IMMA: Last final tourney PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vilho Alanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alanen comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Grand Ball. Simmons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - Who We Be. Earl Simmons acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Alanen
vs
Simmons

186 cm
23
223 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
28
206 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vilho Alanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Earl Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Simmons moves into the clinch.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons misses with a knee strike.
Alanen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alanen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alanen missing with knees to the body.
Alanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Alanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simmons throws an elbow but misses.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Alanen blocks with his arms.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head.
Simmons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Alanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Alanen.
Alanen misses with the head strike.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Alanen blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head.
Simmons lands an elbow just above Alanen 's eye.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons connects with a knee to the head.
Simmons avoiding damage as Alanen throws knees to the body.
Simmons is trying to stall.
Alanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alanen.
Alanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simmons taking a breather.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alanen blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alanen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simmons creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alanen's defenses.
Alanen lands an elbow inside that Simmons shrugs off.
Alanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Alanen.
Simmons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simmons's face.
Simmons avoiding damage as Alanen throws knees to the body.
Alanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alanen tries a body shot but Simmons blocks it.
Alanen avoids a wild elbow strike from Simmons.
Alanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simmons is defending well for now.
Simmons stalling the fight.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Alanen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to break the clinch but Alanen is controlling the position.
Simmons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alanen lands an elbow that stopped Simmons in his tracks for a moment.
Alanen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alanen pushes off an throws an elbow but Simmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alanen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alanen looking to throw knees to the head but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Alanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Simmons controls his hands.
Alanen crunches a lovely knee into Simmons's ribcage.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simmons obliges.
Simmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simmons lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simmons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simmons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Simmons connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alanen's face.
Simmons crunches a lovely knee into Alanen's ribcage.
Alanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons dodges an elbow strike from Alanen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alanen.
Alanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alanen is defending well for now.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head.
Alanen trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simmons missing with knees to the body.
Simmons looking to throw knees to the head but Alanen is blocking nicely.
Simmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Earl Simmons will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simmons closes the distance and pushes Alanen back into the cage.
Alanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but Alanen blocks it.
Alanen lands an elbow just above Simmons 's eye.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head.
Simmons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Simmons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Simmons avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simmons obliges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Alanen blocks with his arms.
Alanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Simmons avoids the damage to the body.
Alanen misses with a knee to the head.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons scores with a knee to the head.
Simmons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simmons.
Alanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but Alanen blocks it.
Alanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Simmons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Earl Simmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Simmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simmons lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons misses with a knee strike.
Alanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simmons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but Alanen blocks it.
Simmons creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alanen's defenses.
Alanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Simmons.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Alanen.
Alanen with a knee to the head.
Alanen throws an elbow that misses.
Alanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Alanen blocks with his arms.
Simmons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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

Simmons moves into the clinch.
A short left from Alanen.
Simmons lands a nice elbow.
Alanen misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alanen obliges.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simmons misses with a knee strike.
Simmons creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alanen's defenses.
Simmons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Alanen managing to block the knees to the body from Simmons.
Alanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons wants to stall.
Alanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Alanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alanen missing with knees to the body.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alanen avoids it.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.

Simmons manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alanen clinches.
Simmons unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons prevents the takedown attempt.
Simmons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alanen landing knees to the body.
Alanen tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Alanen back against the cage.
Simmons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Simmons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alanen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vilho Alanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simmons tries to keep at a distance but Alanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simmons looking to throw knees to the head but Alanen is blocking nicely.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Alanen blocks with his arms.
Alanen misses with an elbow over the top.
Alanen landing knees to the head.
Alanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alanen managing to block the knees to the body from Simmons.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alanen trying to land knees to the body.
Simmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Alanen avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Simmons.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but Alanen blocks it.
Simmons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alanen managing to block the knees to the body from Simmons.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons lands an elbow inside that Alanen shrugs off.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simmons's face.
Alanen tries to land a knee to the head but Simmons blocks with his arms.
Alanen missing with knees to the body.
Simmons landing knees to the head.
Alanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Alanen.
Alanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
A knee to the head by Simmons.
Simmons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simmons dodges an elbow strike from Alanen.
Simmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Alanen.
Simmons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simmons misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Alanen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Simmons throws a knee to the head but misses.

