SFL XI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dameko Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dameko Brewer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brewer
vs
Kruger

187 cm
23
245 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dameko Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruger as he jumps to the side.
Brewer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brewer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brewer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brewer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brewer wants it to stay on the feet.
Brewer connects with a single shot there.
Brewer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown. Brewer fights it but they end up in guard.

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

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

Kruger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brewer, up you get!
Brewer loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
Brewer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Brewer.
Some bone on bone action there as Brewer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dameko Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewer with a poor takedown

and Kruger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dameko Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet but Kruger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brewer keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Brewer trying to strike off his back.
Brewer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brewer keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.

Brewer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kruger pushes down on Brewer's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kruger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruger looks gassed!
Kruger trying to mount his opponent but Brewer defends it.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.

Kruger decides to stand up.
Brewer misses the shot to the body.
Brewer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kruger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brewer's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kruger 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.

Brewer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick
and Kruger counters with a thumping low kick.
Kruger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brewer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruger has time to react.
Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kruger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brewer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brewer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brewer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruger takes one on the button.
Brewer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Brewer coming out on top.
Brewer shoots in for a double leg but Kruger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruger slips a jab and a cross from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Brewer moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brewer wants to clinch

and Kruger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kruger.
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!
Brewer wants to stand up but Kruger is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kruger misses with a few strikes there.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
Kruger fails to land with a series of punches.
Brewer fails with the takedown

and Kruger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brewer won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brewer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Kruger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brewer tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruger blocks Brewer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Kruger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brewer manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Brewer can't do much from the bottom here.

Kruger tries for a kimura but Brewer is defending well.
Brewer is trying to get back to his feet.
Brewer tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kruger prevents Brewer from getting the reversal.
Brewer is trying to stand up.
Brewer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brewer tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brewer?
Brewer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.
Kruger fails to advance to Brewer's back.
Brewer is desperately trying to improve his position but Kruger has a good base and remains in mount.
Brewer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kruger prevents Brewer from getting the reversal.
Brewer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brewer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fred Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kruger has hold of Brewer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brewer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brewer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Brewer wants to hold on but Kruger pushes him away.
Brewer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.

Kruger is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Brewer is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Kruger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Nettles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentong Baliskad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nettles
vs
Baliskad

175 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Chris Nettles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bentong Baliskad!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baliskad tries to clinch up.
Nettles misses with a head kick.
Baliskad misses with a series of wild punches.
Baliskad moves in looking to clinch but Nettles pushes him off.
Nettles cracks a nice hook into Baliskad's ribs.
Nettles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nettles leaves Baliskad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baliskad looks gassed!
Baliskad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Bentong Baliskad has been cut.
Nettles throws a head kick but Baliskad moves out of range.
Bentong Baliskad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baliskad avoids the head kick by Nettles.

Nettles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Nettles has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nettles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baliskad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nettles.
Baliskad walks into a stiff left hand from Nettles.
Nettles scores with a jab to the head.
Nettles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nettles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Nettles has closed the distance and engaged Baliskad in a clinch.
Nettles is trying to break free.
Nettles wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baliskad keeps control of Nettles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nettles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baliskad.
Chris Nettles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentong Baliskad.
Baliskad prevents Nettles from breaking the clinch.
Nettles wants to break free but Baliskad has control.
Nettles tries to break the clinch but Baliskad is controlling the position.
Nettles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nettles has had enough of the clinch but Baliskad keeps him there for the moment.
Nettles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baliskad prevents it.
Baliskad is looking to break free of the clinch but Nettles has double underhooks.
Nettles tries for a takedown but Baliskad manages to get underhooks.
Baliskad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nettles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baliskad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nettles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baliskad backwards.
Nettles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nettles is trying to force a seperation but Baliskad has the dominant position.
Baliskad prevents Nettles from breaking the clinch.
Nettles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nettles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nettles tries to circle away but Baliskad has him pinned against the cage.
Nettles tries to break free but Baliskad pushes him back against the cage.
Nettles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nettles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nettles tries to break the clinch but Baliskad is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nettles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baliskad has Nettles pressed against the cage, preventing Nettles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nettles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nettles wants to break free but Baliskad has control.
Baliskad keeps control of Nettles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baliskad throws an elbow but misses.
Nettles is looking to break free of the clinch but Baliskad has double underhooks.
Baliskad prevents Nettles from breaking the clinch.
Nettles goes for a takedown attempt but Baliskad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Nettles clinches with his opponent.
Baliskad wants a takedown.
Nettles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baliskad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nettles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baliskad jumps guard but Nettles stands there with Baliskad around his waist. Baliskad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nettles can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nettles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad is controlling him.
Nettles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baliskad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nettles walks away with a smile on his face. Baliskad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baliskad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Nettles rushes Baliskad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nettles scores with a shot to the side of Baliskad's head.
Nettles wants to break free but Baliskad has control.
Nettles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad is controlling him.
Nettles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baliskad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nettles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baliskad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nettles.

