UTG2 - First Exam PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Chankin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarne Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aarne Virtanen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Chankin
vs
Virtanen

185 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Chankin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chankin throws a right hand that Virtanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Virtanen also avoids with ease.
Chankin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Virtanen darts in trying to clinch
and Chankin counters with an inside leg kick.

Chankin gets a double leg takedown into Virtanen's guard.
Chankin stays in close to Virtanen's body and controls the position.

Virtanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chankin defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chankin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet but Chankin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chankin content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because Andre Chankin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Virtanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a two punch combination.
Chankin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Virtanen fails with an attempt to clinch.

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

Virtanen is working an open guard so Chankin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chankin moves in looking to clinch but Virtanen pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chankin is defended easily by Virtanen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chankin is defended easily by Virtanen.
Chankin is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Virtanen misses.
Chankin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Chankin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Virtanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Virtanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chankin scores with a takedown into Virtanen's guard.
Chankin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chankin looking to pass the guard.
Chankin wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Virtanen pushes Chankin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Virtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Chankin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Virtanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Virtanen closes the distance looking to clinch

and Chankin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Virtanen's guard now.
Virtanen wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chankin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Chankin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Virtanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chankin has managed to get both his arms back between Virtanen's legs - danger averted.
Chankin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chankin wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Chankin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chankin stuffs the takedown attempt from Virtanen. Virtanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Virtanen throws a low kick, looking for Chankin's leg but Chankin calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chankin misses with a takedown attempt - Virtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chankin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Virtanen.

Chankin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Virtanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chankin controls the pace.

Chankin gets to his feet - Virtanen follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chankin moves out of range as Virtanen throws a body kick.
Virtanen digs a good hook to Chankin's body.

Chankin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Chankin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Virtanen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chankin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Virtanen is looking to regain half guard here but Chankin keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries to escape but Chankin is in control.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet but Chankin is dominant here and he's now got Virtanen's back!
Chankin tries to keep control of the position but Virtanen is staying busy.
What can Virtanen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Virtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chankin wants to land a leg kick but Virtanen is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chankin is defended easily by Virtanen.
Sloppy strikes from Virtanen. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chankin checks a leg kick.
Chankin shoots in but Virtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chankin misses with a takedown attempt - Virtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Chankin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Virtanen looks for a takedown but Chankin sprawls well.
Virtanen throws a nice looking combination but Chankin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virtanen throws a head kick but Chankin moves out of range.
Virtanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chankin.
Virtanen is looking to clinch but Chankin is avoiding it.
Virtanen throws the kick towards the body but Chankin avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chankin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Chankin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen avoids it really well and circles away.

Chankin tries to keep at a distance but Virtanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Virtanen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chankin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Virtanen is defended easily by Chankin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen swinging wildly here.
Andre Chankin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen looks to land a combination but Chankin avoids it well.
Virtanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Chankin tries to sprawl out of it but Virtanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chankin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chankin shoots in and drives through. Virtanen sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Virtanen is looking to clinch but Chankin is avoiding it.
Chankin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Andre Chankin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chankin feints and then cracks Virtanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Virtanen down.
Chankin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Chankin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aarne Virtanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chankin 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Andre Chankin!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Andre Chankin!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Andre Chankin!

Andre Chankin wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chew Bacca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Sturgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bacca comes into the arena with Chewbacca Noise blaring out of the sound system. Theodore Sturgeon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chew Bacca's chin.

Bacca
vs
Sturgeon

200 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

209 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chew Bacca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Theodore Sturgeon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturgeon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bacca counters with a left to the body.
Sturgeon with a poor takedown
and Bacca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturgeon walks into a left hand.
Sturgeon tries to clinch but Bacca moves out of range.
Sturgeon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bacca finds it's way round the side to connect with Sturgeon's head.
Sturgeon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Bacca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturgeon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bacca counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturgeon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bacca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bacca scores with a jab. Sturgeon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bacca circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bacca counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

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

Bacca closes the distance and pushes Sturgeon back into the cage.
Bacca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sturgeon blocks it with crossed arms.

