IFT9 - This is it PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Falafel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacey Malouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stacey Malouf is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Falafel
vs
Malouf

184 cm
22
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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, Julian Falafel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stacey Malouf!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falafel avoids the head kick by Malouf.
Falafel tries for a takedown but Malouf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malouf keeps the fight on the outside.
Malouf lands a nice looking body shot.
Malouf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Falafel misses with a body shot.

Falafel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malouf sprawls well initially but Falafel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Falafel trying to mount his opponent but Malouf defends it.
Malouf moves into full guard.
Malouf pulls Falafel in close to his closed guard and prevents Falafel from doing any damage or advancing position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malouf working for submissions but it's allowed Falafel to get to half guard.
Malouf tries to get to full guard but Falafel has control of the leg.
Falafel is thwarting Malouf's attempts to control the position.

Malouf looking for submissions off his back.
Malouf is looking to control Falafel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malouf avoid being mounted?
Malouf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malouf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Falafel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malouf keeping moving, preventing Falafel from controlling successfully.

Malouf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Falafel defends it easily.
Malouf looks gassed!
Falafel trying to control but Malouf is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malouf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falafel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malouf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falafel wants to control from the top but Malouf keeps moving.

Falafel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malouf being controlled here, momentarily.
Falafel trying to control but Malouf is working from the bottom.
Malouf has a closed guard, preventing Falafel from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Falafel slips nicely into half guard.
Malouf is refusing to be controlled, as Falafel sits in half guard.
Malouf is looking for a sweep. Falafel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malouf wants to control but Falafel is keeping busy.
Falafel wants to free his trapped foot but Malouf is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Malouf actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stacey Malouf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Falafel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malouf.
Malouf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falafel.
Malouf slaps away a takedown attempt from Falafel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malouf scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malouf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falafel defends it nicely.
Falafel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malouf.
Julian Falafel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malouf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Falafel to the mat! Falafel manages to get full guard.
Malouf trying to control but Falafel is working from the bottom.
Falafel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Falafel is trying to hold Malouf in close to prevent damage but Malouf has managed to pass into half guard.
Malouf is stalling here. Falafel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Malouf seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Falafel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Malouf is looking for a sweep.
Malouf is breathing heavily.
Falafel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Malouf!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Falafel stands up from mount. Strange move.

Falafel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malouf to the mat! Malouf manages to get full guard.
Malouf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Malouf throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Falafel escapes and throws Malouf's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Falafel trying to control the action but Malouf is working from the bottom.
Malouf is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malouf gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Falafel wants to control the pace but Malouf is squirming around nicely.
Malouf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Falafel trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Falafel is working for a guillotine from mount but Malouf frees his head quite easily.
Malouf tries to hold on but Falafel pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malouf swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Falafel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malouf keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falafel blocks Malouf's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Falafel prevents Malouf from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Falafel closes the distance and pushes Malouf back into the cage.

Falafel has Malouf pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Falafel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Malouf tumbling to the mat - Falafel dives into Malouf's guard.
Falafel looking to pass the guard.

Malouf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malouf keeping moving, preventing Falafel from controlling successfully.
Malouf looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falafel trying to control but Malouf is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malouf holds on and takes a little breather.

Malouf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malouf has a closed guard, preventing Falafel from standing up.
Falafel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two 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.

Falafel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Malouf misses with a low kick.
Malouf lands a nice looking body shot.

Malouf gets the takedown into side control.
Falafel is trying to control Malouf's posture but Malouf avoids it.
Falafel is looking for a sweep.

Malouf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Falafel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malouf on the ground.
Falafel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malouf is taking a breather. Falafel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Malouf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falafel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falafel wants to get back to his feet.

Falafel is defending against the submission attempts here by Malouf.
Malouf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Falafel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Julian Falafel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malouf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falafel keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malouf thows a huge punch but Falafel dodges it nicely.
Falafel is refusing to be controlled, as Malouf sits in half guard.
Malouf prevents Falafel from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Falafel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falafel misses with an attempted mid kick.

Falafel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Julian Falafel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Malouf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Malouf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malouf trying to control but Falafel is working from the bottom.

Malouf drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Falafel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malouf has Falafel in his guard.

Malouf is looking for a triangle but Falafel pushes his legs off easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Malouf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Falafel defends well.
Malouf keeping moving, preventing Falafel from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falafel tries to stand but Malouf is controlling from the bottom.

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

Malouf looking for a guillotine here but Falafel defends easily.
Malouf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falafel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Falafel tries to clinch there but Malouf circles away.
Julian Falafel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Falafel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malouf is pulling down on Falafel's head to control his posture.
Falafel trying to control the position from guard on top but Malouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malouf has a closed guard, preventing Falafel from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malouf striking off his back but it's not causing Falafel any problems.

