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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uzumaki Naruto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahka has chosen No fear as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Naruto
vs
Nahka

180 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uzumaki Naruto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Nahka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naruto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nahka.
Nahka avoids a punch combination nicely.

Naruto has managed to clinch.
Nahka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Naruto prevents it.

Nahka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nahka throws the left hand but Naruto avoids the punch easily.
Nahka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naruto defends it nicely.
Uzumaki Naruto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Nahka.
Naruto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nahka.

Naruto pushes Nahka up against the cage in a clinch.
Nahka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nahka wants to get back to striking at distance but Naruto won't allow it.

Naruto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Naruto rushes Nahka and presses him up against the cage.

Naruto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nahka closes the distance and clinches up with Naruto, looking for a takedown. Nahka pushes Naruto against the cage but Naruto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Naruto.
Nahka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Naruto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruto with a hook.

Nahka is rocked!
Naruto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naruto cracks Nahka with an open hand slap.
Nahka is still on wobbly legs! Can Naruto finish him?
Naruto looks to land a combination but Nahka avoids it well.
Nahka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nahka seems to have recovered his senses.
Nahka looks gassed!
Nahka throws a left and a right that both miss

and Naruto counters by moving into the clinch.
Nahka tries for a takedown but Naruto manages to get underhooks.
Nahka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Naruto prevents it.

Naruto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naruto lands a left and a right that sends Nahka crashing to the canvas! Naruto dives into mount looking to finish!

Naruto get's back to his feet.
Uzumaki Naruto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naruto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nahka checks a leg kick nicely.
Naruto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Naruto rushes Nahka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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

Naruto has Nahka up against the cage in a clinch.

Naruto drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nahka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Naruto dives on top into guard.

Nahka throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Naruto escapes and throws Nahka's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Naruto stands up and beckons Nahka to his feet.
Nahka takes one to the side of the head.
Nahka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Naruto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nahka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Naruto manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nahka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Naruto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naruto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruto scores with a one two! Nahka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Naruto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nahka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Naruto counters with a left and a right that stings Nahka.
Naruto lands with a nice combination. Nahka backs away looking to recover.
Nahka misses with a takedown attempt
and Naruto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nahka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Nahka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Nahka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naruto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nahka.
Nahka prevents Naruto from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nahka is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Naruto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Naruto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Nahka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Naruto is just riding it out for now. Nahka eventually gives up the hold.
Naruto is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nahka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Naruto!

Nahka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Naruto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nahka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nahka throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nahka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nahka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
You get the feeling that Naruto really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Nahka working for a guillotine from mount but Naruto is in no mood to give up.
Nahka landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nahka wants to finish this one by submission but Naruto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nahka.
Naruto blocking the ground and pound.
Naruto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nahka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nahka landing strikes, looking to finish!

Nahka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Naruto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Naruto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nahka lands a big shot there that rocks Naruto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nahka jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Naruto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Naruto and Nahka has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Naruto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nahka lands an elbow.
The ground and pound from Nahka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Nahka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Naruto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nahka working the ground and pound but Naruto is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka throws an elbow but Naruto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Naruto is trying to get back to his feet.
Naruto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nahka in side control, throwing shots but Naruto defends.

Nahka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Naruto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Naruto wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka lands a nice forearm strike.

Nahka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Naruto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nahka but great work by Naruto.