Alanen jumps guard and drags Simmons to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Alanen is working an open guard so Simmons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Simmons pushes Alanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Alanen misses with a knee to the head.
Alanen managing to block the knees to the body from Simmons.
Simmons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alanen avoiding damage as Simmons throws knees to the body.
Simmons lands a damaging elbow.
Alanen misses with an elbow over the top.
Simmons blocks an elbow strike.
Alanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Simmons avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Alanen.
Alanen is trying to pull guard but Simmons has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head.
Simmons scores a nice knee to the body.
Simmons trying to land knees to the body.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Alanen.
Alanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Alanen blocks with his arms.
Alanen managing to block the knees to the body from Simmons.

Alanen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simmons tries to stand but Alanen is controlling from the bottom.
Alanen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alanen tries to get out of the position.

Simmons stands up and waves to Alanen to follow him.
Vilho Alanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simmons clinches.
Simmons scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vilho Alanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alanen misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons with a knee to the head.
Earl Simmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Alanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Simmons throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alanen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but Alanen blocks it.
Simmons lands an elbow inside.
Alanen managing to block the knees to the body from Simmons.

And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmons 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30

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

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mago Tenorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaer Emilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tenorio
vs
Emilson

181 cm
26
207 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
27
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mago Tenorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaer Emilson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emilson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tenorio on his heels. He'll look to pass Tenorio's guard now, I'm sure.

Emilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tenorio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emilson is aware though and is defending well.

Tenorio working for a triangle but Emilson defends it easily.
Emilson wanted to stand there but Tenorio had control of the position.

Tenorio looking for a guillotine here but Emilson defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emilson wants to stand but Tenorio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Emilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Tenorio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emilson is aware though and is defending well.
Emilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Emilson gets to his feet - Tenorio follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Mago Tenorio has been cut.
Tenorio checks a low kick from Emilson.
Emilson fails to land the takedown.
Emilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenorio was well out of range. Poor timing from Emilson.
Emilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tenorio sprawls well. Tenorio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Emilson misses with a double jab.
Emilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emilson misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilson looks to land a combination but Tenorio avoids it well.
Tenorio shoots in but no luck this time.
Emilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tenorio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emilson misses with a few strikes there.
Tenorio shoots in for a double leg but Emilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emilson tries to bum rush Tenorio with a series of wild strikes but Tenorio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emilson misses with a few strikes there.
Emilson looks to land a combination but Tenorio avoids it well.
Emilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenorio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mago Tenorio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaer Emilson.
A combination from Emilson does no damage.
Emilson looks winded!
Emilson looks to throw the jab but Tenorio is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenorio needs to keep his hands up - Emilson had a free shot at his head there.
Emilson is looking to clinch.
Tenorio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Emilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tenorio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Emilson lands.
Emilson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tenorio looks for a takedown but Emilson sprawls well.
Emilson connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenorio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tenorio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emilson is trying to stand up here but Tenorio is controlling him well.

Tenorio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Emilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tenorio is looking for a kimura here.

Tenorio in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Emilson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tenorio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mago Tenorio!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mago Tenorio waved his t-shirt featuring Untouchable Fight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Superman By Goldfinger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stevens
vs
Laitinen

182 cm
26
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Unique Wear and Custom Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stevens lands a jab to the head.
Laitinen 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.
Laitinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
Laitinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevens was well out of range. Poor timing from Laitinen.
Laitinen misses with an uppercut.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laitinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laitinen misses with a hook.
Stevens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laitinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
Laitinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ville Laitinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laitinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stevens counters with a big head kick but Laitinen shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens lands a nice looking body shot.
Laitinen just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Laitinen misses

and Stevens counters with a crisp one two that drops Laitinen! Stevens thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Laitinen to his feet! Laitinen is in big trouble!

Laitinen is rocked!
Stevens fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Laitinen to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Laitinen looks to clinch but Stevens throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Laitinen taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Victor Stevens!
Victor Stevens really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Unique Wear and Custom Design logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Wirman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wirman has chosen Children of Bodom - Banned from heaven as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simans
vs
Wirman

