BHFC 150 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuomi Sakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Tam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakata's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ketsunoke vs Shirinoke by Gintama OST. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sakata
vs
Tam

183 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
21
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, Mitsuomi Sakata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Tam!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakata connects with a leg kick. Tam looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sakata connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tam misses with a wild combination.
Sakata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tam looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakata connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitsuomi Sakata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Sakata - that's a beauty! Tam is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Sakata can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mitsuomi Sakata!
A very excited looking Mitsuomi Sakata made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfe Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mugison Murr Murr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Larson
vs
Murr Murr

182 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfe Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mugison Murr Murr!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson misses with a body punch

and Murr Murr counters with a single leg into guard. Larson didn't expect that.
Murr Murr pushing down on Larson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murr Murr works his way into side control.
Larson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

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

Murr Murr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Murr Murr is tightening it up a little... Larson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Larson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Larson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Murr Murr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mugison Murr Murr!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulquiorra Cifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat The Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulquiorra Cifer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cifer
vs
The Kick

178 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulquiorra Cifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat The Kick!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Kick has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Kick is working Cifer over against the cage.

The Kick has hold of one of Cifer's legs. Cifer is fighting the takedown attempt but The Kick gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cifer seems keen to control The Kick's posture.
Cifer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Kick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The Kick is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cifer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. The Kick is looking to defend but Cifer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for The Kick! Cifer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, The Kick taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ulquiorra Cifer!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fredrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Lagman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fredrikson
vs
Lagman

178 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Fredrikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Myles Lagman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lagman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredrikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lagman is just out of range.
Lagman misses with a low kick.
Fredrikson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Fredrikson drives through and clinches with Lagman against the cage.
Lagman has had enough of the clinch but Fredrikson keeps him there for the moment.
Fredrikson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lagman gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Fredrikson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lagman regains guard immediately.
Fredrikson won't allow Lagman to sweep him here.
Lagman wants to stand and escape but Fredrikson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fredrikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fredrikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lagman holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Myles Lagman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lagman looks for the body kick but Fredrikson saw that one coming.
Fredrikson tries to clinch there but Lagman circles away.
Fredrikson staying out of range there.
Lagman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fredrikson back to the cage. Lagman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fredrikson tries to clinch up.
Fredrikson throws a body punch but Lagman moves out of range.
Lagman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredrikson.

Fredrikson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lagman, pushing him back against the cage.
Lagman is pressed up against the cage. Fredrikson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lagman down to the mat. Lagman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagman scores with a body shot.
Fredrikson tries to clinch up but Lagman circles away and keeps his distance.

Fredrikson gets a double leg takedown into Lagman's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredrikson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fredrikson looking to pass the guard.
Fredrikson trying to control but Lagman is working from the bottom.
Lagman keeping full guard, as Fredrikson tries to pass.
Lagman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fredrikson dives into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lagman is pushing Fredrikson's head away, looking to escape. Fredrikson manages to hold on to the position though.
Lagman looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagman taking a bit of punishment here - Fredrikson scoring with strikes.
Lagman stops Fredrikson from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Lagman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lagman stops Fredrikson from passing to mount.
Lagman tries to escape but Fredrikson is in control.
Fredrikson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lagman being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lagman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fredrikson is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrikson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lagman prevents Fredrikson from improving position.
A lull in the action here.
Fredrikson working the ground and pound from side control.
Fredrikson advances to full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrikson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lagman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fredrikson looking to finish Lagman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lagman!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredrikson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lagman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fredrikson misses with a straight right.
Lagman throws a body punch but Fredrikson moves out of range.
Fredrikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lagman.
Decent striking displayed by Lagman there.
Lagman thows a body shot but no joy.
Lagman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fredrikson.
Lagman misses with a double jab.
Lagman thows a body shot but no joy.
Lagman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fredrikson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Fredrikson rushes Lagman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lagman is trying to break free.
Lagman is trying to break the clinch but Fredrikson has him pressed against the cage.
Fredrikson goes for a takedown attempt but Lagman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lagman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrikson slips a jab and a cross from Lagman.
Fredrikson wants to clinch up but Lagman keeps it at a distance.
Lagman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fredrikson backs up against the cage.
Fredrikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lagman dodges the punch combination from Fredrikson.
Lagman misses with a wild body shot.

