Fire FC: Victory Day PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Pouta
vs
Pekka

175 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
156 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pouta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Pekka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pekka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pekka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pouta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pouta tries to hold on but Pekka pushes him away.
Pekka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pouta is looking to escape.
Pouta working to try and regain half guard.

Pekka stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pouta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pekka controlling the position for now.
Pouta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pekka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pouta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pekka tries to get to full guard but Pouta has control of the leg.
Pouta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pekka defending well though.
Pekka wants to control but Pouta is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka is trying to stand.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pekka looking for a takedown.
Pouta tries for a takedown but Pekka manages to get underhooks.
Pekka fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Pouta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekka tries to close the distance and clinch but Pouta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pekka keeps the fight on the outside.
Pouta tries for a takedown but Pekka circles away easily

and Pekka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pouta's guard.
Pekka looks gassed!
Pekka stops Pouta from standing up.
Pekka is looking to stand up but Pouta won't let him.
Pekka stopping the sweep attempt from Pouta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pouta wants to stand but Pekka is controlling the position.
Pekka trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouta is looking to stand up but Pekka isn't so interested in that idea.

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.

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

Pekka looking for a guillotine here but Pouta defends easily.
Pouta looking to sit in guard and control but Pekka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pekka prevents Pouta from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukka Pekka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pekka misses with a two punch combination.

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

Pouta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pouta lands with a nice combination. Pekka backs away looking to recover.

Pekka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Pekka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pouta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pouta is not content to let Pekka control the position.
Pouta is trying to control Pekka's posture but Pekka avoids it.
Pekka is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Pekka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pouta to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pekka working for a triangle but Pouta defends it easily.
Pouta landing with the ground and pound.
Pouta preventing the sweep.

Pouta stands and steps away. Pekka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Pouta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pouta trying to control the position but Pekka is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouta looking to control but instead Pekka has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pouta is trying to control the action in half guard but Pekka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pekka trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pekka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pouta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pouta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouta is trying to control the action in half guard but Pekka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pouta wants to stand up but Pekka is controlling the position.

Pouta stands up and beckons Pekka to join him on the feet.
Pekka keeps the fight on the outside.
Pouta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pekka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pouta's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pekka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pekka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pouta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pouta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pekka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pouta!
Pouta tries to hold on but Pekka pushes him away.
Pouta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Pouta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pouta swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pekka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pekka scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pekka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouta is looking to improve his position but Pekka isn't that keen on the idea.

Pekka has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Pouta is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jukka Pekka!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jesper Kyd - Apocalypse. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Petrov
vs
Prime

202 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
260 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maksim Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Prime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Prime avoids them all with ease.

Prime gets the takedown into side control.
Petrov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Prime is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Prime.
Petrov is in trouble now - Prime has advanced to mount!
Petrov gets back to half guard.
Prime is taking a breather. Petrov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Prime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prime is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrov tries to kick Prime off but Prime keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Prime is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.

Prime wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Prime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Prime is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Prime decides to stand and escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Prime keeps it at a distance.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.

Prime shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Petrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.

Prime is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Prime passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime content just to control the position here.
Prime working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Prime landing strikes, looking to finish!
Prime controlling the pace for now.
Prime throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Petrov because Prime loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Prime cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Prime slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.

Prime scores with a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Prime trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov trying to control the position.
Prime forces his way into half guard.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Prime passes the guard and advances to mount!
Prime controlling the position easily from mount.
Prime breaks from Petrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Prime goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Petrov is on top in guard.
Prime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime trying to control the position.
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petrov trying to control but Prime is working from the bottom.
Prime striking from the bottom.

Prime has his feet on Petrov's thighs here. He's pushed Petrov 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! Petrov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). optimus Prime!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aikamoinen Mulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Kimue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimue has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jon Kimue enters the cage!

Mulkku
vs
Kimue

196 cm
22
280 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

194 cm
24
255 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aikamoinen Mulkku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Kimue!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kimue gets the takedown into side control.

Kimue goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mulkku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kimue's guard! Nice work there by Mulkku!
Mulkku throwing strikes from guard but Kimue blocks nicely.

Kimue looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mulkku passes into side control.
Mulkku advances to mount.
Mulkku with the ground and pound from mount.
Mulkku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimue is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimue tries to reverse the position but Mulkku maintains control.
Kimue regains half guard.
Mulkku is keen to just control but Kimue is a slippery customer.

Kimue actively working from the bottom here.
Mulkku throwing shots but Kimue is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Mulkku.
Mulkku is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mulkku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mulkku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kimue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimue on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mulkku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kimue taking some punishment here, with Mulkku in his half guard.

