Kumite 46 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Reeding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Reeding
vs
Bailey

190 cm
27
200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

187 cm
25
195 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Reeding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bailey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reeding tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bailey is in Reeding's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bailey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reeding knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bailey on the ground.
Reeding is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reeding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bailey is stalling in the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reeding pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reeding tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bailey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reeding is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Reeding wants to control but Bailey postures up.
Bailey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reeding's shoulder. That is not cool.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bob Bailey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey shoots for a double leg takedown but Reeding sprawls well. He's pushed Bailey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bailey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bailey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey controlling from the full mount.
Bailey prevents Reeding from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey scoring with strikes but Reeding is staying in there.
Bailey landing strikes from the mount and Reeding is in trouble!
Reeding tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Bailey might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bailey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jesse Reeding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bailey.
Reeding stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reeding wants it to stay on the feet.
Reeding throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailey shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bailey fails with a takedown attempt.
Reeding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey shoots in and drives through. Reeding sprawls well.
Bailey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jesse Reeding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bailey.
Reeding scores with a head kick. Bailey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Bob Bailey has been cut.
Bailey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Reeding counters with a head kick that drops Bailey to the mat! Bailey scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Bailey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey shoots for a takedown but Reeding saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Reeding finish him?
Reeding misses with a head kick.
Bailey seems to have recovered his senses.
Reeding stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailey. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reeding is fending him off so far but Bailey persists. Nope, Reeding circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Reeding misses with a head kick.
Bailey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Reeding.
No luck for Bailey with that takedown attempt.
Reeding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reeding is fending him off so far but Bailey persists. Nope, Reeding circles away and we're back to standing.

Bailey clinches with his opponent.
Reeding tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeding throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bailey blocks it with crossed arms.

Reeding breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reeding throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeding sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bailey somewhat.
Bob Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bailey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reeding's guard.
Bailey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeding wants to stand but Bailey is controlling the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bailey avoids the head kick by Reeding.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Reeding shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesse Reeding is winning the standup battle so far.
Bailey avoids the head kick by Reeding.

Bailey gets the takedown into side control.
Bailey controlling the position.
Reeding is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throws an elbow but Reeding slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reeding seems a little lost for a moment, as Bailey dominates the positioning.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bailey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bob Bailey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Reeding slaps away a takedown attempt from Bailey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Reeding will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Bailey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bailey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reeding keeping full guard, as Bailey tries to pass.
Bailey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Bailey.
Bailey avoids the head kick by Reeding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeding tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reeding but Reeding pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bailey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reeding to the mat! Reeding manages to get full guard.
Bailey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reeding looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeding, not yet.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reeding swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bailey is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeding keeping full guard, as Bailey tries to pass.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bailey shoots in for a double leg but Reeding sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bailey looks for a takedown but Reeding sprawls well.
Jesse Reeding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bailey.
Bailey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reeding's waist but Reeding gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bailey off to one side.
Bailey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bailey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeding not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bailey trying to control but Reeding is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey won't allow Reeding to sweep him here.
Bailey 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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Reeding throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey avoids the head kick by Reeding.
Jesse Reeding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reeding misses with a head kick.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reeding sprawls well. Reeding wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet.

Bailey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reeding!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeding really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bailey 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bailey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Castagnino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Habib Al Tawil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Pablo Castagnino
vs
Al Tawil

195 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
28
210 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Pablo Castagnino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Habib Al Tawil!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castagnino swings for the body but Al Tawil moves out of range.
Al Tawil throws a head kick but Castagnino moves out of range.
Al Tawil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Tawil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castagnino throws a body punch but Al Tawil moves out of range.
Al Tawil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Tawil moves forwards but Castagnino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Al Tawil.
Castagnino swings for the body but Al Tawil moves out of range.
Castagnino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Tawil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castagnino scores with a shot to the body.
Al Tawil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castagnino lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castagnino lands with a nice body punch.
Castagnino lands a nice hook to Al Tawil's body. Al Tawil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Tawil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castagnino cracks a nice hook into Al Tawil's ribs.
Al Tawil looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castagnino throws out a powerful jab.
Al Tawil is looking to land body kicks.
Castagnino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castagnino misses with a wild body shot.

Al Tawil has closed the distance and engaged Castagnino in a clinch.
Al Tawil comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Castagnino has had enough of the clinch but Al Tawil keeps him there for the moment.
Castagnino tries to break free but Al Tawil pushes him back against the cage.
Al Tawil lands an elbow inside.
Castagnino misses with a punch to the body.
Al Tawil lands an elbow just above Castagnino 's eye.
Castagnino wants to break free but Al Tawil has control.
Castagnino can't break the clinch.
Castagnino misses with a body punch.
Al Tawil lands an elbow inside that Castagnino shrugs off.
Al Tawil prevents Castagnino from breaking the clinch.

Al Tawil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castagnino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castagnino takes a swing at Al Tawil's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castagnino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Tawil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castagnino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castagnino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Tawil was well out of range. Poor timing from Castagnino.
Al Tawil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castagnino checks it well.
Castagnino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Tawil.
Castagnino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castagnino lands with an overhand left.

Al Tawil clinches up with Castagnino and pushes him back against the cage.
Castagnino takes an elbow to the temple.