Fredrikson takes the fight into the clinch.
Lagman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fredrikson.
Fredrikson tries a body shot but Lagman blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrikson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Fredrikson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fredrikson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fredrikson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagman regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Fredrikson there.
Fredrikson prevents Lagman from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrikson is nestled in close to Lagman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fredrikson throwing shots but Lagman is blocking nicely.
Lagman is pressing down on Fredrikson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fredrikson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fredrikson distracts Lagman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fredrikson content to stall in guard here.
Fredrikson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lagman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredrikson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lagman has wrist control.
Fredrikson throwing strikes from guard but Lagman blocks nicely.
Fredrikson throws a big right hand that misses.
Lagman wants to hit a switch here but Fredrikson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lagman there!
Fredrikson is landing with some decent strikes but Lagman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lagman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Lagman is rocked!
Fredrikson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lagman is still in real trouble! Can Fredrikson finish him?

Fredrikson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lagman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fredrikson lands with some strikes.
Fredrikson tries to control but Lagman wriggling away.
Lagman tries to hold on but Fredrikson pushes him away.
Fredrikson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lagman scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Fredrikson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Fredrikson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Fredrikson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joahan Nikkenen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonic The Hedge Hog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikkenen comes to the cage accompanied by Tango from Poland. The Hedge Hog has chosen Sonic The HedgeHog theme song by SEGA as his entrance music. Joahan Nikkenen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sonic The Hedge Hog's chin.

Nikkenen
vs
The Hedge Hog

202 cm
27
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joahan Nikkenen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonic The Hedge Hog!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hedge Hog tests Nikkenen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nikkenen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nikkenen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikkenen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nikkenen tries to clinch but The Hedge Hog is having none of it.
A jab from The Hedge Hog finds it's way through Nikkenen's defenses.
The Hedge Hog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nikkenen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Hedge Hog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikkenen under the eye.
Sonic The Hedge Hog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hedge Hog moves out of range as Nikkenen strikes.
Nikkenen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Hedge Hog finds it's way round the side to connect with Nikkenen's head.

Nikkenen drives through and clinches with The Hedge Hog against the cage.

Nikkenen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Hedge Hog wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nikkenen manages to pass to side control.
The Hedge Hog wants to improve his position but Nikkenen is controlling well.
The Hedge Hog tries to kick Nikkenen off but Nikkenen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Hedge Hog is trying to control but can't.

Nikkenen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Hedge Hog is just riding it out for now. Nikkenen eventually gives up the hold.
The Hedge Hog wants to get back to his feet.
The Hedge Hog is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Hedge Hog can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nikkenen stops The Hedge Hog from getting back to his feet.
The Hedge Hog is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikkenen wants to free his trapped foot but The Hedge Hog is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nikkenen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Hedge Hog wants to improve his position but Nikkenen is controlling well.
Nikkenen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Hedge Hog wants to get back to full guard.
The Hedge Hog is trying to stand back up but Nikkenen is controlling him
Nikkenen 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.

Nikkenen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Hedge Hog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nikkenen.
The Hedge Hog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikkenen.
The Hedge Hog wants to get back to full guard but Nikkenen has mounted him!
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!

Nikkenen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Hedge Hog is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikkenen lands a big shot there that rocks The Hedge Hog but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nikkenen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nikkenen raining down shots from the mount!
Nikkenen avoids the attempt from The Hedge Hog to control.
The Hedge Hog is trying to escape the mount.
Nikkenen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You get the feeling that The Hedge Hog really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The Hedge Hog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Hedge Hog tries to hold on but Nikkenen postures up.
Nikkenen lands a nice shot to the head.

The Hedge Hog is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkenen lands a big shot to the head and The Hedge Hog winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joahan Nikkenen!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuula Natsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odinson comes into the arena with Tyr - Valhalla blaring out of the sound system. Sven Odinson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kuula Natsi's chin.

Odinson
vs
Natsi

186 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Odinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuula Natsi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Natsi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Natsi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Odinson bucks up and tries to throw Natsi off but instead Natsi has got his back!
Odinson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Natsi connects with a big shot to the side of Odinson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Natsi.