Kimue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimue looks gassed!
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. Mulkku connects with a nice short shot to Kimue's temple.
Mulkku slips a nice elbow through Kimue's hands, connecting with Kimue's forehead.
Mulkku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mulkku not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mulkku is keen to just control but Kimue is a slippery customer.
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. Mulkku connects with a nice short shot to Kimue's temple.
Kimue wants to get back to full guard.
Kimue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimue.
Mulkku is in close to Kimue's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Kimue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mulkku is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulkku working some strikes from top position.

Kimue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mulkku cracks Kimue with a solid left hand.
Kimue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mulkku controls the pace.
Mulkku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mulkku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kimue working for a triangle but Mulkku defends it easily.

Mulkku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mulkku looking to pass the guard.

Kimue looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mulkku has picked Kimue up and slammed him! Kimue can't keep hold of the triangle and Mulkku manages to pass to side control!
Mulkku in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku working the strikes but Kimue uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mulkku wants to take a breather but Kimue is having none of it.
Mulkku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kimue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mulkku throwing strikes but missing.

Mulkku drops back looking for a leg! Kimue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimue manages to kick Mulkku off! Mulkku jumps back into Kimue's guard.
Mulkku throwing strikes from guard but Kimue blocks nicely.

Kimue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mulkku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mulkku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mulkku thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aikamoinen Mulkku 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.

Kimue has managed to clinch.
Kimue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mulkku walks away with a smile on his face. Kimue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mulkku tries for a takedown but Kimue circles away easily

and Kimue counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mulkku's guard now.
Kimue looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimue trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulkku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulkku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kimue advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kimue has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mulkku defend it? Kimue steps over the head and cranks it - Mulkku is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kimue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Kimue!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasya Tambovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ismo Taalasmaa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vasya Tambovsky's chin.

Taalasmaa
vs
Tambovsky

199 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

FinnFighters Nutrition
FinnFighters Nutrition

Divine Clothing [GTI]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasya Tambovsky!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Tambovsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Taalasmaa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Taalasmaa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown

and Tambovsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Tambovsky is working for a kimura but Taalasmaa is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is looking to control Tambovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taalasmaa avoid being mounted?
Taalasmaa tries to get to full guard but Tambovsky has control of the leg.
Taalasmaa gets full guard.
Taalasmaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taalasmaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tambovsky keeps working.

Taalasmaa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taalasmaa wants to control but Tambovsky is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tambovsky wants to improve his position but Taalasmaa is controlling well.

Tambovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tambovsky is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Taalasmaa has latched onto it... Big trouble! Taalasmaa pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Tambovsky is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Taalasmaa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ismo Taalasmaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Frog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Ollila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frog kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Still Believe. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Frog
vs
Ollila

185 cm
22
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edgar Frog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Ollila!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ollila.
Ollila throws a sloppy head kick and Frog moves out of range easily.
Frog fails to land with a series of punches.
Frog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ollila moves away.
Frog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Ollila moves into the clinch.
Ollila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frog.
Ollila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ollila lands a good knee to the midsection. Frog won't want to take too many of those.
Ollila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frog's face.
Ollila tries to land a knee to the head but Frog blocks with his arms.
Frog is working for takedown but Ollila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frog tries to score a body lock takedown but Ollila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Frog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ollila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frog.
Ollila with a knee to the head.
Ollila lands a damaging elbow.
Ollila looking to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ollila.
Ollila lands an elbow that stopped Frog in his tracks for a moment.
Frog takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ollila lands a damaging elbow.

Frog has hold of one of Ollila's legs. Ollila is fighting the takedown attempt but Frog gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Frog is breathing heavily.
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!
Frog postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ollila is adopting a defensive guard.
Ollila looking to control.
Frog stopping the sweep attempt from Ollila.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ollila holds on and takes a little breather.
Ollila looking to control.

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

Despite being in the dominant position, Ville Ollila just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ollila misses with a low kick as Frog jumps back.
Frog avoids the head kick by Ollila.
Ollila scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ollila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frog throws a sloppy head kick and Ollila moves out of range easily.
Ville Ollila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ollila gets caught flat footed, as Frog shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frog throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ollila can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frog controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ollila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ollila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frog throwing strikes from guard but Ollila blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ollila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frog manages to get himself to full guard.
Ollila stopping the sweep attempt from Frog.
Frog trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Frog is trying to control the position but Ollila postures up.
Ollila won't allow Frog to get back to his feet.

