Infinity 54: Golden Horizon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalja Turpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Turpa
vs
Smith

181 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalja Turpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Smith!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turpa. Turpa obviously looking to wear him down.

Smith cracks Turpa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Turpa to stand back up!

Turpa is rocked!

It looks like Kalja Turpa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Turpa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith batters Turpa with a massive right followed by a huge left! Turpa is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Smith lands a final crushing right hand to drop Turpa to the mat with a gruesome thud! Smith is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Smith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leka Leuhka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaisla Suhisee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaisla Suhisee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leka Leuhka's chin.

Leuhka
vs
Suhisee

180 cm
21
244 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leka Leuhka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaisla Suhisee!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suhisee darts in and clinches Leuhka up against the cage.
Leuhka takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Leka Leuhka has been cut.
Suhisee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Suhisee lands a knee to the body.
Leuhka is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suhisee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Suhisee connects with a knee to the head.

Suhisee breaks the clinch.

Suhisee has managed to clinch.
Suhisee connects with a knee to the head.
Suhisee with a knee to the head.
Suhisee with a knee to the head.
Suhisee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suhisee's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Suhisee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Suhisee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suhisee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suhisee stuffs the takedown.
Suhisee lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaisla Suhisee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Suhisee clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Suhisee.
Leuhka has had enough of the clinch but Suhisee keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suhisee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Leuhka gets tackled into the cage by Suhisee. Suhisee maintains the clinch.

Suhisee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leuhka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suhisee, right into the meat.
Kaisla Suhisee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Leuhka tries to keep at a distance but Suhisee has taken the fight into the clinch.

Suhisee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suhisee thumps Leuhka with a low kick.
Leuhka shoots for a double leg takedown but Suhisee sprawls well. He's pushed Leuhka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Suhisee forces Leuhka back against the cage and clinches.

Suhisee manages to break the clinch.
Suhisee tries to close the distance and clinch but Leuhka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suhisee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suhisee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suhisee tries to clinch

and Leuhka moves into the clinch.
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!

Suhisee breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhisee tries to clinch but Leuhka moves out of range.

Suhisee rushes Leuhka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leuhka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Suhisee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suhisee is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suhisee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leuhka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suhisee tries to avoid it but Leuhka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suhisee to the ground. Suhisee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leka Leuhka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leuhka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suhisee paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Suhisee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leuhka, pushing him back against the cage.
Suhisee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leuhka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suhisee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Suhisee.
Suhisee with a knee to the head.

Suhisee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuhka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suhisee. Suhisee obviously looking to wear him down.
Leuhka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suhisee. Suhisee obviously looking to wear him down.
Suhisee doesn't manage to clinch there - Leuhka circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Leuhka. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Suhisee drives through and clinches with Leuhka against the cage.
Leuhka takes a knee to the side of the body.

Suhisee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suhisee scores with a push kick.
Suhisee tries to clinch up.
Suhisee doesn't manage to clinch there - Leuhka circles away.
Leuhka throws a body punch but Suhisee moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leuhka is defended easily by Suhisee.
Leuhka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leuhka swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhisee.

Suhisee gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuhka has a couple of punches blocked by Suhisee.
A knee to the head by Suhisee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Suhisee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Leuhka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Suhisee wants to get back to his feet.
Leuhka wants to pass the guard but Suhisee is defending well.
Suhisee wants to stand back up but Leuhka manages to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suhisee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suhisee seems a little lost for a moment, as Leuhka dominates the positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suhisee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaisla Suhisee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leka Leuhka's cut.
That's time! Leuhka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Suhisee tries to close the distance and clinch but Leuhka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leuhka fails with a takedown attempt.
Leuhka tries to clinch up but Suhisee circles away and keeps his distance.

Suhisee drives through and clinches with Leuhka against the cage.
Suhisee prevents Leuhka from breaking the clinch.

Suhisee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leuhka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaisla Suhisee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leuhka swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhisee.
Suhisee is looking to clinch but Leuhka is avoiding it.
Suhisee doesn't manage to clinch there - Leuhka circles away.
Suhisee tries to close the distance and clinch but Leuhka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suhisee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suhisee tries to clinch there but Leuhka circles away.
Suhisee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leuhka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suhisee wants to clinch up but Leuhka keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuhka shoots in for a takedown but Suhisee shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leka Leuhka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leuhka swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhisee.

Suhisee has Leuhka up against the cage in a clinch.
Suhisee landing knees to the head.
Suhisee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leuhka is trying to pull guard but Suhisee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Suhisee manages to break the clinch.
Leuhka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suhisee.
Leuhka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leuhka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Leuhka gets tackled into the cage by Suhisee. Suhisee maintains the clinch.