Nettles gets a clinch.
Baliskad has Nettles pressed against the cage, preventing Nettles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baliskad misses with a knee to the head.
Nettles has had enough of the clinch but Baliskad keeps him there for the moment.
Baliskad prevents Nettles from breaking the clinch.
Nettles is trying to force a seperation but Baliskad has the dominant position.
Baliskad has Nettles pressed against the cage, preventing Nettles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Nettles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Nettles decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Baliskad throws a sloppy head kick and Nettles moves out of range easily.
Jab by Nettles.
Nettles lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baliskad shoots for a takedown but Nettles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baliskad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baliskad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nettles.
Nettles fails to land the takedown.
Baliskad tries to clinch there but Nettles circles away.
Nettles misses with a hook. Baliskad ducked under it nicely.
Nettles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baliskad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nettles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baliskad's hands.
Nettles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baliskad.
Baliskad swats away the attempt to clinch by Nettles.
Nettles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baliskad avoids it really well and circles away.
Nettles misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baliskad tries to close the distance and clinch but Nettles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nettles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baliskad. Baliskad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Nettles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bentong Baliskad'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.

Nettles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baliskad is defended easily by Nettles.
Nettles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nettles lands a nice shot that snaps Baliskad's head back.
Nettles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nettles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nettles stuffs the takedown.
Nettles 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.
Nettles scores with a punch to the head.
Nettles throws a nice looking combination but Baliskad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nettles connects with a crisp jab.
Nettles with a hook.

Nettles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baliskad to the mat! Baliskad manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nettles stands up from Baliskad's guard - Nettles perhaps looking for a knockout.
Baliskad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chris Nettles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentong Baliskad.
Nettles dodges the punch combination from Baliskad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nettles lands a body shot.
Nettles lands a nice looking body shot.
Nettles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baliskad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baliskad moves out of range as Nettles throws a body kick.
Nettles tries a head kick but it misses.
Nettles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baliskad looks for a takedown but Nettles sprawls well.
Baliskad throws a head kick that half lands.

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

Nettles stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Baliskad tries to clinch there but Nettles circles away.
Nettles cracks Baliskad with a good jab.
Nettles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nettles connects with a looping right hand.
Nettles scores with a decent looking hook.
Nettles lands a jab to the nose.
Nettles lands an overhand right.
Nettles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Nettles pushes Baliskad up against the cage in a clinch.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad is controlling him.
Nettles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baliskad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nettles's efforts to push away.
Nettles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nettles tries to circle away but Baliskad has him pinned against the cage.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad is controlling him.
Baliskad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nettles is trying to force a seperation but Baliskad has the dominant position.
Nettles lands a right hand.
Nettles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baliskad can do to turn this around?
Baliskad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baliskad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nettles wants to get back to striking at distance but Baliskad won't allow it.
Nettles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baliskad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baliskad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baliskad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nettles's efforts to push away.
Baliskad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nettles's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nettles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nettles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Nettles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baliskad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nettles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nettles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baliskad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Nettles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baliskad looking for a takedown.
Baliskad is trying to force a seperation but Nettles has the dominant position.
Nettles has had enough of the clinch but Baliskad keeps him there for the moment.
Baliskad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nettles tries to circle away but Baliskad has him pinned against the cage.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Nettles is trying to force a seperation but Baliskad has the dominant position.
Baliskad is looking to break free of the clinch but Nettles has double underhooks.
Nettles is trying to break free.
Nettles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baliskad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad is controlling him.
Nettles is looking to break free of the clinch but Baliskad has double underhooks.
Baliskad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nettles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nettles wants to get back to striking at distance but Baliskad won't allow it.
Nettles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nettles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nettles wants to get back to striking at distance but Baliskad won't allow it.
A short right from Nettles.
Baliskad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nettles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nettles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Baliskad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nettles is looking to break free of the clinch but Baliskad has double underhooks.
Baliskad throws an elbow but it misses.
Nettles is trying to break free.
Nettles is pressed up against the cage. Baliskad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nettles down to the mat. Nettles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nettles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baliskad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nettles sprawls well. Nettles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baliskad gets slowly back to his feet.
Baliskad moves forwards but Nettles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Nettles. No joy for Baliskad on that attempt.
Baliskad ducks right into an uppercut from Nettles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baliskad ducks right into an uppercut from Nettles.
Baliskad tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Nettles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bentong Baliskad'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.

