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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bentong Baliskad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baliskad
vs
Tasalakki

190 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bentong Baliskad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tasalakki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasalakki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baliskad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baliskad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tasalakki's waist but Tasalakki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baliskad off to one side.

Tasalakki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Baliskad!
Tasalakki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tasalakki looking to control but Baliskad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tasalakki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tasalakki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Baliskad hang on?
Tasalakki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baliskad looks a forlorn figure.
Baliskad is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Baliskad tries to buck Tasalakki off but Tasalakki takes his back!
Tasalakki biding his time, looking for the opening.

Tasalakki is looking for the choke from the back position but Baliskad is controlling his hands well.
Baliskad controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki trying to control.
Tasalakki somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Baliskad wants to get back to his feet.
Tasalakki controlling the position well here. Baliskad rolled but Tasalakki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Baliskad looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tasalakki controls the action.

Tasalakki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Baliskad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Baliskad for a finish.
Tasalakki looks gassed!

Tasalakki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baliskad defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baliskad looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tasalakki is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Baliskad is trying to get back to his feet but Tasalakki has full control of the position and if anything, Baliskad has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tasalakki controlling the positon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tasalakki is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Baliskad has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tasalakki has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Baliskad taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tasalakki doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tauno Tasalakki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Youny Nhymann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nhymann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disturbed - Violence Fetish. Youny Nhymann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fred Kruger's chin.

Nhymann
vs
Kruger

200 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Win Nutritional RJ - credibility & best price

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Youny Nhymann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nhymann as he jumps to the side.

Kruger moves into the clinch.
Nhymann is pressed up against the cage. Kruger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nhymann down to the mat. Nhymann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Nhymann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kruger to the mat! Kruger manages to get full guard.
Nhymann trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruger pulls Nhymann in close to prevent any damage.
Nhymann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nhymann looking to sit in guard and control but Kruger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nhymann wants to sweep but no luck.
Nhymann pulls Kruger in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nhymann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kruger's guard.
Kruger pulls Nhymann in close to prevent any damage.
Kruger looks gassed!
Nhymann trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kruger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nhymann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nhymann wants to stand and escape but instead Kruger has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nhymann thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nhymann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nhymann pulls Kruger in close to prevent any damage.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.
Nhymann is controlling Kruger's posture.

Nhymann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nhymann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nhymann looking for a sweep. Not yet Nhymann, not yet.
Kruger wants to stand but Nhymann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nhymann pulls Kruger in to control the position.
Kruger postures up.
Kruger looking to sit in guard and control but Nhymann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nhymann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kruger is proving hard to escape from.
Nhymann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nhymann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nhymann doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown. Nhymann fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruger stops Nhymann from standing up.
Kruger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Nhymann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nhymann has Kruger pulled in close to control his posture.

Nhymann has his foot on Kruger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruger works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fred Kruger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kruger gets the takedown into side control.
Nhymann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nhymann looks to move to half guard but instead Kruger has passed into mount! Damn!
Kruger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nhymann can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nhymann is looking to improve his position but Kruger isn't that keen on the idea.

Kruger stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Kruger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nhymann manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nhymann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is looking to get to half guard.
Nhymann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kruger looks a forlorn figure.

Nhymann has control of Kruger's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kruger regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nhymann wants to control but instead Kruger manages to regain half guard.

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.
Nhymann wants to take a breather but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger wants to control but Nhymann is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Nhymann seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kruger controlling Nhymann's posture.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looking to control.
Nhymann trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nhymann throws a big right hand that misses.

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

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.

Nhymann looking for a guillotine here but Kruger defends easily.
Fred Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.

Nhymann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruger stays in close to Nhymann's body and controls the position.
Nhymann keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nhymann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Nhymann circles away easily

and Nhymann counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Nhymann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kruger tries to pull guard but Nhymann won't allow it.
Nhymann is trying to drag Kruger to the mat but Kruger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kruger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nhymann walks away with a smile on his face. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Youny Nhymann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Kruger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nhymann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fred Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger shoots and misses

and Nhymann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kruger's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nhymann trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nhymann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Nhymann 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.
Kruger is adopting a defensive guard.

Nhymann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kruger is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kruger has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Kruger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Nhymann circles away easily

and Nhymann counters with a single leg into guard. Kruger didn't expect that.

Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kruger wants to stand but Nhymann is controlling the position.
Kruger pulls Nhymann in close to prevent any damage.
Nhymann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nhymann controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nhymann is one step ahead there.
Nhymann trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Nhymann is proving a slippery customer.
Nhymann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruger keeping full guard, as Nhymann tries to pass.

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.
Nhymann stops Kruger from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Kruger rushes Nhymann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fred Kruger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruger wants a takedown.
Kruger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nhymann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nhymann with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kruger counters with a single leg into guard. Nhymann didn't expect that.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Nhymann keeps moving.
Nhymann wants to control the position but Kruger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Youny Nhymann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger content to control rather than advance.

Nhymann is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kruger pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Youny Nhymann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Kruger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Courtney Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ostias Comopanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comopanes has chosen Plush as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wallace
vs
Comopanes

175 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Courtney Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ostias Comopanes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Comopanes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallace throws a lazy head kick

and Comopanes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wallace trying to control but Comopanes postures up.
Comopanes wants to take a breather but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Comopanes blocks the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace looks like he's trying to stand up.

