UTG4 - Pride! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Launo Ilmari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jansku Butthead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ilmari
vs
Butthead

184 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Launo Ilmari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jansku Butthead !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmari tries to clinch there but Butthead circles away.
Butthead slaps away a takedown attempt from Ilmari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ilmari tries to clinch up.
Ilmari tries to close the distance and clinch but Butthead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ilmari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butthead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ilmari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Butthead 's sensitive parts.
Ilmari tries to clinch but Butthead is having none of it.

Ilmari gets caught flat footed, as Butthead shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Butthead throwing strikes from guard but Ilmari blocks nicely.
Ilmari looking to control.
Butthead controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butthead 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butthead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Butthead is looking to work some ground and pound but Ilmari has wrist control.
Ilmari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butthead .
Butthead with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butthead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ilmari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butthead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butthead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ilmari wants to stand up but Butthead is controlling him.

Jansku Butthead has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Butthead fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ilmari to the ground. Butthead is now in Ilmari's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butthead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Butthead trying to control but Ilmari is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butthead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butthead controlling from the top position.
Butthead pushes down on Ilmari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butthead trying to control the action but Ilmari is working from the bottom.
Butthead scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butthead misses with a head shot. Ilmari uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ilmari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Butthead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butthead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilmari keeping full guard, as Butthead tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jansku Butthead 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.

Ilmari wants to clinch

so Butthead counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ilmari is looking to stand up but Butthead isn't so interested in that idea.
Jansku Butthead has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ilmari can't keep his opponent in guard - Butthead advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Butthead decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ilmari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butthead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilmari was well out of range. Poor timing from Butthead .
Butthead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ilmari defends it nicely.
Launo Ilmari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butthead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ilmari but Ilmari pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmari shoots in looking for a takedown. Butthead tries to sprawl out of it but Ilmari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Butthead manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ilmari scoring well with a low kick there.
Butthead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ilmari.
Ilmari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Butthead circles away.
Ilmari shoots in looking for a takedown but Butthead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ilmari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Launo Ilmari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Butthead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butthead dives in and grabs Ilmari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ilmari pushes down on Butthead 's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Butthead .
Butthead keeps the fight on the outside.
Butthead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ilmari.

Butthead throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ilmari tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Butthead is in Ilmari's guard.
Butthead is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Butthead stands up from Ilmari's guard - Butthead perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmari is looking to clinch but Butthead is avoiding it.

Butthead moves into range and clinches up with Ilmari.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Butthead as Ilmari tries to tie him up.
Butthead is trying to pull guard but Ilmari has him pressed against the cage.
Butthead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ilmari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ilmari can't get the takedown.
Butthead leaning against his opponent.
Ilmari looking to slow down the pace here.
Butthead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ilmari pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butthead blocks the elbow strike.
Ilmari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Butthead wants a takedown but no success here.
Ilmari has had enough of the clinch but Butthead keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ilmari.
Ilmari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butthead avoids it.
Butthead is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ilmari is defending well.
Ilmari misses with a knee to the head.
Butthead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmari's elbow.
Ilmari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Butthead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Butthead is trying to break the clinch but Ilmari is controlling him.
Butthead stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmari wants to stall.
Ilmari lands with a left to the head.
Ilmari has Butthead pressed against the cage, preventing Butthead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ilmari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butthead is defending well for now.
Ilmari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butthead blocks it with crossed arms.
Ilmari lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ilmari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Butthead 's face.
Butthead dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ilmari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilmari wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Ilmari fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jansku Butthead will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ilmari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ilmari wants to clinch up but Butthead keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilmari.
Butthead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ilmari but Ilmari pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Butthead looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ilmari!
Butthead dominating with strikes here.
Butthead lands a big shot there that rocks Ilmari but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Butthead tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Butthead unloading with bombs!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmari trying desperately to get to his feet.

Butthead goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ilmari turns into him and now he's in Butthead 's guard.
Ilmari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilmari preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Butthead isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ilmari stacks Butthead on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ilmari!
Butthead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ilmari misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Butthead explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ilmari feints and then cracks Butthead 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butthead down.
Ilmari shoots in for a takedown but Butthead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmari is looking to clinch but Butthead is avoiding it.
Ilmari is looking to clinch.
Ilmari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Butthead sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ilmari somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Launo Ilmari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmari is looking to land body kicks.
Ilmari is looking to clinch but Butthead is avoiding it.
Butthead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ilmari as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmari tries to clinch there but Butthead circles away.
Ilmari fails in his attempt to clinch.