Bacca breaks from the clinch.
Chew Bacca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bacca throws out a powerful jab.
Bacca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturgeon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Bacca scores with a three punch combo!
Sturgeon shoots and misses
and Bacca counters with a nice uppercut.
Chew Bacca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Sturgeon.
Sturgeon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bacca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturgeon looks gassed!
Bacca with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Sturgeon gets tackled into the cage by Bacca. Bacca maintains the clinch.
Sturgeon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bacca is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sturgeon.

Bacca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sturgeon tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bacca counters by clinching up.

Bacca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturgeon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Bacca scores with a four punch combination!
Bacca jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bacca cracks Sturgeon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bacca scores with a hook.

Bacca forces Sturgeon back against the cage and clinches.

Bacca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacca with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Bacca. That snapped Sturgeon's head back.
Donk. Bacca catches Sturgeon right on the button with a cross.
Bacca is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bacca rushes Sturgeon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sturgeon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bacca leaning against his opponent.
Bacca is pressed up against the cage. Sturgeon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bacca down to the mat. Bacca avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sturgeon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bacca lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bacca.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacca connects with a right hand. Sturgeon shakes it off.
Bacca lands a nice hook to Sturgeon's body. Sturgeon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Bacca.
Bacca sizes up Sturgeon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Bacca closes the distance and pushes Sturgeon back into the cage.

Bacca breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Bacca does no damage.
Sturgeon has his takedown stuffed
and Bacca counters with a nice uppercut.

Sturgeon gets tackled into the cage by Bacca. Bacca maintains the clinch.

Bacca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturgeon misses with a head kick.
Bacca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sturgeon backs up against the cage.
Sturgeon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sturgeon misses with a kick to the body.

Sturgeon gets tackled into the cage by Bacca. Bacca maintains the clinch.

Bacca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chew Bacca 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.

A lazy left from Bacca finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Bacca.
Nice straight punches there by Bacca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bacca.
Bacca connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Bacca as he connects with a hook.

Bacca moves into range and clinches up with Sturgeon.

Bacca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sturgeon tries to keep at a distance but Bacca has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sturgeon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bacca pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Bacca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bacca connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacca cracks Sturgeon with an open hand slap.
Sturgeon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bacca lands a jab.
Bacca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sturgeon can do to turn this around?
Sturgeon closes the distance but Bacca moves to the side

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

Bacca manages to break the clinch.

Bacca clinches with his opponent.
Bacca prevents a body shot from Sturgeon.

Bacca breaks from the clinch.
Sturgeon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chew Bacca is winning the standup battle so far.
Bacca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturgeon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Bacca scores with a decent looking hook.

Bacca forces Sturgeon back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bacca.
Sturgeon tries to pull guard but Bacca won't allow it.

Bacca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturgeon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bacca counters by moving into the clinch.
Chew Bacca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Sturgeon.
Sturgeon is breathing heavily.
Bacca tries to break the clinch but Sturgeon is controlling the position.
Bacca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bacca breaks from the clinch.
Sturgeon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturgeon takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Bacca.
Sturgeon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bacca moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bacca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Theodore Sturgeon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturgeon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sturgeon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sturgeon closes the distance and clinches up with Bacca, looking for a takedown. Sturgeon pushes Bacca against the cage but Bacca circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bacca catches Sturgeon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sturgeon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bacca counters by clinching up.
Bacca stalling in the clinch.
Sturgeon has Bacca pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bacca manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Bacca breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Bacca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacca looks to land a combination. Sturgeon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacca closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bacca's corner calls for a 1-2. Bacca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Bacca gets a clinch.
Sturgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.

Bacca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacca lands a lovely overhand right.
Bacca scores with a three punch combo!

Bacca rushes Sturgeon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sturgeon is looking to break free of the clinch but Bacca has double underhooks.
Bacca tries to circle away but Sturgeon has him pinned against the cage.
Sturgeon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bacca smiles and moves away.

Bacca moves into range and clinches up with Sturgeon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chew Bacca dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Bacca lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sturgeon is looking to clinch but Bacca is avoiding it.
Sturgeon has his takedown stuffed
and Bacca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturgeon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bacca counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacca connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturgeon momentarily.
Bacca with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturgeon moves to clinch but Bacca breaks away
letting Bacca counter with a right hand.
Bacca scores with a hook to the body. Sturgeon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Bacca darts in and clinches Sturgeon up against the cage.
Sturgeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bacca rushes Sturgeon and presses him up against the cage.