Comopanes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wallace pushes Comopanes off looking to stand but Comopanes dives back in and keeps control.
Comopanes throwing shots but Wallace is blocking nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace with a poor takedown

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Comopanes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wallace wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Comopanes decides to stand back up.
Wallace throws a lazy head kick

and Comopanes counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace fights it but they end up in guard.
Comopanes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Comopanes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wallace takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace clinches but Comopanes breaks the clinch

and Comopanes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wallace's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Comopanes prevents Wallace from getting back to his feet.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Comopanes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Comopanes is one step ahead there.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wallace is trying to keep Comopanes in close.
Comopanes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Comopanes controlling him for the moment.
Comopanes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

and Comopanes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wallace won't be happy with that.
Comopanes lands a nice forearm strike.
Wallace takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Comopanes advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comopanes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Comopanes with good strikes from the mount here!

Comopanes stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wallace tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Comopanes counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace fights it but they end up in guard.
Comopanes won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Comopanes wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
Comopanes won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
Comopanes trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Comopanes is controlling him.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

and Comopanes counters with a single leg into guard. Wallace didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Courtney Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Comopanes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Comopanes won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Comopanes passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Comopanes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Comopanes won't allow it.
Comopanes lands a knee to the body.

Comopanes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Comopanes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wallace is trying to stand.
Ostias Comopanes has got the better of the ground game so far.

Comopanes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Comopanes.
Comopanes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Comopanes working over Wallace with some ground and pound. Wallace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Comopanes is breathing heavily.
Wallace is trying to stand up here but Comopanes is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick

and Comopanes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wallace's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Comopanes wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Comopanes trying to move into half guard but instead Wallace has managed to sweep!
Wallace wants to stand but Comopanes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Comopanes is keeping the position.
Wallace 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.

Comopanes is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Comopanes keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Comopanes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard.
Comopanes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wallace is looking to stand up but Comopanes isn't so interested in that idea.
Comopanes pushing down on Wallace's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wallace punching from the bottom.
Wallace is looking to control Comopanes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wallace avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Comopanes seems content to control.
Wallace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Comopanes is working away from the top position though.

Comopanes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wallace gets full guard.
Wallace wants to stand but Comopanes is controlling the position.

Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Comopanes manages to pass to side control.

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.
Comopanes controlling the pace.
Wallace trying to control but Comopanes postures up.
Comopanes is looking to stall here but Wallace recovers full guard.
Wallace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Comopanes!
Wallace working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ostias Comopanes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.

Comopanes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wallace controls Comopanes momentarily but Comopanes frees himself.
Wallace is looking to stand up but Comopanes isn't so interested in that idea.

Comopanes stands up and waves to Wallace to follow him.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick

and Comopanes counters by moving into the clinch.

Comopanes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wallace regains guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Comopanes from controlling successfully.
Comopanes stops Wallace from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Comopanes tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Comopanes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Comopanes from controlling successfully.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Comopanes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Comopanes looking to pass the guard.
Comopanes stops Wallace from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Courtney Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace throws a lazy head kick

and Comopanes counters with a takedown into side control.

Comopanes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wallace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet.
Courtney Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comopanes is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Comopanes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wallace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Comopanes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Comopanes won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Comopanes looking to pass the guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Comopanes from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Comopanes moves out of range easily.
Comopanes moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace tries to clinch

and Comopanes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Comopanes stops Wallace from standing up.

Wallace wriggles free and stands up.

Comopanes moves into the clinch.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Comopanes pulls Wallace into guard.
Wallace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Comopanes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Comopanes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Comopanes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Comopanes blocks nicely.
Wallace tries to stand but Comopanes is controlling from the bottom.
Wallace won't allow Comopanes to sweep him here.
Ostias Comopanes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wallace cracks Comopanes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ostias Comopanes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Comopanes 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ostias Comopanes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SvenGunnar Gyllenhok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko Ruutu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ruutu
vs
Gyllenhok

188 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, SvenGunnar Gyllenhok!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutu has a takedown stuffed.
Ruutu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gyllenhok is looking to clinch but Ruutu is avoiding it.
Ruutu misses with a two punch combination.
Ruutu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Ruutu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gyllenhok to the mat! Gyllenhok manages to get full guard.
Ruutu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ruutu gets to his feet - Gyllenhok follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruutu shoots in and bounces Gyllenhok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gyllenhok looks gassed!

Ruutu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gyllenhok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ruutu counters with a shoot takedown. Gyllenhok fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruutu working some strikes from top position.

Ruutu stands up and waves to Gyllenhok to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ruutu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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!

Ruutu working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gyllenhok turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ruutu off and cradles Gyllenhok's limp body as Ruutu celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jarkko Ruutu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erik Von Hellens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Von Hellens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Von Hellens
vs
Wallace

177 cm
20
152 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

182 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Von Hellens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Von Hellens closes the distance and clinches.

Von Hellens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Hellens.
Von Hellens trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Wallace is trying to control Von Hellens's posture but Von Hellens avoids it.
Wallace tries to bench press Von Hellens off him but Von Hellens keeps the position.
Von Hellens wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.

Wallace throws Von Hellens to one side and escapes!
Von Hellens tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von Hellens counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Von Hellens looks at the referee who does nothing so Von Hellens lands a crushing right that sends Wallace to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Von Hellens!