200 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyle Simans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Wirman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wirman misses with a body shot.
Simans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wirman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simans at a distance.
Wirman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Wirman. Those never looked like landing.
Simans shoots in and drives through. Wirman sprawls well.
Simans misses with a straight right.
Simans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wirman sprawls well. Wirman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simans gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Simans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simans avoids the body shot from Wirman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans has his takedown stuffed
and Wirman counters with a three punch combo that has Simans backing up. Simans nods at Wirman to acknowledge the strikes.
Simans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wirman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wirman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wirman just misses with a punch to the body.
Simans moves out of range of the leg kick from Wirman.
Simans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Janne Wirman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simans throws a nice looking combination but Wirman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wirman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wirman.
Simans fails with a takedown attempt.
Simans wants to slow Wirman down by chopping away at his legs.
Simans misses with a takedown
and Wirman counters with a straight right hand.
Wirman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simans is out of range.
Wirman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wirman looks to land a left hand but Simans moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans tries to bum rush Wirman with a series of wild strikes but Wirman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wirman counters with a nice body shot.
Simans shoots for a takedown but Wirman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wirman misses the shot to the body.
Wirman throws out a loose jab but Simans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wirman throws a series of punches but Simans moves out of range.
Simans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wirman thows a body shot but no joy.
Simans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wirman.
Simans shoots in for a double leg but Wirman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simans throws a hook to the side of Wirman's head but Wirman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wirman lands a nice shot to the body.

Simans manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wirman on his heels. He'll look to pass Wirman's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simans postures up in Wirman's guard and throws a big left but Wirman blocks it.
Wirman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wirman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wirman wants to sweep but no luck.
Simans throws a big elbow that misses.
Simans won't allow Wirman to sweep him here.
Simans pushes down on Wirman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Simans is working for a submission of some sort.

Simans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simans fails to land the takedown.
Simans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wirman but Wirman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lyle Simans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wirman tests Simans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simans with a poor takedown
and Wirman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Simans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simans tries for a takedown but Wirman circles away easily
and Wirman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wirman cracks Simans with a big right hand and Simans goes down!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wirman wants to control from the top but Simans keeps moving.
Wirman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wirman connects with a couple of short punches.
Wirman trying to control the position from guard on top but Simans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Simans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simans is trying to control the position but Wirman postures up.
Simans keeping moving, preventing Wirman from controlling successfully.
Wirman throwing strikes but missing.
Wirman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans keeping moving, preventing Wirman from controlling successfully.
Wirman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wirman throws a big right hand that misses.
Simans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wirman manages to get himself to full guard.
Simans trying to control the position from guard on top but Wirman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wirman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wirman keeping moving, preventing Simans from controlling successfully.
Wirman looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simans looking to sit in guard and control but Wirman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wirman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Simans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wirman defends it easily.

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

Simans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wirman trying to control the position from guard on top but Simans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wirman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wirman wants to control from the top but Simans keeps moving.

Simans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wirman throws a big right hand that misses.
Simans is trying to control the position but Wirman postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wirman trying to control but Simans is working from the bottom.
Simans wants to sweep here but Wirman controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wirman slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janne Wirman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Simans has Wirman up against the cage in a clinch.

Simans breaks from the clinch.
Wirman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simans.
Simans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wirman but Wirman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simans fails with a takedown attempt.

Wirman drops Simans with a left right combo! Wirman follows him down to the ground into side control.
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!
Simans takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wirman off and has taken his back!

Simans is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Simans doesn't have the hooks in and Wirman manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simans looking to control.
Simans keeping full guard, as Wirman tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wirman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wirman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simans tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wirman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simans has his hands on Wirman's head, controlling the position.

Simans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simans is trying to control the position but Wirman postures up.
Wirman passes Simans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wirman thows a huge punch but Simans dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wirman is nestled in close to Simans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wirman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simans is concentrating on defense, preventing Wirman from advancing position.
Wirman is keen to just control but Simans is a slippery customer.
Wirman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simans is looking for a sweep. Wirman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wirman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simans is not content to let Wirman control the position.
Simans wants to improve his position but Wirman is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wirman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simans wants to get back to full guard.
Wirman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simans!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Wirman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wirman is landing with some decent strikes but Simans is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Simans is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Wirman! Simans is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Janne Wirman!
A victorious Janne Wirman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peeta Paka Spiduhmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Bloodsport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiduhmon comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Three Little Birds. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Paka Spiduhmon
vs
Bloodsport

186 cm
20
182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

Fenrir Fightgear - Steel Penn

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peeta Paka Spiduhmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gab Bloodsport!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiduhmon throws a one two combo.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses.
Spiduhmon throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodsport moves out of range easily.
Spiduhmon throws a lazy head kick

and Bloodsport counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spiduhmon's guard now.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

Bloodsport 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.
Spiduhmon trying to control the position.
Bloodsport passes Spiduhmon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiduhmon wants to control but Bloodsport is keeping busy.

Bloodsport is working for a kimura but Spiduhmon is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bloodsport is trying to work for a kimura but Spiduhmon is defending well.

Bloodsport is working for a submission of some sort.