Malouf looking for a guillotine here but Falafel defends easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stacey Malouf!
Stacey Malouf is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Jake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Do Prado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Do Prado has chosen Fight to Survive by Stan Bush as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Claudio Do Prado was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jake
vs
Do Prado

189 cm
22
235 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Jake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claudio Do Prado!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Claudio Do Prado has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jake scores with a body shot.
Do Prado looks gassed!
Do Prado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jake counter with a right hand.
Do Prado misses with a combination
and Jake counters with a crisp right that sends Do Prado to the canvas! Jake follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Jake!
Iron Jake is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

colby
vs
Puukko

169 cm
24
173 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake colby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko tries to close the distance and clinch up but colby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
colby could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Puukko works colby's body with a nice hook.
colby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
colby wants to clinch up but Puukko keeps it at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puukko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and colby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from colby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puukko wants to clinch

and colby counters with a shoot takedown. Puukko fights it but they end up in guard.
Puukko 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.

colby postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Puukko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of colby, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puukko tries to free his leg and advance position but colby is retaining full guard.
Puukko landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
colby trying to keep a closed guard but Puukko is proving a slippery customer.
colby wants to sweep but no luck.
Puukko cracks colby with a solid left hand.
colby 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.
Puukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

colby wriggles free and stands up.
colby is breathing heavily.
Puukko misses with a double jab.

colby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Puukko is looking for a sweep. colby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
colby is trying to control. Puukko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puukko wants to get back to full guard.
Puukko wants to control but colby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puukko tries to get to full guard but colby has control of the leg.
Puukko gets back to full guard.
Puukko pulls colby in to control the position.
Puukko controls colby momentarily but colby frees himself.
Puukko is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Puukko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puukko is pulling down on colby's head to control his posture.
colby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Puukko's guard.
Puukko looking to hit a scissor sweep but colby is one step ahead there.
Puukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in colby's guard.
Puukko is pushing down on colby's leg trying to pass to half guard. colby is fighting to maintain full guard but Puukko has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puukko working colby over with strikes.
colby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puukko is working away from the top position though.
Puukko is nestled in close to colby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Puukko is looking for a kimura here.
colby is trying to maintain the position but Puukko is very close to passing his half guard.
Puukko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Puukko prevents colby from standing back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Puukko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tauno Puukko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Puukko misses with a double jab
and colby counters with a nice body shot.
colby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Puukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puukko is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
colby throws a head kick that misses.
colby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
colby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Puukko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
colby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puukko is looking to chop away at colby's legs.
Puukko tries to clinch there but colby circles away.
Puukko throws a series of punches but colby moves out of range.
Puukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

colby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Puukko is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

colby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puukko controlling the position for now.

colby is looking for a kimura here.
Puukko trying to control from the bottom.
colby tries to stand and escape but Puukko is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

colby seems to be working for a kimura but Puukko defends the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puukko tries to clinch up but colby circles away and keeps his distance.
Puukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puukko throws a big shot that misses.
Puukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
colby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puukko. Puukko obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puukko looks to score with a jab to the body but colby is just out of range.
Puukko throws a leg kick but colby moved away.
Puukko tries to clinch but colby is having none of it.
colby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puukko wants to clinch up but colby keeps it at a distance.
Puukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tauno Puukko 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!

Puukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
colby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

colby gets the takedown into side control.

colby is trying to get an arm triangle but Puukko is defending well.
Puukko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puukko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puukko working a defensive guard here.
colby trying to control the position from guard on top but Puukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
colby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puukko controls colby momentarily but colby frees himself.
Puukko wants to sweep but no luck.
Puukko has control of colby's left arm, preventing colby from doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A leg kick checked by colby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
colby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puukko throws a series of punches but colby moves out of range.
Puukko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt colby.
Puukko misses with a wild body shot.
colby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from colby.
colby throws a head kick but Puukko moves out of range.
Puukko misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko tries to clinch up.
colby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puukko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puukko tries to clinch but colby moves out of range.
Puukko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses colby's sensitive parts.
colby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puukko misses with a leg kick

and colby counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

colby is working for a submission of some sort.
Puukko is trying to control but can't.
colby is pressing down on Puukko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puukko is holding on for now.

colby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
colby trying to pass the guard but Puukko defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puukko is looking to control colby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puukko avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake colby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puukko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Tauno Puukko!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Tauno Puukko!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Tauno Puukko!

Tauno Puukko wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Son of A pig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torvald Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Son of A pig has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

of A pig
vs
Gunnarsson

187 cm
22
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Son of A pig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torvald Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A pig misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson dives in and grabs A pig's left leg, looking for a takedown. A pig pushes down on Gunnarsson's head and hops out.

Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but A pig has the dominant position.
Gunnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

A pig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A pig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A pig throws a lazy head kick

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

A pig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - A pig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Gunnarsson has A pig up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gunnarsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from A pig.
A pig drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gunnarsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
A pig looks to clinch
and Gunnarsson counters with a head kick.
A pig lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
A pig blocks a jab.
A pig tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling A pig to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A pig moves into range and connects with a jab.
A pig throws a sloppy head kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A pig lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A pig falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gunnarsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in A pig's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A pig wants to stand and escape but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but A pig is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson prevents A pig from getting back to his feet.
A pig is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A pig has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gunnarsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick by A pig misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a left to the body.

Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. A pig smiles and moves away.
A pig misses with a combination

and Gunnarsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Gunnarsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A pig is trying to break free.
A pig tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunnarsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gunnarsson is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gunnarsson pulls guard successfully.

Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle here but A pig uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A pig content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

A pig decides to stand back up. A pig steps back and let's Gunnarsson get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Torvald Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A pig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunnarsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. A pig really felt that one!
Gunnarsson scores with a body shot.
Son of A pig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gunnarsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down A pig rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination but A pig avoids it well.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from A pig does no damage.
A pig misses with a wild combination.
Gunnarsson shoots in and drives through. A pig sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A pig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and A pig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A pig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but A pig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A pig darts in trying to clinch
and Gunnarsson counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A pig is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
A pig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles A pig's knee momentarily.
Gunnarsson thuds his right hand into A pig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A pig throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A pig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gunnarsson jabs at A pig's body.
A pig throws a left and a right that both miss
and A pig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A pig chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
A pig throws a head kick that misses

and Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but A pig moves out of range.
A pig walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gunnarsson.
A pig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A pig takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gunnarsson pushes A pig away with a front kick.
A pig throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Son of A pig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Gunnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. A pig doesn't seem phased though.
A pig misses with a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice takedown defense from A pig. No joy for Gunnarsson on that attempt.
A pig looks to clinch

and Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A pig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
A pig throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
A pig misses with a body kick.
A pig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A pig swinging wilding here.
A pig misses with the body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles A pig's knee momentarily.
A pig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by A pig.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A pig scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gunnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by A pig - just one landing.
A pig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gunnarsson shoots in and drives through. A pig sprawls well.
Son of A pig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torvald Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson shoots in and drives through. A pig sprawls well.
A pig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A pig throws a head kick that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice leg kick.
A pig circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gunnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from A pig.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torvald Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A pig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunnarsson has time to react.
A pig stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and A pig wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick by A pig misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a head kick.
A pig sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A pig throws a combination that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson throws a nice head kick!
A pig scores with a three punch combo!
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A pig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from A pig both land. Nice combination.
A pig will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A pig throws a head kick that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a good, hard body kick but A pig shrugs it off.
Son of A pig is winning the standup battle so far.
A pig throws a sloppy head kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A pig tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Gunnarsson has A pig up against the cage in a clinch.
A pig is trying to force a seperation but Gunnarsson has the dominant position.
Gunnarsson throws an elbow but it misses.
A pig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunnarsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

A pig manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson swinging wilding here.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

A pig has closed the distance and engaged Gunnarsson in a clinch.
A pig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunnarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A pig has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gunnarsson 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 Son of A pig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A pig has had enough of the clinch but Gunnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Gunnarsson looking for a takedown.

A pig breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from A pig.
A pig misses with a combination
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A pig throws a right hand that Gunnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunnarsson also avoids with ease.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at A pig's ribcage but misses.
A big right from A pig misses.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
A pig scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A pig falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gunnarsson.

A pig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A pig throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
A pig throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A pig misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunnarsson.
Some wild striking there from A pig.
Gunnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A pig lands with a thumping leg kick.
A pig throws a lazy head kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a big head kick but A pig shrugs it off.

A pig clinches with his opponent.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. A pig is defending well for now.

A pig manages to break the clinch.
A pig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Torvald Gunnarsson.
I've got Gunnarsson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Torvald Gunnarsson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Torvald Gunnarsson!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Torvald Gunnarsson!

Torvald Gunnarsson wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristoffer Kvam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Koskelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristoffer Kvam had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kvam
vs
Koskelo

175 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

182 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristoffer Kvam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Koskelo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskelo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kvam looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Koskelo cracks Kvam with a right hand to the side of the head.

Koskelo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Koskelo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee warns Kvam that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koskelo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kvam badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Koskelo around the waist but Koskelo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Koskelo is the winner by TKO! Koskelo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaarlo Koskelo!
Kaarlo Koskelo is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Siren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McIntyre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ladies and Gentlemen. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Siren
vs
McIntyre

187 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
207 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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, Tero Siren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siren lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Siren misses with a head kick.
Siren throws a head kick that misses.

