UTG - It Begins! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alacrity Fitzhugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzhugh comes into the arena with Master of Puppets blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fitzhugh
vs
Adams

182 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzhugh wants to clinch

and Adams counters with a single leg into guard. Fitzhugh didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Fitzhugh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitzhugh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Fitzhugh's legs - danger averted.

Adams stands and steps away. Fitzhugh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fitzhugh tries to clinch but Adams moves away

and Adams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Adams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adams wants to stand but Fitzhugh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Fitzhugh looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Adams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzhugh is retaining full guard.
Adams sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus Adams wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from Adams.

Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fitzhugh's guard.

Adams is posturing up here but Fitzhugh has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Adams tries to roll out but it's too tight and Adams has to tap! Slick submission there by Fitzhugh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alacrity Fitzhugh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hriday Kakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santos Luminham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakkar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Call of Ktulu. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kakkar
vs
Luminham

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hriday Kakkar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santos Luminham!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luminham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kakkar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Luminham wants to stand and escape but Kakkar is having none of it.
Kakkar wants to control from the top but Luminham keeps moving.
Kakkar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kakkar postures up in Luminham's guard and throws a big left but Luminham blocks it.
Kakkar wants to stand and escape but instead Luminham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kakkar keeping moving, preventing Luminham from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Luminham stands up from Kakkar's guard - Luminham perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luminham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kakkar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luminham swivels and escapes.
Luminham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kakkar circles away.
Luminham closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kakkar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luminham won't be happy with that.
Kakkar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kakkar working the strikes but Luminham uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar tries to pass to full mount but Luminham defends it.
Luminham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakkar.
Kakkar trying to advance position but Luminham counters by regaining guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luminham keeping moving, preventing Kakkar from controlling successfully.
Luminham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakkar manages to get himself to full guard.

Luminham stands and steps away. Kakkar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Luminham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kakkar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luminham somewhat.
Hriday Kakkar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santos Luminham.
Luminham looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luminham looks to clinch

and Kakkar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luminham keeping moving, preventing Kakkar from controlling successfully.
Kakkar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakkar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luminham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kakkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Luminham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kakkar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kakkar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luminham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakkar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luminham is keeping the position for now.
Kakkar stays in close to Luminham's body and controls the position.
Kakkar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kakkar shoots in looking for a takedown but Luminham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kakkar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luminham is looking to clinch but Kakkar is avoiding it.
Luminham tries to clinch there but Kakkar circles away.

Luminham clinches up with Kakkar and pushes him back against the cage.
Luminham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Luminham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luminham tries to score a body lock takedown but Kakkar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luminham is working for takedown but Kakkar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luminham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kakkar prevents it.
Hriday Kakkar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santos Luminham.
Kakkar gets underhooks to prevent Luminham's takedown attempt.
Luminham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kakkar pulls guard successfully.
Kakkar is adopting a defensive guard.
Luminham is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkar wants to get back to his feet but Luminham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kakkar controls Luminham momentarily but Luminham frees himself.
Kakkar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Luminham stops Kakkar from standing up.
Kakkar is pulling down on Luminham's head to control his posture.

Hriday Kakkar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Luminham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luminham tries to clinch up but Kakkar circles away and keeps his distance.
Luminham misses with a few strikes there.
Luminham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hriday Kakkar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakkar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luminham tries to avoid it but Kakkar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luminham to the ground. Luminham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luminham is looking to clinch but Kakkar is avoiding it.

Kakkar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kakkar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kakkar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Luminham is now in Kakkar's guard. A big mistake from Kakkar there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Luminham gets to his feet - Kakkar follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kakkar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kakkar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Luminham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luminham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kakkar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Luminham is trying to trip Kakkar. He has hold of a leg but Kakkar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Luminham persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Luminham throws and elbow that misses. Kakkar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Luminham's guard. Nice move by Kakkar!
Kakkar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar postures up in Luminham's guard and throws a big left but Luminham blocks it.
Kakkar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kakkar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kakkar tries to stand but Luminham is controlling from the bottom.
Kakkar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakkar is looking to work some ground and pound but Luminham has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kakkar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luminham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 Hriday Kakkar will probably get the nod.
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!