Nettles lands a nice hook to Baliskad's body. Baliskad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baliskad tries to clinch up but Nettles circles away and keeps his distance.
Nettles misses with the combination.
Baliskad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nettles counters with a nice uppercut.
Baliskad ducks under a wild hook from Nettles.
Baliskad throws the left hand but Nettles avoids the punch easily.
Nettles leaves Baliskad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nettles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nettles.
Baliskad tries to clinch

and Nettles counters by moving into the clinch.
Baliskad is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nettles is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Baliskad.
A shot in the inside from Nettles.

Nettles tightens his grip and picks Baliskad up, before dumping him to the ground. Baliskad manages to land in guard.
Baliskad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Nettles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baliskad, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baliskad shoots in and drives through. Nettles sprawls well.
Baliskad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Baliskad.
Nice uppercut there from Nettles.
Baliskad walks into a jab.
Nettles lands a glancing blow to the side of Baliskad's head.
Baliskad misses with a takedown attempt - Nettles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chris Nettles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentong Baliskad.
Nettles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Nettles misses its intended target.
Nettles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nettles throws a right and a left that Baliskad avoids nicely.
Baliskad dodges the punch combination from Nettles.
Nettles tries a head kick but it misses.
Baliskad wants to clinch but Nettles slips to the side
and Nettles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nettles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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.
Baliskad wants to clinch up but Nettles keeps it at a distance.
Baliskad tries to close the distance and clinch but Nettles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Nettles closes the distance and clinches.
Nettles wants to break free but Baliskad has control.
Baliskad throws a punch but it's blocked by Nettles.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Baliskad looking to throw knees to the head but Nettles is blocking nicely.
Nettles tries to break the clinch but Baliskad is controlling the position.
Nettles tries to break the clinch but Baliskad is controlling the position.
Nettles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Nettles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Nettles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Baliskad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nettles wants to get back to striking at distance but Baliskad won't allow it.
Baliskad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baliskad has Nettles pressed against the cage, preventing Nettles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baliskad keeps control of Nettles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nettles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Nettles working hard to break the clinch.
Nettles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Baliskad has picked Nettles up - he's going for a ride! Baliskad dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Baliskad wants to stand but Nettles has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nettles wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baliskad tries to stand and escape but Nettles is controlling the position.

Nettles makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nettles motions for Baliskad to come forward. Nettles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nettles lands with a shot to the body.
Baliskad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baliskad is looking to clinch but Nettles is avoiding it.
Baliskad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baliskad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

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

Nettles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baliskad, up you get!
Baliskad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nettles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baliskad misses with a head kick.
Nettles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nettles swinging wilding here.
Baliskad pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nettles throws a hook to the side of Baliskad's head but Baliskad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Nettles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baliskad's guard.
Chris Nettles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nettles wants to get up but he can't break Baliskad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nettles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Nettles gets to his feet. Baliskad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nettles misses with a hook.
Baliskad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nettles tries to clinch up.
Baliskad tries to clinch up.
Nettles connects with a body shot.
Nettles scores with a decent looking hook.
Baliskad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baliskad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baliskad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nettles looks to land a right hand but Baliskad moved out of range.
Nettles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baliskad.
Nettles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Nettles clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bentong Baliskad's cut.
That's time! Nettles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Baliskad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nettles wants to land a leg kick but Baliskad is out of range.
Baliskad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nettles throws a jab when Baliskad was well out of range.
Baliskad slips a straight right by Nettles.
Nettles throws a jab when Baliskad was well out of range.
Nettles tries to clinch up.
Baliskad misses with a two punch combination.
Nettles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nettles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baliskad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baliskad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nettles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bentong Baliskad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baliskad tries to close the distance and clinch but Nettles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nettles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chris Nettles is winning the standup battle so far.

