SFC: Kingdom Come PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Guapo
vs
Wilva

178 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sanderlei Wilva!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wilva throws a right hand that Guapo ducks under and follows up with a left that Guapo also avoids with ease.

Wilva tries to keep at a distance but Guapo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guapo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guapo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guapo lands a damaging elbow.
Wilva takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guapo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilva's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guapo.
Wilva avoids the elbow strike from Guapo, against the cage.
Guapo lands an elbow that stopped Wilva in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Guapo.
Guapo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Sanderlei Wilva has been cut.
Wilva fails to pull guard.
Wilva takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guapo.
Guapo lands an elbow that stopped Wilva in his tracks for a moment.
Guapo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guapo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guapo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wilva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guapo lands a nice elbow.
Wilva has had enough of the clinch but Guapo keeps him there for the moment.
Guapo lands a damaging elbow.

Wilva is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilva takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilva is still on wobbly legs! Can Guapo finish him?

That has opened up Sanderlei Wilva's cut even more.
Guapo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
El Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanderlei Wilva.
Wilva tries to pull guard but Guapo holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilva drops back down to his feet.
Wilva looks gassed!
Guapo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guapo lands an elbow inside.
Guapo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guapo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guapo lands a nice elbow.
Guapo lands an elbow inside.
Guapo lands an elbow just above Wilva 's eye.
Guapo lands an elbow that stopped Wilva in his tracks for a moment.
Clinched against the cage, Guapo lands a big elbow that drops Wilva! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Wilva is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Guapo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valky Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valky Black could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lance Rock's chin.

Black
vs
Rock

180 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valky Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Rock!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Rock misses with a takedown

and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Valky Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Rock.
Rock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rock wants to get back to striking at distance but Black won't allow it.
Rock can't break the clinch.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rock just stands there and leans against the cage.

Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock with a poor takedown

and Black counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rock tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Rock tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the cage.
Rock is trying to push Black away but Black has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black has Rock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Rock looks gassed!
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rock smiles and moves away.
Black jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black.
Black misses with the combination.
Lance Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black tries to clinch there but Rock circles away.

Black clinches up with Rock and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Black.

Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black throws a good cross that connects.
Rock is trying desperately to land a takedown but Black is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rock.
Black works over Rock's head and body with a nice combination.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Black has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock stops a takedown attempt from Black.

Black ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Black no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black wants to stand but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
Black throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Black wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Black keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.

Lance Rock has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
Rock throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.

Black clinches up with Rock and pushes him back against the cage.

Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock misses with a double jab
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Rock.
Black is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Black swinging wildly here.
Rock throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Rock fails with the takedown.
Black lands with a nice combination. Rock backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rock.
Rock shoots and misses
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Black counters with a one-two to the body.
Black is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black counters with a series of strikes. Rock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Black is looking for a sweep. Rock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Rock is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valky Black 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.

Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Black lands an overhand right.
Rock shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed Rock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock misses with a right hand
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rock thinking.
Rock tries to clinch
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Black works over Rock's head and body with a nice combination.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Black has Rock up against the cage in a clinch.

Black manages to break the clinch.
Rock has his takedown stuffed
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock throws a combination that misses

and Black counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black breaks from the clinch.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.

Rock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Black is trying to control but can't.
Black tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Rock decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Black tries to clinch up but Rock circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Rock persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Valky Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Rock.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black lands with a nice combination. Rock backs away looking to recover.
Rock shoots and misses

and Black moves into the clinch.
Black tries to pull guard but Rock won't allow it.

Rock manages to break the clinch.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rock counters by moving into the clinch.
Black digs a right hand into Rock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rock's gas tank.
A short right from Rock.
Rock is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Black smiles and moves away.
Rock misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Black lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Black.
Rock dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Rock's head and hops out.
Rock with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Black throws a combination that misses

and Rock counters with a takedown into side control.
Rock trying to control the position but Black is working away.

Rock is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black dodges the ground and pound from Rock.
Black is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rock controlling from side mount.

Rock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Black knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black is not content to let Rock control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rock lands with a slapping head kick.
Rock tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock misses with a left hand
and Black counters with a series of strikes. Rock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Black stalks Rock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rock's face. Rock staggers backwards, shaken.
Rock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rock gets slowly back to his feet.

