IFT5 - Revolution PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Kivipaa
vs
Nator

180 cm
20
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

174 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Meat Inc.
Control Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Kivipaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ispa Nator!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivipaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nator.
Kivipaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nator.
A combination from Nator does no damage.
Kivipaa lands with a big left! Nator is wobbled badly! Kivipaa comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Nator to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kimmo Kivipaa!
Kimmo Kivipaa retains his lightweight title!

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Undercard bout

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

Breaker
vs
Mela

165 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
273 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaw Breaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Mela!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker shoots in and drives through. Mela sprawls well.

Mela clinches with his opponent.
Mela prevents a takedown attempt there.

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

Mela lands a left and a right that send Breaker crashing to the mat, dazed. Mela thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Jaw Breaker has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mela closes the distance and clinches.
Mela lands a shot to the body.

Breaker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Breaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Breaker thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mela to regain full guard.
Breaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mela has his hands on Breaker's head, controlling the position.

Mela manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Breaker fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaw Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Breaker scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Breaker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mela is trying desperately to improve position.
Breaker unloading with bombs!
Breaker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mela hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breaker postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mela in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mela to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaw Breaker!
Jaw Breaker is the new super heavyweight champion!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jim jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Jake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

jim
vs
Jake

190 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

189 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jim jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Jake!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
jim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jake's waist but Jake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing jim off to one side.
Jake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
jim moves forwards but Jake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jake throws a nice looking combination but jim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
jim thows a body shot but no joy.
Jake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jake.
jim throws a combination that misses
and Jake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jake fails to land with a series of punches.
Jake lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jake throws a combination that misses

and jim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by jim.

jim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jake swinging wilding here.
jim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
jim is breathing heavily.
jim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
jim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten jim somewhat.
jim jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake lands with a big left! jim is wobbled badly! Jake comes in with a flurry of punches and drops jim to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iron Jake!

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Undercard bout

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

Luuttu
vs
Puukko

175 cm
20
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Luuttu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Luuttu scores with a takedown into Puukko's guard.
Luuttu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luuttu uses his free foot to push down on Puukko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Puukko.
Luuttu prevents Puukko from getting the reversal.

Luuttu wants to finish this one by submission but Puukko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Luuttu.
Puukko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luuttu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Luuttu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Puukko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Luuttu avoids the attempt from Puukko to control.
Puukko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Luuttu is staying active.
Puukko really wants to buck Luuttu off and get back to his feet.
Puukko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Luuttu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Luuttu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Puukko is looking to get to half guard.
Puukko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Luuttu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Puukko is now in Luuttu's guard. A big mistake from Luuttu there, giving up the dominant position!
Luuttu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Puukko!
Luuttu trying to control but Puukko is having none of it.
Puukko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luuttu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Luuttu lands with some strikes.
Luuttu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Puukko is trying to escape the mount.
Luuttu trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Luuttu looking to secure an arm triangle but Puukko defends it well.
Luuttu is breathing heavily.

Luuttu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Puukko is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puukko wants to get up but he can't break Luuttu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Luuttu 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.
Luuttu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Luuttu trying to mount his opponent but Puukko defends it.

Luuttu is working for a kimura but Puukko is defending it quite comfortably.
Puukko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luuttu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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.
Puukko is refusing to be controlled, as Luuttu sits in half guard.
Puukko is looking to control Luuttu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puukko avoid being mounted?
Luuttu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puukko keeps working.
Puukko is trying to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Luuttu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puukko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luuttu somewhat.
Puukko with a poor takedown

and Luuttu counters with a shoot takedown. Puukko fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luuttu wants to control from the top but Puukko keeps moving.
Puukko is trying to keep Luuttu in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Puukko tries to clinch but Luuttu moves away

and Luuttu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Puukko's guard.
Luuttu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Luuttu drops back looking for a leg! Puukko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puukko manages to kick Luuttu off! Luuttu jumps back into Puukko's guard.
Luuttu wants to pass the guard but Puukko is keeping the position.

Luuttu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Puukko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Puukko has escaped and now he's on top!
Luuttu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puukko is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luuttu is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko wants to control from the top but Luuttu keeps moving.
Puukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puukko lands a couple of digs.

Luuttu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puukko throwing strikes but missing.
Luuttu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Puukko taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko is looking to get to half guard.
Puukko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puukko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luuttu content just to control the position here.
Luuttu trying to control but Puukko is having none of it.