Kakkar fails to land the takedown.

Kakkar closes the distance and pushes Luminham back into the cage.
Luminham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kakkar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luminham just stands there and leans against the cage.

Luminham jumps guard.
Luminham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hriday Kakkar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakkar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kakkar is refusing to be controlled, as Luminham sits in half guard.
Luminham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luminham trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Luminham trying to control the action but Kakkar is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Santos Luminham was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Kakkar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luminham to the ground. Kakkar is now in Luminham's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar trying to control but Luminham is working from the bottom.
Kakkar looking to pass the guard.
Kakkar trying to control but Luminham is working from the bottom.
Kakkar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luminham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luminham has momentary wrist control but Kakkar slips an elbow through the middle.
Kakkar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luminham is keeping the position for now.
Luminham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kakkar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kakkar looking to sit in guard and control but Luminham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kakkar controlling Luminham's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luminham wants to control from the top but Kakkar keeps moving.
Luminham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kakkar is proving hard to escape from.
Santos Luminham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luminham prevents Kakkar from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

and Kakkar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Luminham!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luminham is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakkar has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hriday Kakkar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakkar, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Hriday Kakkar!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Hriday Kakkar!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Hriday Kakkar!

Hriday Kakkar wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

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

Krawl
vs
Wan King

225 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Krawl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obi Wan King!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Krawl, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krawl really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King shoots in for a double leg but Krawl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King tries to clinch but Krawl is having none of it.
King fails with the takedown.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krawl counters with a head kick.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krawl.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King throws a combination that misses

and Krawl counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Krawl looking to punish the body of his opponent here but King is avoiding damage well.
Krawl will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Krawl decides to stand back up. Krawl steps back and let's King get back to his feet.
Krawl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krawl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krawl shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Krawl shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krawl's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Krawl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King throws a leg kick
and Krawl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krawl takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krawl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krawl punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Krawl fails in his attempt to clinch.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Krawl's shoulder, as Krawl tries to avoid the shot.

Krawl gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krawl manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
King wants to pass the guard but Krawl is keeping the position.
Krawl manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Krawl takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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!
Krawl dominating with strikes here.
Krawl wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King is looking to improve his position but Krawl isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
Krawl misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krawl trying to control but King is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawl controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krawl throws some wild stikes that King manages to avoid easily.
Krawl lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Krawl lands a big elbow.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Krawl with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Krawl takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
Krawl fails to land with a series of punches.
King is looking to clinch but Krawl is avoiding it.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Krawl moves into range and clinches up with King.

Krawl manages to break the clinch.
Krawl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krawl defends it nicely.

Krawl closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawl can't get the takedown.
King blocks an uppercut.
King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krawl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Krawl tries to tie him up.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krawl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Krawl breaks from the clinch.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krawl's waist but Krawl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
Dave Krawl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obi Wan King.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obi Wan King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krawl lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Krawl needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Krawl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looks for a takedown but Krawl sprawls well.
King is breathing heavily.
Krawl looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krawl closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Krawl pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krawl shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Krawl circles away.
King throws a head kick but Krawl moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Krawl tries to clinch
and King counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a double jab.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krawl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krawl connects with a solid leg kick.
Krawl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Krawl slips a straight right by King.
King misses with a double jab.
Krawl tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Krawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawl shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

King tries to keep at a distance but Krawl has taken the fight into the clinch.
King changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krawl fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Krawl drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krawl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krawl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krawl fails with a takedown attempt.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Krawl pushes King away with a front kick.
Dave Krawl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krawl closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Krawl pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King lands a body shot.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King fails to land with a series of punches.