Naruto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nahka avoids the head kick by Naruto.
Nahka shoots for a double leg takedown but Naruto sprawls well. He's pushed Nahka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nahka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naruto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nahka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Naruto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uzumaki Naruto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Nahka.
Nahka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Naruto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nahka misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Naruto to counter with a crisp jab.
Naruto throws a sloppy head kick and Nahka moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nahka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naruto as he jumps to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Nahka blocks the leg kick.
Nahka moves out of range of the body kick from Naruto.
Naruto scores with a nice strike.
Naruto tries to close the distance and clinch but Nahka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Naruto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Naruto lands a jab-cross combination.
Uzumaki Naruto is winning the standup battle so far.
Nahka tries for a takedown but Naruto circles away easily
and Naruto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naruto as he avoids it easily.
Uzumaki Naruto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Nahka.
Nahka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nahka with a poor takedown
letting Naruto counter with a right hand.
Nahka slips a jab and a cross from Naruto.
Nahka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Naruto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naruto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nahka fails with the takedown
and Naruto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nahka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nahka slips a jab and a cross from Naruto.
Nahka shoots for a takedown but Naruto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nahka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naruto as he avoids it easily.
Nahka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Naruto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naruto keeps the fight on the outside.
Nahka misses with a takedown
and Naruto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Naruto throws a right hand that Nahka ducks under and follows up with a left that Nahka also avoids with ease.
Nahka misses with a takedown attempt
and Naruto counters with a stiff right hand.
Nahka shoots and misses
and Naruto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Naruto has closed the distance and engaged Nahka in a clinch.
Naruto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nahka has him pressed against the cage.
Nahka tries for a takedown but Naruto manages to get underhooks.
Nahka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Naruto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nahka misses with a two punch combination.
Nahka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Naruto counters with a one-two to the body.
Uzumaki Naruto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naruto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nahka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Naruto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naruto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nahka.
Naruto misses with a looping right.
Nahka misses with a double jab.
Naruto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Naruto. That snapped Nahka's head back.
Nahka misses with a takedown
and Naruto counters with a one-two to the body.
Naruto throws a right hand that Nahka ducks under and follows up with a left that Nahka also avoids with ease.
Nahka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naruto defends it nicely.
Naruto lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka tries for a takedown but Naruto circles away easily

and Naruto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Naruto breaks the clinch.
Naruto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nahka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Naruto counters with a nice uppercut.
Naruto wants to clinch.
Naruto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nahka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nahka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Naruto's efforts to push away.
Nahka has Naruto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Naruto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Naruto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nahka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Naruto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nahka misses with a takedown attempt
and Naruto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Naruto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Naruto.
Nahka fails with the takedown
and Naruto counters with a nice uppercut.
Nahka dives in and grabs Naruto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naruto pushes down on Nahka's head and hops out.
Nahka shoots in but no luck this time.
Naruto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nahka shoots in but Naruto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naruto throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nahka looks to throw the jab but Naruto is out of range.
Nahka fails with the takedown
enabling Naruto to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uzumaki Naruto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Naruto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uzumaki Naruto!

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A

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Risto Ruskea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruskea comes into the arena with SMC Hoodrats blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruskea
vs
Valfrid Ahlberg

180 cm
24
188 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

183 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Ruskea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ahlberg gets caught flat footed, as Ruskea shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ahlberg is looking for a triangle but Ruskea pushes his legs off easily.

Ahlberg had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ruskea is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ahlberg Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ruskea's back instead.
Ahlberg is trying to stick to Ruskea's back but Ruskea is turning into Ahlberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ahlberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ruskea.
Ahlberg keeping moving, preventing Ruskea from controlling successfully.
Ahlberg has momentary wrist control but Ruskea slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruskea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ahlberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruskea defends well.
Ruskea wants to control from the top but Ahlberg keeps moving.
Ruskea looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ahlberg has his foot on Ruskea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruskea works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruskea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea trying to control but Ahlberg is working from the bottom.

Ruskea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ahlberg working for a triangle but Ruskea defends it easily.
Ruskea wants to control from the top but Ahlberg keeps moving.
Ahlberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ahlberg throws a nice looking combination but Ruskea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruskea moves out of range as Ahlberg strikes.
Ruskea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahlberg.

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.
Ahlberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahlberg connects with a body shot.

Ruskea looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ruskea gets to his feet - Ahlberg follows without any prompting.
A combination from Ahlberg does no damage.
Ahlberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahlberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ahlberg misses with a wild combination.
Ahlberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahlberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruskea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahlberg misses with a wild combination.
Ruskea throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ahlberg misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruskea circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Ruskea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ahlberg is looking for a kimura here.
Ruskea works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ahlberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahlberg is looking to advance position but Ruskea has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ahlberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ruskea sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ahlberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ahlberg is looking to improve his position.
Ruskea works his way into side control.
Ruskea sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ahlberg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ahlberg misses with a double jab.

Ruskea is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ahlberg's half guard.

Ruskea is looking for a kimura here.

Ahlberg looking for submissions off his back.
Ruskea is keen to just control but Ahlberg is a slippery customer.

