UTG13 - Growing Pains PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmo Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anselmo Ramon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Connors
vs
Ramon

174 cm
20
163 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Connors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anselmo Ramon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramon tries to clinch there but Connors circles away.
Connors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Connors moves into the clinch successfully.

Ramon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Connors regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ramon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Connors's head.
Connors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramon throwing strikes but missing.
Connors is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors prevents Ramon from standing back up.
Ramon missing with punches from the bottom.
Ramon trying to control from the bottom.
Connors wants to control but Ramon is keeping him busy.
Ramon is trying to get back to full guard.
Connors with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Daniel Connors has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ramon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ramon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ramon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Connors wants to hold on but Ramon pushes him away.
Ramon tries to control but Connors wriggling away.
Ramon punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors is squirming around, avoiding Ramon's attempts to control the action.
Ramon avoids the attempt from Connors to control.
Connors tries to reverse the position but Ramon maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Ramon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Connors has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Connors!
Ramon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Connors is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connors won't allow Ramon to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Connors darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ramon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ramon is trying to stand up here but Connors is controlling him well.
Ramon is refusing to be controlled, as Connors sits in half guard.
Ramon missing with punches from the bottom.
Connors stops Ramon from getting back to his feet.
Ramon trying to hold on to Connors's head to control him but Connors postures up.
Ramon tries to roll over but Connors keeps him under control.
Ramon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anselmo Ramon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramon tries to kick Connors off but Connors keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Connors is looking to take a break and control but Ramon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Connors. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel Connors just wasn't active enough.

Ramon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ramon throws a strike but Connors rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ramon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connors is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramon keeping moving, preventing Connors from controlling successfully.
Ramon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Connors won't allow Ramon to sweep him here.
Ramon wants to get back to his feet but Connors is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Connors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramon is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ramon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connors is controlling him.
Ramon looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connors fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramon avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramon keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Connors gets caught napping as Ramon dives in and scores a takedown. Connors manages to retain guard.
Connors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connors lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ramon!
Ramon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connors controlling from mount.
Ramon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anselmo Ramon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ramon looking to score a takedown here. Connors is defending well but Ramon drives through and ends up in Connors's guard.
Ramon throws a big right hand that misses.
Connors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramon throws an elbow that misses. Connors uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramon's guard. Nice move by Connors!
Ramon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ramon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Connors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramon is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ramon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Connors defends it easily.
Ramon keeping moving, preventing Connors from controlling successfully.
Ramon controls Connors momentarily but Connors frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramon keeping moving, preventing Connors from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ramon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Connors is pressing down on Ramon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors wants to sweep here but Ramon controlling him for the moment.
Connors is working hard here to advance position.
Ramon throwing strikes from guard but Connors blocks nicely.
Connors wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connors works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramon cracks Connors with a solid left hand.
Connors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramon throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramon trying to control but Connors is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Ramon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anselmo Ramon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramon 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 Anselmo Ramon!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Anselmo Ramon!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Anselmo Ramon!

Anselmo Ramon wins by unanimous decision!
Anselmo Ramon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Chankin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Muratti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chankin comes to the cage accompanied by medieval battle. The crowd seem to be enjoying Muratti's choice of entrance music: Limp Bizkit- Break Stuff. The key to victory for Andre Chankin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chankin
vs
Muratti

185 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Chankin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Muratti!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chankin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Chankin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chankin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Muratti wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chankin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chankin prevents Muratti from getting the reversal.
Chankin looking to ground and pound but Muratti is blocking nicely.
Muratti blocking the ground and pound.
Chankin trying to control but Muratti is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muratti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Chankin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chankin wants to get back to his feet but Muratti is holding on tight.
Chankin looking to control but Muratti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chankin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muratti working to try and regain half guard.
Chankin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chankin wants to control the pace but Muratti is squirming around nicely.

Chankin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Muratti to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Muratti shrugs it off.

Chankin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muratti turns into him and now he's in Chankin's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chankin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chankin looking to control.
Muratti slips nicely into half guard.