Krawl closes the distance and clinches.
Krawl takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King scores with a hook to the body.
Krawl fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Krawl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Krawl tries to tie him up.
Krawl misses with a body punch.
Krawl has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Krawl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krawl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krawl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King tries to circle away but Krawl has him pinned against the cage.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krawl tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
Krawl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
Krawl is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Krawl holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawl misses with an elbow over the top.

Krawl jumps guard and drags King to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
King won't allow Krawl to sweep him here.
Krawl 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.
King 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Krawl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King throws a big right hand that misses.

King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krawl is keeping the position for now.

King stands up from Krawl's guard - King perhaps looking for a knockout.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krawl makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krawl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Dave Krawl!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Dave Krawl!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Dave Krawl!

Dave Krawl wins by unanimous decision!
Dave Krawl is the new bantamweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Van Der Veer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Palmeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Van Der Veer
vs
Palmeri

178 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Van Der Veer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Palmeri!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Der Veer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Der Veer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmeri walks away with a smile on his face. Van Der Veer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Der Veer slips a jab and a cross from Palmeri.
Van Der Veer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Frank Palmeri has been cut.

Van Der Veer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Der Veer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Van Der Veer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Van Der Veer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Palmeri pushes Van Der Veer off looking to stand but Van Der Veer dives back in and keeps control.
Van Der Veer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Veer has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Palmeri works to full guard.
Van Der Veer trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Veer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmeri is keeping the position for now.
Van Der Veer trying to control but Palmeri is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magnus Van Der Veer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Palmeri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Der Veer on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Der Veer's guard now, I'm sure.
Van Der Veer 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmeri controlling from the top position.
Palmeri postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Palmeri moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Veer pushes him off.
Palmeri is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Der Veer is defended easily by Palmeri.

Palmeri clinches up against the cage.
Palmeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Veer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmeri holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Van Der Veer breaks the clinch.
Van Der Veer doesn't manage to clinch there - Palmeri circles away.
Palmeri tries to clinch there but Van Der Veer circles away.
A nice combination there by Palmeri.

It looks like Magnus Van Der Veer has been cut.

Van Der Veer has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Der Veer has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmeri.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Palmeri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Veer keeps the fight on the outside.
Palmeri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Der Veer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Palmeri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Palmeri wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Der Veer stalling the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmeri has had enough of the clinch but Van Der Veer keeps him there for the moment.

Van Der Veer manages to break the clinch.
Palmeri tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Van Der Veer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Van Der Veer clinches up against the cage.
Van Der Veer prevents a body shot from Palmeri.

Palmeri lands a takedown into guard.
Van Der Veer pulls Palmeri in to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Van Der Veer trying to control the position.

Magnus Van Der Veer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Palmeri gets a clinch.
Van Der Veer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palmeri prevents it.
Palmeri can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Veer controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmeri is trying to break the clinch but Van Der Veer has him pressed against the cage.
Van Der Veer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmeri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Der Veer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Der Veer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Palmeri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Der Veer somewhat.
Palmeri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Der Veer's waist but Van Der Veer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palmeri off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Der Veer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Van Der Veer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Van Der Veer darts in and clinches Palmeri up against the cage.
Van Der Veer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmeri backwards.
Palmeri wants a takedown but no success here.

Van Der Veer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Veer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Palmeri.
Palmeri throws a nice looking combination but Van Der Veer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palmeri scores with a one two! Van Der Veer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmeri tries to clinch there but Van Der Veer circles away.
Palmeri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Der Veer. Van Der Veer obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmeri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Veer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Palmeri throws a nice looking combination but Van Der Veer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Der Veer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Der Veer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palmeri throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Veer moves out of range easily.
Frank Palmeri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Der Veer moves to clinch but Palmeri breaks away

and Palmeri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Der Veer manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Veer is trying to control the position but Palmeri postures up.
Van Der Veer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Palmeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmeri. Van Der Veer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmeri wants to clinch.
Palmeri wants to clinch up but Van Der Veer keeps it at a distance.
Van Der Veer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Veer wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Der Veer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Palmeri will feel that in the morning.
Van Der Veer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Der Veer - that will leave a mark!
Palmeri stuffs the takedown.
Palmeri tries to clinch there but Van Der Veer circles away.
Van Der Veer looks to land a combination but Palmeri avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Palmeri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Both fighters circling a little - Palmeri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Van Der Veer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Der Veer trying to control from half guard but Palmeri is working away.