Bacca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sturgeon tries to clinch but Bacca is having none of it.
Sturgeon misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Bacca.
Nice cross by Bacca.
Bacca connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturgeon momentarily.

Bacca moves into the clinch.

Bacca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Sturgeon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sturgeon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bacca defends it nicely.
Chew Bacca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Sturgeon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Bacca breaks the clinch.

Bacca has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bacca breaks from the clinch.

Bacca gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bacca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturgeon tries a head kick but it misses.

Bacca clinches with his opponent.

Bacca breaks the clinch.
Sturgeon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturgeon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturgeon shoots and misses

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

Bacca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bacca has closed the distance and engaged Sturgeon in a clinch.

Bacca manages to break the clinch.
Bacca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sturgeon backs up against the cage.
Bacca connects with a body shot that sends Sturgeon's belly button to the back.

Bacca rushes Sturgeon and presses him up against the cage.

Bacca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bacca, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacca throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bacca.
Sturgeon misses with a takedown
and Sturgeon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Bacca closes the distance and clinches.

Bacca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacca jabs Sturgeon right on the nose. Sturgeon blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Bacca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturgeon doesn't seem phased though.
Sturgeon misses with a takedown

and Bacca counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bacca tries to land a knee to the head but Sturgeon blocks with his arms.
Theodore Sturgeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chew Bacca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bacca breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chew Bacca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bacca 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Chew Bacca!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Chew Bacca!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Chew Bacca!

Chew Bacca wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Manninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Samir Oliva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Oliva
vs
Manninen

194 cm
25
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 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, Asko Manninen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Oliva.
Manninen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manninen fails with the takedown
and Oliva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manninen looks gassed!
Oliva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliva throws a head kick that misses.
Oliva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manninen.
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!
Good leg kick by Oliva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oliva throws a head kick but Manninen moves out of range.

Oliva lands a big head kick that sends Manninen tumbling to the mat! Oliva takes a step backwards and waves Manninen back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Manninen is rocked!

It looks like Asko Manninen has been cut.
Oliva feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Manninen collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samir Oliva!
Samir Oliva retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Samir Oliva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Squall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hriday Kakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakkar has chosen The Call of Ktulu as his entrance music. Pete Squall had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Squall
vs
Kakkar

170 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hriday Kakkar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kakkar with that takedown attempt.
Kakkar scores with a spinning back kick!
Squall scores with a one two! Kakkar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Squall circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kakkar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Squall!
Squall is breathing heavily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Squall tries to lock up and control but Kakkar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakkar with the ground and pound from mount.
Kakkar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakkar lands a big elbow.
Kakkar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kakkar with the ground and pound from mount.
Kakkar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Squall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kakkar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Squall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Squall tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Squall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kakkar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kakkar is landing with some decent strikes but Squall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kakkar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakkar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Squall is rocked!
Kakkar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Squall is looking to escape.
Oh Squall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakkar working the ground and pound effectively.
Kakkar with shots to the head and body - Squall looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kakkar with shots to the head and body - Squall looks very uncomfortable down there.
Squall tries to hold on but Kakkar pushes him away.
Squall seems to have got his legs back now.
Kakkar cracks Squall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kakkar controlling from mount.
Kakkar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kakkar trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkar working Squall over with strikes here.
Kakkar postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Squall in real trouble here! The ref calls for Squall to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hriday Kakkar!
Hriday Kakkar is the new featherweight champion!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alacrity Fitzhugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Van Der Veer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzhugh comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets. This should be a great matchup!

Fitzhugh
vs
Van Der Veer

182 cm
25
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alacrity Fitzhugh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Van Der Veer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Der Veer pushes Fitzhugh up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Veer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Fitzhugh.
Fitzhugh tries to break the clinch but Van Der Veer is controlling the position.

Van Der Veer breaks from the clinch.
Fitzhugh tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Van Der Veer counters by moving into the clinch.