Nettles moves into the clinch.
Nettles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Baliskad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nettles tries for a takedown but Baliskad manages to get underhooks.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baliskad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baliskad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nettles defends it nicely.
Nettles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baliskad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baliskad blocks a head kick by Nettles.
Nettles looks to throw the jab but Baliskad is out of range.
Nettles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baliskad.
Baliskad tries to clinch up but Nettles circles away and keeps his distance.
Nettles throws a series of punches but Baliskad moves out of range.
Nettles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baliskad.
Baliskad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nettles fails to land with a series of punches.
Baliskad blocks a head kick by Nettles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baliskad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nettles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baliskad has time to react.
Nettles is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baliskad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nettles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baliskad.
Chris Nettles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentong Baliskad.
Nettles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baliskad tries to avoid it but Nettles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baliskad to the ground. Baliskad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baliskad tries to clinch up.
Nettles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baliskad.
Baliskad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nettles.
Baliskad is looking to clinch.
Nettles throws a hook but Baliskad avoids it easily.
Baliskad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Nettles.
Baliskad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nettles cracks Baliskad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nettles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baliskad has time to react.
Baliskad blocks a head kick by Nettles.
Baliskad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baliskad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nettles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nettles scores with a jab. Baliskad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baliskad wants to clinch.
Nettles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nettles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nettles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baliskad tries to clinch but Nettles moves away

and Nettles counters by clinching up.
Nettles tries to circle away but Baliskad has him pinned against the cage.
Nettles stops a takedown attempt from Baliskad.
Nettles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Baliskad has Nettles pressed against the cage, preventing Nettles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nettles is trying to break free.
Baliskad can't break the clinch.
Baliskad wants to get back to striking at distance but Nettles won't allow it.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Baliskad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baliskad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nettles.
Nettles is looking to break free of the clinch but Baliskad has double underhooks.
Nettles wants to break free but Baliskad has control.
Nettles pushes Baliskad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nettles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baliskad prevents Nettles from breaking the clinch.
Baliskad working Nettles over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baliskad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Nettles can't break the clinch.
Baliskad throws a punch but it's blocked by Nettles.
Baliskad has had enough of the clinch but Nettles keeps him there for the moment.
Nettles has had enough of the clinch but Baliskad keeps him there for the moment.
Baliskad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Baliskad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nettles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad is controlling him.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Nettles can't break the clinch.
Baliskad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nettles's defenses.
Nettles is trying to break the clinch but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Baliskad working Nettles over with knees to the body.
Nettles is trying to drag Baliskad to the mat but Baliskad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baliskad has Nettles pressed against the cage, preventing Nettles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nettles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baliskad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nettles's efforts to push away.

Baliskad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baliskad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Nettles had his way with Bentong Baliskad in that round.
The cut man is working on Bentong Baliskad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice jab there from Nettles.
Nettles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baliskad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baliskad darts in trying to clinch
and Nettles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nettles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baliskad.
Baliskad connects with a high kick.
Baliskad tries to clinch but Nettles is having none of it.
Baliskad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baliskad tries to clinch but Nettles moves out of range.
Nettles lands the left hand.
Nettles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Baliskad scores with a three punch combo!

Nettles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nettles wants to stand up but Baliskad is controlling the position.
Baliskad is looking to escape.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nettles postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Baliskad to stand up.
Nettles scores with a jab. Baliskad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baliskad tries to clinch but Nettles moves out of range.
Baliskad doesn't manage to clinch there - Nettles circles away.
Nettles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baliskad misses with a takedown
and Nettles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nettles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baliskad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nettles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baliskad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nettles counters with a series of strikes. Baliskad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nettles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baliskad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nettles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baliskad ducks under a wild hook from Nettles.
Nettles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nettles throws a jab but it's blocked by Baliskad.
Chris Nettles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nettles.
Baliskad moves in looking to clinch but Nettles pushes him off.
Baliskad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nettles!
Nice shot by Nettles.
Baliskad blocks a head kick by Nettles.
Baliskad tries to close the distance and clinch but Nettles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nettles has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Nettles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baliskad tries to clinch but Nettles moves away
and Nettles counters with a nice uppercut.
Nettles looks to land a combination. Baliskad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baliskad tries to clinch
and Nettles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baliskad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baliskad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nettles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nettles's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nettles duly obliges.
Baliskad wants to clinch but Nettles slips to the side

and Nettles counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baliskad!
Nettles controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baliskad trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nettles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baliskad is trying to stand.
Nettles controlling his opponent.