McIntyre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McIntyre wants to free his trapped foot but Siren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Siren pushes McIntyre off looking to stand but McIntyre dives back in and keeps control.

McIntyre is trying to work for a kimura but Siren is defending well.
Siren is trying to stand up here but McIntyre is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

McIntyre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McIntyre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McIntyre trying to control from half guard but Siren is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Siren throws and low kick but McIntyre moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McIntyre forces Siren back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Siren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McIntyre keeps control of Siren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McIntyre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Siren is trying to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling him.
Siren is trying to break free.
McIntyre has Siren pressed against the cage, preventing Siren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Siren is looking to break free of the clinch but McIntyre has double underhooks.
McIntyre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Siren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McIntyre avoids the head kick by Siren.
McIntyre tries to clinch there but Siren circles away.
Siren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch but Siren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Siren - just one landing.
McIntyre tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McIntyre is looking to clinch but Siren is avoiding it.
Siren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch but Siren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McIntyre fails in his attempt to clinch.
McIntyre blocks a head kick by Siren.
Siren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siren misses with a two punch combination.
Siren tests McIntyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tero Siren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McIntyre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siren throws a right hand that McIntyre ducks under and follows up with a left that McIntyre also avoids with ease.
Siren lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre tries to clinch but Siren moves out of range.
Siren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McIntyre.
McIntyre fails in his attempt to clinch.

McIntyre has closed the distance and engaged Siren in a clinch.
Siren has had enough of the clinch but McIntyre keeps him there for the moment.
Siren prevents the takedown attempt.
Siren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

McIntyre has clasped his hands together around Siren's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siren is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McIntyre is controlling him well.

Siren sneaks out the side door and pushes McIntyre away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Siren is breathing heavily.
McIntyre shoots in but Siren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tero Siren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark McIntyre.
Siren throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
Tero Siren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Siren.
Siren throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
Siren swinging wilding here.
No luck for McIntyre with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siren swats away the attempt to clinch by McIntyre.
Siren swats away the attempt to clinch by McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to clinch up.

McIntyre rushes Siren and presses him up against the cage.
McIntyre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Siren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McIntyre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Siren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McIntyre wants a takedown but no success here.
Siren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Siren tries to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling the position.
McIntyre is working for takedown but Siren is calmly controlling the position for now.
McIntyre prevents Siren from breaking the clinch.
Siren can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Siren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McIntyre has Siren pressed against the cage, preventing Siren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

McIntyre lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark McIntyre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Siren looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
Siren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McIntyre.
Siren circles away from the clinch attempt.

McIntyre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Siren to the mat! Siren manages to get full guard.
Siren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McIntyre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siren swivels though and keeps the full guard.

McIntyre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McIntyre 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McIntyre looking to pass the guard.
Siren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McIntyre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McIntyre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siren wants to stand up but McIntyre is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McIntyre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McIntyre lands in his opponent's guard.
McIntyre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siren wants to get back to his feet but McIntyre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McIntyre scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McIntyre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McIntyre works over Siren with some ground and pound from guard.
McIntyre trying to control the position from guard on top but Siren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McIntyre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre with a flurry of punches that miss.
McIntyre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Siren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

McIntyre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McIntyre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McIntyre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Siren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siren throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
McIntyre tries to clinch but Siren is having none of it.

McIntyre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

McIntyre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McIntyre distracts Siren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McIntyre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siren swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siren wants to stand up but McIntyre is controlling him.
McIntyre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McIntyre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siren's guard.
McIntyre prevents Siren from standing back up.
McIntyre is looking to take a break and control but Siren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siren is in trouble now - McIntyre has advanced to mount!
McIntyre landing punches.
Siren is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McIntyre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Siren?
McIntyre is landing with some decent strikes but Siren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McIntyre working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Siren is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Siren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McIntyre landing punches.
A nice elbow there by McIntyre.
McIntyre controlling the pace for now.
McIntyre working the ground and pound effectively.
McIntyre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Siren?
Siren trying desperately to get to his feet.
McIntyre lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark McIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A head kick misses from Siren.
Siren throws out a loose jab but McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.

McIntyre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siren tries to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling the position.
McIntyre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Siren prevents it.
Siren is trying to force a seperation but McIntyre has the dominant position.

McIntyre has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Siren clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Siren holding both McIntyre 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mark McIntyre has got the better of the ground game so far.
McIntyre is punishing Siren with strikes - can he finish him?!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McIntyre lands punches and elbows.
McIntyre lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Siren preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McIntyre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siren controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

McIntyre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McIntyre scores with punches from the back.
Siren controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Siren is taking damage to the body and head.
McIntyre trying to control.
McIntyre lands punches and elbows.
Tero Siren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McIntyre has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Siren is in real trouble here. McIntyre gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Siren is tapping out! McIntyre wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark McIntyre!