MMA HELSINKI 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

White
vs
Paska

185 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
28
193 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dana White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Paska!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White digs a good hook to Paska's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
Paska tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by White!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paska tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Paska is rocked!
Paska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dana White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Paska.
Paska changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Paska manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paska looks gassed!
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.

White lands a big head kick that sends Paska tumbling to the mat! White takes a step backwards and waves Paska back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Paska is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
White knocks out Paska with a massive right hand! The ref tackles White before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. White picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dana White!

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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Stelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane Stelios told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jarvela
vs
Stelios

180 cm
24
200 lbs
5 - 14 - 0

188 cm
19
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dane Stelios!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jarvela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvela lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stelios takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stelios looks gassed!
Jarvela lands a body shot.
Jarvela jabs at Stelios's body.
Jarvela tries to bum rush Stelios with a series of wild strikes but Stelios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jarvela fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jarvela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stelios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jarvela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jarvela misses with a wild combination.
Jarvela wobbles Stelios with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Jarvela dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Stelios to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juhani Jarvela!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Hardison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleva has chosen Fort Minor - Remember The Name as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hardison
vs
Kaleva

180 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alec Hardison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaleva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardison pinned against the cage. Hardison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaleva doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hardison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kaleva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaleva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaleva tries to strike from the bottom.
Hardison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaleva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaleva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaleva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaleva wants to sweep here but Hardison controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaleva working a defensive guard but Hardison passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardison working Kaleva over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva wants to control but Hardison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hardison scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaleva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Hardison defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kaleva.
Kaleva content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaleva tries to control but Hardison wriggling away.
Kaleva looking to control and managing it successfully.

Kaleva get's back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hardison pushes Kaleva up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaleva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaleva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaleva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alec Hardison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kaleva.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hardison as Kaleva shoots in.
Kaleva stuffs the takedown.

Kaleva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kaleva wants to control but Hardison is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommi Kaleva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Hardison as Kaleva shoots in.
Kaleva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardison is fending him off so far but Kaleva persists. Nope, Hardison circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaleva stuffs the takedown.
Kaleva misses with a body shot.
Kaleva misses with a wild combination.
Kaleva doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hardison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alec Hardison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kaleva.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaleva is trying to hold Hardison in close to prevent damage but Hardison has managed to pass into half guard.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardison wants to free his trapped foot but Kaleva is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to get to full guard but Hardison has control of the leg.
Hardison is thwarting Kaleva's attempts to control the position.
Hardison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Kaleva is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardison.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hardison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardison!
Kaleva looking to control but Hardison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaleva controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hardison to take his back!
Hardison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaleva on the ground.

Hardison is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hardison is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardison tries to roll but Kaleva sticks to his back.
Kaleva is trying to control but Hardison is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Hardison working to try and regain half guard.
Kaleva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommi Kaleva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kaleva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kaleva rushes Hardison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kaleva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kaleva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kaleva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardison has a takedown stuffed.

Hardison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardison wants to stand but Kaleva is controlling the position.
Kaleva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardison's guard.
Hardison wants to control but Kaleva is keeping busy.
Kaleva controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardison is not content to let Kaleva control the position.

Kaleva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaleva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaleva stands up out of the half guard.
Kaleva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaleva shoots in for a double leg but Hardison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaleva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaleva somewhat.
Alec Hardison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kaleva.
Hardison tries to clinch

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardison has Kaleva pressed against the cage, preventing Kaleva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kaleva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kaleva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tommi Kaleva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardison lands a couple of digs.
Kaleva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardison is controlling him.
Kaleva trying to control the position.
Kaleva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaleva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardison.
Kaleva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Kaleva really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kaleva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardison tries to avoid it but Kaleva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardison to the ground. Hardison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardison has a takedown stuffed.
Kaleva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Hardison or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaleva which made him look bad.
Alec Hardison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardison wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Hardison or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaleva which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Hardison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaleva was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardison.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva shoots in but Hardison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardison fails with the takedown.
Good leg kick by Kaleva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Kaleva clinches with his opponent.
Hardison has Kaleva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaleva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Hardison pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardison is keeping the position for now.
Kaleva advances to half guard.
Kaleva controlling the pace.
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Hardison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommi Kaleva wasn't active enough on the ground.

Kaleva clinches.
Hardison is working for takedown but Kaleva is calmly controlling the position for now.

Kaleva successfully pulls guard.
Hardison is looking to stand up but Kaleva won't let him.

Kaleva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardison postures up.
Kaleva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardison!
Hardison working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to control but Hardison wriggling away.
Hardison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardison tries to get out of the position.

Kaleva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaleva lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Kaleva dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kaleva throws a head kick that misses.
Hardison shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaleva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Hardison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaleva's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaleva is on top in guard.
Kaleva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardison's guard.
Kaleva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardison is trying to stand.

Kaleva gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kaleva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hardison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardison shoots for a takedown but Kaleva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaleva fails to land the takedown.
Kaleva tries for a takedown but Hardison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alec Hardison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kaleva.