Muratti seems to be looking for submissions.
Muratti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Muratti moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chankin has worked his arm free - good work by Chankin!
Chankin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chankin wants to take a breather but Muratti is having none of it.
Chankin content to control rather than advance.
Muratti is refusing to be controlled, as Chankin sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chankin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muratti defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Chankin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Muratti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chankin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muratti somewhat.

Chankin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muratti's half guard.
Muratti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chankin.
Chankin wants to take a breather but Muratti is having none of it.
Chankin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Muratti.
Muratti is refusing to be controlled, as Chankin sits in half guard.
Chankin trying to control from Muratti's half guard. Muratti has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chankin throwing strikes from guard but Muratti blocks nicely.
Chankin trying to control but Muratti is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andre Chankin.
Chankin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chankin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Muratti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Muratti with that takedown attempt.
Chankin tries to clinch but Muratti is having none of it.

Chankin shoots in and bounces Muratti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chankin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muratti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chankin wants to control from the top but Muratti keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chankin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muratti's head.
Chankin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chankin trying to control but Muratti is working from the bottom.
Chankin throwing strikes but missing.
Chankin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muratti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chankin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muratti wants to sweep but no luck.
Muratti keeping full guard, as Chankin tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Muratti has control of Chankin's left arm, preventing Chankin from doing any damage.
Chankin wants to stand but Muratti is controlling his posture from full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Chankin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Muratti swats away the attempt to clinch by Chankin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Chankin 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!

Nice takedown defense from Chankin. No joy for Muratti on that attempt.
Chankin tries to clinch but Muratti moves out of range.
Muratti dives in and grabs Chankin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chankin pushes down on Muratti's head and hops out.

Chankin gets the takedown into side control.

Chankin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Muratti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andre Chankin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Muratti.
Muratti shoots in and drives through. Chankin sprawls well.

Chankin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Chankin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Muratti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chankin looking to ground and pound but Muratti is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chankin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Chankin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Muratti has worked his arm free - good work by Muratti!
Muratti tries to buck Chankin off but Chankin is having none of it.
Chankin tries to move to full mount but Muratti actually manages to regain half guard.
Chankin is looking to take a break and control but Muratti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muratti is defending against the submission attempts here by Chankin.

Chankin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chankin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chankin.
Chankin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muratti keeps working.

Chankin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muratti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chankin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chankin wants to take a breather but Muratti is having none of it.
Joseph Muratti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Chankin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chankin is just content to waste time from the top position. Muratti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chankin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muratti is keeping the position for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Andre Chankin!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Andre Chankin!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Andre Chankin!

Andre Chankin wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Andre Chankin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Harkkonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Le Petit Criss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Criss has chosen La danse des canards as his entrance music. Vladimir Harkkonan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Le Petit Criss's chin.

Harkkonan
vs
Petit Criss

160 cm
26
137 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

164 cm
28
147 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Adrenaline

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Harkkonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Le Petit Criss!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Criss lands but Harkkonan takes it in his stride.
Criss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harkkonan swivels and escapes.
Criss avoids a punch combination nicely.

Criss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Criss lands an elbow that stopped Harkkonan in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Criss.

It looks like Vladimir Harkkonan has been cut.

Criss has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harkkonan is trying to keep an underhook but Criss manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Criss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Criss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harkkonan is just riding it out for now. Criss eventually gives up the hold.
Criss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Criss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harkkonan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Criss.

Criss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Criss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harkkonan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Criss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Criss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harkkonan keeps working.
Criss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Criss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harkkonan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Criss.
Harkkonan controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkkonan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Criss.

Criss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harkkonan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Criss is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Criss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Criss frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harkkonan blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Le Petit Criss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Harkkonan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Criss has Harkkonan up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Criss drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harkkonan keeping moving, preventing Criss from controlling successfully.
Criss tries to free his leg and advance position but Harkkonan is retaining full guard.
Criss throws a big elbow that misses.
Criss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Criss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harkkonan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Criss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Criss trying to control the position from guard on top but Harkkonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Le Petit Criss was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Criss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harkkonan as he jumps to the side.
Criss throws a nice head kick!
Criss throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Criss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harkkonan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Criss tries to clinch but Harkkonan moves out of range.
Criss throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Criss throws a head kick that half lands.
Harkkonan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Criss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harkkonan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Criss tries to clinch up.
Criss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Criss.