Van Der Veer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fitzhugh uses from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Der Veer wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzhugh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Veer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fitzhugh drops back looking for a leg! Van Der Veer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Der Veer manages to kick Fitzhugh off! Fitzhugh jumps back into Van Der Veer's guard.
Van Der Veer trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzhugh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Van Der Veer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzhugh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Van Der Veer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alacrity Fitzhugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzhugh tries to clinch up

and Van Der Veer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitzhugh's guard.

Fitzhugh working for a triangle but Van Der Veer defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fitzhugh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Veer is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Veer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fitzhugh has an active guard here but Van Der Veer has managed to pass into half guard.
Fitzhugh is looking to escape.

Fitzhugh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fitzhugh is breathing heavily.

Van Der Veer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzhugh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Der Veer slows the pace down in half guard.

Fitzhugh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Veer pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Veer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fitzhugh to stand up.
Van Der Veer keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzhugh tries to clinch

and Van Der Veer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Veer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Der Veer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzhugh is keeping the position for now.

Fitzhugh working for a triangle but Van Der Veer defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Veer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzhugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Der Veer content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Van Der Veer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fitzhugh tries to clinch up

and Van Der Veer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Fitzhugh working for a triangle but Van Der Veer defends it easily.

Fitzhugh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Veer defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Van Der Veer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fitzhugh tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Van Der Veer moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Fitzhugh.

It looks like Magnus Van Der Veer has been cut.
Van Der Veer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzhugh jumps guard but Van Der Veer stands there with Fitzhugh around his waist. Fitzhugh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Der Veer lands a body punch.
Fitzhugh jumps guard but Van Der Veer stands there with Fitzhugh around his waist. Fitzhugh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzhugh fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alacrity Fitzhugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzhugh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Van Der Veer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fitzhugh thows a big elbow that misses.
Fitzhugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Veer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Veer lands some strikes from the bottom.
Van Der Veer pulls Fitzhugh in close to prevent any damage.
Fitzhugh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Der Veer is proving hard to escape from.
Van Der Veer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fitzhugh!
Fitzhugh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Veer fails to take his opponent's back.
Fitzhugh is looking to improve his position but Van Der Veer isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzhugh wants to hold on but Van Der Veer pushes him away.
Van Der Veer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fitzhugh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Van Der Veer content just to control the position here.
Fitzhugh tries to reverse the position but Van Der Veer maintains control.
Van Der Veer controlling from the full mount.
Van Der Veer lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Veer with a couple of short strikes.
Van Der Veer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzhugh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Veer controlling his opponent.
Fitzhugh is wriggling around trying to escape.

Van Der Veer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzhugh has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fitzhugh is trying to stand.
Fitzhugh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Van Der Veer wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzhugh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fitzhugh looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fitzhugh looking for submissions off his back.

Fitzhugh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Veer pulls his head out easily.
Van Der Veer content to control rather than advance.
Van Der Veer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Van Der Veer is working for a kimura but Fitzhugh is defending it quite comfortably.

Fitzhugh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Veer pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Van Der Veer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Van Der Veer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Van Der Veer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fitzhugh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Fitzhugh is looking for a triangle but Van Der Veer pushes his legs off easily.

Fitzhugh looking for a guillotine here but Van Der Veer defends easily.
Van Der Veer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fitzhugh looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Der Veer has picked Fitzhugh up and slammed him! Fitzhugh can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Der Veer manages to pass to side control!

Van Der Veer stands up and beckons Fitzhugh to his feet.

Van Der Veer closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzhugh tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Der Veer avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzhugh tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Der Veer avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzhugh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Der Veer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzhugh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Der Veer blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzhugh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Der Veer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fitzhugh trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fitzhugh pulls guard successfully.
Van Der Veer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Fitzhugh is working an open guard so Van Der Veer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Der Veer misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzhugh tries to clinch

and Van Der Veer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Der Veer.
Van Der Veer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Fitzhugh looking for a guillotine here but Van Der Veer defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitzhugh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Der Veer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzhugh is keeping the position for now.
Van Der Veer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Van Der Veer postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magnus Van Der Veer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fitzhugh tries to clinch
and Van Der Veer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzhugh's knee momentarily.

Van Der Veer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fitzhugh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Fitzhugh looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Van Der Veer is defending well. Fitzhugh quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Van Der Veer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fitzhugh celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alacrity Fitzhugh!
Alacrity Fitzhugh is the new lightweight champion!