Spiduhmon is defending against the submission attempts here by Bloodsport.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bloodsport maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Spiduhmon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bloodsport has cracked it and Spiduhmon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bloodsport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gab Bloodsport!
Gab Bloodsport decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Puustinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarmo Puustinen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Crash Dummy's chin.

Dummy
vs
Puustinen

196 cm
20
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
207 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ultimate Fighting Gear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crash Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarmo Puustinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dummy loads up on a big right hand but Puustinen slips the punch.
Dummy misses with a combination
letting Puustinen counter with a right hand.

It looks like Crash Dummy has been cut.
Puustinen slips a jab from Dummy.
Puustinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dummy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puustinen in his tracks.
Dummy misses with a hook. Puustinen ducked under it nicely.
Dummy misses with a lunging right hand
and Puustinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dummy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Dummy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dummy misses with a hook
and Puustinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Puustinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dummy throws a poor cross that misses
and Puustinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Puustinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A right-left combo lands from Dummy.
Dummy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dummy swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Puustinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Dummy misses with a lunging right hand
and Dummy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Dummy is rocked!
Puustinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Dummy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
No luck for Puustinen with that takedown attempt.
Dummy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dummy misses with a combination
and Puustinen counters with a big left hand that crumples Dummy! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarmo Puustinen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haplopelma Hainanum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Frye Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hainanum might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kryptonite by Three Doors Down. The crowd seem to be enjoying Frye Jr's choice of entrance music: The show goes on - Lupe Fiasco. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hainanum
vs
Frye Jr

190 cm
26
223 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

198 cm
25
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haplopelma Hainanum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Frye Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hainanum defending well as Frye Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch but Frye Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hainanum drives through and clinches with Frye Jr against the cage.
Hainanum lands an elbow just above Frye Jr 's eye.
Frye Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hainanum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hainanum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frye Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frye Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frye Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frye Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frye Jr.
Frye Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hainanum lands an elbow inside that Frye Jr shrugs off.

It looks like Greg Frye Jr has been cut.
Hainanum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frye Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hainanum has him pressed against the cage.
Hainanum leaning against his opponent.
Hainanum lands a damaging elbow.

Frye Jr is rocked!
Hainanum just leaning against Frye Jr, taking a breather.
Frye Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Hainanum finish him?
Frye Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Frye Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hainanum.
Hainanum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frye Jr is looking for a takedown.
Haplopelma Hainanum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Frye Jr.
Hainanum blocks a body shot from Frye Jr.
Frye Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frye Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hainanum working the clinch nicely. Frye Jr is working for position but Hainanum cracks him with a big knee to the head! Frye Jr crumples up against the cage and Hainanum lands two more shots before the ref can save Frye Jr! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Haplopelma Hainanum!
Haplopelma Hainanum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McLachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLachlan comes to the cage accompanied by Funeral For a Friend - 'History'. Nate North acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

McLachlan
vs
North

178 cm
20
181 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John McLachlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate North!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North shoots in but no luck this time.
McLachlan misses with a straight right.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
North misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLachlan prevents a body shot from North.
North struggles to land a body shot inside as McLachlan controls his hands.
McLachlan is trying to maintain a safe position but North gets an underhook and turns McLachlan into the cage.
McLachlan misses with some punches.
North stalling.
North stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
North tries to score a body lock takedown but McLachlan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on North - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
North is pressed up against the cage. McLachlan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag North down to the mat. North avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
North wants to clinch.
McLachlan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

North darts in and clinches McLachlan up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from North fails to land.
North drops down looking for an ankle pick but McLachlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
John McLachlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate North.
McLachlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
North moves in looking to clinch but McLachlan pushes him off.

North clinches up with McLachlan and pushes him back against the cage.
North scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McLachlan blocks a body shot from North.
North has McLachlan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McLachlan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McLachlan blocking some punches.
North gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McLachlan.
McLachlan looking to slow down the pace here.
North tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
North tries a body shot but McLachlan blocks it.
North struggles to land a body shot inside as McLachlan controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from North as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
North taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
North tries to work over McLachlan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
North scores with an uppercut up the middle.
North lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McLachlan.
North throws a head punch that misses.
North pressing his opponent against the cage.

North has hold of one of McLachlan's legs. McLachlan is fighting the takedown attempt but North gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McLachlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in North's guard.

North looking for a guillotine here but McLachlan defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLachlan chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLachlan trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLachlan is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

North lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLachlan at a distance.

