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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Momcilo Milenkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Zarencev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Momcilo Milenkovic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Milenkovic
vs
Zarencev

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
27
205 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Momcilo Milenkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Zarencev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milenkovic throws a head kick but Zarencev moves out of range.
Milenkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zarencev tries to clinch but Milenkovic is having none of it.

Milenkovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zarencev's guard.
Zarencev wants to sweep but no luck.
Milenkovic wants to control from the top but Zarencev keeps moving.

Zarencev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Milenkovic defends well.
Milenkovic wants to pass the guard but Zarencev is keeping the position.
Milenkovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milenkovic stopping the sweep attempt from Zarencev.
Zarencev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zarencev is on top in guard.
Milenkovic controls Zarencev momentarily but Zarencev frees himself.
Zarencev trying to control the position from guard on top but Milenkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milenkovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zarencev postures up in Milenkovic's guard and throws a big left but Milenkovic blocks it.

Zarencev stands up and waves to Milenkovic to follow him.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Zarencev enables Milenkovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zarencev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev controls Milenkovic momentarily but Milenkovic frees himself.
Milenkovic is looking to stand up but Zarencev won't let him.
Zarencev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Zarencev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zarencev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Milenkovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zarencev is working away from the top position though.

Zarencev decides to stand and escape the position.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Milenkovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zarencev wants to control but Milenkovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Milenkovic stalling.
Milenkovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zarencev on the ground.

Zarencev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zarencev wants to improve his position but Milenkovic is controlling well.
Zarencev looks gassed!
Milenkovic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zarencev gets back to full guard.
Zarencev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Milenkovic wants to control from the top but Zarencev keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Momcilo Milenkovic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zarencev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Milenkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zarencev paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Milenkovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zarencev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarencev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Milenkovic is controlling him.

Zarencev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Milenkovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Momcilo Milenkovic 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.

Zarencev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Milenkovic is fending him off so far but Zarencev persists. Nope, Milenkovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Milenkovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zarencev tries to clinch but Milenkovic moves out of range.
Milenkovic wants to clinch up but Zarencev keeps it at a distance.
Artem Zarencev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zarencev shoots in looking for a takedown but Milenkovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zarencev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Milenkovic drives through with a takedown into Zarencev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zarencev wants to sweep here but Milenkovic controlling him for the moment.
Milenkovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Zarencev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milenkovic wants to get up but he can't break Zarencev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zarencev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarencev is trying to control the position but Milenkovic postures up.
Milenkovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Milenkovic wants to stand but Zarencev is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Milenkovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Momcilo Milenkovic just wasn't active enough.
Milenkovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Zarencev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Milenkovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Milenkovic as he jumps to the side.
Momcilo Milenkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Zarencev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic dives in and grabs Zarencev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zarencev pushes down on Milenkovic's head and hops out.
Zarencev shoots in and drives through. Milenkovic sprawls well.

Zarencev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zarencev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Milenkovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Zarencev has a good base and remains in mount.
Zarencev unloading with bombs!
Milenkovic is looking to improve his position but Zarencev isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zarencev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milenkovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zarencev lands a nice shot to the head.
Zarencev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev raining down shots from the mount!
Milenkovic tries to lock up and control but Zarencev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Zarencev looking for a guillotine from mount but Milenkovic is having none of it.
Zarencev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zarencev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zarencev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zarencev raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Milenkovic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zarencev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milenkovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zarencev looking to control but Milenkovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Zarencev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarencev wants to control the pace but Milenkovic is squirming around nicely.
Milenkovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Zarencev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Zarencev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Milenkovic!
Zarencev looking to finish Milenkovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Milenkovic!
Milenkovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Milenkovic tries to get to full guard but Zarencev has control of the leg.
Milenkovic is not content to let Zarencev control the position.
Milenkovic tries to get to full guard but Zarencev has control of the leg.
Zarencev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zarencev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Milenkovic controls his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Zarencev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milenkovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zarencev circles away.
Zarencev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Milenkovic swivels and escapes.
Zarencev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Zarencev gets a double leg takedown into Milenkovic's guard.