Suhisee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suhisee wants to clinch up but Leuhka keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Suhisee as Leuhka shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suhisee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suhisee.

Suhisee closes the distance and clinches.
Leuhka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suhisee misses with a knee strike.
Kaisla Suhisee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Suhisee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Suhisee closes the distance and clinches.

Suhisee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suhisee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suhisee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leuhka swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhisee.
Suhisee moves in looking to clinch but Leuhka pushes him off.
Leuhka throws a body kick that misses.
Suhisee is looking to clinch.
Leuhka looks to land a right hand but Suhisee moved out of range.
Suhisee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leuhka swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suhisee has managed to clinch.
Suhisee lands a knee to the head.

Suhisee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suhisee is looking to clinch but Leuhka is avoiding it.
Leuhka swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhisee.

Suhisee clinches up with Leuhka and pushes him back against the cage.

Suhisee breaks the clinch.
Leuhka shoots in for a double leg but Suhisee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leuhka swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhisee.
Leuhka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suhisee can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suhisee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suhisee throws a leg kick which misses Leuhka's front leg but catches the back leg as Leuhka tries to avoid it.

Suhisee forces Leuhka back against the cage and clinches.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhisee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leuhka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leuhka goes for a double leg but Suhisee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suhisee continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leuhka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Suhisee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suhisee scores a nice knee to the body.

Suhisee breaks the clinch.
Suhisee doesn't manage to clinch there - Leuhka circles away.
Leuhka swings for the body but Suhisee moves out of range.
Suhisee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Suhisee clinches up with Leuhka and pushes him back against the cage.

Suhisee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Suhisee has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leuhka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suhisee just stands there and leans against the cage.

Suhisee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leuhka keeps the fight on the outside.

Suhisee rushes Leuhka and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaisla Suhisee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leka Leuhka's cut.
That's time! Leuhka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Leuhka shoots in for a takedown but Suhisee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leuhka swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhisee.

Leuhka tries to keep at a distance but Suhisee has taken the fight into the clinch.

Suhisee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leuhka has had enough of the clinch but Suhisee keeps him there for the moment.
Suhisee tries a knee to the head but Leuhka blocks it.
Leuhka takes an elbow to the forehead.

Suhisee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suhisee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leuhka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suhisee circles away quickly and effectively.

Suhisee pushes Leuhka up against the cage in a clinch.
Suhisee can't find room to land a body shot as Leuhka controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhisee landing knees to the head.

Suhisee breaks from the clinch.
Leuhka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leuhka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suhisee.
Leuhka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leuhka looks for a takedown but Suhisee sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leka Leuhka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Suhisee takes the fight into the clinch.

Suhisee breaks the clinch.

Suhisee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leuhka, pushing him back against the cage.

Suhisee breaks from the clinch.
Suhisee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leuhka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leuhka dives in for a single leg takedown but Suhisee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Suhisee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suhisee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leuhka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhisee moves in looking to clinch but Leuhka pushes him off.

Leuhka moves into the clinch successfully.
Suhisee looking to throw knees to the head but Leuhka is blocking nicely.
Leuhka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suhisee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Suhisee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suhisee.
Leka Leuhka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suhisee slaps away a takedown attempt from Leuhka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leuhka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suhisee is fending him off so far but Leuhka persists. Nope, Suhisee circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leuhka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suhisee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suhisee tries to throw a body punch but Leuhka avoids it by throwing Suhisee back against the cage.

Suhisee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suhisee moves into the clinch.
Suhisee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leuhka takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

Suhisee moves into the clinch.

Suhisee manages to break the clinch.

Suhisee clinches.

Suhisee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leuhka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suhisee.
Leuhka swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhisee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suhisee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Suhisee clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Suhisee.

Suhisee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuhka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suhisee sprawls well. Suhisee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leuhka gets slowly back to his feet.
Suhisee moves in looking to clinch but Leuhka pushes him off.
Leuhka keeps the fight on the outside.

Suhisee clinches up with Leuhka and pushes him back against the cage.

Suhisee breaks the clinch.
Suhisee is looking to slow Leuhka down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Suhisee.
Suhisee tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Leuhka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Suhisee's guard now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suhisee wants to get back to his feet but Leuhka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suhisee is wriggling around but Leuhka manages to pass to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaisla Suhisee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suhisee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaisla Suhisee!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysiek Zombi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalja Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Zombi
vs
Nyrkki

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
28
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysiek Zombi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalja Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nyrkki clinches.

Nyrkki manages to break the clinch.
Nyrkki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Zombi gets a clinch.

Nyrkki manages to pull guard.
Zombi trying to control but Nyrkki is working from the bottom.
Zombi throws a big elbow that misses.
Zombi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyrkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krzysiek Zombi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zombi lands a head shot.

It looks like Kalja Nyrkki has been cut.