Black instigates a clinch.
Black will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock up against the cage.
Rock working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Black decides to pull guard.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
Rock wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Black looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Black looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Black!
Rock is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
Black creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Black decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Rock persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valky Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Rock.
Black throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt

and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Black manages to break the clinch.

Rock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rock working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black parries the strikes from Rock easily there. Rock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Black to escape.
Rock advances to full mount.
Black tries to hold on but Rock postures up.

Rock working for a guillotine from mount but Black is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock controlling from the full mount.

Rock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Black tries to hold on but Rock postures up.

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 crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Black wants to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Rock controlling the position easily from mount.
Rock working the ground and pound effectively.

Rock is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Black to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Black shrugs it off.
Black tries to hold on but Rock postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valky Black.
I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Pontare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markinhos Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Pontare has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pontare
vs
Vinicius

170 cm
27
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

181 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Pontare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markinhos Vinicius!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pontare on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Pontare changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vinicius looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pontare tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vinicius seems a little lost for a moment, as Pontare dominates the positioning.
Vinicius wants to get back to his feet.
Pontare taking a breather here.
Vinicius is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vinicius is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pontare has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vinicius!
Pontare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pontare won't let Vinicius get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pontare cracks Vinicius with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vinicius tries to buck Pontare off but he can't manage it.
Pontare content just to control the position here.
Vinicius trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pontare content just to control the position here.
Vinicius squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vinicius looks gassed!
Pontare content just to control the position here.
Pontare landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontare landing strikes from the mount and Vinicius is in trouble!
Pontare controlling his opponent.
Pontare is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vinicius can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pontare tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pontare looking to finish Vinicius with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vinicius!
Pontare content just to control the position here.
Pontare connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vinicius is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pontare punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vinicius wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pontare looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius really wants to buck Pontare off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pontare controlling the position easily from mount.
Pontare raining down shots from the mount!
Pontare postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vinicius looks a forlorn figure.
Pontare controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontare's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Roger Pontare wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vinicius throws a series of punches but Pontare avoids them all with ease.

Pontare darts in and clinches Vinicius up against the cage.

Pontare jumps into guard, dragging Vinicius to the mat.

Pontare has his feet on Vinicius's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pontare avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pontare closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vinicius to the mat! Vinicius manages to get full guard.
Vinicius wants to get back to his feet but Pontare is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pontare is pushing down on Vinicius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vinicius is fighting to maintain full guard but Pontare has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Pontare 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.

Vinicius tries to bum rush Pontare with a series of wild strikes but Pontare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vinicius misses with a combination

and Pontare counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vinicius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vinicius is trying to force a seperation but Pontare has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pontare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pontare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viniciuss head.
Vinicius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pontare lands a left hand.
Vinicius tries to circle away but Pontare has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pontare.

Pontare drags the fight down to the ground.
Pontare 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.

Pontare has his feet on Vinicius's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vinicius lands a jab to the head.
Vinicius is breathing heavily.

Pontare shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vinicius's guard.
Pontare stands and throws Vinicius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pontare in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vinicius is letting Pontare control him for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vinicius pushes Pontare away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pontare gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pontare is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pontare has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Roger Pontare just wasn't active enough.
Vinicius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius tries to bum rush Pontare with a series of wild strikes but Pontare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vinicius misses with a double jab

and Pontare counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vinicius working hard to break the clinch.
Pontare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pontare pushes Vinicius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinicius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pontare walks away with a smile on his face. Vinicius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Pontare looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vinicius!
Pontare looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vinicius is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Roger Pontare wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Pontare drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pontare controls the position from side control.
Pontare working the ground and pound.
Vinicius is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pontare asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pontare scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pontare controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontare is working Vinicius over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pontare has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pontare controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinicius is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Pontare 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. This is the final round!

Vinicius throws a lazy uppercut

and Pontare counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vinicius!
You get the feeling that Vinicius really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pontare controlling from the full mount.
Pontare lands with some strikes.
Vinicius wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pontare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pontare lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vinicius hang on?
Vinicius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pontare controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Pontare connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pontare content just to control the position here.
Vinicius is trying to stand up.
Pontare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinicius can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Vinicius that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pontare content just to control the position here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roger Pontare.