Milenkovic is working an open guard so Zarencev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zarencev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Milenkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Milenkovic as he jumps to the side.

Zarencev gets tackled into the cage by Milenkovic. Milenkovic maintains the clinch.
Zarencev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Milenkovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Momcilo Milenkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Zarencev.
Milenkovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Zarencev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zarencev misses with a takedown attempt
and Milenkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milenkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Milenkovic stuffs the takedown.

Milenkovic scores a takedown into full mount!
Zarencev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Milenkovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zarencev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zarencev wants to control but Milenkovic is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Zarencev is looking to improve his position but Milenkovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Zarencev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Milenkovic looking to secure an arm triangle but Zarencev defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarencev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zarencev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Milenkovic wants to control but Zarencev is keeping him busy.
Zarencev wants to control but Milenkovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Milenkovic decides to stand up.
Milenkovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zarencev but Zarencev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarencev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zarencev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Milenkovic as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Zarencev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zarencev 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Zarencev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Pawlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hello Chippy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pawlowski comes into the arena with Trapt- Stand Up blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Pawlowski
vs
Chippy

195 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
28
188 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radoslaw Pawlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hello Chippy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pawlowski instigates a clinch.
Pawlowski looking for a takedown.
Pawlowski stalling.

Chippy is trying to trip Pawlowski. He has hold of a leg but Pawlowski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chippy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pawlowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chippy prevents Pawlowski from getting back to his feet.

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

Chippy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chippy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Chippy drops back looking for a leg! Pawlowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pawlowski manages to kick Chippy off! Chippy jumps back into Pawlowski's guard.

Chippy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chippy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlowski seems keen to control Chippy's posture.

Chippy drops back looking for a leg! Pawlowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pawlowski manages to kick Chippy off! Chippy jumps back into Pawlowski's guard.

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

Chippy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chippy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pawlowski wants to control but Chippy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chippy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chippy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pawlowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pawlowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pawlowski tries to get out of the position.

Chippy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlowski has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chippy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Chippy is trying to get an arm triangle but Pawlowski is defending well.
Pawlowski wants to control but Chippy postures up.
Pawlowski wants to get back to his feet but Chippy drags him back down.
Pawlowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chippy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Chippy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlowski tries to control but Chippy manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chippy has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Pawlowski! Can he survive? No! He's out! Chippy gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hello Chippy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Colombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Kovaluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hessu Kovaluu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Colombo
vs
Kovaluu

181 cm
28
201 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Colombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Kovaluu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colombo is looking to clinch.
Colombo avoids the body shot from Kovaluu.

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

Kovaluu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Colombo regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovaluu throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovaluu postures up in Colombo's guard and throws a big left but Colombo blocks it.
Kovaluu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovaluu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colombo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kovaluu throws a strike but Colombo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kovaluu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kovaluu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Colombo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovaluu is landing with some decent strikes but Colombo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poor strikes thrown by Kovaluu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Colombo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kovaluu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Colombo wants to control but Kovaluu is having none of it.
BOOM! Kovaluu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Colombo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colombo tries to get out of the position.
Kovaluu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Poor strikes thrown by Kovaluu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kovaluu punching from mount but Colombo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kovaluu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo blocking the ground and pound.
Kovaluu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovaluu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kovaluu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kovaluu lands a big shot there that rocks Colombo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kovaluu punching from mount but Colombo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Colombo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kovaluu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Colombo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kovaluu.
Kovaluu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Colombo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kovaluu on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kovaluu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Colombo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kovaluu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Colombo hang on?
Colombo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Colombo is squirming around, avoiding Kovaluu's attempts to control the action.
Kovaluu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kovaluu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kovaluu looking to finish Colombo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Colombo!