Al Tawil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Tawil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castagnino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castagnino connects with a body shot that sends Al Tawil's belly button to the back.
Al Tawil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Tawil scores with a head kick.
Castagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castagnino scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Tawil should have avoided that one.
Al Tawil throws a head kick that misses.
Al Tawil tries to land a front kick but Castagnino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Castagnino connects with a body shot that sends Al Tawil's belly button to the back.
Al Tawil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Al Tawil throws a head kick but Castagnino moves out of range.
Castagnino jabs at Al Tawil's body.
Al Tawil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castagnino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Tawil momentarily.
Al Tawil is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Tawil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Tawil misses with a head kick.
Castagnino misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Tawil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Tawil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castagnino lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Tawil off the cage and back into range.
Castagnino just misses with a punch to the body.
Castagnino blocks the body kick.
Al Tawil throws a sloppy head kick and Castagnino moves out of range easily.
Al Tawil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Tawil takes one to the side of the head.
Al Tawil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Tawil throws a head kick but Castagnino moves out of range.
Al Tawil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Tawil throws a head kick but Castagnino moves out of range.
Castagnino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Tawil doesn't seem bothered though.
Castagnino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Tawil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Pablo Castagnino 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.

Castagnino scores with a jab to the body.
Castagnino lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Tawil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. Castagnino catches Al Tawil right on the button with a cross.
Al Tawil throws a head kick that misses.
Castagnino blocks a head kick by Al Tawil.
Castagnino scores with a jab to the body.
Al Tawil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Tawil tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Tawil throws a head kick that misses.
Castagnino cracks Al Tawil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castagnino connects with a body shot that sends Al Tawil's belly button to the back.
Castagnino lands a jab to Al Tawil's midsection.
Castagnino scores with a punch to the head.
Al Tawil is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castagnino jabs at Al Tawil's body.
Al Tawil walks into a jab.
Al Tawil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castagnino connects with a body shot.
Al Tawil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castagnino lunges at Al Tawil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Tawil's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Tawil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Castagnino lands with a straight right. Al Tawil didn't see that one coming.
Al Tawil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castagnino finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Tawil's head.
Castagnino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castagnino scores with a shot to the body.
Castagnino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Castagnino finds it's way through Al Tawil's defenses.
Castagnino scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Tawil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castagnino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castagnino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Tawil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castagnino jabs at Al Tawil's body.
Castagnino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Tawil under the eye.
Castagnino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Al Tawil is rocked!
Castagnino connects with a body shot.
Castagnino scores with a shot to the body.
Castagnino is looking to wear down Al Tawil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al Tawil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castagnino works Al Tawil's body with a nice hook.
Castagnino sizes up Al Tawil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castagnino lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Tawil moves forwards but Castagnino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castagnino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Tawil can do to turn this around?
Al Tawil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Castagnino. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Tawil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castagnino lands with a good body shot.
Castagnino throws out a powerful jab.
Castagnino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Tawil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castagnino connects with a body shot.
Castagnino digs a good hook to Al Tawil's body.
Nice body punch from Castagnino.
Al Tawil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castagnino stuns Al Tawil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Tawil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castagnino punishes Al Tawil's body with a nice straight punch.
Castagnino avoids the head kick by Al Tawil.
Castagnino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Tawil at a distance.
Castagnino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castagnino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castagnino lands a jab to Al Tawil's midsection.
Castagnino jabs Al Tawil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Castagnino scores with a body shot.
Al Tawil on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Tawil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castagnino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Tawil walks into a straight right hand from Castagnino.
Castagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Tawil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Tawil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castagnino lands with a hook. Al Tawil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Castagnino lands a really nice looking cross but Al Tawil seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Pablo Castagnino dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Al Tawil takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Castagnino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Tawil's head backwards.
Castagnino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castagnino lunges at Al Tawil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Tawil's hand.
Al Tawil lands with a kick to the temple. Castagnino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Castagnino avoids the head kick by Al Tawil.
Al Tawil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castagnino scores with a jab to the body.
Castagnino lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castagnino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Tawil at a distance.
Castagnino lands a nice shot that snaps Al Tawil's head back.
Al Tawil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castagnino connects with a body shot.
Al Tawil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Tawil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Tawil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castagnino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Tawil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al Tawil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castagnino lands a right hook to the body.
Castagnino lands a body shot.
Castagnino scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Tawil should have avoided that one.
Al Tawil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castagnino lands a jab to the nose.
Al Tawil is still on wobbly legs! Can Castagnino finish him?
Castagnino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Tawil seems to have recovered his senses.
Castagnino thuds his right hand into Al Tawil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Tawil throws a sloppy head kick and Castagnino moves out of range easily.
Castagnino lands a nice shot to the body.
Habib Al Tawil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Pablo Castagnino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Tawil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Tawil walks into a jab.
Al Tawil misses with a head kick.
Castagnino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castagnino lands a nice shot to the body.
Castagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Tawil is looking to land body kicks.
Al Tawil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castagnino lands a jab to Al Tawil's midsection.
Al Tawil throws the kick towards the body but Castagnino avoids it.
Al Tawil looks for the body kick but Castagnino saw that one coming.
Al Tawil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Castagnino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Tawil tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Tawil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Tawil takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Castagnino. Beautiful body shot.
Castagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Tawil throws a head kick but Castagnino moves out of range.
Good shot there by Castagnino.
A lazy left from Castagnino finds it's target.
Al Tawil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castagnino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castagnino lands a slapping body shot.
Castagnino lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Tawil off the cage and back into range.
Al Tawil tries a head kick but it misses.
Castagnino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castagnino cracks a nice hook into Al Tawil's ribs.
Al Tawil takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castagnino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Castagnino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Tawil misses with a body kick.
Castagnino lands a right hook to the body.
Castagnino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castagnino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Tawil at a distance.
Castagnino avoids the head kick by Al Tawil.
Castagnino connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castagnino lands a jab to Al Tawil's midsection.
Al Tawil throws a push kick but Castagnino slaps the foot to one side.
Castagnino connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pablo Castagnino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castagnino, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pablo Castagnino!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster McCluster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buster McCluster will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Koutras
vs
McCluster

180 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

198 cm
25
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buster McCluster!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCluster looks to score with a jab to the body but Koutras is just out of range.
McCluster jabs at Koutras's body.
Horrible takedown by Koutras or perhaps it was just good defense by McCluster which made him look bad.
McCluster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koutras.
McCluster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCluster digs a good body shot into Koutras's ribs.
McCluster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koutras.
McCluster scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCluster misses with a wild combination.