Van Der Veer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Van Der Veer misses with a head shot. Palmeri uses the momentum to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Veer prevents Palmeri from getting back to his feet.
Van Der Veer passes into half guard.
Palmeri is staying active underneath Van Der Veer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palmeri trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Veer prevents Palmeri from improving his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Palmeri.
Van Der Veer scores with a head kick. Palmeri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Van Der Veer feints and as Palmeri raises his hands in defense, Van Der Veer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Palmeri keeping full guard, as Van Der Veer tries to pass.
Van Der Veer landing some decent shots from guard.
Palmeri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Veer is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Veer trying to control but Palmeri is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Van Der Veer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Van Der Veer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmeri wants to get back to his feet but Van Der Veer drags him back down.
Palmeri misses with a strike from the bottom.
Van Der Veer wants to control but Palmeri is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Palmeri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Van Der Veer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Der Veer 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 for Magnus Van Der Veer!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Magnus Van Der Veer!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Magnus Van Der Veer!

Magnus Van Der Veer wins by unanimous decision!
Magnus Van Der Veer is the new lightweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buya Kasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Buya Kasha has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Buya Kasha seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kasha
vs
Aalto

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buya Kasha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aalto clinches up against the cage.
Kasha jumps guard but Aalto stands there with Kasha around his waist. Kasha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kasha is trying to break the clinch but Aalto has him pressed against the cage.
Aalto wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kasha.
Kasha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kasha tries to score a body lock takedown but Aalto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buya Kasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kasha tries to pull guard but Aalto won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kasha.
Kasha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto stops a takedown attempt from Kasha.
Aalto stops a takedown attempt from Kasha.
Kasha lands an elbow just above Aalto 's eye.

Kasha breaks the clinch.

Aalto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kasha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kasha is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasha wants to clinch.
Kasha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aalto throws a right and a left that Kasha avoids nicely.
Aalto misses with the combination.

Aalto forces Kasha back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasha wants a takedown.
Kasha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasha taking a breather.
Aalto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kasha has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kasha pulls guard successfully.
Kasha keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
Kasha is trying to control the position but Aalto postures up.
Kasha trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Aalto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kasha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kasha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kasha fails with a takedown attempt.
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Aalto.
Aalto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasha circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasha scores with a head kick.
Kasha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kasha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Aalto drives through and clinches with Kasha against the cage.
Kasha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kasha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aalto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aalto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Buya Kasha's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasha lands with a kick to the temple. Aalto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aalto misses with a two punch combination.
Kasha lands a leg kick that knocks Aalto off balance momentarily.
Kasha is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hannu Aalto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buya Kasha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aalto.
Kasha tries to clinch but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kasha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kasha wants to clinch up but Aalto keeps it at a distance.
Aalto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasha's waist but Kasha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aalto off to one side.

Kasha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aalto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kasha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kasha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Kasha.
Kasha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buya Kasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasha fails to pull guard.
Kasha trying to control the position but instead, Aalto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kasha into the cage.
Aalto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kasha can't get the takedown.
Kasha lands a damaging elbow.
Aalto tries to break the clinch but Kasha is controlling the position.
Kasha tries to land a knee to the head but Aalto blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kasha pulls guard.

Kasha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aalto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aalto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kasha is proving hard to escape from.
Kasha looking to control.
Kasha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aalto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aalto preventing the sweep.

Aalto gets to his feet. Kasha looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aalto misses with a few strikes there.
Kasha avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Kasha blocks a leg kick.

Kasha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kasha manages to break the clinch.
Kasha misses with an uppercut. Aalto saw that one coming.