Criss jumps into guard, dragging Harkkonan to the mat.
Criss manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Criss throwing strikes here but Harkkonan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Criss wants to control the pace but Harkkonan is squirming around nicely.
Criss is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harkkonan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Harkkonan blocking the ground and pound.
Harkkonan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Criss.
Criss is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harkkonan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harkkonan is bucking up trying to escape but Criss cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Criss cracks Harkkonan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Criss throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Harkkonan is bucking up trying to escape but Criss cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harkkonan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Criss tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Le Petit Criss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harkkonan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Harkkonan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harkkonan tries to get out of the position.
Harkkonan blocking the ground and pound.

Criss is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Harkkonan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harkkonan shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Harkkonan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Criss scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harkkonan?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Le Petit Criss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Harkkonan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Criss tries to clinch but Harkkonan is having none of it.
Criss lands a head kick!
Harkkonan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Criss throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harkkonan's head.
Criss tries to clinch but Harkkonan is having none of it.

Criss forces Harkkonan back against the cage and clinches.
Criss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harkkonan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Criss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harkkonan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Criss turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Criss manages to end up in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Criss trying to control the position but Harkkonan is working away.

Criss is trying to get an arm triangle but Harkkonan is defending well.
Harkkonan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Criss on the ground.
Criss trying to control the position but Harkkonan is working away.
The strikes coming from Criss are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harkkonan defending against the ground and pound.

Criss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Criss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkkonan is not content to let Criss control the position.
Criss takes a little break here. Harkkonan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Criss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Criss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harkkonan keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Criss creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harkkonan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Criss controlling the position from side mount.
Vladimir Harkkonan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Criss has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Harkkonan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Criss yanks on the arm and Harkkonan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Criss.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Le Petit Criss!
Le Petit Criss made sure to mention his sponsor, Adrenaline in his post fight interview.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jansku Butthead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Athelston Cupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cupp comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seek and Destroy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Butthead
vs
Cupp

165 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jansku Butthead !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Athelston Cupp!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cupp misses with a double jab.
Cupp looks to land a combination but Butthead avoids it well.
Butthead shoots for a takedown but Cupp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Butthead fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cupp avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cupp.

Butthead closes the distance and pushes Cupp back into the cage.
Butthead content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Butthead .
Cupp letting Butthead take a breather here.
Butthead lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Butthead .
Butthead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cupp is trying to break the clinch but Butthead is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butthead lands a left hand.

Butthead breaks from the clinch.
Butthead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butthead misses with a body shot.
Jansku Butthead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cupp fails to land with a series of punches.

Butthead gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cupp tries to stall but Butthead uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Butthead is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jansku Butthead . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butthead lands a nice uppercut.
Cupp is trying to pull guard but Butthead has him pressed against the cage.
Butthead is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cupp working hard to break the clinch.
Butthead lands a body punch in the clinch.

Butthead is trying to trip Cupp. He has hold of a leg but Cupp is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Butthead persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Butthead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cupp's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butthead stops Cupp from standing up.
Cupp looks gassed!
Butthead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cupp's head.
Butthead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Butthead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butthead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butthead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butthead wanted to stand there but Cupp had control of the position.
Butthead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Butthead tries to free his leg and advance position but Cupp is retaining full guard.
Butthead has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cupp is proving hard to escape from.
Butthead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Butthead works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cupp regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Butthead .
Butthead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cupp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butthead .

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cupp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Cupp kicks Butthead off and gets to his feet.
Butthead blocks a jab.
Butthead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cupp has time to react.
Nice takedown defense from Cupp. No joy for Butthead on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Cupp. Those never looked like landing.

