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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes into the arena with MMA Entrance Theme - Mark Hunt blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Huber's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. The key to victory for Mark Hunt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hunt
vs
Huber

178 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
240 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

KAISER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Hunt !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt jabs Huber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Huber takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Mario Huber has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hunt tries to sprawl but Huber drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Huber slips a nice elbow through Hunt 's hands, connecting with Hunt 's forehead.
Hunt is trying to stand back up but Huber is controlling him
Ground and pound from Huber.
Huber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunt is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huber wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Huber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunt is trying to stand up here but Huber is controlling him well.
Hunt punching from the bottom.
Huber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Huber there.
Huber slips a nice elbow through Hunt 's hands, connecting with Hunt 's forehead.
Huber working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Huber connects with a nice short shot to Hunt 's temple.
Hunt tries to kick Huber off but Huber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hunt is trying to stand up here but Huber is controlling him well.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Huber blocks the strikes from Hunt .
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Huber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Huber working Hunt over with strikes.
Huber working over Hunt with some ground and pound. Hunt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Huber lands with a punch from half guard.
Huber is nestled in close to Hunt , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huber winds up and cracks Hunt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Huber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunt is trying to stand.

Huber is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huber to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber working Hunt over with strikes.
Huber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Huber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Huber lands strikes from half guard.
Hunt is trying to stand.
Huber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huber works his way into side control.
Huber working the head and body with strikes.
Huber is working Hunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Huber scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunt to see if he's OK.
Huber is working Hunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hunt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Huber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt , who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Huber connects with a decent elbow.
Hunt is not content to let Huber control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to bench press Huber off him but Huber keeps the position.
Hunt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Huber lands some shots froms side control.
Huber scoring with punches from side control.
Huber wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Huber working the ground and pound.
Huber lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunt down.
Huber advances to mount.
Huber pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Huber lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Huber tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Huber raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huber putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Huber cracks Hunt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Huber lands a big shot there that rocks Hunt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Hunt is rocked!
Huber postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hunt badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Huber around the waist but Huber pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Huber is the winner by TKO! Huber jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Huber!
After the fight, Mario Huber was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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 Mega Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perus Jamppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Star
vs
Jamppa

186 cm
21
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mega Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perus Jamppa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Star.
Star misses with a straight left.

Jamppa rushes Star and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Star.

It looks like Perus Jamppa has been cut.
Jamppa letting Star take a breather here.
Jamppa is trying to break the clinch but Star has him pressed against the cage.
Jamppa lands a hook that snaps the head of Star backwards.
Jamppa tries to break the clinch but Star is controlling the position.
Star lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Star tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamppa's elbow.
A body shot lands from Star.
Jamppa pushes Star back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamppa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Star throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamppas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Star.
Star lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jamppa backwards.
Star controlling the action here for a moment.
Star lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star lands an uppercut.
Jamppa blocks a body shot from Star.
Star jumps guard but Jamppa stands there with Star around his waist. Star gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Star lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Star stalling in the clinch.
Star tries to work over Jamppa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Star just leaning against Jamppa, taking a breather.
Jamppa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Star seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jamppa can turn it around.
Jamppa throws a punch but it's blocked by Star.
Jamppa is trying to push Star away but Star has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Star digs a right hand underneath Jamppa's ribcage. Jamppa let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Star lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star misses with a punch on the inside.

Star manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jamppa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Star is proving hard to escape from.

Star is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jamppa defends well.
Star controls Jamppa momentarily but Jamppa frees himself.
Jamppa is looking to stand up but Star won't let him.

Star pushes a forearm under Jamppa's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jamppa is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mega Star!
A victorious Mega Star thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dickus McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luana Peroba Filgueiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes to the cage accompanied by Change (In the house of flies). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McGee
vs
Peroba Filgueiras

175 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

167 cm
28
140 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dickus McGee !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luana Peroba Filgueiras!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filgueiras is defended easily by McGee .
Some bone on bone action there as McGee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filgueiras swivels and escapes.
Filgueiras stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filgueiras wants it to stay on the feet.
McGee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dickus McGee . That's going to take a lot out of him.