Koutras has McCluster up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koutras is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCluster pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koutras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCluster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koutras. Koutras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCluster throws a leg kick but Koutras moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koutras is defended easily by McCluster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacinto Koutras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCluster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koutras circles away quickly and effectively.
Koutras tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCluster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCluster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCluster wants it to stay on the feet.
McCluster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koutras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Koutras closes the distance and clinches.
Koutras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCluster walks away with a smile on his face. Koutras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koutras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buster McCluster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koutras closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCluster circles away.
Koutras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCluster swivels and escapes.
McCluster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Koutras moves into the clinch.

Koutras is trying to trip McCluster. He has hold of a leg but McCluster is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Koutras persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koutras sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCluster wants to stand and escape but Koutras is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras looking to pass the guard.
McCluster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koutras.
McCluster is trying to control the position but Koutras postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCluster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koutras moves away.
McCluster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCluster throws a hook but Koutras blocks it.
Koutras doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

McCluster gets caught flat footed, as Koutras shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCluster can do anything to dispel that myth.

Koutras drops back looking for a leg! McCluster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCluster manages to kick Koutras off! Koutras jumps back into McCluster's guard.
Koutras sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCluster trying to control the position.
Koutras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCluster is keeping the position for now.
Koutras controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCluster controls Koutras momentarily but Koutras frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacinto Koutras wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McCluster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Koutras has closed the distance and engaged McCluster in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCluster tests Koutras's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koutras avoids the body shot from McCluster.
Jacinto Koutras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koutras shoots for a double leg takedown but McCluster sprawls well. He's pushed Koutras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to the body from McCluster misses

and Koutras counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Koutras.
Koutras stalling against the cage.
Koutras could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Koutras breaks from the clinch.
McCluster just misses with a punch to the body.
Koutras misses with a few strikes there.
McCluster throws a body punch but Koutras moves out of range.
McCluster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCluster throws the left hand but Koutras avoids the punch easily.
McCluster thows a body shot but no joy.
McCluster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Koutras closes the distance and pushes McCluster back into the cage.
Koutras is working for takedown but McCluster is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCluster can't find room to land a body shot as Koutras controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koutras wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacinto Koutras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCluster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koutras is keeping busy.
Koutras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCluster's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McCluster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koutras is trying to drag McCluster to the mat but McCluster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCluster tries to break free but Koutras pushes him back against the cage.
McCluster wants to stall.
Koutras changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCluster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCluster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Koutras counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCluster controlling the position for now.
Koutras passes to full mount!
McCluster is desperately trying to improve his position but Koutras has a good base and remains in mount.
McCluster wants to control but Koutras is having none of it.
Koutras thowing shots but they're missing.

Koutras working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Koutras tries to control but McCluster wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCluster wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Koutras gets his hands free as McCluster looks to control.
What can McCluster do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Koutras is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Koutras controlling from the back.
McCluster looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.

Jacinto Koutras dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Koutras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCluster circles away quickly and effectively.
Koutras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCluster misses with a straight left.
McCluster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koutras.
Koutras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCluster swivels and escapes.
McCluster lands a slapping body shot.
McCluster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Jacinto Koutras has been cut.
McCluster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koutras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCluster sprawls well. McCluster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koutras gets slowly back to his feet.
McCluster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McCluster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koutras stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutras slips a jab and a cross from McCluster.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koutras moves in looking to clinch but McCluster pushes him off.
McCluster misses the body punch

and Koutras counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Koutras breaks the clinch.
McCluster thows a body shot but no joy.
McCluster misses the body punch

and Koutras holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koutras pressing his opponent against the cage.

Koutras jumps guard and drags McCluster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCluster trying to control but Koutras is working from the bottom.
McCluster preventing the sweep.
McCluster tries to stand but Koutras is controlling from the bottom.
Jacinto Koutras overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCluster looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koutras is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCluster misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCluster thows a body shot but no joy.
Koutras is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCluster.
Koutras blocks a low kick nicely.
McCluster swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Koutras takes the fight into the clinch.
Koutras is working for takedown but McCluster is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacinto Koutras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koutras has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCluster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCluster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Koutras breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCluster cracks Koutras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCluster swings for the body but Koutras moves out of range.
McCluster misses with a body shot.
McCluster misses with a hook. Koutras ducked under it nicely.
Koutras fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCluster misses with a wild body shot.
McCluster throws a body punch but Koutras moves out of range.
Koutras fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Koutras or perhaps it was just good defense by McCluster which made him look bad.
McCluster misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster McCluster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCluster 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster McCluster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timu Puruunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tron McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McFly's choice of entrance music: I Disappear by Metalica. Timu Puruunen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Puruunen
vs
McFly

180 cm
28
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

178 cm
26
180 lbs
13 - 12 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Timu Puruunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tron McFly!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Puruunen pushes McFly up against the cage in a clinch.
McFly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puruunen is keeping busy.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFly.
McFly looking to throw knees to the head but Puruunen is blocking nicely.
McFly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from McFly.