Nettles stands up from mount. Strange move.

Nettles closes the distance and pushes Baliskad back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baliskad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baliskad is looking to break free of the clinch but Nettles has double underhooks.
Baliskad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nettles is looking to break free of the clinch but Baliskad has double underhooks.
Nettles tries to break the clinch but Baliskad is controlling the position.
Nettles has had enough of the clinch but Baliskad keeps him there for the moment.
Nettles wants to get back to striking at distance but Baliskad won't allow it.
Nettles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baliskad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baliskad prevents Nettles from breaking the clinch.
Baliskad tries to pull guard but Nettles won't allow it.
Nettles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baliskad has him pressed against the cage.
Baliskad keeps control of Nettles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nettles is trying to break free.
Nettles can't break the clinch.
Baliskad prevents Nettles from breaking the clinch.
Nettles is trying to force a seperation but Baliskad has the dominant position.
Nettles wants to get back to striking at distance but Baliskad won't allow it.
Nettles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bentong Baliskad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baliskad has a couple of punches blocked by Nettles.
Nettles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Nettles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nettles 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Nettles!

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FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

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

Tasalakki
vs
Dallas

175 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tasalakki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tasalakki is defended easily by Dallas.
Tasalakki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dallas avoids it really well and circles away.
Tasalakki tries to clinch there but Dallas circles away.
Tasalakki closes the distance and clinches up with Dallas, looking for a takedown. Tasalakki pushes Dallas against the cage but Dallas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tauno Tasalakki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dallas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tasalakki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tasalakki wants to clinch up but Dallas keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dallas blocks the body kick.
Tasalakki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tasalakki dives in and grabs Dallas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dallas pushes down on Tasalakki's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Dallas both land. Nice combination.
Dallas throws a right and a left that Tasalakki avoids nicely.
Dallas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tasalakki. Tasalakki gets slowly back to his feet.
Tasalakki shoots in for a double leg but Dallas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dallas looks to land a combination but Tasalakki avoids it well.
Dallas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tasalakki wants to clinch up but Dallas keeps it at a distance.

Tasalakki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tasalakki showed some decent athleticism there.
Dallas wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is staying active underneath Tasalakki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dallas wants to get back to his feet.

Tasalakki seems to be working for a kimura but Dallas defends the submission attempt.

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

Dallas is defending against the submission attempts here by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki is breathing heavily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dallas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid body kick from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki slips a jab and a cross from Dallas.
Tasalakki throws a push kick but Dallas slaps the foot to one side.
Tasalakki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Dallas.
Tasalakki shoots in looking for a takedown. Dallas tries to sprawl out of it but Tasalakki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dallas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korben Dallas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tasalakki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dallas pinned against the cage. Dallas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tasalakki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dallas was covering up waiting for the punch and Tasalakki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tasalakki prevents Dallas from getting back to his feet.
Tasalakki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tasalakki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dallas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dallas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tasalakki controls the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tasalakki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dallas's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tauno Tasalakki 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.

Dallas throws a nice looking combination but Tasalakki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dallas stuffs the takedown.
Tasalakki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tasalakki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tasalakki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dallas pinned against the cage. Dallas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tasalakki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tasalakki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tauno Tasalakki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasalakki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dallas defends it nicely.
Dallas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tasalakki. Tasalakki gets slowly back to his feet.
Dallas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dallas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tasalakki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dallas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tasalakki. Tasalakki gets slowly back to his feet.
Tasalakki fails with the takedown.
Tauno Tasalakki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown but Dallas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tasalakki swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Tasalakki moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dallas is looking to break free of the clinch but Tasalakki has double underhooks.
Tasalakki avoiding damage.
Tasalakki prevents Dallas from breaking the clinch.
Tasalakki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tasalakki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dallas's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tasalakki obliges.
Dallas wants to get back to striking at distance but Tasalakki won't allow it.
Dallas has had enough of the clinch but Tasalakki keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki stalling against the cage.
Tasalakki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dallas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tasalakki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tauno Tasalakki.
Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki fails to land the takedown.

Tasalakki drives through and clinches with Dallas against the cage.
Dallas wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tasalakki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dallas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tasalakki has him pressed against the cage.
Tasalakki slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tasalakki obliges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tasalakki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tauno Tasalakki dominated that second 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.

Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown but Dallas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tasalakki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dallas's guard.
Tasalakki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tasalakki wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
Tasalakki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tasalakki is controlling him.
Tasalakki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas is looking to stand up but Tasalakki isn't so interested in that idea.
Tasalakki trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Tasalakki pushing down on Dallas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dallas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dallas is defending against the submission attempts here by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dallas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tasalakki controlling the pace.
Dallas tries to kick Tasalakki off but Tasalakki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tasalakki not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

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.
Tasalakki trying to control from half guard but Dallas is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tasalakki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dallas swivels and escapes.
Dallas looks to throw the jab but Tasalakki is out of range.
Dallas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tauno Tasalakki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasalakki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tasalakki trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tasalakki won't allow Dallas to get back to his feet.
Tasalakki stays in close to Dallas's body and controls the position.
Tasalakki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dallas's guard.
Tasalakki wants to take a breather but Dallas is having none of it.
Tasalakki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dallas defending well though.
Dallas pushes Tasalakki off looking to stand but Tasalakki dives back in and keeps control.
Tasalakki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dallas pushes Tasalakki off looking to stand but Tasalakki dives back in and keeps control.
Tasalakki moves into full mount! Dallas won't be happy about that!

Tasalakki is working for a guillotine from mount but Dallas frees his head quite easily.

Tasalakki is going olschool here, as he tries to force Dallas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dallas shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is squirming around, avoiding Tasalakki's attempts to control the action.

Tasalakki looking for a guillotine from mount but Dallas is having none of it.
Tasalakki is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Tasalakki wants to finish this one by submission but Dallas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki with a couple of short strikes.
Dallas is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tauno Tasalakki clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dallas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dallas as he avoids it easily.
Dallas throws a combination. Tasalakki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dallas lands with a nice combination. Tasalakki backs away looking to recover.
Tasalakki shoots for a double leg takedown but Dallas sprawls well. He's pushed Tasalakki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tauno Tasalakki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasalakki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dallas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tasalakki has time to react.
Tasalakki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dallas swivels and escapes.
Tasalakki shoots in but Dallas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dallas tries to bum rush Tasalakki with a series of wild strikes but Tasalakki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tasalakki is defended easily by Dallas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki throws a front kick that sends Dallas stumbling back into the cage.
Tasalakki shoots in looking for a takedown. Dallas tries to sprawl out of it but Tasalakki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dallas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good work by Dallas as he checks the leg kick.
Dallas keeps the fight on the outside.
Dallas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tasalakki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dallas won't be happy with that.
Tasalakki staying calm.
Tasalakki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tasalakki tries for a kimura but Dallas is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tasalakki landing strikes.

Tasalakki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tasalakki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dallas is pushing Tasalakki's head away, looking to escape. Tasalakki manages to hold on to the position though.
Tasalakki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dallas some visible discomfort.
Tasalakki trying to control the position but Dallas is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki landing strikes.
Dallas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tasalakki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tasalakki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dallas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tasalakki trying to control the action but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Tauno Tasalakki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tasalakki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tasalakki is struggling to control the position.
Tasalakki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dallas's face.
Tasalakki stalling against the cage.
Tasalakki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tasalakki is pushing Dallas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tauno Tasalakki had his way with Korben Dallas in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tasalakki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dallas moves away.
Dallas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dallas wants it to stay on the feet.
Tasalakki closes the distance and clinches up with Dallas, looking for a takedown. Tasalakki pushes Dallas against the cage but Dallas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Tasalakki darts in and clinches Dallas up against the cage.
Tasalakki misses with an elbow strike.
Tasalakki has Dallas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dallas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tauno Tasalakki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tasalakki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dallas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Will Tasalakki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Tasalakki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Dallas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tasalakki's arms.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas is trying to get back to his feet but Tasalakki has full control of the position and if anything, Dallas has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Dallas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tasalakki struggling to land strikes to the head as Dallas covers up.

Tasalakki looking for the choke but no joy.
Dallas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Tauno Tasalakki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Tasalakki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dallas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dallas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Tasalakki looking to break Dallas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dallas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tasalakki will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tasalakki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Tasalakki. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Tasalakki working for the choke.
Tasalakki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dallas's body.

Tasalakki looking for the RNC.
Tasalakki throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dallas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Korben Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dallas won't enjoy being in this position. Tasalakki looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Dallas is tapping - it's over boys! Tasalakki picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tauno Tasalakki!
Tauno Tasalakki retains his welterweight title!