McGee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Filgueiras is trying to defend but McGee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Filgueiras wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Filgueiras is trying to maintain the position but McGee is very close to passing his half guard.

McGee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filgueiras defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filgueiras flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Filgueiras has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McGee is on him like a limpet, forcing Filgueiras back against the cage.
McGee is trying to pull guard but Filgueiras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

McGee successfully pulls guard.
Filgueiras trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filgueiras is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Filgueiras cracks McGee with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras scoring with punches to the head and body.

McGee looking for subs off his back but Filgueiras has passed one foot through into half guard.

Filgueiras is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGee taking some punishment here, with Filgueiras in his half guard.
Filgueiras wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee keeps working.
Filgueiras missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filgueiras decides to stand and escape the position.
Luana Peroba Filgueiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filgueiras misses with a takedown

and McGee counters by moving into the clinch.

McGee jumps into guard, dragging Filgueiras to the mat.
Filgueiras trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filgueiras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

McGee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Filgueiras uses it to pass to side control.
Filgueiras scoring with punches from side control.
Filgueiras laying and praying for a moment but McGee takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Filgueiras lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filgueiras pulls his head out easily.
McGee is not content to let Filgueiras control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filgueiras is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Filgueiras wants to take a breather but McGee is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filgueiras looks to land a strike but McGee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Filgueiras passes McGee 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Filgueiras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filgueiras closes the distance and clinches up with McGee , looking for a takedown. Filgueiras pushes McGee against the cage but McGee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

McGee gets the takedown into side control.
Filgueiras tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGee working away.
Filgueiras sneaks back into half guard.
Filgueiras is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filgueiras trying to control here.
Filgueiras is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGee is trying to work for a kimura but Filgueiras is defending well.
Luana Peroba Filgueiras has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filgueiras regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGee .
Filgueiras 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.
McGee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filgueiras has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Filgueiras wants to stand but McGee is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras 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.

McGee has gone for a leg lock! Filgueiras slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGee 's guard.

McGee looking for a guillotine here but Filgueiras defends easily.
Filgueiras working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Filgueiras trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGee looking for a guillotine here but Filgueiras defends easily.
Filgueiras working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Filgueiras from controlling successfully.
McGee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filgueiras controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Filgueiras trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras is looking to work some ground and pound but McGee has wrist control.

Luana Peroba Filgueiras has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Filgueiras looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
Filgueiras tries to clinch up but McGee circles away and keeps his distance.
Filgueiras shoots in for a double leg but McGee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dickus McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luana Peroba Filgueiras.
McGee misses with a takedown

and Filgueiras counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filgueiras is trying to control the action in half guard but McGee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

McGee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McGee actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McGee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luana Peroba Filgueiras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGee 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Filgueiras gets the takedown into side control.
McGee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filgueiras's best efforts.

McGee looking for submissions off his back.
Filgueiras wants to take a breather but McGee is having none of it.
Filgueiras looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

McGee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filgueiras pulls his head out easily.

Filgueiras is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGee defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filgueiras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Filgueiras is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGee defends it well.
Filgueiras lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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

McGee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is refusing to be controlled, as Filgueiras sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filgueiras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Filgueiras.
Filgueiras tries to stand and escape but McGee is controlling the position.

Filgueiras is working for a kimura but McGee is defending it quite comfortably.
Filgueiras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee tries to get to full guard but Filgueiras has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras working McGee over with strikes.

Filgueiras is looking for a kimura but McGee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Filgueiras to get the leverage.
Filgueiras is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Filgueiras missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like Filgueiras is going to stand back up.

McGee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luana Peroba Filgueiras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

McGee looking for submissions off his back.
Filgueiras lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGee actively working from the bottom here.