Pontare closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pontare lands in his opponent's guard.
Pontare passes Vinicius's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vinicius is in trouble now - Pontare has advanced to mount!
Vinicius is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pontare controlling the position easily from mount.
Vinicius is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pontare breaks from Vinicius's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pontare cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pontare connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pontare looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vinicius tries to buck Pontare off but he can't manage it.
Pontare lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vinicius hang on?
Vinicius tries to buck Pontare off but he can't manage it.
Pontare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Pontare.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius wants to try and get back to his feet.
Roger Pontare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pontare controlling from mount.
Pontare landing shots from mount.
Pontare controlling from mount.
Pontare won't let Vinicius get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pontare controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markinhos Vinicius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinicius flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Pontare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pontare, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Pontare!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jjared Hhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Beast might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RPS - Pokonując granice feat DJ Teak. 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.

Beast
vs
Hhart

180 cm
24
130 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

225 cm
26
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jjared Hhart!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hhart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hhart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast misses with a combination
and Hhart counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hhart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hhart is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hhart feints a jab promting Beast to slip. Hhart then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beast slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hhart throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hhart counters with a one-two to the body.
Beast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hhart counters with a series of strikes. Beast will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hhart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast misses with a combination
and Hhart counters with a one-two to the body.
Beast misses with a double jab
and Hhart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hhart counters with a left and a right that stings Beast.
Hhart is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast misses with a combination
and Hhart counters with a three punch combo that has Beast backing up. Beast nods at Hhart to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jjared Hhart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hhart misses with a double jab
and Beast counters with a two punch combo.
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hhart counters with a left and a right that stings Beast.
Beast misses with a double jab
and Hhart counters with a left and a right that stings Beast.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hhart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beast counters with a three punch combo that has Hhart backing up. Hhart nods at Beast to acknowledge the strikes.
Hhart misses with a combination
and Beast counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hhart misses with a series of wild punches.
Hhart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hhart throws a series of punches but Beast moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hhart counters with a two punch combo.
Hhart misses with a combination
and Beast counters with a two punch combo.
Hhart feints a jab promting Beast to slip. Hhart then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beast slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hhart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beast counters with a one-two to the body.
Hhart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hhart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jjared Hhart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Beast throws a combination that misses
and Hhart counters with a three punch combo that has Beast backing up. Beast nods at Hhart to acknowledge the strikes.
Hhart pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beast back to the cage. Hhart follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Beast is rocked!
Hhart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hhart misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hhart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hhart counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Beast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jjared Hhart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hhart misses with the combination.
Beast seems to have got his legs back now.
Beast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hhart counters with a series of strikes. Beast will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hhart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hhart counters with a one-two to the body.
Hhart throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hhart misses with a double jab
and Beast counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hhart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beast circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hhart tries to bum rush Beast with a series of wild strikes but Beast uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hhart counters with a left and a right that stings Beast.
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hhart counters with a three punch combo that has Beast backing up. Beast nods at Hhart to acknowledge the strikes.
Shane Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hhart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beast circles away quickly and effectively.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jjared Hhart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sequesta Qontesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato Aspenia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aspenia
vs
Qontesta

172 cm
26
130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sequesta Qontesta!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qontesta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aspenia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Qontesta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Qontesta is countered with a crisp right hand from Aspenia that sends him to the canvas! Aspenia follows him to the mat into side control.

Qontesta is rocked!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Qontesta is still in real trouble! Can Aspenia finish him?
Aspenia working the ground and pound but Qontesta is defending the strikes.

Aspenia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Qontesta seems to have recovered his senses.
Aspenia thows a body shot but no joy.
Aspenia throws a head kick that misses

and Qontesta counters with a takedown into side control.

Aspenia explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspenia tries to clinch
and Qontesta counters with a head kick.
Qontesta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aspenia.
Qontesta keeps the fight on the outside.

Qontesta has Aspenia up against the cage in a clinch.
Qontesta looking for a takedown.
Kato Aspenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sequesta Qontesta.
Aspenia wants to get back to striking at distance but Qontesta won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qontesta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspenia working hard to break the clinch.