Luuttu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Luuttu wants to control the pace but Puukko is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luuttu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Puukko is surviving well by controlling Luuttu's body position as best he can.
Puukko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Luuttu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Luuttu unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Luuttu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Luuttu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Puukko tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luuttu looking to finish with strikes here!
Luuttu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Puukko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Luuttu.
Puukko is looking to improve his position but Luuttu isn't that keen on the idea.
Luuttu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Matto Luuttu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puukko is squirming around, avoiding Luuttu's attempts to control the action.
Puukko is looking to improve his position but Luuttu isn't that keen on the idea.
Luuttu with good strikes from the mount here!
Puukko tries to reverse the position but Luuttu maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Puukko misses with a leg kick.

Puukko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Luuttu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luuttu pushes down on Puukko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puukko tries to kick Luuttu off but Luuttu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Luuttu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Puukko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luuttu trying to pass the guard but Puukko defending well.
Luuttu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luuttu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puukko's head.
Puukko wants to control but Luuttu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Luuttu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luuttu tries for a takedown but Puukko circles away easily

and Puukko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Puukko.
Puukko looking to pass the guard.
Luuttu keeping moving, preventing Puukko from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luuttu is on top in guard.
Luuttu advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luuttu is trying to control the action in half guard but Puukko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Luuttu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puukko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puukko wants to improve his position but Luuttu is controlling well.
Puukko trying to control from the bottom.

Puukko looking for submissions off his back.
Luuttu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Puukko is looking to control Luuttu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puukko avoid being mounted?

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko is not content to let Luuttu control the position.
Puukko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puukko trying to hold on to Luuttu's head to control him but Luuttu postures up.

Luuttu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Puukko is looking for a sweep. Luuttu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Luuttu is working for a submission of some sort.
Puukko trying to control but Luuttu postures up.
Luuttu is keen to just control but Puukko is a slippery customer.
Puukko is trying to stand back up but Luuttu is controlling him

Luuttu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Puukko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luuttu.
Luuttu is looking to advance position but Puukko won't allow it.

Luuttu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matto Luuttu clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Puukko thows a body shot but no joy.

Luuttu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Puukko wants to get back to his feet but Luuttu drags him back down.
Luuttu tries to advance to mount but Puukko denies him.
Luuttu looks up at the clock and then as Puukko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Luuttu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Puukko tries to escape but Luuttu is in control.
Luuttu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Puukko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Luuttu's best efforts.
Puukko wants to control but Luuttu is keeping busy.
Luuttu uses his free foot to push down on Puukko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Puukko.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luuttu with a couple of short strikes.
Puukko tries to lock up and control but Luuttu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Luuttu looking to isolate an arm here. Puukko doesn't see it coming and as Luuttu extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Luuttu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matto Luuttu!
Matto Luuttu retains his welterweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammad Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charles Payette 's chin.

Ali
vs
Payette

175 cm
22
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
135 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muhammad Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Payette !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Ali both land. Nice combination.

Payette moves into the clinch.
Ali tries to circle away but Payette has him pinned against the cage.
Payette is pressed up against the cage. Ali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Payette down to the mat. Payette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Payette checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Payette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Payette avoids the head kick by Ali.
Payette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ali stalks Payette and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Payette 's face. Payette staggers backwards, shaken.
Payette fails to land the takedown.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payette .
Payette takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Payette shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense.
Muhammad Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Payette .
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a head kick but Payette moves out of range.
Payette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payette throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Payette shoots in but no luck this time.
Payette fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Payette looks gassed!
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali throws a head kick but Payette moves out of range.
Payette avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Payette avoids the head kick by Ali.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payette shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ali!
Ali throws a head kick but Payette moves out of range.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ali.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Payette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Payette avoids the head kick by Ali.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali tries to bum rush Payette with a series of wild strikes but Payette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Payette with that takedown attempt.
Ali misses with a low kick as Payette jumps back.
Payette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Charles Payette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali looks to land a combination. Payette sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Payette checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Ali scores with a four punch combination!
Ali throws a right hand that Payette ducks under and follows up with a left that Payette also avoids with ease.
Payette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Payette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Payette is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ali is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Payette .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payette avoids a kick to the body.
Payette takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ali works over Payette 's head and body with a nice combination.
Payette tries to clinch up.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Payette shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ali is working the combinations to good effect here.
Payette avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali lands a jab-cross combination.
Payette tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payette somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payette 's hands.
A left and a right from Ali both land. Nice combination.
Payette shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali defends it nicely.
Muhammad Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Payette .
Ali throws a right hand that Payette ducks under and follows up with a left that Payette also avoids with ease.
Ali lands a with a good body shot.
A nice combination there by Ali.
Ali lands a jab to Payette 's midsection.
A nice combination there by Ali.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Payette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a head kick but Payette moves out of range.
Ali's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ali duly obliges.
Payette takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Payette looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Payette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Payette changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ali tries to avoid it but Payette manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ali to the ground. Ali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ali throws and low kick but Payette moves out of range easily.
Payette shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali defends it nicely.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Payette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ali is looking to wear down Payette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice combination there by Ali.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a one two combo.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payette circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali throws a right hand that Payette ducks under and follows up with a left that Payette also avoids with ease.
Payette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payette misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Payette is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ali.