Kasha tries to keep at a distance but Aalto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aalto gets underhooks to prevent Kasha's takedown attempt.

Kasha drags the fight down to the ground.
Aalto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kasha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aalto wanted to stand there but Kasha had control of the position.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Kasha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aalto is one step ahead there.
Aalto throwing strikes from guard but Kasha blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aalto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kasha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aalto has managed to get both his arms back between Kasha's legs - danger averted.

Aalto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kasha connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Aalto throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasha delivers a nice body kick.
Kasha tries to clinch up but Aalto circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buya Kasha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buya Kasha's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Aalto moves into the clinch successfully.
Kasha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kasha wants a takedown but no success here.
Kasha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kasha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aalto just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buya Kasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasha prevents Aalto from breaking the clinch.
Kasha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kasha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aalto walks away with a smile on his face. Kasha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kasha!
Kasha tries to clinch there but Aalto circles away.
Aalto throws a nice looking combination but Kasha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Aalto clinches.

Kasha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kasha.
Kasha tries to clinch there but Aalto circles away.
A head kick from Kasha lands but Aalto takes it in his stride.
Aalto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aalto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasha tries to clinch but Aalto moves out of range.
Kasha blocks a leg kick.
Kasha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kasha rushes Aalto and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Kasha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aalto wants to get back to striking at distance but Kasha won't allow it.
Aalto tries to circle away but Kasha has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kasha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aalto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aalto throws a series of punches but Kasha avoids them all with ease.

Aalto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kasha is looking to reverse the position.
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!

Aalto stands up.
Kasha shoots in and drives through. Aalto sprawls well.
Kasha shoots for a double leg takedown but Aalto sprawls well. He's pushed Kasha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasha scores with a head kick. Aalto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aalto keeps the fight on the outside.
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt.
Aalto cracks a nice hook into Kasha's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto looks for a takedown but Kasha sprawls well.
A combination from Kasha does no damage.
Buya Kasha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kasha looking to score a takedown here. Aalto is defending well but Kasha drives through and ends up in Aalto's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasha wants to control from the top but Aalto keeps moving.
Aalto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kasha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto wants to control but Kasha postures up.
Aalto is being controlled here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aalto wants to get back to his feet.

Kasha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aalto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kasha's guard! Nice work there by Aalto!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Buya Kasha!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Buya Kasha!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Buya Kasha!

Buya Kasha wins by unanimous decision!
Buya Kasha is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Squall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Squall
vs
Morrison

170 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
19
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Squall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gray Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Squall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrison looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A lazy left from Squall finds it's target.
Squall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Squall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Squall in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Squall decides to stand back up.
Squall fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Squall. That one must have hurt.

Squall clinches.

Squall pulls guard successfully.
Squall is pulling down on Morrison's head. It's preventing any offense from Morrison, at least for the moment.
Squall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Squall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morrison is controlling him.
Squall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squall wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Squall kicks Morrison off and gets to his feet.
Morrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squall connects with a high kick.

Squall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morrison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morrison wants to stand and escape but Squall is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Squall has passed into side control.

Squall decides to stand back up.

Squall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morrison's half guard.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Squall wants to stand but Morrison has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison wants to control but Squall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squall is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Squall throws a one two combo.

Squall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Squall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morrison wants to control the action here but instead Squall manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Squall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Squall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Squall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison trying to hold on to Squall's head to control him but Squall postures up.
Squall wants to stand but Morrison has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pete Squall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Squall is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pete Squall just wasn't active enough.

Squall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morrison's guard.
Squall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morrison throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Squall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Squall wants to get up but he can't break Morrison's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pete Squall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Squall has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.

Squall manages to break the clinch.
Squall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Squall throws the kick towards the body but Morrison avoids it.
That kick from Squall tenderised Morrison's leg. Morrison is trying to keep his angry face on.

Squall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morrison's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Squall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Pete Squall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A punch combination from Squall misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Squall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morrison on the side of the head.