Butthead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Butthead perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ilmari wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butthead thows a huge punch but Ilmari dodges it nicely.
Butthead with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Butthead has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Launo Ilmari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Jansku Butthead has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ilmari misses with a wild combination.
Butthead fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Butthead looks for a takedown but Ilmari sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmari tries to close the distance and clinch but Butthead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ilmari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ilmari cracks the inside of Butthead 's front leg.
Ilmari doesn't manage to clinch there - Butthead circles away.
Ilmari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ilmari tries to clinch up.
Ilmari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Butthead fails to land the takedown.
Ilmari moves in looking to clinch but Butthead pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilmari tries to clinch up but Butthead circles away and keeps his distance.

Butthead drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butthead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ilmari swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jansku Butthead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Butthead winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jansku Butthead !
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jansku Butthead !
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jansku Butthead !

Jansku Butthead wins by unanimous decision!
Jansku Butthead thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Sturgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Theodore Sturgeon enters the cage!

Zakrzewski
vs
Sturgeon

200 cm
20
287 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

209 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Theodore Sturgeon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

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

and Zakrzewski 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.

Sturgeon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zakrzewski has his hands clasped together but Sturgeon extends an breaks Zakrzewski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sturgeon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Sturgeon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between From Beyond (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beyond
vs
Maki

200 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, From Beyond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Maki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beyond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maki throws a head kick but Beyond moves out of range.
Beyond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Maki clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maki.
Beyond is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beyond's efforts to push away.
Maki landing knees to the body.
Maki controlling the action here for a moment.
Beyond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beyond throws an elbow but it misses.
Maki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like From Beyond has been cut.
Maki looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Maki drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maki kicks Beyond off and gets to his feet.

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

Beyond is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Maki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Beyond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maki with a knee to the head.

From Beyond's cut is getting worse.

Maki drops Beyond with a big knee straight up the middle! Beyond is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Maki shoots in for a double leg but Beyond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Maki rushes Beyond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maki landing knees to the head.
Maki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beyond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beyond seems to have got his legs back now.
From Beyond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Maki.
Maki misses with a wild combination.
Kai Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Maki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beyond blocks a head kick by Maki.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maki.

Beyond tries to keep at a distance but Maki has taken the fight into the clinch.

Maki jumps into guard, dragging Beyond to the mat.

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

Maki uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki throws a nice head kick!

Maki rushes Beyond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maki looking to throw knees to the head but Beyond is blocking nicely.
Beyond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beyond is trying to pull guard but Maki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maki avoids the elbow strike from Beyond, against the cage.
Maki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beyond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maki throws a sloppy head kick and Beyond moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beyond leaves Maki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beyond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki tries to clinch but Beyond moves out of range.
Maki lands with a slapping head kick.

From Beyond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beyond.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Maki breaks from the clinch.
Maki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beyond fails to pull guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beyond jumps guard but Maki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Maki.
Maki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Maki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on From Beyond's cut.
That's time! Beyond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maki cracks the inside of Beyond's front leg.
Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maki tries to clinch but Beyond is having none of it.
A head kick from Maki lands but Beyond takes it in his stride.
Beyond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maki's head.

Maki gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Maki breaks from the clinch.
Beyond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maki at a distance.
Maki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beyond counters with a right hand to the body.
Maki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Beyond.
Horrible takedown by Maki or perhaps it was just good defense by Beyond which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beyond circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Beyond to counter with a crisp jab.

Maki has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beyond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maki lands a good knee to the midsection. Beyond won't want to take too many of those.
Maki is struggling to control the position.
Maki tries for a takedown but Beyond manages to get underhooks.
Maki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maki landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki has Beyond pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beyond looking for a takedown.
Maki wants to take the fight to the mat but Beyond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
From Beyond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Maki.
Maki connects with a knee to the head.

Maki gets control of Beyond's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beyond manages to get himself to full guard.
Maki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Maki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beyond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Maki instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beyond tries to stall but Maki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Beyond blocks an elbow strike.
Maki looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maki throws an elbow but misses.
Maki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beyond's face.

Jeez, From Beyond's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maki landing knees to the body.
Maki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beyond's face.

Maki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Beyond as Maki shoots in.
Beyond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
From Beyond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maki throws a head kick but Beyond moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki tries to clinch but Beyond is having none of it.
Maki looks to clinch
and Beyond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maki misses with a takedown attempt - Beyond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Maki pushes Beyond up against the cage in a clinch.
Beyond lands a hook that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
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!
Maki scores with a knee to the head.