Payette drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Payette controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to stand up but Payette is controlling him.
Payette controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ali wants to stand up but Payette is controlling him.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Payette from controlling successfully.
Payette won't allow Ali to get back to his feet.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Payette looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Ali stuffs the takedown attempt from Payette . Payette gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali lunges at Payette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payette 's hand.
Ali digs a good body shot into Payette 's ribs.
Payette checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ali stuffs the takedown attempt from Payette . Payette gets slowly back to his feet.
Payette has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Payette with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payette dodges the punch combination from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Payette takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payette is looking to clinch.
Payette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ali's waist but Ali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Payette off to one side.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Payette sees coming a mile off.
Ali with a jab.
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muhammad Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payette shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali defends it nicely.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payette takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muhammad Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muhammad Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands a jab to Payette 's midsection.
Payette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Payette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ali's waist but Ali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Payette off to one side.
Muhammad Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Payette .
Ali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali throws a one two combo.
Ali thuds his right hand into Payette 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali misses with a double jab

and Payette counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ali pushes Payette off looking to stand but Payette dives back in and keeps control.
Ali scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Payette manages to mount him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is trying to stand.
Payette fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ali is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Payette tries to control but Ali wriggling away.

Payette has control of Ali's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ali regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payette lands with some strikes.
Payette seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ali is holding on tight.
Ali might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You get the feeling that Ali really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Payette is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ali can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Payette looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

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.
Ali is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Payette with good strikes from the mount here!

Payette is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ali to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ali shrugs it off.
Payette looking to control but Ali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payette on the ground.
Payette throws some wild stikes that Ali manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Charles Payette just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Payette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali scores with a jab. Payette acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payette fails with the takedown.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Payette doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payette shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Ali goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ali misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ali lands a jab-cross combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Payette .
Muhammad Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Payette .
Payette blocks a head kick by Ali.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ali scores with a four punch combination!
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ali wants it to stay on the feet.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payette fails with the takedown.
Ali lands a two punch combo.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Payette dives in and grabs Ali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes down on Payette 's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Ali both land. Nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Payette or perhaps it was just good defense by Ali which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ali misses

and Payette counters with a shoot takedown. Ali fights it but they end up in guard.
Ali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payette is controlling him.
Payette passes Ali's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ali tries to kick Payette off but Payette keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Payette looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ali tries to kick Payette off but Payette keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Payette seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Payette prevents Ali from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payette is working for a kimura but Ali is defending it quite comfortably.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payette fails with the takedown.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Payette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ali's waist but Ali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Payette off to one side.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Ali lands a jab-cross combination.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali looks for the body kick but Payette saw that one coming.

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.

Payette shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Payette trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payette won't let Ali get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ali is squirming around, avoiding Payette 's attempts to control the action.

Payette goes for an armbar but Ali turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ali.

Ali stands and steps away. Payette gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Muhammad Ali will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ali throws the kick towards the body but Payette avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ali.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Payette sees coming a mile off.
Payette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali looks for the body kick but Payette saw that one coming.
Payette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ali's waist but Ali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Payette off to one side.
Payette blocks a head kick by Ali.
Payette needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Ali scores with a three punch combo!
Payette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payette circles away quickly and effectively.
Payette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Payette shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Muhammad Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Payette .
A nice combination there by Ali.
Payette closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ali circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payette dives in and grabs Ali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes down on Payette 's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ali lands a nice hook to Payette 's body. Payette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Payette shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ali tries to buck Payette off but Payette takes his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Payette is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ali knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ali for a finish.
Ali controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Payette controls the action.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payette loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ali hold on?
Ali looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Payette is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ali has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Payette is cranking Ali's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ali! He's tightened the choke and Ali is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Payette !
Charles Payette is the new bantamweight champion!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between hola ston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Conahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Conahan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

ston
vs
Conahan

190 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

194 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hola ston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Conahan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ston lands a head kick!

ston moves into the clinch.