Natsi working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Odinson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Natsi has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Odinson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuula Natsi!
Post fight, an emotional Kuula Natsi said 'I love muslim immigrants, but i hate how they raped my sister! but still its good to have them here in finland cos they help us alot by raping and selling drugs, and thats what finland needs. and i kick ASS!!! and i did make that nazi liberal immigrant hugger roll around the cage. i RULE! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

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

Abdul
vs
Horse

177 cm
30
183 lbs
17 - 15 - 1

187 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paula Abdul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse cracks the inside of Abdul's front leg.
Abdul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horse under the eye.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. Horse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdul looks to throw the jab but Horse is out of range.
Horse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdul.
Horse slips a straight right by Abdul.
Horse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horse swings widly with a right hand
and Abdul counters with a two punch combo.
Horse cracks Abdul with a good jab.
Horse lands with a right hand.
Horse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abdul throws a right hand that Horse ducks under and follows up with a left that Horse also avoids with ease.
Horse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul cracks a nice hook into Horse's ribs.
Abdul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abdul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Abdul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abdul checks it well.
Horse throws a leg kick but Abdul checks it.
A nice combination there by Abdul.
Horse throws a solid leg kick but Abdul takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horse.
Abdul takes a swing at Horse's ribcage but misses.
Horse misses with a low kick as Abdul jumps back.
Horse is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Horse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horse was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul.
Abdul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdul.
Horse moves in looking to clinch but Abdul pushes him off.

Horse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdul, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse keeps control of Abdul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Horse scores with a hook to the body.
Abdul looking to stall.
Horse effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horse letting Abdul take a breather here.
Horse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abdul looking to stall.
Abdul effectively controlling the action here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse moves to clinch but Abdul breaks away
and Abdul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horse misses with a kick to the body.
Abdul slips under a jab from Horse.
Jab by Abdul.
Horse throws a leg kick but Abdul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Horse throws a leg kick but Abdul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abdul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horse.
Horse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horse tries to work over Abdul's front leg with a kick but Abdul checks it.
Crazy Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horse tries a low kick but Abdul avoids it.
Abdul is looking to wear down Horse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abdul jabs Horse to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Horse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horse pushes Abdul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul working hard to break the clinch.
Horse lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abdul takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horse wants a takedown.
Abdul blocks an uppercut.

Abdul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horse walks into a jab.
Abdul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdul swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdul staying out of range there.
Abdul takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crazy Horse will probably get the nod.
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.

Abdul jabs at Horse's body.
Abdul throws a nice looking combination but Horse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdul misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Abdul misses.
Abdul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdul looks to land a combination. Horse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Abdul connects with a jab.
Horse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdul thows a body shot but no joy.
Abdul connects with a body shot.
Abdul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horse was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul.
Horse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abdul checks a low kick from Horse.
Abdul takes one to the chin there.
Abdul blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse connects with an inside leg kick.
Horse on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Horse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdul prevents a body shot from Horse.
Horse taking a breather.
Abdul can't find room to land a body shot as Horse controls the action.
Horse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdul avoiding damage.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdul's elbow.
Abdul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horse lands a right hand.
Horse taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Horse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Abdul.
Abdul throws a punch but it's blocked by Horse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abdul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Abdul blocking some punches.
Abdul will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Horse up against the cage.
Horse misses with a hook from the clinch.

Abdul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Abdul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horse motions for Abdul to come forward. Horse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horse blocks a jab.
Abdul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horse. Horse obviously looking to wear him down.
Paula Abdul is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdul blocks a leg kick.
Horse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abdul swings for the body but Horse moves out of range.
Horse throws a leg kick but Abdul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abdul checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abdul staying out of range there.
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdul misses with a series of wild punches.
Horse avoids the body shot from Abdul.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horse tries to clinch but Abdul is having none of it.
Horse wants to slow Abdul down by chopping away at his legs.
Abdul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abdul throws the left hand but Horse avoids the punch easily.
Horse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abdul is out of range.
Horse doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdul circles away.
Good leg kick by Horse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horse tried to score with a low kick but Abdul checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horse throws a front kick that sends Abdul stumbling back into the cage.
Abdul connects with a nice looking jab.
Horse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abdul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paula Abdul will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Horse tries to score with a low kick but Abdul moves his leg out of the way.
Abdul swings for the body but Horse moves out of range.
Horse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abdul is out of range and Horse settles back down.
Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horse.
Horse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Horse.
Abdul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horse slips a jab from Abdul.
A big left from Horse misses.
Abdul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdul was well out of range. Poor timing from Horse.
Horse throws a leg kick
and Abdul counters with a left to the body.
Abdul lands a nice hook to Horse's body. Horse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horse misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul blocks a head kick by Horse.
Horse missing with a left hand there. Abdul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Horse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abdul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Abdul.
Horse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdul checks a leg kick.
Horse staying out of range there.
Horse motions for Abdul to come forward. Horse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horse connects with an inside leg kick.
Abdul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horse misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some wild striking there from Abdul.
Horse scores with a nice strike.
Abdul swings for the body but Horse moves out of range.
Horse throws a low kick but Abdul avoids it.
Good leg kick by Horse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Abdul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdul misses with a two punch combination.
Horse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horse tries to clinch but Abdul moves out of range.
Abdul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horse manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abdul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abdul punishes Horse's body with a nice straight punch.
Horse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abdul. That did some damage!
Horse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdul's sensitive parts.
Horse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Abdul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abdul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horse.
Abdul misses with a hook.
Horse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdul throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Horse closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul blocking some punches.
Abdul is looking to control Horse's arms but Horse gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abdul has his back to the cage.
Abdul letting Horse take a breather here.
Horse presses Abdul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abdul is trying to maintain a safe position but Horse gets an underhook and turns Abdul into the cage.
Abdul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horse's elbow.
Horse will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abdul up against the cage.