McGee looking for submissions off his back.

McGee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickus McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filgueiras with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luana Peroba Filgueiras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filgueiras 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luana Peroba Filgueiras!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ka Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Syatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syatt has chosen Tony Bennett - I wanna be around as his entrance music. Lee Syatt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bum
vs
Syatt

177 cm
20
201 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Meet the Future

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ka Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Syatt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Syatt did well to prevent Bum getting side control.
Bum lands with a punch from half guard.
Bum lands with a punch from half guard.
Bum is trying to control the action in half guard but Syatt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bum thows a huge punch but Syatt dodges it nicely.
Bum is keen to just control but Syatt is a slippery customer.
Bum lands strikes from half guard.
Syatt is holding on to half guard well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Syatt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Bum's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bum trying to control the position from guard on top but Syatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Syatt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bum throws a big elbow that misses.
Bum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Syatt wants to sweep here but Bum controlling him for the moment.
Bum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bum is sitting in close to Syatt's body. Syatt has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bum is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bum is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Syatt.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Syatt!
After winning the bout, Lee Syatt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Valo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artor Guhtur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guhtur has chosen Heavy Joik as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Artor Guhtur has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Iso Valo's chin.

Valo
vs
Guhtur

193 cm
20
224 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

192 cm
27
212 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Valo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artor Guhtur!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valo looks to land a right hand but Guhtur moved out of range.
We've been informed that Guhtur has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Guhtur tries to close the distance and clinch but Valo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valo misses with a few strikes there.
Valo misses with a wild combination.
Valo throws a series of punches but Guhtur avoids them all with ease.
Valo looks to land a body kick but Guhtur moved away.
Valo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valo throws a hook to the side of Guhtur's head but Guhtur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Guhtur moves into the clinch.
Guhtur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valo avoiding damage as Guhtur throws knees to the body.

Valo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Valo misses.
Guhtur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valo misses with a series of wild punches.
Guhtur thumps Valo with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Guhtur.
Guhtur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guhtur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valo.
Guhtur lands a nice shot that snaps Valo's head back.
Guhtur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valo.
Valo works over Guhtur's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guhtur doesn't manage to clinch there - Valo circles away.
Valo tries to move into range but Guhtur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valo throws a hook to the side of Guhtur's head but Guhtur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Valo.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Guhtur! Valo is out on his feet! Guhtur rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Valo is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Valo is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artor Guhtur!
Artor Guhtur managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Era Ojdanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ojdanic
vs
Pettis

180 cm
27
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
166 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Era Ojdanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pettis gets caught napping as Ojdanic dives in and scores a takedown. Pettis manages to retain guard.
Ojdanic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Pettis working for a triangle but Ojdanic defends it easily.
Pettis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ojdanic controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ojdanic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pettis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ojdanic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pettis is trying desperately to improve position.
Pettis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojdanic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pettis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ojdanic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ojdanic's back!
Ojdanic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Pettis is looking for the choke from the back position but Ojdanic is controlling his hands well.
Ojdanic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Pettis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ojdanic is on top in guard.

Pettis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ojdanic is aware though and is defending well.

Pettis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ojdanic passes into half guard.

Ojdanic escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ojdanic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pettis sprawls well initially but Ojdanic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Ojdanic is trying for a kimura here. Pettis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ojdanic wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Era Ojdanic!
Era Ojdanic opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Voittaja Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Winner
vs
Brookins

173 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

169 cm
21
147 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Voittaja Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrance Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brookins but Brookins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brookins!

It looks like Voittaja Winner has been cut.
Winner darts in looking for a takedown but Brookins gets double underhooks and turns Winner into the cage.

Brookins manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brookins controls Winner momentarily but Winner frees himself.
Winner is pushing down on Brookins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brookins is fighting to maintain full guard but Winner has managed to sneak the leg through.