Ahlberg is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ruskea pulls his head out easily.
Ruskea thows a huge punch but Ahlberg dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahlberg wants to get back to full guard but Ruskea has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruskea lands a nice shot to the head.
Ruskea with a couple of short strikes.
Ahlberg is working to get back to half guard.
Ahlberg gets back to half guard.

Ahlberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ahlberg is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ruskea pulls his head out easily.

Ahlberg is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ruskea pulls his head out easily.
Ruskea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahlberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruskea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruskea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahlberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ahlberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to de liver by Ruskea. Beautiful body shot.
Ruskea dodges the punch combination from Ahlberg.
Ahlberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruskea throws a head kick but Ahlberg moves out of range.
Ahlberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Risto Ruskea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahlberg works Ruskea's body with a nice hook.
Ahlberg misses the body punch

and Ruskea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahlberg won't be happy with that.
Ahlberg is looking for a sweep.

Ruskea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahlberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ruskea is looking to take a break and control but Ahlberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruskea lands a nice forearm strike.
Ahlberg prevents Ruskea from moving into mount.
Ruskea trying to control the position but Ahlberg is working away.
Ahlberg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruskea connects with a decent elbow.
Ahlberg is trying to improve his position.
Ahlberg gets back to half guard.

Ahlberg actively working from the bottom here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahlberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ruskea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruskea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ahlberg looking for a guillotine here but Ruskea defends easily.

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

Ruskea 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.

Ahlberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Ruskea dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ahlberg lands a body shot.
Ahlberg throws a lazy right hand but Ruskea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahlberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruskea rather than just go for the knockout.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Ruskea.
Ahlberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahlberg throws a hook but Ruskea avoids it easily.
Ahlberg throws a series of punches but Ruskea avoids them all with ease.
Ahlberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahlberg misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahlberg lands with a straight right. Ruskea didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruskea throws a nice head kick!
Ahlberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruskea manages to avoid it.
Ruskea misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Ahlberg misses

and Ruskea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruskea.
Ruskea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruskea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Ruskea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruskea 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.
Ruskea throwing strikes but missing.
Ruskea wants to control from the top but Ahlberg keeps moving.
Ruskea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruskea wants to control from the top but Ahlberg keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ahlberg lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahlberg scores with a nice head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahlberg scores with a four punch combination!
Ruskea dodges the punch combination from Ahlberg.
A right-left combo lands from Ahlberg.
Ruskea lands a head kick. Ahlberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruskea scores with a head kick.
Ruskea moves out of range as Ahlberg strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Ruskea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Ruskea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruskea seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ruskea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahlberg keeps working.

Ahlberg looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg is looking to improve his position.
Ruskea throwing shots but Ahlberg is blocking nicely.

Ahlberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruskea connects with a nice short shot to Ahlberg's temple.
Ruskea 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ruskea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahlberg.
Ruskea tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruskea slips under a jab from Ahlberg.
Ahlberg lands a jab to the head.

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.
Ruskea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahlberg.
Ruskea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ruskea misses with a head kick.
Ruskea pushes Ahlberg away with a front kick.
Ahlberg swings for the body but Ruskea moves out of range.
Risto Ruskea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruskea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Ruskea throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahlberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruskea finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruskea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahlberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruskea.
Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ahlberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Ruskea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruskea has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Ruskea!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jouni Lettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sankari has chosen SMC Hoodrats as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lettu
vs
Sankari

170 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Das Labor

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouni Lettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauli Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari is looking to slow Lettu down with leg kicks.
Sankari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lettu swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sankari moves into the clinch.
Sankari wants to stall.

Lettu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lettu scores with a body shot.
Lettu misses with a looping left.
Lettu lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sankari sprawling to the canvas. Lettu follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sankari hang on?

It looks like Pauli Sankari has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lettu thows a huge punch but Sankari dodges it nicely.
Lettu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sankari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sankari regains half guard.
Lettu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sankari keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lettu trying to mount his opponent but Sankari defends it.
Lettu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lettu tries to pass to full mount but Sankari defends it.
Lettu trying to control the action but Sankari is working from the bottom.
Sankari gets full guard.
Lettu wants to control from the top but Sankari keeps moving.
Lettu looking to pass the guard.