Kovaluu working for a guillotine from mount but Colombo is in no mood to give up.
Kovaluu working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovaluu punching from mount but Colombo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kovaluu with good strikes from the mount here!
Kovaluu misses with a head shot.
Colombo is trying desperately to improve position.
Kovaluu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovaluu lands a big shot there that rocks Colombo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kovaluu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kovaluu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Colombo darts in trying to clinch
and Kovaluu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovaluu throws the left hand but Colombo avoids the punch easily.
Colombo is looking to clinch.
Kovaluu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Colombo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Hessu Kovaluu has been cut.
Colombo throws a sloppy head kick and Kovaluu moves out of range easily.
Colombo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colombo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kovaluu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colombo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovaluu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovaluu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovaluu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovaluu shoots in but Colombo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kovaluu swats away the attempt to clinch by Colombo.
Colombo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovaluu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovaluu throws a hook to the side of Colombo's head but Colombo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovaluu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kovaluu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kovaluu looks to land a combination but Colombo avoids it well.
Kovaluu avoids the head kick by Colombo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colombo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Colombo has managed to clinch.
Colombo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kovaluu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Colombo is trying to drag Kovaluu to the mat but Kovaluu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovaluu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovaluu is trying to drag Colombo to the mat but Colombo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Colombo is looking to control Kovaluu's arms but Kovaluu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Colombo has his back to the cage.
Colombo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kovaluu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Colombo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kovaluu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kovaluu throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovaluu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovaluu throws a big elbow that misses.
Colombo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kovaluu trying to control the position from guard on top but Colombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovaluu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovaluu preventing the sweep.
Colombo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kovaluu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hessu Kovaluu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kovaluu advances position into side control!
Kovaluu advances nicely into full mount.
Colombo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovaluu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
BOOM! Kovaluu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kovaluu thowing shots but they're missing.
Colombo is in a horrible position here. Kovaluu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns Colombo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kovaluu misses with a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colombo is bucking up trying to escape but Kovaluu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kovaluu looking to finish Colombo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Colombo!
Colombo avoids a strike by Kovaluu and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Kovaluu's guard! Fantastic escape!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Colombo wants to clinch.
Colombo tries to clinch but Kovaluu moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Colombo.
Colombo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Colombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovaluu scores with a hook to the body. Colombo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Colombo.
Colombo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colombo tries to clinch
and Kovaluu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovaluu avoids the head kick by Colombo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovaluu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colombo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovaluu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colombo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colombo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovaluu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colombo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovaluu. Kovaluu gets slowly back to his feet.
Colombo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kovaluu.
Colombo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovaluu lands a nice shot that snaps Colombo's head back.

Kovaluu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Colombo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kovaluu.
You can see the frustration on Colombo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Colombo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovaluu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kovaluu working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Kovaluu.
Sloppy strikes there by Kovaluu.
Kovaluu is looking to take a break and control but Colombo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kovaluu lands an elbow.
Kovaluu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kovaluu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Colombo is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovaluu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kovaluu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kovaluu wants to control but Colombo is keeping him busy.
Kovaluu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kovaluu lands a nice forearm strike.
Kovaluu is looking to take a break and control but Colombo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colombo struggling a bit here.

Kovaluu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovaluu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Colombo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kovaluu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kovaluu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovaluu cracks Colombo with a big elbow.
Kovaluu tries to advance to mount but Colombo denies him.
Franco Colombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hessu Kovaluu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colombo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hessu Kovaluu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovaluu 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hessu Kovaluu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Raymore Ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes to the cage accompanied by Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mack
vs
Raymore Ardonia

192 cm
29
272 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

191 cm
30
221 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hammer Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Raymore Ardonia!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mack dodges the punch combination from Ardonia.
Ardonia swinging wildly here.
Ardonia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ardonia misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Ardonia. Those never looked like landing.
Mack tries to move into range but Ardonia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ardonia misses with a left hand
and Mack counters with a body kick that stops Ardonia in his tracks momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ardonia misses with a hook to the body
and Mack counters with a good, hard body kick but Ardonia shrugs it off.
Mack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ardonia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ardonia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ardonia swinging wildly here.
Ardonia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ardonia throws a nice looking combination but Mack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ardonia swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia jabs Mack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ardonia misses the shot to the body.
Mack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ardonia.
Mack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ardonia misses with a jab to the body
and Mack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ardonia lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack misses with a head kick.
Ardonia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ardonia throws an overhand right that lands on Mack's shoulder, as Mack tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Ardonia misses.
Ardonia connects with a single shot there.
Ardonia throws a big shot that misses.
Ardonia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mack.
Ardonia throws a series of punches but Mack moves out of range.
Ardonia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mack.
Ardonia takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia throws a series of punches but Mack moves out of range.
Ardonia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Ardonia moves out of range easily.
Ardonia swinging wildly here.
Ardonia misses with a combination
and Mack counters with a series of strikes. Ardonia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Ardonia. Those never looked like landing.
Mack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Raymore Ardonia 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.