Aspenia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspenia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Qontesta misses with the combination.
Aspenia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aspenia looks to throw a body kick
and Qontesta counters with a one-two to the body.
A big left from Aspenia misses.
Qontesta shoots and misses
and Aspenia counters with a nice uppercut.
Aspenia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qontesta circles away quickly and effectively.
Aspenia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aspenia is breathing heavily.
Aspenia misses with a wild combination.
Qontesta moves away from the strike by Aspenia.
Qontesta throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Aspenia. No joy for Qontesta on that attempt.
Aspenia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Qontesta counters with a body kick that stops Aspenia in his tracks momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aspenia slaps away a takedown attempt from Qontesta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Qontesta shoots in for a takedown but Aspenia shows good takedown defense.
Qontesta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aspenia slaps away a takedown attempt from Qontesta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aspenia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qontesta slips a jab and a cross from Aspenia.
Qontesta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Qontesta closes the distance and pushes Aspenia back into the cage.
Qontesta prevents Aspenia from breaking the clinch.
Aspenia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Qontesta breaks the clinch.
Qontesta shoots in and drives through. Aspenia sprawls well.
Aspenia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qontesta.
Aspenia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aspenia shoots for a double leg takedown but Qontesta sprawls well. He's pushed Aspenia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Qontesta is looking to clinch but Aspenia is avoiding it.
Qontesta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aspenia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qontesta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qontesta doesn't manage to clinch there - Aspenia circles away.
Qontesta with a lazy takedown attempt

and Aspenia counters with a single leg into guard. Qontesta didn't expect that.
Aspenia trying to control the position from guard on top but Qontesta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aspenia connects with a couple of short punches.

Qontesta working for a triangle but Aspenia defends it easily.
Aspenia is looking to work some ground and pound but Qontesta has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia pushing down on Qontesta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Qontesta trying to control here.
Aspenia throwing shots but Qontesta is blocking nicely.

Aspenia gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Aspenia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Qontesta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aspenia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Qontesta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Aspenia decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Qontesta misses with a takedown
and Aspenia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kato Aspenia 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.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Qontesta.
Aspenia throws a nice looking combination but Qontesta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Aspenia misses.
Aspenia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Qontesta scores a takedown into full mount!
Qontesta looking to control but Aspenia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Aspenia bucks up and throws Qontesta to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia throws a series of punches but Qontesta moves out of range.
Aspenia misses with a double jab
and Qontesta counters with a stiff right hand.
Qontesta works Aspenia's body with a nice hook.
Qontesta closes the distance and clinches up with Aspenia, looking for a takedown. Qontesta pushes Aspenia against the cage but Aspenia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Qontesta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aspenia is fending him off so far but Qontesta persists. Nope, Aspenia circles away and we're back to standing.
Kato Aspenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sequesta Qontesta.

Aspenia has closed the distance and engaged Qontesta in a clinch.

Qontesta jumps guard.
Aspenia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aspenia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aspenia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Qontesta is working an open guard so Aspenia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kato Aspenia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qontesta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aspenia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Aspenia.
Aspenia throws a series of punches but Qontesta avoids them all with ease.
Qontesta shoots in looking for a takedown but Aspenia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Qontesta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Qontesta doesn't manage to clinch there - Aspenia circles away.
Aspenia throws a series of punches but Qontesta avoids them all with ease.
Aspenia fails with a takedown attempt.
Aspenia tries to bum rush Qontesta with a series of wild strikes but Qontesta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Aspenia as Qontesta shoots in.
Qontesta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aspenia as he avoids it easily.

Aspenia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aspenia lands in his opponent's guard.
Qontesta looking for a sweep. Not yet Qontesta, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qontesta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aspenia trying to control but Qontesta is working from the bottom.

Qontesta is working an open guard so Aspenia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aspenia tries to close the distance and clinch but Qontesta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Qontesta wants to clinch up but Aspenia keeps it at a distance.
Aspenia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qontesta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Aspenia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Qontesta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Qontesta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aspenia.
Aspenia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia wants to free his trapped foot but Qontesta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Qontesta is refusing to be controlled, as Aspenia sits in half guard.
Aspenia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aspenia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Qontesta on the ground.
Qontesta is looking to control Aspenia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Qontesta avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Qontesta is looking for a sweep. Aspenia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qontesta taking some punishment here, with Aspenia in his half guard.
Aspenia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kato Aspenia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Aspenia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aspenia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aspenia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Qontesta.
Aspenia wants to slow Qontesta down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Qontesta is defended easily by Aspenia.
Qontesta throws a low kick, looking for Aspenia's leg but Aspenia calmly moves out of range.
Qontesta fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspenia tries to clinch but Qontesta is having none of it.
Aspenia throws an overhand right that lands on Qontesta's shoulder, as Qontesta tries to avoid the shot.
Qontesta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aspenia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qontesta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kato Aspenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sequesta Qontesta.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aspenia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Qontesta's half guard.
Aspenia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aspenia is controlling the pace.
Aspenia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Aspenia is going to stand back up.
Qontesta wants to improve his position but Aspenia is controlling well.