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.
Lettu wants to control from the top but Sankari keeps moving.
Lettu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sankari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lettu throws out the jab.
Sankari slips under a jab.
Sankari slips under a jab from Lettu.
Sankari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lettu.
Lettu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Lettu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lettu looks to land a combination but Sankari avoids it well.
A slow jab from Lettu misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lettu.

That has opened up Pauli Sankari's cut even more.
Lettu slaps away a takedown attempt from Sankari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lettu throws a nice looking combination but Sankari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sankari feints and as Lettu raises his hands in defense, Sankari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sankari drops back looking for a leg! Lettu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lettu manages to kick Sankari off! Sankari jumps back into Lettu's guard.
Sankari looks gassed!
Lettu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sankari gets full guard.
Lettu trying to control but Sankari is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankari wants to sweep but no luck.

Sankari looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lettu passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lettu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sankari some visible discomfort.
Lettu is looking to take a break and control but Sankari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Lettu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sankari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lettu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sankari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lettu misses with a head shot. Sankari uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jouni Lettu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pauli Sankari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lettu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Lettu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sankari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lettu throws an overhand right that lands on Sankari's shoulder, as Sankari tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Lettu does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Lettu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lettu misses with a looping left.
Lettu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lettu throws a series of punches but Sankari avoids them all with ease.
Lettu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sankari momentarily.

The cut above Pauli Sankari's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lettu misses with a wild body shot.
Jouni Lettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sankari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lettu.
Lettu throws a hook but Sankari blocks it.
Lettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lettu misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lettu lands a nice shot that snaps Sankari's head back.
Lettu lands a head shot.
Lettu throws the left hand but Sankari avoids the punch easily.
Lettu takes a swing at Sankari's ribcage but misses.

Sankari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lettu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lettu regains half guard.
Lettu wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lettu missing with punches from the bottom.
Lettu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lettu.

Sankari decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lettu misses with a hook. Sankari ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sankari feints and as Lettu raises his hands in defense, Sankari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lettu working a defensive guard here.
Lettu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sankari is trying to escape the mount.
Lettu tries to control but Sankari wriggling away.
Sankari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sankari is in a horrible position here. Lettu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankari regains half guard.
Lettu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Sankari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sankari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lettu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lettu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lettu taking a breather here.
Lettu looks up at the clock and then as Sankari takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lettu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Pauli Sankari's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pauli Sankari's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jouni Lettu!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kake Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artturi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luikku
vs
Virtanen

225 cm
23
312 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

202 cm
23
285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

187-Drugstore
187-Drugstore

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Luikku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artturi Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Virtanen misses its intended target.
Luikku misses with a takedown attempt - Virtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Virtanen throws a nice looking combination but Luikku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virtanen stuffs the takedown.
Virtanen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Luikku goes down! Can Virtanen finish him!?

It looks like Kake Luikku has been cut.
Luikku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luikku trying to control the position.
Virtanen wants to stand but Luikku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Virtanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luikku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luikku is trying to keep Virtanen in close.
Virtanen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Luikku is proving hard to escape from.
Virtanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luikku lands some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikku will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Luikku moved out of range nicely.
Luikku shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kake Luikku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtanen misses the shot to the body.
Virtanen throws a body punch but Luikku moves out of range.
Luikku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen misses with a straight right.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luikku was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Luikku fails with the takedown.
Virtanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Luikku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Virtanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Artturi Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Luikku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Virtanen sprawls well initially but Luikku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Luikku is breathing heavily.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Luikku is looking for a kimura but Virtanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luikku to get the leverage.

Virtanen kicks off Luikku and gets to his feet.
Luikku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virtanen.
Nice takedown defense from Virtanen. No joy for Luikku on that attempt.
Virtanen drops his shoulder and cracks Luikku with a huge uppercut! Luikku goes down! Can Virtanen finish him?
Luikku has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Virtanen wants to stand but Luikku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Virtanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Virtanen wants to get up but he can't break Luikku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luikku is looking for a triangle but Virtanen pushes his legs off easily.
Luikku looking for a sweep. Not yet Luikku, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Luikku has a closed guard, preventing Virtanen from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luikku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luikku looking for a sweep. Not yet Luikku, not yet.