Frog has his feet on Ollila's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Frog misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ollila lands a damaging elbow.
Frog takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frog tries to score a body lock takedown but Ollila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frog is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ollila gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frog takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ollila fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ollila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ollila scores with a kick to the body.
Ollila throws a leg kick which misses Frog's front leg but catches the back leg as Frog tries to avoid it.
Frog swats away the attempt to clinch by Ollila.
Ville Ollila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ollila lands a head kick!
Ollila connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ollila lands a high kick!
Frog throws a right hand that Ollila ducks under and follows up with a left that Ollila also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Ollila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ollila thows a body shot but no joy.
Ollila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Frog takes a step back to recover.
Ollila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ollila misses the shot to the body.
Frog moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frog misses with a takedown attempt - Ollila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ollila tries to clinch but Frog is having none of it.
Frog avoids the head kick by Ollila.
Frog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ollila tries to close the distance and clinch but Frog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ollila throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ollila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edgar Frog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frog takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Ollila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ollila wants to clinch up but Frog keeps it at a distance.
Frog connects with a looping right hand.
Frog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ollila as he jumps to the side.
Ollila is looking to slow Frog down with leg kicks.
Ollila feints and then cracks Frog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frog down.
Ollila is looking to slow Frog down with leg kicks.
Ollila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frog. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Ollila as Frog shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Frog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ollila thuds his shin into the meat of Frog's side.
Ollila thuds his shin into the meat of Frog's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Ollila there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ollila moves into the clinch successfully.
Ollila prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ollila stalling in the clinch.
Ollila receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Frog drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ollila pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice body kick from Ollila.
Ollila scores with a kick to the body.
Ollila connects with a high kick.
Ollila misses with a looping left.
Frog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Frog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ollila tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ollila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ollila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frog.
Ollila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frog.
Ollila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ollila. That's going to slow Frog down.
Frog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ollila throws a sloppy head kick
and Frog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ollila waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Frog.
Ollila throws a sloppy head kick

so Frog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ollila working a defensive guard here.
Frog preventing the sweep.
Ollila trying to keep a closed guard but Frog is proving a slippery customer.
Frog scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frog makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ollila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frog is one step ahead there.
Frog working some strikes from top position.
Ollila keeping moving, preventing Frog from controlling successfully.
Ollila pulls Frog in close to his closed guard and prevents Frog from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frog scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frog working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ollila is keeping the position for now.
Frog wants to control from the top but Ollila keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Ollila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ollila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ollila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frog's calf.
Frog throws a head kick that misses
and Ollila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frog fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Ollila.
Ollila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ollila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ollila as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Frog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ollila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ollila throws a front kick that sends Frog stumbling back into the cage.
Frog thows a body shot but no joy.
Ollila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frog tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ollila scores with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ollila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ollila.
Frog shoots in and drives through. Ollila sprawls well.
A lazy left from Ollila finds it's target.
Frog avoids the head kick by Ollila.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ollila - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters circling a little - Ollila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ollila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frog. That did some damage!
Frog takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ollila looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frog tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ollila thows a body kick. Frog tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ollila goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Frog takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Frog is rocked!
Ollila throws a quick head kick that knocks Frog silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Ollila is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ville Ollila!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Roy Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Susikasi
vs
Jones

180 cm
24
177 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Win Nutritional
Koffin Inc.

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones tries to work over Susikasi's front leg with a kick but Susikasi checks it.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Susikasi looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Susikasi scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Susikasi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Susikasi swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Seppo Susikasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susikasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.

Susikasi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Susikasi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Susikasi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Susikasi tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Susikasi has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Susikasi avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Susikasi misses with a head shot.
Susikasi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Susikasi raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like Roy Jones has been cut.
Susikasi trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Susikasi looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Susikasi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi with the ground and pound from mount.
Susikasi breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Susikasi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Susikasi.
Susikasi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susikasi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.
Susikasi 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.

Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Susikasi.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Susikasi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Susikasi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Susikasi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Susikasi quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Susikasi but it's paid off an Jones is forced to tap! Nice work by Susikasi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seppo Susikasi!

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hype
A | B

pop
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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

Martin
vs
Esinahka

185 cm
23
240 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
255 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Vicious Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kean Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Esinahka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Esinahka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Esinahka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Esinahka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martin throws a hook but Esinahka avoids it easily.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Esinahka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Kean Martin has been cut.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Esinahka throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Esinahka lunges at Martin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martin's hand.
Esinahka clobbers Martin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Esinahka avoids the head kick by Martin.
Esinahka scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Esinahka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Martin!