Qontesta kicks Aspenia off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qontesta misses with a takedown attempt - Aspenia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Qontesta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aspenia misses with a body shot.

Qontesta pushes Aspenia up against the cage in a clinch.

Aspenia breaks the clinch.
Qontesta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aspenia avoids it really well and circles away.
Aspenia misses with a double jab.
Aspenia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Qontesta.
Aspenia throws a series of punches but Qontesta moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Qontesta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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

Qontesta moves into the clinch.
Aspenia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aspenia is trying to push Qontesta away but Qontesta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Qontesta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aspenia pulls his leg out and moves away.

Aspenia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aspenia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qontesta prevents Aspenia from breaking the clinch.
Aspenia is trying to push Qontesta away but Qontesta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Qontesta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Qontesta is defended easily by Aspenia.
A bone on bone clash there as Qontesta blocks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qontesta tries to clinch but Aspenia is having none of it.
A combination from Aspenia does no damage.

Qontesta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Aspenia pushes Qontesta off and gets back to his feet.
Kato Aspenia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kato Aspenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspenia misses with a double jab
and Qontesta counters with a head kick.
Sequesta Qontesta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspenia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qontesta circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kato Aspenia.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aspenia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kato Aspenia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Svensson
vs
Tall

225 cm
24
331 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Tall shows good takedown defense.
Tall shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tall lands a high kick!

It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.
Tall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svensson but Svensson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tall shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sven Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tall.
Tall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sven Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tall.
Svensson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Tall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tall misses with an elbow strike.
Svensson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tall is working for takedown but Svensson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Svensson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tall.
Tall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svensson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tall missing with knees to the body.
Svensson stops a takedown attempt from Tall.
Tall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Svensson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Svensson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svensson stops a takedown attempt from Tall.
Tall scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tall wants to get back to striking at distance but Svensson won't allow it.
Tall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svensson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tall is trying to maintain a safe position but Svensson gets an underhook and turns Tall into the cage.
Tall looking for a takedown.
Tall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tall has Svensson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Svensson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svensson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svensson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tall fails to pull guard.
Svensson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tall stalling in the clinch but Svensson improves position.
Svensson avoids the elbow strike from Tall, against the cage.
Tall tries to circle away but Svensson has him pinned against the cage.
Tall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svensson looking for a takedown.
Tall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svensson prevents it.
Tall tries to score a body lock takedown but Svensson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svensson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Tall pulls guard.
Tall is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Tall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svensson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tall wants to sweep here but Svensson controlling him for the moment.
Svensson 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.
Svensson with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Svensson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Svensson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Svensson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Svensson.
Svensson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Svensson postures up in Tall's guard and throws a big left but Tall blocks it.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tall looking to control.

Tall working for a triangle but Svensson defends it easily.
Svensson chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Svensson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tall throws a combination. Svensson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svensson tries to avoid it but Tall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svensson to the ground. Svensson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Svensson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tall quickly recovers to half guard.
Tall tries to roll over but Svensson keeps him under control.
Svensson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tall is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Svensson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Svensson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Svensson throwing shots but Tall is blocking nicely.
Svensson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tall tries to roll over but Svensson keeps him under control.
Tall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tall tries to roll over but Svensson keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tall trying to control but Svensson postures up.
Svensson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Svensson throwing shots but Tall is blocking nicely.
Svensson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tall wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Svensson is working away from the top position though.
Tall is looking to improve his position.
Svensson working the head and body with strikes.
Tall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Svensson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Svensson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tall throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tall is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Svensson.
Tall wants to get back to his feet.
Svensson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Svensson.
Svensson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tall to regain full guard.
Tall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tall is just content to waste time from the top position. Svensson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tall throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tall is trying to control the position but Svensson postures up.
Tall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Svensson postures up and lands a big shot to Tall's brow.
Tall working a defensive guard here.
Svensson thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Svensson throws and elbow that misses. Tall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Svensson's guard. Nice move by Tall!
Tall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tall is looking to advance position but Svensson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Svensson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tall wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Svensson.
Svensson throws a wild left hand from mount and Tall manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Svensson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Svensson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tall dives in and grabs Svensson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes down on Tall's head and hops out.
Svensson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tall fails with a takedown attempt.
Tall tries to clinch but Svensson is having none of it.
Tall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sven Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tall.
Tall moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Tall lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svensson circles away.
Tall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svensson is fending him off so far but Tall persists. Nope, Svensson circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Svensson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Svensson leaves Tall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Svensson with that takedown attempt.
Tall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Tall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Svensson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Svensson lands a nice short elbow.
Tall tries to get to full guard but Svensson has control of the leg.
Svensson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Svensson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Svensson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Svensson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tall defending well though.
Svensson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Svensson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svensson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svensson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tall wants to get back to full guard.
Svensson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tall wants to get back to his feet.
Svensson slips a nice elbow through Tall's hands, connecting with Tall's forehead.
Svensson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Svensson working the head and body with strikes.
Svensson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tall's head.