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

Virtanen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Luikku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Virtanen instigates a clinch.
Luikku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Virtanen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luikku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Virtanen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Luikku is controlling him.

Virtanen manages to break the clinch.
Luikku slips a jab from Virtanen.
Luikku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luikku avoids the body shot from Virtanen.
The fighters circling - Virtanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Virtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virtanen misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Virtanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kake Luikku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Luikku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Virtanen is trying to buck Luikku off.
Luikku working the ground and pound but Virtanen is defending the strikes.
Virtanen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Luikku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Virtanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Virtanen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luikku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Luikku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen cracks Luikku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luikku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Luikku.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kake Luikku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Virtanen misses.
Luikku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Virtanen is fending him off so far but Luikku persists. Nope, Virtanen circles away and we're back to standing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Virtanen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Luikku moves out of range.
Luikku shoots for a takedown but Virtanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luikku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Virtanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Virtanen connects with a body shot.
Virtanen misses the shot to the body.

Virtanen closes the distance and pushes Luikku back into the cage.
Virtanen is pressed up against the cage. Luikku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virtanen down to the mat. Virtanen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Virtanen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Virtanen duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Luikku saw that one coming.
A shot to de liver by Virtanen. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luikku at a distance.
Virtanen misses with a body shot.
Luikku slips a jab from Virtanen.
Kake Luikku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luikku shoots in but Virtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luikku was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
No joy there for Virtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virtanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Luikku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Luikku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Virtanen defending well though.
Luikku is looking to take a break and control but Virtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Luikku is controlling well.
Luikku is nestled in close to Virtanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luikku seems to be working for a kimura but Virtanen defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luikku trying to mount his opponent but Virtanen defends it.
Luikku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virtanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luikku thows a huge punch but Virtanen dodges it nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Virtanen wants to clinch up but Luikku keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Virtanen. No joy for Luikku on that attempt.
Luikku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Virtanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Virtanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luikku was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a glancing blow to the side of Luikku's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a double jab.
Virtanen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luikku fails to land the takedown.
Luikku slips under a jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luikku.

Virtanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luikku tries to pull guard but Virtanen won't allow it.
Virtanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luikku has Virtanen pressed against the cage, preventing Virtanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Virtanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kake Luikku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luikku.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Virtanen scores with a nice head shot.
Virtanen lands a left and a right that sends Luikku crashing to the canvas! Virtanen dives into mount looking to finish!

Luikku is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen avoids the attempt from Luikku to control.
Oh Luikku is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luikku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luikku seems to have got his legs back now.
Virtanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Virtanen avoids the attempt from Luikku to control.
Luikku is looking to improve his position but Virtanen isn't that keen on the idea.
Luikku is squirming around, avoiding Virtanen's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Virtanen is looking to stand but Virtanen has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen blocks Luikku's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Luikku regains half guard.
Luikku gets back to full guard.
Virtanen won't allow Luikku to sweep him here.

Luikku wriggles free and stands up.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Virtanen throws a left that rocks Luikku and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Virtanen dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Luikku regain composure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen tries to stand but Luikku is controlling his head.
Luikku is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Virtanen decides to stand back up.
Virtanen throws the left hand but Luikku avoids the punch easily.
Luikku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.
Luikku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virtanen.
Artturi Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luikku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luikku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Luikku circles away and keeps his distance.
Virtanen leaves Luikku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Virtanen as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luikku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virtanen.
Luikku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Virtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luikku.
Luikku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luikku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.

Luikku shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Luikku is keen to just control but Virtanen is a slippery customer.
Luikku trying to pass the guard but Virtanen defending well.

Luikku is looking for a kimura but Virtanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luikku to get the leverage.
Luikku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Virtanen pushes Luikku off and gets back to his feet.
Virtanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Luikku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luikku throwing shots but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
Luikku trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Luikku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luikku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Luikku is looking for a kimura here.