Kaleva moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaleva throws a big shot that misses.
Hardison keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaleva lands a jab to the nose.
Hardison fails to land the takedown.
Kaleva tries to clinch there but Hardison circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardison as he jumps to the side.
Hardison misses with a takedown attempt - Kaleva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaleva shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardison tries to sprawl out of it but Kaleva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alec Hardison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaleva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardison tries to avoid it but Kaleva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardison to the ground. Hardison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardison leaves Kaleva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardison sprawls well. Hardison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaleva gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaleva swivels and escapes.

Hardison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardison scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommi Kaleva.
Well Kaleva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Kaleva!
Tommi Kaleva is the new featherweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Huntter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Benjamin Benson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Benson
vs
Huntter

180 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Huntter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson scores with a decent looking hook.
Huntter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huntter.
Nice sprawl there from Benson as Huntter shoots in.
Benson with a hook.
Huntter shoots in for a takedown but Benson shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Huntter.
Huntter shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paul Huntter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huntter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benson as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huntter dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on Huntter's head and hops out.
Huntter shoots for a takedown but Benson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huntter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huntter looks for a takedown but Benson sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huntter in his tracks.
Huntter needs to keep his hands up - Benson had a free shot at his head there.
Huntter takes one to the side of the head.

Benson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huntter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Huntter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huntter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huntter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huntter trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Huntter throws a big right hand that misses.

Benson pushes Huntter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Huntter shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntter shoots in looking for a takedown but Benson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huntter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice cross by Benson.
Huntter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benson lands a nice shot that snaps Huntter's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson digs a good hook to Huntter's body.

Huntter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benjamin Benson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Huntter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benson but Benson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huntter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benson pinned against the cage. Benson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benson lands with a good body shot.
Huntter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benson is fending him off so far but Huntter persists. Nope, Benson circles away and we're back to standing.
Benjamin Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Huntter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson sizes up Huntter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benson tests Huntter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huntter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benson but Benson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huntter shoots in looking for a takedown but Benson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huntter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntter misses with a takedown attempt - Benson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huntter misses with a takedown attempt - Benson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huntter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benson slaps away a takedown attempt from Huntter, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson lands a nice hook to Huntter's body. Huntter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Huntter under the eye.
Huntter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benson avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huntter is defended easily by Benson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Huntter or perhaps it was just good defense by Benson which made him look bad.
Benson connects with a body shot that sends Huntter's belly button to the back.
Benson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Benson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huntter.
Benson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huntter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benson finds it's way round the side to connect with Huntter's head.
Huntter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benson swivels and escapes.
Benson lands with a shot to the body.
Huntter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benson sprawls well. Benson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huntter gets slowly back to his feet.
Benjamin Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Huntter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benson defends it nicely.
Huntter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benson scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntter walks into a straight right hand from Benson.
Benson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benson misses the shot to the body.
Benson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huntter has time to react.
Benjamin Benson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benson moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a shot to the body.
Huntter walks into a stiff left hand from Benson.
Huntter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benson cracks a nice hook into Huntter's ribs.
Huntter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Huntter takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benson stuffs the takedown.
Huntter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huntter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benson stuffs the takedown.
Benson dips to his left and cracks Huntter with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huntter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benson, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Benson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Halme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halme comes to the cage accompanied by patriot. Pekka Halme could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Johnstone's chin.

Halme
vs
Johnstone

178 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Halme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ray Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Halme counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Halme pushes down on Johnstone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halme. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halme sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnstone defending well though.

Halme is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnstone is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pekka Halme!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoe Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray has chosen BONE as his entrance music. Hoe Ray acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hartmann
vs
Ray

191 cm
27
223 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoe Ray!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Ray forces Hartmann back against the cage and clinches.
Ray is working Hartmann over against the cage.
Hartmann blocks an elbow strike from Ray.
Ray scores with a hook to the body.
Hartmann takes an elbow to the temple.
Ray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray effectively controlling the action here.

Ray gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ray is keen to just control but Hartmann is a slippery customer.
Ray tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hartmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ray is trying to control. Hartmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hartmann uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

Ray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hoe Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann throws a series of punches but Ray avoids them all with ease.

Ray closes the distance and clinches.

Ray has clasped his hands together around Hartmann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hartmann manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Ray actively working from the bottom here.

Hartmann is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ray is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukas Hartmann!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Squire Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Squire Thompson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Thompson
vs
Hunt

185 cm
19
216 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

192 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Squire Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.

Thompson rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hunt jerks Thompson's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Thompson drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Hunt goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Hunt because Thompson was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Phol Hunt!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kriztov The Yeti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kriztov The Yeti looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Johnson
vs
The Yeti

194 cm
19
274 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kriztov The Yeti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Yeti tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Yeti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Yeti quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Yeti defending well though.
The Yeti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The Yeti is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.

Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. The Yeti is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robert Johnson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Six
vs
Murska

184 cm
29
215 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

189 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syntha Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska thows a body shot but no joy.
Six has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murska finds it's way round the side to connect with Six's head.

Murska has managed to clinch.
Murska unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hand to the body from Murska.
Six is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murska unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Six 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Murska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murska crunches a lovely knee into Six's ribcage.
Murska scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Syntha Six has been cut.
Six takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murska lands a knee to the head.
Murska slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Murska on the inside.

Six is rocked!
Murska putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Six in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murska connects with a nasty looking knee right to Six's face.
Oh Six is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murska lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Six to his knees! Murska keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balig Murska!