Maki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beyond uses from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Maki wriggles free and stands up.
Beyond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Maki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on From Beyond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Beyond takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Beyond lands with a nice body punch.
Maki tries to clinch there but Beyond circles away.
Beyond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki.
Maki throws a series of punches but Beyond avoids them all with ease.

Maki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beyond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Maki manages to pull guard.

Maki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Beyond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maki connects with a knee to the 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!
Maki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beyond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Maki breaks from the clinch.
Maki doesn't manage to clinch there - Beyond circles away.
From Beyond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maki is looking to clinch.
Beyond stuffs the takedown.
Maki tries to clinch there but Beyond circles away.
Beyond swinging wildly here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kai Maki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Beyond is trying to force a seperation but Maki has the dominant position.
Maki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beyond's face.

Maki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beyond avoids the head kick by Maki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beyond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beyond avoids the head kick by Maki.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Beyond enables Maki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beyond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
From Beyond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beyond is proving hard to escape from.
Beyond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maki.

Maki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maki jumps guard but Beyond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
From Beyond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Maki.
Maki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beyond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maki tries a knee to the head but Beyond blocks it.
Beyond fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maki slips a jab and a cross from Beyond.

Maki has closed the distance and engaged Beyond in a clinch.
Beyond tries to pull guard but Maki won't allow it.
Beyond blocks the elbow strike.
Maki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beyond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maki obliges.
Maki keeps control of Beyond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maki landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Maki.
Maki blocking some punches.
Kai Maki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beyond misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Maki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kai Maki!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kai Maki!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kai Maki!

Kai Maki wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buya Kasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lkhagvsuren Ganbold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buya Kasha has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kasha
vs
Ganbold

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, 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, Lkhagvsuren Ganbold!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ganbold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ganbold blocks an elbow strike from Kasha.
Ganbold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ganbold tries to land knees in the clinch but Kasha avoids the damage to the body.
Ganbold jumps guard but Kasha stands there with Ganbold around his waist. Ganbold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kasha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ganbold is trying to force a seperation but Kasha has the dominant position.
Ganbold avoids the elbow strike from Kasha, against the cage.
Kasha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganbold's elbow.
Kasha throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Ganbold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ganbold should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kasha is trying to break free.
Kasha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kasha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ganbold.
Ganbold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ganbold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kasha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buya Kasha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lkhagvsuren Ganbold.
Ganbold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kasha has him pressed against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kasha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ganbold's calf.
Kasha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ganbold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kasha scores with a leg kick.
Kasha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kasha.
Ganbold looks gassed!
Kasha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kasha tries to clinch up.
Kasha throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Lkhagvsuren Ganbold has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasha tries to clinch up but Ganbold circles away and keeps his distance.

Ganbold clinches up with Kasha and pushes him back against the cage.
Kasha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ganbold blocks it with crossed arms.
Kasha misses with an elbow strike.
Kasha managing to block the knees to the body from Ganbold.
Ganbold tries to work over Kasha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasha tries a knee to the head but Ganbold blocks it.
Kasha throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganbold is trying to force a seperation but Kasha has the dominant position.
Ganbold is trying to pull guard but Kasha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kasha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Ganbold pulls guard.
Kasha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ganbold keeping moving, preventing Kasha from controlling successfully.

Buya Kasha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kasha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasha lands with a kick to the temple. Ganbold shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ganbold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kasha.
Kasha avoids the head kick by Ganbold.

Ganbold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasha, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganbold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasha prevents it.
Kasha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Kasha to work.
Kasha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kasha wants to break free but Ganbold has control.
Kasha tries a knee to the head but Ganbold blocks it.
Kasha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ganbold.
Ganbold is trying to force a seperation but Kasha has the dominant position.

Ganbold breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kasha has closed the distance and engaged Ganbold in a clinch.
Kasha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kasha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganbold is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ganbold breaks the clinch.
Ganbold misses with a takedown
and Kasha counters with a thumping low kick.
Ganbold tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ganbold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kasha.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ganbold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kasha has managed to clinch.
Ganbold jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasha walks away with a smile on his face. Ganbold gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kasha scores with a head kick. Ganbold tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buya Kasha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lkhagvsuren Ganbold's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kasha shoots in looking for a takedown. Ganbold tries to sprawl out of it but Kasha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ganbold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasha throws a nice head kick!
Ganbold misses with a takedown
and Kasha counters with a nice body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kasha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ganbold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Kasha stands and steps away. Ganbold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kasha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ganbold's calf.
Kasha fails with the takedown.
Buya Kasha is winning the standup battle so far.
Ganbold is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganbold tries a head kick but it misses.
Ganbold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasha throws a sloppy head kick and Ganbold moves out of range easily.