Butthead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cupp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cupp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cupp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Butthead 's guard.
Butthead might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butthead is pulling down on Cupp's head to control his posture.
Cupp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butthead 's head.

Cupp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Butthead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cupp circles away.

Cupp gets a takedown into half guard.

Cupp seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cupp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butthead trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jansku Butthead dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Butthead closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cupp to the mat! Cupp manages to get full guard.
Butthead stands up over Cupp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Cupp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butthead throws an elbow that misses. Cupp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Butthead 's guard. Nice move by Cupp!
Butthead working a defensive guard here.
Jansku Butthead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butthead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cupp's guard.
Butthead throws a big right hand that misses.

Cupp is looking for a triangle but Butthead pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cupp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Butthead napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cupp is breathing heavily.
Butthead manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cupp regains full guard. Nicely done.
Butthead postures up in Cupp's guard and throws a big left but Cupp blocks it.
Butthead chips away with some ground and pound.
Butthead lands a couple of elbows.
Butthead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Butthead stopping the sweep attempt from Cupp.
Butthead is looking to work some ground and pound but Cupp has wrist control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cupp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Butthead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Butthead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cupp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Butthead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Butthead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Butthead throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butthead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butthead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butthead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butthead working some strikes from top position.

Cupp is rocked!
Butthead chips away with some ground and pound.
Cupp is still in real trouble! Can Butthead finish him?
Butthead gets to his feet and stands over Cupp, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cupp felt that one! Butthead unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cupp from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jansku Butthead !
Jansku Butthead thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyo Skum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Sturgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Skum
vs
Sturgeon

215 cm
25
296 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

209 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boyo Skum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 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 and drives through. Skum sprawls well.
Skum jabs Sturgeon right on the nose. Sturgeon blinks but takes it well.
Skum falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sturgeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skum.
Sturgeon moves away from the strike by Skum.
Sturgeon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skum.
Sturgeon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skum defends it nicely.
Skum throws out a loose jab but Sturgeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturgeon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturgeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skum misses with a body shot

and Sturgeon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sturgeon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boyo Skum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Sturgeon.
Skum can't break the clinch.
Skum wants to break free but Sturgeon has control.
Skum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sturgeon has him pressed against the cage.

Skum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturgeon moves out of range of the body kick from Skum.
Sturgeon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturgeon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skum misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skum misses the jab.
Sturgeon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturgeon defending well as Skum loads up on a big left hand.
Sturgeon misses with a takedown attempt - Skum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boyo Skum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturgeon shoots in looking for a takedown. Skum tries to sprawl out of it but Sturgeon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Skum. No joy for Sturgeon on that attempt.
Skum misses the body punch
and Sturgeon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skum's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skum scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skum throws the left hand but Sturgeon avoids the punch easily.
Sturgeon closes the distance and clinches up with Skum, looking for a takedown. Sturgeon pushes Skum against the cage but Skum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skum lands a really nice looking cross but Sturgeon seems unphased.
Sturgeon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skum avoids it really well and circles away.
Sturgeon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skum tries to avoid it but Sturgeon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skum to the ground. Skum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sturgeon looks gassed!
Skum misses the jab.

Sturgeon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Skum is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sturgeon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skum is trying to stand back up but Sturgeon is controlling him
Skum controlling the position well.
Skum looks like he's trying to stand up.

Sturgeon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skum tries to kick Sturgeon off but Sturgeon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Sturgeon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skum is just riding it out for now. Sturgeon eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sturgeon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sturgeon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturgeon circles away quickly and effectively.
Skum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skum throws a lazy right hand but Sturgeon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturgeon shoots in but no luck this time.

Sturgeon takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturgeon blocks a body shot from Skum.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturgeon prevents Skum from breaking the clinch.
Skum misses with a body punch.
Sturgeon blocks an uppercut.
Skum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sturgeon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skum's efforts to push away.
Skum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boyo Skum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Sturgeon.
Sturgeon blocks an uppercut.
Skum scores with a hook to the body.
Sturgeon keeps control of Skum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skum misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skum working hard to break the clinch.
Skum can't find room to land a body shot as Sturgeon controls the action.
Sturgeon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skum lands with a left to the head.
Sturgeon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sturgeon is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skum dips to his left and cracks Sturgeon with an uppercut!