Abdul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdul throws a series of punches but Horse moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horse 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Horse!
Crazy Horse bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitokage Hakaisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

James
vs
Hakaisha

176 cm
25
184 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

175 cm
26
160 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hitokage Hakaisha!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakaisha avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. James catches Hakaisha right on the button with a cross.
Hakaisha moves away from the strike by James.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James lands a jab to Hakaisha's midsection.
James throws a predictable looking body shot

and Hakaisha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hakaisha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James is looking to stand up but Hakaisha isn't so interested in that idea.
Hakaisha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakaisha advances to half guard.
Hakaisha stops James from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakaisha thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.

Hakaisha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
Hakaisha not doing much here.
James keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hakaisha throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Hakaisha is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hakaisha pulls his head out easily.
Hakaisha wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James won't allow Hakaisha to pass to mount.
Hakaisha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Hakaisha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hakaisha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hakaisha prevents James from improving his position.
Hakaisha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hakaisha throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to stand up here but Hakaisha is controlling him well.
Hakaisha prevents James from improving his position.

James pushes Hakaisha off and gets back to his feet.

Hakaisha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hakaisha in side control, throwing shots but James defends.
Hakaisha tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
James manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
James is trying to stand up here but Hakaisha is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James is defending against the submission attempts here by Hakaisha.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakaisha stops James from getting back to his feet.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hakaisha.
James is looking to escape.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hakaisha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hakaisha.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hakaisha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hitokage Hakaisha will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hakaisha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James is looking to clinch but Hakaisha is avoiding it.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James loads up on a big right hand but Hakaisha slips the punch.
Hakaisha fails with the takedown
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakaisha.
Hakaisha walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
Hakaisha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jesse James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitokage Hakaisha.
Hakaisha moves out of range as James strikes.
Hakaisha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James catches Hakaisha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looks to land a left hand but Hakaisha moved out of range nicely.
Hakaisha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakaisha off to one side.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jesse James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Hakaisha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James misses with a wild combination.
James misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Hakaisha lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Hakaisha shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakaisha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Hakaisha misses.

James closes the distance and pushes Hakaisha back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakaisha.
James misses with the head strike.
James stalling in the clinch.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakaisha wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Hakaisha is rocked!
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse James dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James misses with an uppercut.
James tests Hakaisha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hakaisha is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hakaisha.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakaisha tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakaisha somewhat.
Hakaisha seems to have recovered his senses.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hakaisha drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! James swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hakaisha's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
Jesse James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starim Stal Overdreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overdreem comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead-Iron Fist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stal Overdreem
vs
Neely

195 cm
25
273 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

195 cm
22
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Starim Stal Overdreem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Neely!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdreem delivers a nice body kick.
Neely fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Neely bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Overdreem sneaks back into half guard.
Overdreem regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Neely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overdreem looking to control.
Neely throwing strikes from guard but Overdreem blocks nicely.
Neely has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neely throws an elbow that misses. Overdreem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neely's guard. Nice move by Overdreem!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neely has a closed guard, preventing Overdreem from standing up.

Overdreem stands up and waves to Neely to follow him.
Overdreem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neely blocks the body kick.
Overdreem wants to clinch up but Neely keeps it at a distance.
Overdreem throws a wild body kick that Neely sees coming a mile off.
Neely jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Overdreem tries to clinch there but Neely circles away.
Overdreem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neely takes a swing at Overdreem's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Neely.
A head kick from Overdreem lands but Neely takes it in his stride.