Tall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Svensson pulls his head out easily.
Tall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Svensson scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Svensson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tall trying to control from the bottom.
Svensson prevents Tall from standing back up.
Tall is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Svensson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Svensson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Svensson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Svensson thows a huge punch but Tall dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Svensson scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Svensson connects with a nice short shot to Tall's temple.
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. Svensson connects with a nice short shot to Tall's temple.
Svensson is thwarting Tall's attempts to control the position.
Svensson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Svensson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tall is looking to improve his position.
Tall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Svensson.
Svensson working over Tall with some ground and pound. Tall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Svensson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Morgan Brand has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Brand
vs
Locke II

190 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Locke II!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Locke II misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Brand gets a clinch.
Locke II wants to get back to striking at distance but Brand won't allow it.
Locke II is trying to force a seperation but Brand has the dominant position.
Locke II being controlled against the cage.
Brand keeps control of Locke II as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Locke II wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Brand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brand closes the distance looking to clinch

and Locke II counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Locke II.
Brand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Locke II.

Locke II breaks from the clinch.
Locke II tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brand counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Locke II uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Locke II tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Locke II clinches.
Brand lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brand lands an elbow just above Locke II 's eye.
Locke II is trying to force a seperation but Brand has the dominant position.
Locke II tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brand lands a knee to the head.

Brand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brand tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Locke II manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke II tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brand swivels and escapes.
Morgan Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke II.
Locke II looks gassed!
Brand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke II swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Locke II scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locke II trying to control the position but Brand is working away.
Brand is trying to control Locke II's posture but Locke II avoids it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Locke II trying to control the action but Brand is working from the bottom.
Locke II misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brand can't do much from the bottom here.
Locke II trying to control the position but Brand is working away.
Locke II misses with the ground and pound.
Locke II tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Locke II has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Brand throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morgan Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand darts in trying to clinch

and Locke II counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Locke II clinches.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Locke II has the dominant position.
Locke II is trying to force a seperation but Brand has the dominant position.
Brand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brand dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brand has Locke II pressed against the cage, preventing Locke II from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Locke II has clasped his hands together around Brand's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Locke II cracks Brand with a big elbow.
Locke II landing strikes.
Brand taking a bit of punishment here - Locke II scoring with strikes.
Locke II scoring with punches from side control.
Locke II wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brand keeps working.
Locke II working the body and head with strikes.
Locke II in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Locke II working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke II throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Brand's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Locke II.
Locke II lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke II cracks Brand with a big elbow.
The strikes coming from Locke II are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Locke II cracks Brand with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brand is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Locke II scoring with punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Locke II trying to control the action but Brand is working from the bottom.
Locke II cracks Brand with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Locke II will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Locke II throws a series of punches but Brand moves out of range.
Locke II misses with an uppercut.
Locke II misses with a wild combination.
Brand misses the body punch
and Locke II counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brand wants to clinch

and Locke II counters by moving into the clinch.

Locke II breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Locke II circles away from the clinch attempt

and Locke II moves into the clinch.
Brand trying to stall but Locke II improves his position.
Brand misses with an elbow strike.
Locke II tries for a takedown but Brand manages to get underhooks.
Brand is trying to maintain a safe position but Locke II gets an underhook and turns Brand into the cage.