It looks like Theodore Sturgeon has been cut.
Skum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Skum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturgeon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Skum as Sturgeon shoots in.
Sturgeon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skum avoids it really well and circles away.
Theodore Sturgeon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturgeon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skum.
Skum stuns Sturgeon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Skum does no damage.
Sturgeon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skum fails to land with a series of punches.
Sturgeon moves out of range as Skum strikes.
Skum sizes up Sturgeon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturgeon slips a straight right by Skum.
Sturgeon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skum.
Horrible takedown by Sturgeon or perhaps it was just good defense by Skum which made him look bad.
Skum stuffs the takedown attempt from Sturgeon. Sturgeon gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Skum does it's job there.
Sturgeon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skum lands a really nice looking cross but Sturgeon seems unphased.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skum fails to land with a series of punches.
Skum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturgeon circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyo Skum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Sturgeon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Skum lands a big uppercut and Sturgeon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sturgeon looks OK. Skum waves Sturgeon back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sturgeon can do to turn this around?
Sturgeon slips a straight right by Skum.
Sturgeon staying out of range there.
Skum misses with a hook. Sturgeon ducked under it nicely.
Skum scores with a nice right hand.
Skum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skum looks to land a right hand but Sturgeon moved out of range.
Boyo Skum is winning the standup battle so far.
Skum throws a body kick that misses.
Sturgeon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skum.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skum lands a jab.
Sturgeon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturgeon's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Sturgeon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sturgeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sturgeon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skum throws a lazy right hand but Sturgeon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturgeon fails with a takedown attempt.
Sturgeon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skum throws a push kick but Sturgeon slaps the foot to one side.
Sturgeon needs to keep his hands up - Skum had a free shot at his head there.
Skum throws a sloppy head kick and Sturgeon moves out of range easily.
Skum throws a hook but Sturgeon avoids it easily.
Sturgeon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

Sturgeon has closed the distance and engaged Skum in a clinch.
Skum wants to break free but Sturgeon has control.
Sturgeon blocks a body shot from Skum.
Skum working hard to break the clinch.

Skum breaks from the clinch.
Sturgeon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skum throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skum instigates a clinch.
Skum lands a nice uppercut.
Sturgeon is trying to pull guard but Skum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boyo Skum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Sturgeon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturgeon.
Skum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sturgeon prevents a body shot from Skum.
Skum scores with a shot to the side of Sturgeon's head.

Skum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skum cracks Sturgeon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Sturgeon.
Skum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skum stuffs the takedown attempt from Sturgeon. Sturgeon gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Skum.
Theodore Sturgeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturgeon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sturgeon walks into a straight right hand from Skum.
Skum misses with a wild combination.
Sturgeon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skum lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skum throws a solid leg kick but Sturgeon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skum.
Skum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyo Skum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Boyo Skum!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Boyo Skum!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Boyo Skum!

Boyo Skum wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikkel Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozemblit has chosen Enemies With Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jose Rozemblit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Larsen
vs
Rozemblit

187 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikkel Larsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen misses with a combination

and Rozemblit counters with a single leg into guard. Larsen didn't expect that.

Larsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rozemblit defends it easily.
Rozemblit pushing down on Larsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rozemblit trying to pass the guard but Larsen defending well.
Rozemblit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rozemblit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Larsen!
Rozemblit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rozemblit dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit takes Larsen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Larsen is in trouble.
Rozemblit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Larsen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rozemblit is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Larsen won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rozemblit off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Rozemblit!
Jose Rozemblit is the new middleweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tolek Banan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alacrity Fitzhugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzhugh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Master of Puppets. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Banan
vs
Fitzhugh

179 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
166 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