Winner is trying for a kimura here. Brookins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Winner wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Voittaja Winner!
Voittaja Winner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vviktung Bolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddle comes into the arena with Ain't No Rest For The Wicked blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Tom Riddle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Riddle
vs
Bolski

190 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

214 cm
25
205 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's All 160
KO Clothing

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, Tom Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vviktung Bolski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Riddle.
Riddle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolski misses with a takedown attempt
letting Riddle counter with a right hand.
Bolski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riddle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Riddle's corner calls for a 1-2. Riddle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riddle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolski in his tracks.
Riddle motions for Bolski to come forward. Riddle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riddle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bolski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Bolski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Riddle to the ground. Bolski is now in Riddle's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Riddle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bolski!
Bolski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Riddle cracks Bolski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Riddle looking to control but Bolski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolski is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bolski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Riddle wants to control but Bolski has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bolski has hold of Riddle's hands but Riddle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bolski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riddle is thwarting Bolski's attempts to control the position.
Riddle 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.
Riddle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riddle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riddle's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolski doesn't have the hooks in and Riddle manages to turn into his guard.
Riddle throws a big right hand that misses.
Riddle is in close to Bolski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riddle's guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riddle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolski defends it easily.
Riddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolski stands up over Riddle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bolski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riddle wants to sweep but no luck.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
Riddle is trying to keep Bolski in close.

Riddle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolski defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolski wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.

Bolski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolski stands up over Riddle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolski landing some decent shots from guard.
Bolski trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bolski postures up in Riddle's guard and throws a big left but Riddle blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle looking to control.
Bolski wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
Bolski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riddle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bolski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riddle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riddle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolski working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Riddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Riddle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bolski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riddle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Bolski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riddle did well to prevent Bolski getting side control.
Riddle taking some punishment here, with Bolski in his half guard.
Riddle is pressing down on Bolski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bolski is working Riddle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riddle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riddle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Riddle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolski is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Bolski from controlling successfully.
Riddle is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bolski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riddle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolski won't allow Riddle to sweep him here.
Bolski wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
Riddle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolski.
Bolski trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolski throws a big elbow that misses.
Bolski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riddle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bolski!
Bolski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Riddle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle landing punches.
Bolski tries to hold on but Riddle pushes him away.

Riddle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bolski wants to control but Riddle is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riddle lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands a couple of good shots and Bolski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bolski has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Riddle.
Riddle scores with punches and elbows.
Riddle looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Bolski is rocked!
Bolski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bolski tries to escape but Riddle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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!
Bolski covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bolski is still in real trouble! Can Riddle finish him?
Riddle scores with punches and elbows.

Riddle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bolski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bolski for a finish.
Riddle cracks Bolski with a big right hand from the back mount! Bolski immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Riddle takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Riddle!
A very excited looking Tom Riddle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Ascanio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altemio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ascanio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Otis Taylor / Ten Million Slaves. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanchez's choice of entrance music: I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ascanio
vs
Sanchez

185 cm
20
181 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

150 cm
20
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Meet the Future

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Ascanio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altemio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ascanio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Ascanio saw that one coming.
Ascanio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ascanio misses with a wild body shot.
Ascanio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ascanio misses with a wild body shot.
Ascanio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ascanio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ascanio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ascanio is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez working the ground and pound but Ascanio is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ascanio dodges the ground and pound from Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to control but Ascanio is keeping him busy.
Sanchez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ascanio is looking to reverse the position.
Ascanio is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez wants to control but Ascanio is keeping him busy.

Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Ascanio is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Ascanio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ascanio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Putka, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascanio is looking for a sweep.
Ascanio taking a bit of punishment here - Sanchez scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez in side control, throwing shots but Ascanio defends.
Sanchez in side control, throwing shots but Ascanio defends.
Sanchez working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ascanio parries the strikes from Sanchez easily there. Sanchez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ascanio to escape.
Sanchez is trying to ground and pound but Ascanio uses the momentary lack of control by Sanchez to regain half guard.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Ascanio dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Ascanio is having none of it.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Ascanio won't allow it.
Sanchez throwing shots but Ascanio is blocking nicely.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ascanio trying to control from the bottom.
Ascanio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Ascanio is having none of it.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Ascanio's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ascanio trying to control here.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez prevents Ascanio from improving his position.
Ascanio trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez is just content to waste time from the top position. Ascanio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ascanio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanchez shoots in but Ascanio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ascanio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Ascanio misses with a hook.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ascanio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Ascanio misses with a straight right.
Ascanio defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Ascanio.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ascanio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dante Ascanio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altemio Sanchez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ascanio but Ascanio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ascanio is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ascanio is looking to improve his position.
Ascanio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ascanio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez controlling the pace.

Ascanio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ascanio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
A big left from Ascanio misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Ascanio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ascanio scores with a hook.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ascanio.
Ascanio misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez moves out of range as Ascanio strikes.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
letting Ascanio counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Ascanio. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Ascanio throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Ascanio shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ascanio.

Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Ascanio's guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Ascanio keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Ascanio keeps moving.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Altemio Sanchez.
Decent striking displayed by Ascanio there.
Dante Ascanio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ascanio misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Ascanio looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ascanio throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ascanio swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Ascanio dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ascanio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ascanio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ascanio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascanio.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Ascanio slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Ascanio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.

Sanchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ascanio on his heels. He'll look to pass Ascanio's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanchez throws a strike but Ascanio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ascanio trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ascanio wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ascanio defends well.
Altemio Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ascanio tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.

Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ascanio defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing Ascanio from standing up.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ascanio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.

Ascanio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ascanio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Ascanio.
Ascanio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Ascanio tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ascanio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Sanchez misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ascanio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ascanio stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ascanio but Ascanio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dante Ascanio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altemio Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ascanio's waist but Ascanio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Ascanio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ascanio throws a good cross that connects.
Ascanio cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ascanio moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.

Sanchez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dante Ascanio did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ascanio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ascanio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Ascanio ducks down to avoid it.

Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ascanio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ascanio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ascanio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Ascanio keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Ascanio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Ascanio pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez stays in close to Ascanio's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Altemio Sanchez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ascanio throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascanio throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ascanio. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ascanio swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ascanio.
Ascanio lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ascanio as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ascanio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Dante Ascanio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altemio Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Ascanio counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Ascanio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Altemio Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ascanio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ascanio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ascanio throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ascanio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ascanio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ascanio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Ascanio.
Ascanio leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ascanio.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ascanio defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Ascanio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez wants to take the fight to the mat but Ascanio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Ascanio has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dante Ascanio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ascanio.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Ascanio slips the punch.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ascanio looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Ascanio's shoulder, as Ascanio tries to avoid the shot.
Ascanio misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez shoots in but Ascanio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ascanio loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ascanio.
A jab from Ascanio finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Ascanio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Ascanio sprawls well.
Dante Ascanio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altemio Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Ascanio is out of range.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Ascanio moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Ascanio, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Ascanio against the cage but Ascanio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ascanio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascanio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Ascanio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Ascanio.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez moves out of range as Ascanio strikes.
Ascanio slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook but Ascanio avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Ascanio.
Ascanio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ascanio defends it nicely.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ascanio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ascanio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Ascanio connects with the punch.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Ascanio saw that one coming.
Ascanio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ascanio connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Good standup being displayed there by Ascanio as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ascanio.
Dante Ascanio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Ascanio's shoulder, as Ascanio tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Ascanio ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Ascanio ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Ascanio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ascanio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Altemio Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ascanio moves away from the strike by Sanchez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Ascanio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ascanio 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Ascanio!
As Dante Ascanio got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: SWEET BABY JESUS! A striker won the whole Epic FF tournament? Suck iiiit! Where is my money bitches?'.
Altemio Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'vittupillusaatana!'.