It looks like Jack Neely has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overdreem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overdreem moves away.
Overdreem stuffs the takedown.
Neely blocks a head kick by Overdreem.
Neely fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overdreem manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Overdreem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem stuffs the takedown.
Starim Stal Overdreem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Neely.
Overdreem tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Overdreem. Those never looked like landing.
Overdreem tries a head kick but it misses.
Neely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overdreem swinging wildly here.
Neely gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Overdreem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Neely is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Overdreem rather than just go for the knockout.
Overdreem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neely fails with a takedown attempt.
Neely avoids the head kick by Overdreem.
Neely blocks a head kick by Overdreem.
Neely lands a nice shot to the body.
Starim Stal Overdreem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overdreem stuffs the takedown attempt from Neely. Neely gets slowly back to his feet.
Neely misses with a takedown attempt - Overdreem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Overdreem.
Overdreem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Overdreem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Overdreem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Neely trying to control but Overdreem is working from the bottom.
Neely in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neely preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neely is looking to work some ground and pound but Overdreem has wrist control.
Neely throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overdreem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Overdreem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Overdreem tries to get out of the position.
Neely tries to free his leg and advance position but Overdreem is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neely slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Neely scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Starim Stal Overdreem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Neely's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Neely dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neely with a lazy takedown attempt
and Overdreem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Neely fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neely has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Overdreem.
Overdreem tries to clinch up.
Overdreem tries to clinch but Neely moves out of range.
Starim Stal Overdreem is winning the standup battle so far.

Overdreem has Neely up against the cage in a clinch.
Overdreem stalling.
Overdreem looking to throw knees to the head but Neely is blocking nicely.
Overdreem misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neely looking for a takedown.
Starim Stal Overdreem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Neely.
Overdreem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neely presses Overdreem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Overdreem looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Overdreem.
Overdreem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neely is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely is looking to control Overdreem's arms but Overdreem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Neely has his back to the cage.
Neely goes for a takedown in the clinch but Overdreem prevents it.
Neely is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Overdreem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Neely is breathing heavily.
Neely has Overdreem pressed against the cage, preventing Overdreem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Overdreem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Overdreem.
Neely pushes Overdreem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overdreem is looking to break free of the clinch but Neely has double underhooks.
Neely has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Overdreem after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neely.
Overdreem blocking some punches.
Overdreem tries to land knees in the clinch but Neely avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Neely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Neely creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Overdreem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Neely.
Overdreem scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Overdreem can't find room to land a body shot as Neely controls the action.
Overdreem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neely backwards.
Overdreem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neely presses Overdreem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Neely wants the takedown. Overdreem is fighting it off but Neely persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Overdreem's guard against the cage.
Neely looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neely throws a big elbow that misses.
Neely throws a strike but Overdreem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Neely trying to keep a closed guard but Overdreem is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neely looking for a guillotine here but Overdreem defends easily.
Overdreem looking to pass the guard.
Neely wants to sweep but no luck.
Neely keeping moving, preventing Overdreem from controlling successfully.
Neely manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Overdreem manages to get himself to full guard.
Neely tries to free his leg and advance position but Overdreem is retaining full guard.
Neely throwing strikes from guard but Overdreem blocks nicely.
Jack Neely has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem can't keep his opponent in guard - Neely advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Overdreem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Overdreem manages to get to full guard.
Neely advances to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Neely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neely thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Neely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Neely's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Overdreem tries to close the distance and clinch but Neely swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overdreem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Neely fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overdreem avoids it really well and circles away.
Overdreem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overdreem misses with a double jab.
Neely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Overdreem leaves Neely with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Overdreem. No joy for Neely on that attempt.
Starim Stal Overdreem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Neely.
Overdreem stuffs the takedown.
Neely fails to land the takedown.

Overdreem gets a clinch.
Jack Neely seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Neely is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Overdreem can't fight it off and eventually Neely manages to take the fight to the floor. Overdreem looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Neely takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neely stops Overdreem from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely is looking to work some ground and pound but Overdreem has wrist control.
Overdreem working a defensive guard here.
Overdreem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neely working some strikes from top position.
Neely passes into half guard.
Neely not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neely misses with a head shot. Overdreem uses the momentum to regain guard.
Neely pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overdreem is keeping the position for now.
Overdreem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neely trying to control but Overdreem is working from the bottom.
Overdreem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Overdreem keeping full guard, as Neely tries to pass.
Overdreem keeping moving, preventing Neely from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neely with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neely trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neely loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neely wants to control from the top but Overdreem keeps moving.
Neely works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neely is looking to advance position but Overdreem won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neely throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Overdreem to regain full guard.
Neely is fighting to break Overdreem's control of his arms but Overdreem is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Neely trying to control the position from guard on top but Overdreem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overdreem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overdreem has Neely pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neely distracts Overdreem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Neely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Neely has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

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

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

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

Kikkas
vs
Goodridge

205 cm
26
277 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

208 cm
21
270 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvald Kikkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Goodridge!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikkas with a lazy takedown attempt

and Goodridge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goodridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kikkas tries to pull guard but Goodridge won't allow it.