5th Round Clothing
Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tolek Banan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alacrity Fitzhugh!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzhugh misses with a takedown attempt
and Banan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banan connects with a body shot.
Fitzhugh walks into a left hand.
Fitzhugh tries for a takedown but Banan circles away easily
and Banan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzhugh scores with a head kick. Banan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzhugh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolek Banan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alacrity Fitzhugh.
Fitzhugh looks to clinch
and Banan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzhugh looks gassed!
Banan gets in close and tags Fitzhugh with a short punch that almost sends Fitzhugh to the mat! Oh Fitzhugh is in big trouble! He turns his back on Banan, trying to create some distance but Banan rushes him, striking wildly and Fitzhugh goes down! The referee tackles Banan into the cage to end the fight! Banan is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tolek Banan!
Tolek Banan retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Tolek Banan 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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FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radziu Dojs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dojs comes to the cage accompanied by On the Move - Barthezz. Prefect has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dojs
vs
Prefect

177 cm
24
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radziu Dojs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ford Prefect!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Dojs scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Dojs misses.
Dojs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prefect closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dojs circles away.
Dojs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Radziu Dojs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ford Prefect.
Some wild striking there from Dojs.
Prefect looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dojs connects with a right hand. Prefect shakes it off.
Dojs throws a body punch but Prefect moves out of range.
Prefect fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prefect drives through with a takedown into Dojs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Prefect gets to his feet - Dojs follows without any prompting.
Dojs scores with a jab to the head.
Dojs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dojs wants it to stay on the feet.
Dojs scores with a hook.

Prefect shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dojs is trying to defend but Prefect finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Prefect seems to be looking for submissions.
Dojs gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prefect trying to control but Dojs is working from the bottom.
Dojs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prefect stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dojs swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Dojs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prefect doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prefect manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prefect tries to free his leg and advance position but Dojs is retaining full guard.

Prefect gets to his feet. Dojs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Prefect shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dojs but Dojs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dojs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dojs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dojs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prefect circles away quickly and effectively.
Dojs scores with a jab. Prefect acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prefect.
A right-left combo lands from Dojs.
No luck for Prefect with that takedown attempt.
Prefect takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Dojs.
Prefect takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dojs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prefect.
Dojs scores with a punch to the head.
Prefect is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dojs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radziu Dojs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Prefect closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dojs quickly recovers to half guard.
Dojs trying to control here.

Prefect is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Prefect is thwarting Dojs's attempts to control the position.
Prefect is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Prefect throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dojs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dojs controls Prefect momentarily but Prefect frees himself.
Prefect wants to stand but Dojs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dojs seems keen to control Prefect's posture.
Dojs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dojs working a defensive guard here.

Radziu Dojs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice shot lands for Dojs.
Dojs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Prefect on the side of the head.
Prefect shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dojs but Dojs pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prefect drives through with a takedown into guard.

Prefect drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dojs dives on top into guard.
Prefect trying to keep a closed guard but Dojs is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prefect keeping full guard, as Dojs tries to pass.
Dojs passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Dojs decides to stand back up. Dojs steps back and let's Prefect get back to his feet.
Prefect shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dojs sprawls well. Dojs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prefect gets slowly back to his feet.
Prefect shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dojs pinned against the cage. Dojs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Radziu Dojs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ford Prefect.
Prefect is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dojs works over Prefect's head and body with a nice combination.
Dojs lands a jab-cross combination.
Dojs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prefect momentarily.
Prefect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dojs.
Dojs throws a hook to the side of Prefect's head but Prefect sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prefect tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dojs was well out of range. Poor timing from Prefect.
Dojs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prefect sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dojs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prefect momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prefect shoots in but Dojs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Prefect tries to move into range but Dojs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Prefect shoots in for a takedown but Dojs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prefect misses with a wild combination.
Prefect takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prefect fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prefect on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dojs feints with a jab and clips Prefect right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Prefect is sent crashing into the canvas and Dojs leaps in for the kill! Prefect tries to get to his feet but Dojs is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Prefect is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radziu Dojs!
Radziu Dojs retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Radziu Dojs rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.