Locke II gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Locke II prevents Brand from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Locke II thows a huge punch but Brand dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brand wants to control but Locke II is keeping busy.
Locke II seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Locke II is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Locke II is trying to control the action in half guard but Brand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Locke II is pressing down on Brand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brand is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Locke II takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brand has hold of Locke II's hands but Locke II slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brand wants to improve his position but Locke II is controlling well.
Locke II is keen to just control but Brand is a slippery customer.
Locke II wants to pass to mount but Brand is defending the position.

Locke II is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brand has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brand is trying to control but can't.
Brand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Locke II.
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. Locke II connects with a nice short shot to Brand's temple.
Brand is not content to let Locke II control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Locke II throwing shots but Brand is blocking nicely.
Brand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brand tries to get out of the position.
Brand is refusing to be controlled, as Locke II sits in half guard.
Locke II winds up and cracks Brand with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Locke II not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Locke II trying to mount his opponent but Brand defends it.
Locke II has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brand is trying to maintain the position but Locke II is very close to passing his half guard.
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. Locke II connects with a nice short shot to Brand's temple.
Brand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Locke II.
Locke II works his foot free and advances to mount.
Locke II looking to finish Brand with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke II raining down hammerfists from mount.
Locke II is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brand can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Locke II has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brand's face.
Locke II lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Locke II.
Locke II looking to finish Brand with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brand!
Brand takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Brand is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brand takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Locke II's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke II!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Semanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kors Svardet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Semanov
vs
Svardet

177 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Semanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kors Svardet!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svardet was well out of range. Poor timing from Semanov.
Svardet dodges the punch combination from Semanov.
Nice shot lands for Svardet.

Svardet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Svardet showed some decent athleticism there.
Semanov moves into full guard.
Semanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svardet's guard.
Semanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Semanov wants to control from the top but Svardet keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semanov postures up in Svardet's guard and throws a big left but Svardet blocks it.
Svardet keeping moving, preventing Semanov from controlling successfully.
Semanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Semanov 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Semanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Semanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Semanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svardet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Semanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Svardet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Svardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Svardet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Semanov is really struggling to control Svardet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Semanov thows a big elbow that misses.
Semanov content to stall in guard here.
Semanov postures up in Svardet's guard and throws a big left but Svardet blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svardet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Svardet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Semanov.
Semanov postures up in Svardet's guard and throws a big left but Svardet blocks it.
Semanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Svardet keeping moving, preventing Semanov from controlling successfully.

Ivan Semanov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Semanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Svardet misses with a combination
and Semanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svardet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Semanov.
Semanov swinging wildly here.
Svardet misses with a left hand
and Semanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Semanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Semanov lunges at Svardet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svardet's hand.
Svardet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semanov.
Svardet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svardet fails with a takedown attempt.
Svardet misses with a takedown
and Svardet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Svardet looks gassed!
Svardet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Semanov misses with an uppercut. Svardet saw that one coming.
Semanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Semanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Semanov lands a jab to the nose.
Semanov walks into a straight right hand from Svardet.
Semanov throws a combination. Svardet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Semanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svardet in his tracks.
Ivan Semanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svardet.
Semanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Semanov lands with a right hand.
Semanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Semanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Svardet has a takedown stuffed.
Semanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svardet.
Svardet misses with a looping right.
Kors Svardet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ivan Semanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svardet slips a jab and a cross from Semanov.
Svardet dodges the punch combination from Semanov.
Semanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Semanov. Those never looked like landing.
Semanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Semanov scores with a three punch combo!

Svardet closes the distance and clinches.
Semanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Semanov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Svardet is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Semanov to the mat. Semanov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Svardet trying to keep a closed guard but Semanov is proving a slippery customer.
Semanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Svardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semanov passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Semanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Semanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svardet's head.
Svardet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Semanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svardet's head.
Semanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Svardet tries to get to full guard but Semanov has control of the leg.
Semanov passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semanov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Svardet works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Svardet trying to control here.
Semanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Semanov drops an elbow to the side of Svardet's head.
Semanov is just content to waste time from the top position. Svardet takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Svardet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Semanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Svardet has wrist control.
Svardet is looking to stand up but Semanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Semanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Svardet is not content to let Semanov control the position.
Semanov scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Semanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Semanov.
A big right from Semanov misses.
Semanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Svardet lands with a nice combination. Semanov backs away looking to recover.
Semanov scores with a shot to the body.
Semanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svardet circles away quickly and effectively.
Semanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svardet throws a one two combo.
Semanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Svardet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semanov connects with a crisp jab.
Svardet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Semanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Svardet's head.
Svardet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Svardet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Semanov scores with a jab to the head.
Svardet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ivan Semanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Semanov lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Semanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Semanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svardet moves forwards but Semanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svardet takes one to the chin there.
Svardet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svardet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Svardet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Semanov.
Semanov misses with a double jab