McFly breaks from the clinch.
Tron McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFly tries to clinch but Puruunen is having none of it.
McFly wants to clinch.
Puruunen blocks a head kick by McFly.
McFly throws a leg kick which misses Puruunen's front leg but catches the back leg as Puruunen tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Puruunen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFly is looking to clinch but Puruunen is avoiding it.
McFly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFly tries to clinch there but Puruunen circles away.
McFly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puruunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puruunen moves into the clinch.
Puruunen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Puruunen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puruunen is trying to stall.
Puruunen throws an elbow but it misses.
McFly misses with a knee to the head.
Puruunen can't break the clinch.
McFly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Timu Puruunen has been cut.
McFly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Puruunen is breathing heavily.
McFly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puruunen throws an elbow but it misses.
McFly stalling in the clinch.
Puruunen lands an elbow just above McFly 's eye.

It looks like Tron McFly has been cut.
McFly has Puruunen pressed against the cage, preventing Puruunen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McFly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puruunen misses with an elbow strike.
McFly lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McFly looking to throw knees to the head but Puruunen is blocking nicely.
McFly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puruunen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Puruunen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puruunen wants to break free but McFly has control.
Puruunen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McFly stalling in the clinch.
McFly lands a good knee to the midsection. Puruunen won't want to take too many of those.
McFly looking to throw knees to the head but Puruunen is blocking nicely.
Puruunen with a knee to the head.
Puruunen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McFly connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McFly working Puruunen over with knees to the body.
Puruunen jumps guard but McFly stands there with Puruunen around his waist. Puruunen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McFly lands a knee to the body.
McFly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Puruunen up against the cage.
McFly landing knees to the body.
Puruunen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McFly takes an elbow to the temple.
McFly scores with a shot to the side of Puruunen's head.
McFly scores with a knee to the head.
Puruunen managing to block the knees to the body from McFly.
Puruunen working hard to break the clinch.
McFly stalling the fight.
McFly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puruunen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McFly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puruunen misses with an elbow strike.
Puruunen looking to throw knees to the head but McFly is blocking nicely.

Puruunen pulls McFly into guard.
McFly prevents Puruunen from getting back to his feet.
McFly tries to free his leg and advance position but Puruunen is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McFly 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tron McFly dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Puruunen has closed the distance and engaged McFly in a clinch.
McFly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFly controlling the action here for a moment.
Puruunen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFly blocks an elbow strike.

McFly breaks from the clinch.

McFly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puruunen, pushing him back against the cage.
Puruunen throws an elbow that misses.
McFly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Puruunen tries to pull guard but McFly won't allow it.
Puruunen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Puruunen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puruunen is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by McFly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFly stalling in the clinch but Puruunen improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from McFly.
McFly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Puruunen taking a breather.
Puruunen throws an elbow that misses.
McFly scores with a knee to the head.
McFly landing knees to the head.
McFly is stalling here.
McFly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puruunen wants to stall.
McFly looking to throw knees to the head but Puruunen is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFly.
McFly managing to block the knees to the body from Puruunen.
Tron McFly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puruunen throws an elbow but it misses.
Puruunen misses with an elbow over the top.
McFly with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puruunen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puruunen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McFly.
McFly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Puruunen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFly landing knees to the head.
McFly lands a good knee to the midsection. Puruunen won't want to take too many of those.
McFly lands an elbow just above Puruunen 's eye.
McFly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McFly is pushing Puruunen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Puruunen is trying to break the clinch but McFly is controlling him.
McFly avoids a wild elbow strike from Puruunen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Puruunen swings wildly with an uppercut but McFly uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFly with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McFly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFly wants to clinch up but Puruunen keeps it at a distance.
McFly tries to clinch but Puruunen is having none of it.
McFly tries to clinch but Puruunen moves out of range.

Puruunen moves into the clinch successfully.
Puruunen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puruunen stalling in the clinch but McFly improves position.
McFly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puruunen's face.
Puruunen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Puruunen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFly backwards.

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

Puruunen clinches up with McFly and pushes him back against the cage.
McFly looking to throw knees to the head but Puruunen is blocking nicely.
McFly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puruunen blocks it with crossed arms.
McFly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McFly blocks an elbow strike.
McFly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly avoiding damage as Puruunen throws knees to the body.
Puruunen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McFly managing to block the knees to the body from Puruunen.
Puruunen working aggressively here.
McFly lands a knee to the body.
McFly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFly trying to stall but Puruunen improves his position.
Puruunen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

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

McFly darts in and clinches Puruunen up against the cage.
Puruunen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McFly is defending well for now.
McFly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puruunen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puruunen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McFly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Puruunen up against the cage.
McFly lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tron McFly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Puruunen misses with a wild combination.
McFly is looking to clinch.

Puruunen tries to keep at a distance but McFly has taken the fight into the clinch.
McFly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puruunen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McFly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McFly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McFly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McFly misses with a knee to the head.
McFly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Puruunen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puruunen can't get the takedown.
McFly landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFly throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puruunen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McFly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFly obliges.

Puruunen jumps guard and drags McFly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McFly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puruunen controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Timu Puruunen just wasn't active enough.
Puruunen keeps the fight on the outside.

Puruunen moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puruunen's face.
McFly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Puruunen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Puruunen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McFly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Puruunen breaks the clinch.

Puruunen closes the distance and clinches.
Puruunen trying to control the position but instead, McFly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puruunen into the cage.
McFly trying to stall but Puruunen improves his position.
McFly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puruunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Puruunen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puruunen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McFly misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on McFly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McFly managing to block the knees to the body from Puruunen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puruunen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Puruunen manages to break the clinch.