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

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganbold won't allow Kasha to sweep him here.
Kasha wants to control but Ganbold passes easily into half guard.

Ganbold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kasha moves into full guard.
Kasha trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ganbold drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kasha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kasha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kasha!

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

Kasha swings around for an armbar but Ganbold sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kasha's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ganbold gets to his feet - Kasha follows without any prompting.

Kasha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kasha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ganbold is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buya Kasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ganbold managing to block the knees to the body from Kasha.
Kasha tries to circle away but Ganbold has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kasha.
Ganbold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kasha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kasha lands an elbow inside that Ganbold shrugs off.
Ganbold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ganbold throws an elbow but it misses.
Kasha managing to block the knees to the body from Ganbold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ganbold creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasha lands an elbow inside that Ganbold shrugs off.
Kasha avoiding damage as Ganbold throws knees to the body.
Kasha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ganbold avoids it.
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 Lkhagvsuren Ganbold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A nice inside leg kick there by Kasha. That's going to slow Ganbold down.
Kasha throws a sloppy head kick and Ganbold moves out of range easily.
Ganbold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kasha fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ganbold has managed to clinch.
Ganbold effectively controlling the action here.
Kasha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kasha looking to stall.
Kasha has Ganbold pushed against the cage.
Kasha trying to control the position but instead, Ganbold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kasha into the cage.
Kasha prevents Ganbold from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasha fails to pull guard.
Kasha is looking to control Ganbold's arms but Ganbold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kasha has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buya Kasha.
Ganbold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kasha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasha throws a front kick that sends Ganbold stumbling back into the cage.
Ganbold feints a jab promting Kasha to slip. Ganbold then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kasha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Buya Kasha has been cut.
Ganbold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kasha clinches.

Ganbold breaks from the clinch.
Ganbold keeps the fight on the outside.

Ganbold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ganbold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Ganbold moves into the clinch.
Ganbold is looking to break free of the clinch but Kasha has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganbold is defending well for now.
Ganbold dodges an elbow strike from Kasha.
Ganbold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kasha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kasha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ganbold is looking to take this one to the mat.

Ganbold breaks the clinch.
Kasha lands a front kick.
Kasha connects with a leg kick. Ganbold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kasha throws a sloppy head kick and Ganbold moves out of range easily.
Kasha scores with a kick to the body.
Kasha looks for a takedown but Ganbold sprawls well.
Kasha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ganbold swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buya Kasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kasha lands a head kick!
Ganbold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganbold throws a sloppy head kick
and Kasha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kasha throws a sloppy head kick and Ganbold moves out of range easily.
Lkhagvsuren Ganbold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganbold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kasha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kasha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kasha - that will leave a mark!
Ganbold has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kasha.

Kasha closes the distance and clinches.
Kasha trying to land knees to the body.
Kasha prevents the takedown attempt.
Kasha effectively controlling the action here.
Ganbold avoiding damage as Kasha throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Kasha.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganbold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kasha trying to land knees to the body.

Ganbold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kasha regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasha trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Ganbold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kasha.
Kasha throws a head kick that misses.
Kasha feints and then cracks Ganbold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ganbold down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kasha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kasha lands a head kick!
Kasha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buya Kasha clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kasha lands a high kick!
Kasha avoids the head kick by Ganbold.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ganbold.
Kasha throws a nice head kick!
Kasha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick by Ganbold misses
and Kasha counters with a leg kick.
Kasha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kasha connects with a high kick.

Kasha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ganbold's guard.

Ganbold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kasha passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ganbold keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasha is really struggling to control Ganbold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kasha happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kasha wants to control but Ganbold is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Buya Kasha wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kasha tries to clinch up but Ganbold circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasha connects with a high kick.
Ganbold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ganbold tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasha misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Kasha lands but Ganbold takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganbold takes a kick to the side of the head.

