shmidt's head and body with a nice combination.
Jingleheimer Shmidt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jingleheimer Shmidt shoots for a double leg takedown but Dilja sprawls well. He's pushed Jingleheimer Shmidt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dilja misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Dilja misses.
Jingleheimer Shmidt walks into a jab.
Dilja tests Jingleheimer Shmidt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jingleheimer Shmidt shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jingleheimer Shmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilja tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilja is looking to clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt clinches but Dilja breaks the clinch
and Jingleheimer Shmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilja fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to keep at a distance but Dilja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dilja is trying to break free.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries a knee to the head but Dilja blocks it.
Dilja wants to break free but Jingleheimer Shmidt has control.
The is referee keeping an eye on Dilja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands a shot to the body.
Dilja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dilja looking to stall.
Dilja blocking some punches.
Jingleheimer Shmidt pushes Dilja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with some punches.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jingleheimer Shmidt working aggressively here.
Jingleheimer Shmidt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt avoiding damage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilja blocks a body shot from Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Dilja tries to break the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt is controlling the position.
Dilja wants to get back to striking at distance but Jingleheimer Shmidt won't allow it.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands with a short shot to the head.
Jingleheimer Shmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilja wants to break free but Jingleheimer Shmidt has control.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a knee to the head.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilja.
Dilja lands a shoulder strike.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt keeps control of Dilja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a punch on the inside.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilja.
Dilja blocks an uppercut.
John Jingleheimer Shmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jingleheimer Shmidt prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dilja tries to break the clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to throw a body punch but Dilja avoids it by throwing Jingleheimer Shmidt back against the cage.
Jingleheimer Shmidt looking to throw knees to the head but Dilja is blocking nicely.
Dilja wants to get back to striking at distance but Jingleheimer Shmidt won't allow it.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with a body punch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with the head strike.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jingleheimer Shmidt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A head punch on the inside from Jingleheimer Shmidt fails to land.
Dilja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jingleheimer Shmidt has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jingleheimer Shmidt fails to land.
Dilja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilja blocks it with crossed arms.
Jingleheimer Shmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Dilja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilja tries to clinch but Jingleheimer Shmidt is having none of it.
Jingleheimer Shmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilja.
John Jingleheimer Shmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jingleheimer Shmidt avoids a punch combination nicely.
John Jingleheimer Shmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jingleheimer Shmidt.

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.
A left and a right from Dilja both land. Nice combination.
Jingleheimer Shmidt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Dilja tries to keep at a distance but Jingleheimer Shmidt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dilja slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Jingleheimer Shmidt throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jingleheimer Shmidt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jingleheimer Shmidt.
Jingleheimer Shmidt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andrea Dilja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jingleheimer Shmidt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dilja as Jingleheimer Shmidt tries to tie him up.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with the head strike.
Jingleheimer Shmidt scores a nice knee to the body.
Jingleheimer Shmidt misses with the head strike.
Dilja wants to get back to striking at distance but Jingleheimer Shmidt won't allow it.
Jingleheimer Shmidt scores with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrea Dilja.
I've got Dilja 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Dilja!

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