Puruunen pushes McFly up against the cage in a clinch.
Puruunen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Puruunen.
Puruunen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puruunen pushes off an throws an elbow but McFly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McFly avoids the elbow strike from Puruunen, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puruunen just misses with a elbow thrown towards McFly's brow.
McFly looking to stall.
McFly blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puruunen.
McFly is pushing Puruunen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McFly misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Timu Puruunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puruunen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McFly's defenses.
McFly blocks an elbow strike.
Puruunen jumps guard but McFly stands there with Puruunen around his waist. Puruunen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Puruunen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McFly with a knee to the head.
Puruunen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tron McFly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puruunen misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFly dodges an elbow strike from Puruunen.
McFly blocks the elbow strike.
Puruunen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McFly up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tron McFly.
I've got McFly 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tron McFly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mieszko Grzmotojad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvidor Seriento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvidor Seriento will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Grzmotojad
vs
Seriento

191 cm
26
200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
198 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieszko Grzmotojad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvidor Seriento!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seriento lands with a kick to the temple. Grzmotojad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Mieszko Grzmotojad has been cut.
Seriento misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grzmotojad avoids the head kick by Seriento.
Grzmotojad fails with the takedown.
Seriento tries a head kick but it misses.

Seriento clinches.
Seriento lands a nice knee to the body.
Seriento working Grzmotojad over with knees to the body.
Grzmotojad 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!
Grzmotojad tries to score a body lock takedown but Seriento shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Seriento lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Seriento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seriento throws a nice head kick!
Seriento misses with a head kick.
Seriento throws a sloppy head kick and Grzmotojad moves out of range easily.
Seriento throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seriento misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grzmotojad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seriento avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mieszko Grzmotojad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seriento throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grzmotojad's head.

Grzmotojad tries to keep at a distance but Seriento has taken the fight into the clinch.

Seriento breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Seriento slams his shin into Grzmotojad's torso.
Salvidor Seriento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seriento misses with a head kick.

Seriento has managed to clinch.
Seriento tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grzmotojad looking to slow down the pace here.
Seriento putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grzmotojad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Seriento.

Seriento breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seriento throws a sloppy head kick and Grzmotojad moves out of range easily.
Seriento throws a head kick that misses.
Seriento lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Seriento throws a head kick that misses.
Seriento tries a head kick but it misses.
Seriento throws a head kick that misses.
Seriento throws a head kick but Grzmotojad moves out of range.
Grzmotojad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seriento tries to avoid it but Grzmotojad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seriento to the ground. Seriento escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seriento misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seriento avoids it really well and circles away.
Seriento scores with a head kick.
Seriento lands a head kick. Grzmotojad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Seriento clinches up against the cage.

Seriento's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seriento connects with a high kick.

Mieszko Grzmotojad's cut is getting worse.
Seriento pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grzmotojad avoids the head kick by Seriento.
Seriento misses with a head kick.
Grzmotojad avoids the head kick by Seriento.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad fails with a takedown attempt.

Seriento moves into the clinch.

Seriento breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seriento tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Seriento gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grzmotojad can't get the takedown.
Grzmotojad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seriento smiles and moves away.
Seriento throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad throws a jab when Seriento was well out of range.
Seriento misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvidor Seriento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mieszko Grzmotojad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Seriento moves into the clinch successfully.

Seriento breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grzmotojad blocks a head kick by Seriento.
Seriento misses with a head kick.
Grzmotojad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seriento throws a head kick but Grzmotojad moves out of range.
Grzmotojad misses with a takedown attempt - Seriento sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seriento misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seriento tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seriento throws a head kick that Grzmotojad semi-blocks.
Grzmotojad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seriento's waist but Seriento gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grzmotojad off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mieszko Grzmotojad. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seriento tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seriento lands a head kick!

Grzmotojad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Seriento did well to prevent Grzmotojad getting side control.
Seriento blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad throwing shots but Seriento is blocking nicely.
Seriento tries to roll over but Grzmotojad keeps him under control.
Grzmotojad works his way into side control.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad is putting a hurting on Seriento here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Seriento's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grzmotojad working the head with strikes.
Grzmotojad is working Seriento over with some ground and pound from side control.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound from side control.
Grzmotojad working the head and body with strikes.
Grzmotojad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Seriento is pushing Grzmotojad's head away, looking to escape. Grzmotojad manages to hold on to the position though.
Grzmotojad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches and elbows.
Seriento really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grzmotojad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grzmotojad is looking to take a break and control but Seriento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad is putting a hurting on Seriento here, landing some big shots from side control.
Seriento takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Seriento taking a bit of punishment here - Grzmotojad scoring with strikes.
Mieszko Grzmotojad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grzmotojad lands some shots froms side control.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seriento is trying to get back to half guard.
Grzmotojad is putting a hurting on Seriento here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seriento is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Seriento taking a bit of punishment here - Grzmotojad scoring with strikes.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound from side control.
Grzmotojad landing strikes.
Grzmotojad landing strikes.
Grzmotojad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Seriento down.
Seriento wants to control but Grzmotojad postures up.
Grzmotojad is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Seriento's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seriento keeps working.
Seriento tries to buck Grzmotojad off but Grzmotojad is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mieszko Grzmotojad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mieszko Grzmotojad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Seriento clinches.
Grzmotojad swings wildly with an uppercut but Seriento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grzmotojad wants a takedown but no success here.
Seriento with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Seriento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seriento throws a sloppy head kick and Grzmotojad moves out of range easily.
Grzmotojad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Seriento closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Seriento breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grzmotojad takes a kick to the side of the head.

Seriento has managed to clinch.
Grzmotojad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seriento gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mieszko Grzmotojad. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seriento lands a knee to the body.