McLachlan scores with a takedown into North's guard.
North is looking to stand up but McLachlan isn't so interested in that idea.
North keeping moving, preventing McLachlan from controlling successfully.
North preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLachlan looking to sit in guard and control but North gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McLachlan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
North throws a big right hand that misses.
North throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
North throwing strikes from guard but McLachlan blocks nicely.
McLachlan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
North throwing strikes from guard but McLachlan blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McLachlan is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as North accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
North throws a big right hand that misses.
McLachlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLachlan wants to stand and escape but North is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
North throws a big right hand that misses.
North is looking to work some ground and pound but McLachlan has wrist control.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
North throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
North throws a strike but McLachlan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McLachlan 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.
McLachlan stands and throws North's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan misses with the ground and pound.
McLachlan trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.
McLachlan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
North dodges the ground and pound from McLachlan.
McLachlan trying to control the position but North is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John McLachlan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

North throws a lazy right hand but McLachlan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLachlan lands with a hook. North tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLachlan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
North is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McLachlan.
North fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLachlan is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLachlan.

McLachlan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McLachlan lands in his opponent's guard.
McLachlan throwing strikes from guard but North blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLachlan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McLachlan with a flurry of punches that miss.
McLachlan looking to sit in guard and control but North gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
North throwing strikes from guard but McLachlan blocks nicely.
McLachlan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. North manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan stands and throws North's legs to the side, diving into side control.
North taking a bit of punishment here - McLachlan scoring with strikes.
McLachlan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McLachlan lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLachlan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.
North is being controlled here.
McLachlan in side control, throwing shots but North defends.
McLachlan is trying to move to mount but North reverses beautifully and ends up in McLachlan's guard.
McLachlan looking for a sweep. Not yet McLachlan, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
North lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McLachlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McLachlan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
North throws an elbow that misses. McLachlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in North's guard. Nice move by McLachlan!
McLachlan looking to sit in guard and control but North gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLachlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McLachlan clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

North misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLachlan.
McLachlan lands with a cross.
McLachlan lands a jab to the nose.
North misses with a looping right.
North fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from McLachlan.
McLachlan throws a hook to the side of North's head but North sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
North fails with an attempt to clinch.

North closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McLachlan quickly recovers to half guard.
North landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McLachlan blocking the ground and pound attempt from North.
North sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McLachlan defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
North throws a strike but McLachlan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
North working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McLachlan's head.
North trying to control the position from guard on top but McLachlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
North tries to free his leg and advance position but McLachlan is retaining full guard.
McLachlan trying to control the position here.
North loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan advances position into side control!
McLachlan misses with the ground and pound.
McLachlan trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McLachlan cracks North with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McLachlan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for North!
McLachlan with shots to the head and body - North looks very uncomfortable down there.
McLachlan with shots to the head and body - North looks very uncomfortable down there.
John McLachlan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLachlan trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan breaks from North's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McLachlan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as North is looking to escape.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McLachlan had his way with Nate North in that round.
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!

North throws a body punch but McLachlan moves out of range.
McLachlan tries to score a power double leg takedown but North sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McLachlan somewhat.
McLachlan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
North shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McLachlan as he avoids it easily.
North ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLachlan moves away.
McLachlan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
North slips under a jab from McLachlan.
North leaves McLachlan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McLachlan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? North is fending him off so far but McLachlan persists. Nope, North circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McLachlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
North takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLachlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLachlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
North slips a straight right by McLachlan.
North loads up on a big right hand but McLachlan slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from North.
McLachlan scores with a hook.
McLachlan lands a head shot.
McLachlan just misses with a punch to the body.

North has McLachlan up against the cage in a clinch.
McLachlan blocks a body shot from North.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
North has McLachlan pushed against the cage.
North cracks McLachlan with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
North has a couple of punches blocked by McLachlan.
North tries to score a body lock takedown but McLachlan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
North stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
North misses with a shot to the kidneys.
North misses with some punches.
North leaning his opponent against the cage.
North drops down looking for an ankle pick but McLachlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
McLachlan misses the shot to the body.
McLachlan misses with a two punch combination.

McLachlan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching North on his heels. He'll look to pass North's guard now, I'm sure.
McLachlan looking to sit in guard and control but North gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan can't keep his opponent in guard - North advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
John McLachlan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McLachlan blocking the ground and pound attempt from North.
McLachlan trying to control here.
North thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McLachlan's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLachlan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from North.
Nate North has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
North with the ground and pound but McLachlan uses the opportunity to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate North comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McLachlan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McLachlan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John McLachlan waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q160's logo in front of the cameras.