A thudding body kick lands there by Mack!
Ardonia avoids the head kick by Mack.
Ardonia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ardonia ducks right into an uppercut from Mack.
Mack throws the kick towards the body but Ardonia avoids it.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ardonia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ardonia misses with an uppercut.
Ardonia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ardonia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ardonia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mack.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardonia throws out a loose jab but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Ardonia. Those never looked like landing.
Ardonia lands with a cross.
Ardonia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ardonia tries to bum rush Mack with a series of wild strikes but Mack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ardonia swings widly with a right hand
and Mack counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ardonia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ardonia misses with a few strikes there.
Mack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ardonia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ardonia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ardonia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ardonia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ardonia. Mack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ardonia fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ardonia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ardonia misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia scores with a jab. Mack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ardonia avoids a punch combination nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ardonia. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ardonia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ardonia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ardonia thows a body shot but no joy.
Ardonia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ardonia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Mack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ardonia.
A combination from Ardonia does no damage.
Ardonia throws out a loose jab but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ardonia misses the shot to the body.
Ardonia fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ardonia misses with a few strikes there.
Mack throws a head kick but Ardonia moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Raymore Ardonia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ardonia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ardonia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack dodges the punch combination from Ardonia.
Ardonia misses with a two punch combination.
Ardonia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ardonia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mack.
Ardonia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ardonia misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardonia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ardonia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ardonia misses with a looping right.
Ardonia throws a right and a left that Mack avoids nicely.
Ardonia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mack counters with a two punch combo.
Ardonia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mack circles away quickly and effectively.
Mack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ardonia swings for the body but Mack moves out of range.
Mack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ardonia.
Ardonia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mack.
A combination from Ardonia does no damage.
Hammer Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ardonia looks to land a combination but Mack avoids it well.
Ardonia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ardonia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mack rather than just go for the knockout.
Ardonia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ardonia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mack circles away quickly and effectively.
Ardonia swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia misses with a series of wild punches.
Ardonia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ardonia misses with a wild combination.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Ardonia moves out of range easily.
Ardonia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ardonia throws a combination that misses
letting Mack counter with a right hand.
Ardonia jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ardonia lands a jab-cross combination.
Ardonia misses with a double jab.
Mack walks into a left hand.
Ardonia looks to land a combination but Mack avoids it well.
Good shot there by Ardonia.
Ardonia throws a sloppy body shot
and Mack counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Mirko Raymore Ardonia has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ardonia fails to land with a series of punches.
Mack takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mirko Raymore Ardonia.
Well Ardonia 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 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Raymore Ardonia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvid Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vasara
vs
Larsson

191 cm
23
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvid Vasara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larsson on the side of the head.

It looks like Henrik Larsson has been cut.
Larsson is looking to chop away at Vasara's legs.
Vasara sizes up Larsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vasara scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasara stuffs the takedown.
Vasara dances in with a quick combination. Larsson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Vasara snaps Larsson's head back. Larsson stumbles backwards against the cage. Vasara steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Larsson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Larsson just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arvid Vasara!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Avalon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Avalon
vs
Darko