Conahan manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
ston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
ston wants to stand but Conahan is controlling his posture from full guard.

ston gets to his feet - Conahan follows without any prompting.
Conahan shoots in looking for a takedown. ston tries to sprawl out of it but Conahan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Conahan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
ston is trying to control Conahan's posture but Conahan avoids it.
ston could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
ston wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ston wants to get back to his feet but Conahan drags him back down.

Conahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on ston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Conahan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conahan controls the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Conahan gets the takedown into side control.
Conahan looks gassed!

Conahan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, ston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Conahan tries to move into full mount but can't pass ston's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conahan wants to control but ston is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ston is pushing Conahan's head away, looking to escape. Conahan manages to hold on to the position though.
ston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Conahan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ston wants to get back to his feet but Conahan drags him back down.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conahan prevents ston from getting back to his feet.
ston trying to keep a closed guard but Conahan is proving a slippery customer.
ston is looking to stand up but Conahan isn't so interested in that idea.
Conahan postures up.
ston is looking to stand up but Conahan isn't so interested in that idea.
Conahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Conahan shoots for a double leg takedown but ston sprawls well. He's pushed Conahan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ston fails with the takedown

and Conahan counters with a shoot takedown. ston fights it but they end up in guard.
Conahan prevents ston from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Conahan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

ston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Conahan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Conahan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Conahan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conahan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conahan prevents ston from getting back to his feet.
Conahan trying to control but ston is working from the bottom.
ston trying to control the position.
Conahan connects with a couple of short punches.
ston is looking to stand up but Conahan isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ston doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conahan trying to control the position from guard on top but ston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

and Conahan counters with a single leg into guard. ston didn't expect that.
Conahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Conahan is controlling him.
Conahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ston is wriggling around but Conahan manages to pass to half guard.
Conahan stops ston from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conahan controlling the action here.
ston wants to control but Conahan is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ston fails with the takedown

and Conahan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Conahan.
ston wants to get back to his feet but Conahan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Conahan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
ston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conahan scoring with some ground and pound.
ston controls Conahan momentarily but Conahan frees himself.
ston being controlled here, momentarily.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ston swings away with a body shot that misses

and Conahan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Patrick Conahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
ston looking to control.
ston is really struggling to control Conahan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Conahan stops ston from standing up.
ston trying to control the position.
ston wants to sweep here but Conahan controlling him for the moment.
ston controls Conahan momentarily but Conahan frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Conahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Conahan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. ston did well to prevent Conahan getting side control.
ston is trying to maintain the position but Conahan is very close to passing his half guard.
ston wants to get back to his feet.

Conahan is working for a submission of some sort.
ston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conahan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conahan's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Conahan doesn't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ston trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Conahan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Conahan is trying to maintain the position but ston is very close to passing his half guard.
ston tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
ston is trying to control. Conahan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

ston postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Conahan to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ston doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Conahan counters by moving into the clinch.
Conahan can't get the takedown.

ston pulls guard successfully.
ston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
ston looking to control.
Conahan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
ston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Conahan is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by ston misses

and Conahan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for ston!
ston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Conahan has control of ston's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and ston regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Conahan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ston is looking to escape.
ston tries to control the position but Conahan now has his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ston wants to get back to his feet.
Conahan punishes ston with strikes from the back mount.
Conahan gets his hands free as ston looks to control.
Conahan controls the action.
I really don't envy ston right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Conahan controlling the positon.
hola ston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Conahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conahan is hanging on to ston's back as he tries to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Conahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Conahan 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Conahan! Patrick Conahan retains his heavyweight title!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between luke cummo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torvald Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torvald Gunnarsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

cummo
vs
Gunnarsson

188 cm
23
205 lbs
11 - 21 - 0

173 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 11 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, luke cummo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torvald Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but cummo moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from cummo as Gunnarsson shoots in.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but cummo moves out of range.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
cummo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but cummo moves out of range.

cummo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control here.

Gunnarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but cummo pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

cummo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by cummo.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torvald Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gunnarsson shoots and misses
and cummo counters with a nice kick to the body.
cummo throws a right hand that Gunnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunnarsson also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

cummo decides to stand up.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but cummo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and cummo counters with a three punch combo that has Gunnarsson backing up. Gunnarsson nods at cummo to acknowledge the strikes.
luke cummo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torvald Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
cummo circles away from the clinch attempt
and cummo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson blocks a low kick nicely.
cummo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
cummo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

cummo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
cummo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gunnarsson is looking to reverse the position.
cummo scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
cummo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
cummo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Torvald Gunnarsson has been cut.

cummo working for a guillotine from mount but Gunnarsson is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
cummo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That has opened up Torvald Gunnarsson's cut even more.
Gunnarsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
cummo looking to finish Gunnarsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gunnarsson!
cummo cracks Gunnarsson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

The cut above Torvald Gunnarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
cummo lands a big elbow.

Gunnarsson is rocked!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). luke cummo!

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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacey Malouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rowley comes into the arena with Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Rowley
vs
Malouf

189 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

184 cm
20
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Rowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stacey Malouf!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

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

Malouf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rowley's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Malouf is thwarting Rowley's attempts to control the position.

Malouf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rowley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malouf trying to mount his opponent but Rowley defends it.

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

Malouf is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malouf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rowley's head.
Rowley wants to get back to full guard.
Malouf 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.
Rowley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Malouf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rowley tries to roll over but Malouf keeps him under control.

Malouf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rowley defends it well.
Rowley trying to control but Malouf postures up.

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

Malouf is looking for a kimura but Rowley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malouf to get the leverage.
Malouf looks gassed!

Rowley kicks Malouf off and gets back to his feet.

Rowley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malouf's half guard.
Ground and pound from Rowley.
Malouf wants to control but Rowley is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Rowley seems to be working for a kimura but Malouf defends the submission attempt.
Rowley wants to take a breather but Malouf is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malouf is looking to control Rowley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malouf avoid being mounted?

Malouf is defending against the submission attempts here by Rowley.
Rowley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Malouf tries to lock up and control but Rowley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malouf gets back to half guard.
Malouf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rowley is working away from the top position though.
Rowley wants to pass to mount but Malouf is defending the position.
Rowley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Malouf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rowley works his way into side control.
Malouf dodges the ground and pound from Rowley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stacey Malouf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rowley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rowley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malouf tries to close the distance and clinch but Rowley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rowley clinches but Malouf breaks the clinch
and Malouf counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve Rowley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Malouf shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rowley is trying to defend but Malouf finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rowley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malouf is trying to control. Rowley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malouf seems to be looking for submissions.
Malouf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malouf is breathing heavily.
Rowley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rowley wants to control but Malouf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malouf in particular looking to stall.

Malouf trying to work for an americana but Rowley has managed to regain full guard.

Rowley working for a triangle but Malouf defends it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rowley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malouf manages to get himself to full guard.
Malouf controls Rowley momentarily but Rowley frees himself.

Malouf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rowley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rowley trying to control but Malouf is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malouf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Rowley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rowley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malouf is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Malouf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rowley is aware though and is defending well.
Malouf controls Rowley momentarily but Rowley frees himself.
Rowley postures up and lands a big shot to Malouf's brow.

Malouf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rowley pushes down on Malouf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowley passes into side control, despite Malouf's attempt to control the position.
Malouf is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Malouf tries to keep at a distance but Rowley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malouf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rowley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malouf avoiding damage as Rowley throws knees to the body.
Rowley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rowley with a knee to the head.

It looks like Stacey Malouf has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malouf is working for takedown but Rowley is calmly controlling the position for now.

Rowley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malouf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Rowley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malouf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Malouf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rowley defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malouf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stacey Malouf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rowley trying to control but Malouf is working from the bottom.

Malouf is looking for a triangle but Rowley pushes his legs off easily.
Rowley is looking to work some ground and pound but Malouf has wrist control.

Malouf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rowley passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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.
Rowley scoring with punches and elbows.
Malouf is looking to reverse the position.

Rowley tries for a kimura but Malouf is defending well.

Rowley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malouf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rowley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malouf on the ground.
Malouf holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Rowley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rowley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malouf, who protects the arm well.
Malouf is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rowley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Malouf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rowley pulls his head out easily.
Malouf trying to control but Rowley postures up.
Malouf has hold of Rowley's hands but Rowley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malouf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Rowley.

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.

Malouf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rowley is trying to control the action in half guard but Malouf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malouf wants to control but Rowley is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Rowley forces Malouf back against the cage and clinches.
Rowley misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malouf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steve Rowley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stacey Malouf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Rowley!