Goodridge manages to break the clinch.

Goodridge darts in and clinches Kikkas up against the cage.
Goodridge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goodridge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kikkas backwards.
Kikkas blocks an elbow strike.
Kikkas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikkas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodridge just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvald Kikkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodridge misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kikkas.
Goodridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kikkas is defending well for now.
Kikkas managing to block the knees to the body from Goodridge.

Kikkas pulls guard.

Kikkas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kikkas is looking for a triangle but Goodridge pushes his legs off easily.

Goodridge gets to his feet - Kikkas follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Goodridge clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodridge - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kikkas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas blocks an elbow strike from Goodridge.
Kikkas is trying to break the clinch but Goodridge has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Goodridge - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Goodridge breaks the clinch.

Goodridge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goodridge.
Goodridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Kikkas uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kikkas.

Kikkas pulls guard successfully.

Kikkas is looking for a triangle but Goodridge pushes his legs off easily.
Goodridge wants to stand but Kikkas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kikkas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Osvald Kikkas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Goodridge rushes Kikkas and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Goodridge fails to land.

Goodridge breaks the clinch.
Kikkas fails with the takedown

and Goodridge moves into the clinch.
Kikkas has had enough of the clinch but Goodridge keeps him there for the moment.

Kikkas decides to pull guard.

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

Goodridge stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Goodridge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goodridge.
Goodridge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kikkas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goodridge prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvald Kikkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodridge trying to land knees to the body.
Kikkas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodridge has him pressed against the cage.
Kikkas is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge looking to throw knees to the head but Kikkas is blocking nicely.
Goodridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kikkas avoids it.
Kikkas misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Goodridge.
Kikkas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodridge is defending well.
Kikkas is trying to drag Goodridge to the mat but Goodridge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goodridge trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas is looking for a takedown.
Goodridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kikkas avoids it.
Goodridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kikkas avoids it.
Goodridge throws a head punch that misses.
Goodridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodridge lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Kikkas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Kikkas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goodridge rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kikkas's guard! Nice work there by Goodridge!
Goodridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kikkas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodridge defends well.
Goodridge is looking to stand up but Kikkas won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kikkas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodridge wants to stand but Kikkas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Goodridge stands and steps away. Kikkas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Goodridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Goodridge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goodridge taking a breather.
A short right from Goodridge.

Goodridge breaks from the clinch.

Goodridge closes the distance and pushes Kikkas back into the cage.
Goodridge has Kikkas pressed against the cage, preventing Kikkas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kikkas is trying to pull guard but Goodridge has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Goodridge.
Kikkas misses with a body punch.

Goodridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Goodridge moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvald Kikkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kikkas tries to break free but Goodridge pushes him back against the cage.
Goodridge lands a left hand.
Kikkas can't break the clinch.
Goodridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kikkass head.

Goodridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kikkas tries for a takedown but Goodridge circles away easily

and Goodridge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goodridge.
Gary Goodridge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kikkas pushes off an throws an elbow but Goodridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kikkas takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodridge misses with a punch to the body.
Goodridge is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas dodges an elbow strike from Goodridge.
Goodridge lands with a right to the head.
Kikkas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goodridge after a bit of a struggle.
Goodridge tries to throw a body punch but Kikkas avoids it by throwing Goodridge back against the cage.
Goodridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kikkas is defending well for now.
Goodridge stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kikkas or not.
Goodridge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Kikkas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kikkas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goodridge wants to stand but Kikkas is controlling his posture from full guard.

Goodridge stands up and waves to Kikkas to follow him.
Kikkas with a poor takedown

and Goodridge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kikkas's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Goodridge stands and steps away. Kikkas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Goodridge drives through and clinches with Kikkas against the cage.
Goodridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kikkas is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Goodridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goodridge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Goodridge!
A very excited looking Gary Goodridge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.