187 cm
24
203 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avalon moves away.
Darko throws a nice looking combination but Avalon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avalon misses with a hook.
Darko takes one to the chin there.
Avalon misses with an uppercut
and Darko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avalon moves away.
Darko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avalon.
Darko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko slips under a jab from Avalon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Darko misses its intended target.
Darko scores with a nice head shot.
Avalon throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Avalon connects with a looping right hand.
Donnie Darko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Darko.
James Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darko's head backwards.
Darko misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon tries for a takedown but Darko circles away easily
and Darko counters with a three punch combo that has Avalon backing up. Avalon nods at Darko to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like James Avalon has been cut.
Avalon with a hook.
Darko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darko moves out of range as Avalon strikes.
Darko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avalon finds it's way round the side to connect with Darko's head.
Darko throws a combination that misses
and Avalon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko swings widly with a right hand

and Avalon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Avalon tries to land a knee to the head but Darko blocks with his arms.
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Avalon is pushing Darko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Avalon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Darko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Avalon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Avalon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avalon throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Avalon tries to clinch but Darko moves out of range.
Avalon throws a series of strikes that have Darko backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalon misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avalon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Avalon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice defenses there by Avalon.
Darko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Darko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James Avalon is winning the standup battle so far.
Avalon misses with a double jab
and Darko counters with a left and a right that stings Avalon.
Darko tries to bum rush Avalon with a series of wild strikes but Avalon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Darko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avalon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Avalon misses.
Avalon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
Darko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Darko duly obliges.
A combination from Avalon does no damage.
Darko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Avalon.
Darko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darko swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avalon misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darko misses with a two punch combination.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Avalon clobbers Darko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a left and a right that stings Avalon.

James Avalon's cut is getting worse.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Avalon.
Darko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Avalon eats them both and turns towards Darko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Avalon with a poor takedown
and Avalon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donnie Darko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Darko as Avalon shoots in.
Darko just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avalon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon cracks Darko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Avalon in his tracks.
A punch combination from Darko misses.
Avalon misses with a combination
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

James Avalon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Darko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darko throws a right hand that Avalon ducks under and follows up with a left that Avalon also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Darko misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Darko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Avalon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Avalon misses with an uppercut
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avalon misses with a straight left.
Darko misses with a lunging right hand
and Avalon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avalon throws a good cross that connects.
Darko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Darko looks to throw the jab but Avalon is out of range.
Darko takes one on the button.
Avalon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avalon misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Darko slips a jab from Avalon.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avalon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Avalon throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Avalon misses with an uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Avalon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darko looks to land a combination but Avalon avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avalon throws a right hand that Darko ducks under and follows up with a left that Darko also avoids with ease.
A jab from Avalon misses.
Avalon slips under a jab from Darko.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Avalon.
Darko lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Darko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Avalon misses its intended target.
No joy there for Darko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avalon circles away quickly and effectively.
Avalon throws a big shot that misses.
Avalon with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko blocks a jab.

Avalon clinches.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avalon misses with a punch on the inside.
Avalon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avalon scores with a shot to the side of Darko's head.
Darko tries to break the clinch but Avalon is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avalon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Avalon misses with a body punch.
Avalon connects with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Avalon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Avalon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Avalon!
Our winner, James Avalon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Draco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihail Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Draco had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Draco
vs
Fedorov

190 cm
28
195 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

186 cm
24
200 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Draco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fedorov closes the distance and clinches.
Draco leaning against his opponent.

Draco breaks the clinch.
Fedorov throws a head kick but Draco moves out of range.

Draco closes the distance and clinches.
Draco lands a nice uppercut.
Draco managing to block the knees to the body from Fedorov.
Draco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draco lands with a light punch inside.
Fedorov crunches a lovely knee into Draco's ribcage.
Draco has Fedorov pressed against the cage.
Draco pushes Fedorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Fedorov manages to pull guard.
Draco throws a big elbow that misses.
Draco trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draco scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fedorov is proving hard to escape from.
Draco wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
Draco postures up in Fedorov's guard and throws a big left but Fedorov blocks it.

Draco stands up from Fedorov's guard - Draco perhaps looking for a knockout.

Draco rushes Fedorov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fedorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Draco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fedorov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Draco tries to clinch but Fedorov moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Draco clinches up with Fedorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Draco is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Draco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tony Draco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draco cracks Fedorov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fedorov falls backwards against the cage. Draco follows up with more strikes that drop Fedorov to his knees. Draco keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fedorov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Draco!