Seriento breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grzmotojad shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seriento.
Salvidor Seriento seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seriento throws a sloppy head kick and Grzmotojad moves out of range easily.
Seriento pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seriento throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grzmotojad.
Seriento connects with a solid leg kick.
Salvidor Seriento is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grzmotojad blocks a head kick by Seriento.
Seriento pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Grzmotojad closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grzmotojad decides to pull guard.
Seriento must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Grzmotojad manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Grzmotojad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Seriento manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grzmotojad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seriento looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grzmotojad is standing up over Seriento. Seriento looks to escape but Grzmotojad dives into side control.
Grzmotojad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Seriento taking punishment in the form of punches.
Seriento is trying to control Grzmotojad's posture but Grzmotojad avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches and elbows.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound from side control.
Grzmotojad looks up at the clock and then as Seriento takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grzmotojad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Seriento taking a bit of punishment here - Grzmotojad scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seriento can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grzmotojad landing strikes.
Grzmotojad lands a few punches from side control.
Grzmotojad lands some shots froms side control.
Grzmotojad 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.
Grzmotojad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seriento is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grzmotojad asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seriento is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzmotojad trying to control the position but Seriento is working away.
Grzmotojad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Seriento some visible discomfort.
Seriento is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Seriento takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Seriento to see if he's OK.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound.
Grzmotojad is chipping away with strikes.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mieszko Grzmotojad!
After winning the bout, Mieszko Grzmotojad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen's entrance music is Hurt me. A fine choice. Dragoslav is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disturbed - Indestructible. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tolonen
vs
Dragoslav

205 cm
25
275 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

188 cm
24
273 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Dragoslav!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen with a hook.
Dragoslav changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolonen tries to avoid it but Dragoslav manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolonen to the ground. Tolonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tolonen lands a jab to Dragoslav's midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Dragoslav scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dragoslav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dragoslav takes one to the chin there.
Tolonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tolonen misses with a two punch combination.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tolonen but Tolonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tauno Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Dragoslav.
Dragoslav closes the distance and clinches up with Tolonen, looking for a takedown. Dragoslav pushes Tolonen against the cage but Tolonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dragoslav.
Tolonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen is trying to keep Dragoslav in close.
Dragoslav slips nicely into half guard.
Tolonen trying to hold on to Dragoslav's head to control him but Dragoslav postures up.
Dragoslav is taking a breather. Tolonen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dragoslav is keen to just control but Tolonen is a slippery customer.
Tolonen wants to improve his position but Dragoslav is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is trying to maintain the position but Dragoslav is very close to passing his half guard.
Tolonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tolonen tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tolonen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragoslav is landing with some decent strikes but Tolonen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dragoslav in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragoslav has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tolonen's face.
Dragoslav has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dragoslav landing strikes from the mount.
Dragoslav controlling the position easily from mount.
Dragoslav prevents Tolonen from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav content just to control the position here.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikola Dragoslav!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katten Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfons Aberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katten Jansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jansson
vs
Aberg

175 cm
27
195 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

***** Supertouch Clothing *****

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katten Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfons Aberg!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson closes the distance and clinches up with Aberg, looking for a takedown. Jansson pushes Aberg against the cage but Aberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jansson gets the takedown into side control.
Aberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jansson wants to free his trapped foot but Aberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Aberg kicks off Jansson and gets to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Aberg as Jansson shoots in.
Jansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aberg moves away.
Aberg moves in looking to clinch but Jansson pushes him off.
Aberg looks to land a combination but Jansson avoids it well.
Jansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aberg tries to avoid it but Jansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aberg to the ground. Aberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katten Jansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aberg is fending him off so far but Jansson persists. Nope, Aberg circles away and we're back to standing.

Jansson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aberg sprawls well initially but Jansson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jansson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aberg to regain full guard.
Jansson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson scoring with some ground and pound.
Aberg controls Jansson momentarily but Jansson frees himself.
Jansson throws and elbow that misses. Aberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jansson's guard. Nice move by Aberg!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aberg stopping the sweep attempt from Jansson.
Aberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jansson's guard.
Jansson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Jansson has wrist control.
Aberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jansson has Aberg pulled in close to control his posture.
Aberg trying to control but Jansson is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aberg defends it nicely.
Jansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aberg throws a push kick but Jansson slaps the foot to one side.
No luck for Jansson with that takedown attempt.
Aberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansson looking for a takedown.

Aberg jumps into guard, dragging Jansson to the mat.
Jansson throwing strikes from guard but Aberg blocks nicely.

Jansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jansson has managed to get both his arms back between Aberg's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Aberg has wrist control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jansson landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jansson trying to control but Aberg is working from the bottom.
Jansson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Katten Jansson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Aberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jansson shoots for a takedown but Aberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Jansson circles away.
Jansson shoots in and drives through. Aberg sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katten Jansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jansson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aberg digs a good hook to Jansson's body.
Aberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Jansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aberg moves into range and clinches up with Jansson.
Aberg can't break the clinch.
Jansson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jansson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aberg scores with a shot to the side of Jansson's head.

Aberg turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Aberg controlling from side mount.
Aberg misses with the ground and pound.
Aberg working away.
Aberg taking a break here but Jansson is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aberg won't allow Jansson to sweep him here.
Aberg trying to control but Jansson is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jansson is pulling down on Aberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Aberg, at least for the moment.
Aberg is looking to stand up but Jansson won't let him.
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.
Aberg won't allow Jansson to sweep him here.
Aberg throwing strikes from guard but Jansson blocks nicely.
Jansson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aberg wants to stand but Jansson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jansson controlling the position.
Jansson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jansson fails with the takedown
letting Aberg counter with a right hand.
Aberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katten Jansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberg tries to clinch but Jansson moves away
and Jansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Aberg tries to clinch up

and Jansson counters with a single leg into guard. Aberg didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Aberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aberg wants to stand but Jansson is controlling the position.
Aberg trying to keep a closed guard but Jansson is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jansson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jansson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfons Aberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jansson fails with the takedown
and Aberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Jansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Oooooh!!! Aberg has knocked Jansson down with a huge combo! Aberg steps away and waves a wobbly Jansson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Jansson is rocked!

Aberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Jansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Aberg pulls guard successfully.
Aberg controlling the position.
Aberg keeping full guard, as Jansson tries to pass.
Aberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jansson.
Aberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aberg moves into full mount! Jansson won't be happy about that!
Aberg trying to control but Jansson is having none of it.

Aberg looking to secure an arm triangle but Jansson defends it well.
Jansson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee warns Jansson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Aberg is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Aberg lands with a right that hurts Jansson. Jansson looks to clinch but Aberg throws a short knee that drops Jansson. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Alfons Aberg!
Alfons Aberg very nearly forgot to thank ***** Supertouch Clothing ***** amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cano comes to the cage accompanied by Disembodied. Peto has chosen Sabaton - Talvisota as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cano
vs
Peto

187 cm
29
175 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

180 cm
27
181 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Undead clothing. SALE - All items 10$

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 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arturo Cano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Peto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cano. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Peto. That's going to slow Cano down.
Jab, jab by Peto - just one landing.
Pertti Peto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cano avoids a kick to the body.
Cano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Peto moves into the clinch successfully.
Cano blocks an elbow strike from Peto.

Peto breaks the clinch.
Cano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Peto throws a chopping leg kick but Cano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peto.

Peto cracks Cano with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Peto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cano to stand back up!

Cano is rocked!
Cano is breathing heavily.
Cano is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Peto Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Cano is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pertti Peto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pertti Peto made sure he mentioned Undead clothing. SALE - All items 10$, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artisan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Cheng is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Cheng
vs
Robinson

196 cm
29
212 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

191 cm
26
205 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Cheng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artisan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson fails to land the takedown.

Robinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Robinson works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cheng knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cheng is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.

Robinson tries for a kimura but Cheng is defending well.
Cheng tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robinson off and has taken his back!

Cheng is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robinson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robinson for a finish.
A lull in the action here.
Cheng controlling well, preventing Robinson from escaping the position.

Robinson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cheng scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Robinson is looking for a way out.

It looks like Artisan Robinson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheng lands shots from the back.

That has opened up Artisan Robinson's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the hands but Cheng won't let him.
Cheng has Robinson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Cheng landing with strikes.
Cheng gets his hands free as Robinson looks to control.
Cheng is landing with strikes. Robinson can't take much more of this.

The cut above Artisan Robinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cheng connects with a big shot to the side of Robinson's head.

Artisan Robinson'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 Artisan Robinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Cheng!

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RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paco Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balu Baluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nykanen's entrance music is Jeff Mills - The Bells. A fine choice. Baluu has chosen WALK - Pantera as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Balu Baluu enters the cage!

Nykanen
vs
Baluu

170 cm
29
166 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

177 cm
27
165 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paco Nykanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balu Baluu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baluu stuffs the takedown attempt from Nykanen. Nykanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nykanen avoids the body shot from Baluu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nykanen.
Baluu slips a jab from Nykanen.
Baluu misses with a wild body shot.
Nykanen misses with a leg kick
and Nykanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nykanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baluu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nykanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nykanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nykanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baluu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baluu lands a slapping body shot.
Nykanen takes a swing at Baluu's ribcage but misses.
Nykanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baluu counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baluu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baluu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Nykanen.
Baluu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nykanen.
Baluu loads up on a big right hand but Nykanen slips the punch.
Baluu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Nykanen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baluu to the ground. Nykanen is now in Baluu's guard.
Baluu wants to sweep here but Nykanen controlling him for the moment.
Nykanen wants to pass the guard but Baluu is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baluu working a defensive guard here.
Baluu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nykanen.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baluu holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nykanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baluu seems keen to control Nykanen's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Balu Baluu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nykanen thows a leg kick but Baluu checks it
and Baluu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balu Baluu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baluu throws a body punch but Nykanen moves out of range.
Nykanen scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen moves forwards but Baluu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nykanen moves away from the strike by Baluu.
Baluu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nykanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Baluu blocks a low kick nicely.
Baluu lands with a nice combination. Nykanen backs away looking to recover.
Nykanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baluu doesn't manage to clinch there - Nykanen circles away.
Baluu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nykanen jabs at Baluu's body.
Nykanen is looking to wear down Baluu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Nykanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nykanen wants to control for a moment but Baluu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nykanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baluu is trying to stand.
Baluu is refusing to be controlled, as Nykanen sits in half guard.
Baluu wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nykanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baluu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nykanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balu Baluu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nykanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baluu moves away.
Nykanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nykanen avoids the body shot from Baluu.
Baluu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nykanen moves away.
Baluu lands a jab to the nose.
Baluu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nykanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paco Nykanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nykanen lunges at Baluu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baluu's hand.
The fighters circling - Nykanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baluu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nykanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu throws the left hand but Nykanen avoids the punch easily.
Nykanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Baluu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nykanen feints and then cracks Baluu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baluu down.
Baluu thows a body shot but no joy.

Baluu has Nykanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Baluu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nykanen's elbow.
Nykanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nykanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nykanen blocks a body shot from Baluu.
Baluu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Baluu.

Nykanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nykanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baluu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nykanen throws a jab when Baluu was well out of range.
Nykanen throws a body punch but Baluu moves out of range.
Nykanen connects with a single shot there.
Nykanen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baluu is fending him off so far but Nykanen persists. Nope, Baluu circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Nykanen misses.
Baluu lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nykanen misses with a right hand
and Baluu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baluu missing with a left hand there. Nykanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baluu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nykanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Nykanen throws a body punch but Baluu moves out of range.
Baluu ducks under a wild hook from Nykanen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Baluu.
Baluu digs a good hook to Nykanen's body.
Nykanen walks into a jab.
Baluu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nykanen motions for Baluu to come forward. Nykanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nykanen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baluu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baluu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nykanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baluu scores with a shot to the body.
Baluu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nykanen.
Nykanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nykanen is defending well for now.
Nykanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Baluu gets an underhook and turns Nykanen into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nykanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Baluu backwards.
Baluu working Nykanen over with knees to the body.
Baluu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baluu tries to work over Nykanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baluu scores with a shot to the side of Nykanen's head.
Baluu scores with a shot to the side of Nykanen's head.
Baluu misses with a punch to the body.
Baluu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nykanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baluu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baluu gets through Nykanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baluu trying to control the position but instead, Nykanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baluu into the cage.
Nykanen pushes Baluu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balu Baluu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A big left from Baluu misses.
Baluu throws a right hand that Nykanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nykanen also avoids with ease.
Baluu throws a body punch but Nykanen moves out of range.

Nykanen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baluu on his heels. He'll look to pass Baluu's guard now, I'm sure.
Baluu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nykanen.
Nykanen wants to pass the guard but Baluu is keeping the position.
Nykanen postures up in Baluu's guard and throws a big left but Baluu blocks it.
Nykanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baluu wants to stand and escape but Nykanen is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nykanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nykanen wants to control from the top but Baluu keeps moving.
Nykanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nykanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baluu misses with a looping right.
Nykanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baluu as he avoids it easily.
Baluu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nykanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baluu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen digs a good body shot into Baluu's ribs.
Baluu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nykanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baluu lands with a shot to the body.
Baluu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baluu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nykanen moves away.
Baluu scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Baluu misses its intended target.
Nykanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nykanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Baluu misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nykanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen tries to move into range but Baluu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nykanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baluu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nykanen throws out the jab.
A big right from Nykanen misses.
Baluu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baluu misses with a lunging right hand
and Nykanen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nykanen lands an overhand right.
Nykanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baluu counters with a stiff right hand.
Baluu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nykanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nykanen misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baluu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baluu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nykanen moves away from the strike by Baluu.
A punch lands to the side of Nykanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nykanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Baluu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nykanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nykanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baluu swivels and escapes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nykanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baluu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nykanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Balu Baluu just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Baluu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nykanen takes a swing at Baluu's ribcage but misses.
Baluu scores with a jab to the body.
Nykanen misses with a leg kick.
Nykanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Baluu throws out a powerful jab.
Baluu ducks under a wild hook from Nykanen.
Balu Baluu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baluu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baluu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baluu fails to land with a series of punches.
Baluu cracks Nykanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nykanen misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Baluu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nykanen has a takedown stuffed.
Baluu dips to his left and cracks Nykanen with an uppercut!
Nykanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nykanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baluu throws a looping overhand right but Nykanen ducks down to avoid it.
Nykanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baluu manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Nykanen misses
and Baluu counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Nykanen. Those never looked like landing.
Baluu misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nykanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baluu scores with a one two! Nykanen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nykanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baluu is out of range and Nykanen settles back down.
Baluu misses the shot to the body.
Baluu throws a hook but Nykanen blocks it.
Baluu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baluu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nykanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baluu.
Baluu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nykanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baluu closes the distance but Nykanen moves to the side
and Nykanen counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen slips under a jab.
Nykanen throws a body kick that misses.
Baluu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nykanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nykanen throws a hook but Baluu avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nykanen!
A slow jab from Baluu misses its intended target.
Baluu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baluu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baluu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nykanen on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen looks to land a body kick but Baluu moved away.
Nykanen misses with a wild body shot.
Baluu takes a swing at Nykanen's ribcage but misses.
Baluu throws a hook but Nykanen blocks it.
Nykanen misses with a looping left.
Baluu throws a hook but Nykanen avoids it easily.
Baluu misses with a combination
and Nykanen counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baluu missing with a left hand there. Nykanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baluu throws a hook but Nykanen avoids it easily.

Baluu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balu Baluu dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Baluu drops his hands momentarily and Nykanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nykanen slips under a jab from Baluu.
Nykanen lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Nykanen misses.
Nykanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nykanen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nykanen misses with a wild body shot.
Baluu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nykanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nykanen dodges the punch combination from Baluu.
Baluu with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu throws a big shot that misses.
Nykanen slips a straight right by Baluu.
Baluu dips to his left and cracks Nykanen with an uppercut!
A bone on bone clash there as Baluu blocks the leg kick.
Baluu looks to throw the jab but Nykanen is out of range.
Nykanen slips a jab and a cross from Baluu.
Baluu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nykanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baluu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Baluu misses with the combination.

Nykanen drives through with a takedown into Baluu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nykanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nykanen 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.
Nykanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Baluu is retaining full guard.
Baluu keeping moving, preventing Nykanen from controlling successfully.
Paco Nykanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nykanen slips nicely into half guard.
Baluu is pressing down on Nykanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nykanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Baluu has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balu Baluu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nykanen controlling from the top position.
Nykanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nykanen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nykanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nykanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paco Nykanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nykanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen looking to sit in guard and control but Baluu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baluu wants to pass the guard but Nykanen is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Paco Nykanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baluu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balu Baluu!