Luikku is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luikku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Virtanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Virtanen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Virtanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by J.Karjalainen - Missä se Väinö on?. Seppo Taalasmaa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Svensson
vs
Taalasmaa

191 cm
23
217 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tor Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson looks to land a left hand but Taalasmaa moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Taalasmaa.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa swinging wilding here.
Taalasmaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Taalasmaa connects with a crisp jab.
Svensson fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Svensson.
Taalasmaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svensson doesn't seem bothered though.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Taalasmaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson tries to land a front kick but Taalasmaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Svensson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Taalasmaa finds it's way through Svensson's defenses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taalasmaa!
Taalasmaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taalasmaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Svensson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taalasmaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the body.
Svensson walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Taalasmaa.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svensson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Svensson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the body.
Svensson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa lands a jab.
Taalasmaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svensson on the side of the head.
Taalasmaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Svensson should have avoided that one.
Svensson fails with the takedown
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson drops his hands momentarily and Taalasmaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taalasmaa throws a leg kick which misses Svensson's front leg but catches the back leg as Svensson tries to avoid it.
Taalasmaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Taalasmaa connects with a jab.
Taalasmaa throws a combination. Svensson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands with a nice body punch.
Taalasmaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is looking to chop away at Svensson's legs.
Taalasmaa lands a nice hook to Svensson's body. Svensson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taalasmaa jabs Svensson right on the nose. Svensson blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Taalasmaa as he connects with a hook.
Taalasmaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Taalasmaa throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Svensson's hands.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to Svensson's midsection.
A nice combination there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa cracks Svensson with a good jab.
Taalasmaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Svensson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taalasmaa tests Svensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taalasmaa jabs at Svensson's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svensson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Svensson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svensson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taalasmaa lands the left hand.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Taalasmaa does it's job there.
Svensson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taalasmaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa cracks a nice hook into Svensson's ribs.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to Svensson's midsection.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Svensson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Svensson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taalasmaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Taalasmaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taalasmaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Svensson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Svensson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa with a hook.
Taalasmaa tests Svensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svensson scoring well with a low kick there.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taalasmaa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left lands for Taalasmaa.

Svensson is rocked!
Svensson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa punishes Svensson's body with a nice straight punch.
Taalasmaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svensson doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taalasmaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taalasmaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taalasmaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svensson's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A clash of legs there as Svensson blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Svensson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svensson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Taalasmaa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Svensson. Taalasmaa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Taalasmaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veijo Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Momson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Momson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kala
vs
Momson

200 cm
22
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veijo Kala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Momson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Momson circles away quickly and effectively.

Momson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Momson lands an elbow inside that Kala shrugs off.

It looks like Veijo Kala has been cut.
Kala wants to get back to striking at distance but Momson won't allow it.
Momson lands a right hand.
Momson working Kala over with knees to the body.
Momson slows down the pace here.
Momson crunches a lovely knee into Kala's ribcage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Momson.
Momson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kala avoids the damage to the body.
Kala misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kala throws an elbow but misses.
Kala misses with a knee strike.
Kala lands a nice elbow.
Momson misses with a knee to the head.

Momson breaks from the clinch.
Momson fails to land with a series of punches.

Momson clinches up against the cage.
Momson tries a knee to the head but Kala blocks it.
Kala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Momson avoids it.
Momson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Momson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Momson landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Momson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Momson keeps the fight on the outside.

Momson moves into the clinch successfully.
Momson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Momson.
Momson lands an elbow that stopped Kala in his tracks for a moment.
Momson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Momson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Momson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Momson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kala is breathing heavily.
Kala throws a series of punches but Momson avoids them all with ease.

Momson darts in and clinches Kala up against the cage.
Kala looking to throw knees to the head but Momson is blocking nicely.
Momson avoiding damage as Kala throws knees to the body.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Momson moves into range and clinches up with Kala.
Momson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kala won't want to take too many of those.
Momson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kala's defenses.
Momson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Momson prevents Kala from breaking the clinch.

Momson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Momson drives through and clinches with Kala against the cage.
Momson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Veijo Kala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Momson.
Momson lands with a short shot to the head.

Momson manages to break the clinch.
Kala tries to clinch up

and Momson counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kala blocks a head kick by Momson.
Momson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kala throws a series of punches but Momson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala misses with a series of wild punches.
Kala is looking to land body kicks.
Kala keeps the fight on the outside.
Momson closes the distance but Kala moves to the side

and Kala counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kala.
Momson looking to throw knees to the head but Kala is blocking nicely.
Kala trying to land knees to the body.
Kala lands an elbow inside.
Kala is looking to break free of the clinch but Momson has double underhooks.
Momson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Kala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Momson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kala misses with a body shot.