Esinahka working for a guillotine from mount but Martin is in no mood to give up.
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Esinahka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martin is surviving well by controlling Esinahka's body position as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Esinahka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Martin has worked his arm free - good work by Martin!
Martin is trying to get back to his feet.

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.

Esinahka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there.

Esinahka tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Martin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martin tries to get out of the position.
Esinahka looks gassed!
Martin struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esinahka wants to stand but Martin has his arm trapped.

Esinahka is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.

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

Martin decides to stand back up. Martin steps back and let's Esinahka get back to his feet.

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

Martin closes the distance and pushes Esinahka back into the cage.

Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Esinahka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Martin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Esinahka counters with a three punch combo that has Martin backing up. Martin nods at Esinahka to acknowledge the strikes.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Martin drops Esinahka with a beautiful combination! Esinahka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Martin is looking for the KO!

It looks like Erkki Esinahka has been cut.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin wants to clinch.
Martin lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Esinahka falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kean Martin!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnarok Laturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laturi comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - Guardians of Asgaard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Laturi
vs
Sorsa

205 cm
25
276 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

190 cm
21
250 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnarok Laturi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Repe Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sorsa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laturi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laturi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorsa is just out of range.
No joy there for Sorsa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Laturi misses its intended target.

Laturi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sorsa to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Laturi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sorsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sorsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laturi wants to get back to his feet but Sorsa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sorsa wants to pass the guard but Laturi is keeping the position.
Laturi wants to sweep but no luck.
Sorsa advances position into side control!
Laturi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laturi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Sorsa has hold of Laturi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Laturi seems comfortable defending it but Sorsa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Laturi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Laturi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sorsa couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Repe Sorsa!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Klubbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slayer - Jesus Saves. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Jesus Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hugo Klubbo's chin.

Sanchez
vs
Klubbo

189 cm
19
261 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

194 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Klubbo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Klubbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Klubbo misses with a series of wild punches.
Klubbo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klubbo wants it to stay on the feet.
Klubbo tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Klubbo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Klubbo throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klubbo avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klubbo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Klubbo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sanchez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klubbo tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Klubbo throws a leg kick that misses.

Klubbo lands a big head kick that sends Sanchez tumbling to the mat! Klubbo takes a step backwards and waves Sanchez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Klubbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sanchez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Klubbo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Klubbo throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Klubbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Klubbo clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klubbo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klubbo lands with a right to the head.
Klubbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klubbo lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Klubbo lands with a right to the head.
Klubbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Klubbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klubbo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Klubbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klubbo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klubbo wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Klubbo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klubbo smiles and moves away.
Klubbo thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
Hugo Klubbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klubbo lands a nice looking body kick.
Klubbo throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klubbo misses with a looping left.
Klubbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klubbo.
Klubbo misses with a wild body shot.
Klubbo is looking to clinch.
Klubbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klubbo looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klubbo tries to clinch up.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Klubbo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Jesus Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
Klubbo swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
No joy there for Klubbo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Klubbo sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klubbo tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klubbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Klubbo lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Klubbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Klubbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klubbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klubbo misses the shot to the body.
Klubbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klubbo.
Klubbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klubbo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klubbo tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Klubbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klubbo misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Klubbo, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Klubbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crack! A monster head kick from Klubbo and Sanchez falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Klubbo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Klubbo!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Kovanen
vs
Macale

182 cm
24
180 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

173 cm
24
177 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Win Nutritional
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kovanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiao Macale!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Macale gets a takedown into half guard.
Macale is looking to advance position but Kovanen won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kovanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kovanen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macale has passed into side control.
Kovanen regains half guard.
Kovanen tries to get to full guard but Macale has control of the leg.
Macale wants to pass to mount but Kovanen is defending the position.
Macale is trying to control. Kovanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kovanen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale prevents Kovanen from improving his position.
Macale is looking to take a break and control but Kovanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macale prevents Kovanen from improving his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Macale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovanen moves in looking to clinch but Macale pushes him off.
Kovanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macale throws out the jab.
Macale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Macale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovanen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Tiao Macale has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Macale.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Macale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovanen wants to clinch but Macale slips to the side
and Kovanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovanen is breathing heavily.
Macale connects with the punch.
Kovanen tries to clinch but Macale moves away
and Macale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovanen throws a head kick that misses
and Macale counters with a right hand to the body.
Macale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macale connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kovanen tumbling to the canvas! Macale pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kovanen was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tiao Macale!
Tiao Macale is the new welterweight champion!