Ganbold takes the fight into the clinch.
Ganbold misses with a knee strike.
Kasha wants to stall.
Kasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganbold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasha tries to stall but Ganbold uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kasha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ganbold's defenses.
Buya Kasha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ganbold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kasha is defending well for now.
Kasha jumps guard but Ganbold stands there with Kasha around his waist. Kasha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kasha lands an elbow that stopped Ganbold in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasha lands an elbow that stopped Ganbold in his tracks for a moment.
Kasha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ganbold avoids it.
Kasha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganbold is defending well for now.
Ganbold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ganbold unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kasha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kasha trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasha controlling the action here for a moment.
Kasha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kasha misses with an elbow over the top.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buya Kasha had his way with Lkhagvsuren Ganbold in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kasha throws a push kick but Ganbold slaps the foot to one side.
Kasha avoids a kick to the body.
Kasha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Ganbold closes the distance and clinches.
Kasha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kasha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ganbold up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kasha.

Ganbold breaks from the clinch.

Ganbold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasha, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganbold is trying to pull guard but Kasha has him pressed against the cage.
Kasha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kasha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganbold avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ganbold is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ganbold jumps guard but Kasha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasha is trying to maintain a safe position but Ganbold gets an underhook and turns Kasha into the cage.
Kasha managing to block the knees to the body from Ganbold.
Kasha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganbold avoids the damage to the body.
Ganbold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ganbold wants to get back to striking at distance but Kasha won't allow it.
Kasha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganbold avoids the damage to the body.
Kasha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganbold is defending well for now.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ganbold as Kasha tries to tie him up.
Kasha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kasha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kasha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganbold avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ganbold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ganbold fails with a takedown attempt.
Buya Kasha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lkhagvsuren Ganbold.
Kasha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ganbold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ganbold looks to land a combination but Kasha avoids it well.
Ganbold blocks a head kick by Kasha.

Kasha gets tackled into the cage by Ganbold. Ganbold maintains the clinch.
Ganbold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ganbold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kasha is defending well for now.
Ganbold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ganbold wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ganbold gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on Kasha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ganbold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kasha smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Kasha lands but Ganbold takes it in his stride.

Ganbold clinches up against the cage.
Ganbold tries for a takedown but Kasha manages to get underhooks.
Ganbold is trying to pull guard but Kasha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kasha lands an elbow inside.
Kasha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ganbold blocks a body shot from Kasha.
Lkhagvsuren Ganbold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ganbold manages to break the clinch.
Kasha lands a jab-cross combination.
Ganbold looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Kasha pushes Ganbold up against the cage in a clinch.
Buya Kasha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kasha blocks an elbow strike from Ganbold.
Kasha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ganbold avoids it.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Lkhagvsuren Ganbold's cut even more.
Kasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganbold uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ganbold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kasha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kasha lands an elbow inside that Ganbold shrugs off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buya Kasha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Buya Kasha!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Buya Kasha!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Buya Kasha!

Buya Kasha wins by unanimous decision!
Buya Kasha retains his middleweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keita Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Wan King
vs
Aoki

179 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obi Wan King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keita Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki fails with the takedown
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Aoki.
Aoki fails with the takedown
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Obi Wan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keita Aoki.
Aoki throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aoki with a poor takedown
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aoki looks gassed!
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Aoki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
King 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 is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aoki is controlling him.
Aoki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.

Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki won't allow King to get back to his feet.
Aoki trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoki on the ground.
King has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aoki won't allow King to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
King wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aoki, into his guard.

Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aoki has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think King should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Aoki has tightened it up now! King should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keita Aoki!
Keita Aoki is the new bantamweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Pirhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nagendra might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Liberty Bell - John Philip Sousa. Pirhonen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Last Caress. Montgomery Nagendra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nagendra
vs
Pirhonen

193 cm
18
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the 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, 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, Tomas Pirhonen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Nagendra misses the target.

Nagendra shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pirhonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nagendra wants to control from the top but Pirhonen keeps moving.
Nagendra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nagendra trying to control but Pirhonen is working from the bottom.
Nagendra scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pirhonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagendra thows a big elbow that misses.
Nagendra throwing strikes from guard but Pirhonen blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagendra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Nagendra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagendra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nagendra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pirhonen keeping moving, preventing Nagendra from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagendra connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagendra is in close to Pirhonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagendra passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirhonen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nagendra 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.
Pirhonen tries to escape but Nagendra is in control.
Nagendra landing a few strikes.
Nagendra connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pirhonen some visible discomfort.

Pirhonen is rocked!
Pirhonen looks gassed!
Nagendra lands a big left to the face of Pirhonen, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Nagendra and another - Pirhonen is out! Nagendra stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Montgomery Nagendra!
Montgomery Nagendra retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Montgomery Nagendra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.