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.
Kala misses with a low kick.
Kala tries to clinch up.
Momson slips a jab and a cross from Kala.
Kala closes the distance but Momson moves to the side
and Momson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kala moves in looking to clinch but Momson pushes him off.
Momson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kala.

Momson has managed to clinch.
Kala scores with a knee to the head.
Momson blocks the elbow strike.
Momson keeps control of Kala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Momson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kala is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Momson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Kala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Momson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veijo Kala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kala rushes Momson and presses him up against the cage.
Momson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kala avoids the damage to the body.
Kala is trying to break the clinch but Momson has him pressed against the cage.
Momson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Momson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kala's efforts to push away.
Momson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Momson has him pressed against the cage.
Momson crunches a lovely knee into Kala's ribcage.

Kala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Momson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Momson Rushes Kala and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Kala is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Momson Piles on the pressure and Kala crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Momson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele has chosen Impaled Nazarene - Hardboiled And Still Hellbound as his entrance music. Pekka Perkele will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Six
vs
Perkele

184 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
21
222 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syntha Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Six as Perkele shoots in.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pekka Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele dives in and grabs Six's left leg, looking for a takedown. Six pushes down on Perkele's head and hops out.
Perkele wants to clinch.
Perkele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Six is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perkele misses with a takedown attempt - Six sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Syntha Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Perkele.
Six tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perkele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Six somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele shoots in for a takedown but Six shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perkele looks gassed!
Perkele moves in looking to clinch but Six pushes him off.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Six moves out of range easily.
Six avoids the head kick by Perkele.

Perkele closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Six did well to prevent Perkele getting side control.
Six manages to get to full guard.

Six has his feet on Perkele's thighs here. He's pushed Perkele off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Perkele screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Syntha Six!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Groper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kinkeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Groper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kalle Kinkeri's chin.

Groper
vs
Kinkeri

185 cm
23
198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Groper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kinkeri!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkeri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Groper in his tracks.
Kinkeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Groper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kinkeri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Groper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kinkeri tries to avoid it but Groper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kinkeri to the ground. Kinkeri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kinkeri loads up on a big right hand but Groper slips the punch.
Groper moves out of range as Kinkeri strikes.
Groper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri thumps Groper with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kinkeri swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Groper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkeri tries to clinch up.

Groper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kinkeri napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Groper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kinkeri has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kinkeri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Groper's best efforts.
Groper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kinkeri defending well though.
Groper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kinkeri is pressing down on Groper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Groper 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.
Groper is breathing heavily.
Kinkeri is pulling down on Groper's head to control his posture.
Groper wants to pass the guard but Kinkeri is keeping the position.
Kinkeri wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinkeri is on top in guard.

Groper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kinkeri stacks Groper on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kinkeri!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri controls the position.
Groper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kinkeri controlling the position.

Kinkeri stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kinkeri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalle Kinkeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinkeri catches Groper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Groper defending well as Kinkeri loads up on a big left hand.
Kinkeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Groper misses with a takedown attempt - Kinkeri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kinkeri throws a leg kick but Groper moved away.
Kalle Kinkeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinkeri works Groper's body with a nice hook.
Kinkeri wants to land a leg kick but Groper is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Groper slips under a jab.
Kinkeri misses with a body shot.
Groper slips a jab from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri tries to land a leg kick but Groper saw it coming and moves away.
Kinkeri throws out a loose jab but Groper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinkeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Groper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinkeri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinkeri takes a swing at Groper's ribcage but misses.
Groper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kinkeri dominated that round.
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.

Kinkeri misses with an uppercut. Groper saw that one coming.
Kinkeri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Groper.
Kinkeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Groper dives in and grabs Kinkeri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kinkeri pushes down on Groper's head and hops out.
Kinkeri throws a lazy right hand but Groper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkeri tries to clinch up.
Groper blocks a low kick nicely.
Kinkeri scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Groper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinkeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkeri throws a hook but Groper blocks it.
Kinkeri is breathing heavily.
Kinkeri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kinkeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kinkeri sizes up Groper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Groper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kinkeri swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kinkeri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kinkeri throws a low kick, looking for Groper's leg but Groper calmly moves out of range.
Kinkeri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Groper slips under a jab.
Kinkeri wants to clinch.
Kinkeri misses with a wild body shot.
Groper has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Groper shoots in and bounces Kinkeri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

Groper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kinkeri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Groper has Kinkeri in his guard.