Squall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morrison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morrison punching from the bottom.
Squall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrison on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squall wants to get back to his feet.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Squall has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison is trying to stand up here but Squall is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Squall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Squall lands a head shot.
Pete Squall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Squall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morrison on his heels. He'll look to pass Morrison's guard now, I'm sure.
Squall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Squall.
Squall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Squall delivers a nice body kick.

Squall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Squall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Squall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Squall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?

Pete Squall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Squall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Squall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Squall feints and as Morrison raises his hands in defense, Squall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Squall wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squall postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gray Morrison hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Squall lands with a slapping head kick.
Pete Squall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Squall misses with a two punch combination.
Squall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Squall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Squall gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pete Squall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Squall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Squall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Pete Squall!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Pete Squall!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Pete Squall!

Pete Squall wins by unanimous decision!
Pete Squall is the new featherweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarne Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Oliva
vs
Virtanen

194 cm
25
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samir Oliva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Virtanen tries for a takedown but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Virtanen fails to land the takedown.
Virtanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliva can pounce on him.
Oliva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Virtanen looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva is looking to slow Virtanen down with leg kicks.
Virtanen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Virtanen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Virtanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a head kick.
Oliva feints and then cracks Virtanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Virtanen down.
Oliva cracks the inside of Virtanen's front leg.
Oliva scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva lands with a kick to the temple. Virtanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Aarne Virtanen has been cut.
Oliva seems to be stalking Virtanen here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Virtanen drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samir Oliva!
Samir Oliva is the new light heavyweight champion!

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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 Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Maki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harvester of Sorrow. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nagendra
vs
Maki

193 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Montgomery Nagendra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Maki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagendra throws a jab when Maki was well out of range.
Nagendra's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagendra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maki doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagendra circles away.

Maki drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nagendra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maki!

Nagendra is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nagendra throws some wild stikes that Maki manages to avoid easily.
Nagendra thowing shots but they're missing.
Maki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nagendra misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nagendra lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nagendra landing shots from mount.
Maki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nagendra is landing with some decent strikes but Maki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagendra postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Maki is out cold - huge knockout for Nagendra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Montgomery Nagendra!
Montgomery Nagendra is the new heavyweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Launo Ilmari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefect comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Prefect
vs
Ilmari

180 cm
25
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ford Prefect!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Launo Ilmari!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Prefect drives through with a takedown into guard.

Prefect stands up from Ilmari's guard - Prefect perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prefect is defended easily by Ilmari.
Launo Ilmari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmari doesn't manage to clinch there - Prefect circles away.

Prefect decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Prefect is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ilmari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prefect tries to pass to full mount but Ilmari defends it.

Prefect seems to be working for a kimura but Ilmari defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prefect is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ilmari sees it coming and defends easily.
Ilmari is looking to escape.
Ilmari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ilmari is trying to stand back up but Prefect is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prefect is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ilmari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prefect.
Prefect wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ilmari keeps working.

Prefect is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ilmari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prefect tries to pass to full mount but Ilmari defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prefect is working for a kimura but Ilmari is defending it quite comfortably.

Prefect is looking for a kimura here.

Prefect wants to work for an arm triangle but Ilmari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Prefect has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ilmari defend it? Prefect steps over the head and cranks it - Ilmari is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Prefect!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ford Prefect!
Ford Prefect is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shukri Hakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chew Bacca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hakala might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem: Just Lose It. Bacca has chosen Chewbacca Noise as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hakala
vs
Bacca

199 cm
19
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Strikefirst Nutrion

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shukri Hakala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chew Bacca!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakala moves out of range as Bacca throws a body kick.
Hakala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bacca.

Hakala shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hakala showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hakala controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakala is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bacca!
Bacca reaches up to try and control the position but Hakala seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bacca rolls and tries to escape and now Hakala has his back!
Hakala cracks Bacca with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bacca from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Bacca do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hakala has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Hakala is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Bacca taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hakala.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shukri Hakala!
Shukri Hakala is the new super heavyweight champion!