and Svardet counters with a single leg into guard. Semanov didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Semanov is on top in guard.
Semanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Semanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Semanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Svardet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svardet keeping moving, preventing Semanov from controlling successfully.
Svardet working a defensive guard here.
Semanov looking to sit in guard and control but Svardet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Semanov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Svardet!
Svardet wants to control but Semanov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semanov content just to control the position here.
Svardet is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Semanov content just to control the position here.
Semanov trying to control but Svardet is having none of it.
Ivan Semanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Semanov with good strikes from the mount here!
Svardet is desperately trying to improve his position but Semanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Semanov working Svardet over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svardet tries to hold on but Semanov postures up.
Semanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Semanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Semanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Semanov!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingdom Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Darkthrone - Under a Funeral Moon. A fine choice. Ak has chosen Immigrant Song as his entrance music. 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.

Jackson
vs
Ak

183 cm
20
209 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
203 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingdom Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Ak!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingdom Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Ak. Ak maintains the clinch.
Ak missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ak.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ak won't allow it.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ak has him pressed against the cage.
Ak lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Kingdom Jackson has been cut.
Ak keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ak won't allow it.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ak won't allow it.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson blocks a jab.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Ak prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ak.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ak has double underhooks.
Ak with a knee to the head.
Ak lands a knee to the head.
Ak tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to circle away but Ak has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ak works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ak.

Jackson decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ak is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Ak wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Ak wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to stand up but Ak is controlling him.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Ak postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Kingdom Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Ak.
Ak is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ak is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ak tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Ak keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingdom Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ak smiles and moves away.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ak pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ak lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Ak keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries to circle away but Ak has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson is working Ak over against the cage.
Ak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
A big right from Ak misses.
Ak tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ak throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson takes a swing at Ak's ribcage but misses.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Ak shakes it off.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ak moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ak.
Jackson throws a jab when Ak was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ak doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Ak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ak avoids it really well and circles away.
Ak is looking to clinch.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Ak counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ak scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Ak moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ak wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Ak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ak wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Ak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingdom Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ak digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ak can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ak smiles and moves away.
Ak punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Ak.
Ak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Ak has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ak digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Ak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ak has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Ak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ak working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Ak - that landed with a thud.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ak smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingdom Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson jumps guard but Ak stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ak has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ak lands with a right to the head.
Ak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Ak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ak lands a nice elbow.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries to break free but Ak pushes him back against the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Kingdom Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ak clinches up against the cage.
Ak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Ak landing knees to the body.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ak has him pressed against the cage.
Ak digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Ak lands a knee to the head.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Ak.
Nice body punch from Ak.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Ak keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ak has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Ak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!

Jackson breaks from the clinch.

Ak has managed to clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Ak stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ak scores with a hook to the body.
Ak keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson tries to circle away but Ak has him pinned against the cage.
Mr Ak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Ak.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ak won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ak.
Ak has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ak has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ak crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Ak.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ak obliges.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Mr Ak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Ak thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Ak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Ak forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Ak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ak connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ak.
Ak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ak tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Ak blocking some punches.
Ak prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ak has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Ak.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Ak has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ak pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ak working Jackson over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ak lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mr Ak seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Ak clinches with his opponent.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ak walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Ak moves into the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ak has double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ak won't allow it.
Ak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ak lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ak.
Jackson jumps guard but Ak stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingdom Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ak smiles and moves away.
Ak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Ak counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ak lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a one two! Ak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ak tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ak avoids them all with ease.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ak.
Ak connects with an inside leg kick.

Ak closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ak tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.

Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Ak to the mat.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ak tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ak from controlling successfully.
Ak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ak prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson controls Ak momentarily but Ak frees himself.
Ak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ak chips away with some ground and pound.
Ak trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Ak.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ak, as that shot connected.
Ak swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Ak wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ak.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Ak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Ak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Jackson tries for a kimura but Ak is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mr Ak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson wants to stand but Ak has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kingdom Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ak keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson is thwarting Ak's attempts to control the position.
Ak wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Ak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ak!