Groper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kinkeri passes into side control.
Groper is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kinkeri trying to control the position but Groper is working away.
Groper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kinkeri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Groper is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kinkeri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri misses with a hook. Groper ducked under it nicely.
Kinkeri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinkeri misses the jab.
Groper slips a straight right by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri misses with a hook. Groper ducked under it nicely.
Kalle Kinkeri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Kinkeri misses its intended target.
Kinkeri misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper fails to land the takedown.
Kinkeri throws a hook but Groper avoids it easily.
Kinkeri misses with a low kick as Groper jumps back.
Groper walks into a left hand.
Kinkeri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Groper has time to react.
Kinkeri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kinkeri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kinkeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Groper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinkeri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kinkeri waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Groper.
Groper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kinkeri throws a head kick but Groper moves out of range.
Groper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kinkeri's waist but Kinkeri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Groper off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Groper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkeri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Kinkeri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kinkeri.
Kinkeri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kinkeri as he avoids it easily.
Kinkeri swings for the body but Groper moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kinkeri misses.
Kinkeri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Groper is out of range.
Kinkeri misses with a two punch combination.
Groper shoots in but Kinkeri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kinkeri loads up on a big right hand but Groper slips the punch.
Kinkeri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalle Kinkeri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Groper fails to land the takedown.

Groper shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Groper seems to be working for a kimura but Kinkeri defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinkeri manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kinkeri can do anything to dispel that myth.

Groper 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.
Gary Groper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kinkeri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kinkeri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kinkeri 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kinkeri!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arto Muna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Hantta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Muna
vs
Hantta

176 cm
19
161 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
163 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Muna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Hantta!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muna cracks Hantta with an open hand slap.
Muna misses with a double jab.
Hantta looks to score with a jab to the body but Muna is just out of range.
Muna throws a series of punches but Hantta avoids them all with ease.
Muna misses with a double jab.
Muna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hantta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muna throws a lazy right hand but Hantta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muna avoids the head kick by Hantta.
Muna throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hantta walks into a jab.
Hantta fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantta looks to land a body kick but Muna moved away.
Muna misses with a looping left.
Hantta's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hantta duly obliges.
Hantta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muna thows a body shot but no joy.
Muna lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hantta sprawling to the canvas. Muna follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hantta hang on?

Hantta is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Muna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hantta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muna.
Hantta is still in real trouble! Can Muna finish him?

Muna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hantta seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantta is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Muna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hantta sees it coming and defends easily.
Hantta pushes Muna off looking to stand but Muna dives back in and keeps control.

Hantta kicks off Muna and gets to his feet.
Hantta throws a right and a left that both miss.

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.
Muna throws a sloppy head kick
and Hantta counters with a right hand to the body.
Hantta moves out of range as Muna strikes.
A head kick misses from Hantta.
Hantta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hantta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Muna to counter with a crisp jab.
Hantta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muna.

It looks like Hannu Hantta has been cut.
Muna misses with a body punch

and Hantta moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hantta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Hantta does no damage.
Hantta lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arto Muna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannu Hantta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Muna cracks Hantta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hantta misses with a hook to the body
and Muna counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Hantta does no damage.
Hantta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hantta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Muna blocks a head kick by Hantta.
Hantta looks up at the clock. Bad move! Muna lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hantta. Muna pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Muna!
Arto Muna retains his lightweight title!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oloff Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski comes to the cage accompanied by Dj Neon - In Hardtrance I Trust . The key to victory for Tomi Koski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Koski
vs
Larsen

190 cm
24
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Koski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oloff Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen staying out of range there.
Koski scores with a hook.

It looks like Oloff Larsen has been cut.
Larsen tries to move into range but Koski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koski.
Koski lands a left and a right that sends Larsen crashing to the canvas! Koski dives into mount looking to finish!

Larsen is rocked!
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!
Koski prevents Larsen from getting the reversal.
Larsen is still in real trouble! Can Koski finish him?
Koski postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Larsen is out cold - huge knockout for Koski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomi Koski!
Tomi Koski retains his light heavyweight title!