Nyrkki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zombi is trying to drag Nyrkki to the mat but Nyrkki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nyrkki has Zombi pressed against the cage, preventing Zombi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nyrkki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zombi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nyrkki slaps away a takedown attempt from Zombi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nyrkki fails in his attempt to clinch.

Nyrkki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nyrkki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zombi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zombi goes for a takedown attempt but Nyrkki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysiek Zombi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyrkki throws a nice looking combination but Zombi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nyrkki closes the distance and pushes Zombi back into the cage.
Zombi is trying to break the clinch but Nyrkki is controlling him.

Nyrkki successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zombi wants to pass the guard but Nyrkki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyrkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Krzysiek Zombi just wasn't active enough.
Nyrkki scores with a one two! Zombi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Nyrkki has closed the distance and engaged Zombi in a clinch.
Nyrkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zombi backwards.

Nyrkki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Nyrkki darts in and clinches Zombi up against the cage.

Nyrkki manages to break the clinch.
Zombi dives in for a single leg takedown but Nyrkki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nyrkki'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.

Nyrkki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalja Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Zombi moves out of range.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch but Zombi is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zombi gets tackled into the cage by Nyrkki. Nyrkki maintains the clinch.

Nyrkki decides to pull guard.
Zombi passes into half guard.
Nyrkki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zombi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zombi is trying to control. Nyrkki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zombi tries to pass to full mount but Nyrkki defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalja Nyrkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalja Nyrkki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Zombi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nyrkki misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nyrkki clinches with his opponent.
Nyrkki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zombi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zombi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zombi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nyrkki wants a takedown.
Zombi wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nyrkki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nyrkki tries to pull guard but Zombi won't allow it.
Krzysiek Zombi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalja Nyrkki.
Nyrkki holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Nyrkki breaks the clinch.
Zombi is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Zombi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zombi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Zombi wriggles free and stands up.
Nyrkki misses with a straight left.
Nyrkki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zombi on the side of the head.

Nyrkki closes the distance and clinches.

Nyrkki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nyrkki scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up.
Nyrkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Zombi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nyrkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Nyrkki takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombi has Nyrkki pushed against the cage.

Nyrkki breaks from the clinch.
Nyrkki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zombi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalja Nyrkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Zombi tries to keep at a distance but Nyrkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalja Nyrkki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nyrkki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zombi pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Nyrkki breaks the clinch.
Krzysiek Zombi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zombi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nyrkki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zombi. That's going to slow Nyrkki down.
Zombi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nyrkki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zombi somewhat.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch but Zombi is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zombi dives in for a single leg takedown but Nyrkki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nyrkki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zombi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zombi tries to clinch up.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Zombi is having none of it.
Nyrkki keeps the fight on the outside.
Zombi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch.
Zombi shoots in looking for a takedown. Nyrkki tries to sprawl out of it but Zombi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nyrkki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nyrkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nyrkki is looking to slow Zombi down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Nyrkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zombi closes the distance and clinches up with Nyrkki, looking for a takedown. Zombi pushes Nyrkki against the cage but Nyrkki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kalja Nyrkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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

Nyrkki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nyrkki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nyrkki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombi wants to get up but he can't break Nyrkki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nyrkki has managed to clinch.
Nyrkki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Nyrkki breaks the clinch.
Nyrkki throws out a powerful jab.
Zombi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyrkki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nyrkki lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nyrkki instigates a clinch.

Zombi successfully pulls guard.
Nyrkki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nyrkki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zombi trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki stopping the sweep attempt from Zombi.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kalja Nyrkki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zombi misses with a takedown attempt - Nyrkki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zombi darts in looking for a takedown but Nyrkki gets double underhooks and turns Zombi into the cage.

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

Nyrkki moves into the clinch.
Nyrkki has Zombi pushed against the cage.

Nyrkki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Nyrkki lands a left and a right that send Zombi crashing to the mat, dazed. Nyrkki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Krzysiek Zombi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nyrkki moves into range and clinches up with Zombi.

Nyrkki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nyrkki closes the distance and clinches.
Zombi fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysiek Zombi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zombi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nyrkki tries to pull guard but Zombi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Nyrkki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyrkki throws a nice looking combination but Zombi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Nyrkki rushes Zombi and presses him up against the cage.
Nyrkki scores with a knee to the head.
Nyrkki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Nyrkki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Nyrkki instigates a clinch.
Nyrkki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zombi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zombi prevents a takedown attempt there.

Nyrkki manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Nyrkki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zombi shoots in looking for a takedown. Nyrkki tries to sprawl out of it but Zombi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nyrkki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nyrkki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zombi backwards.
Zombi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nyrkki uses good head movement to avoid it.

Nyrkki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zombi is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kalja Nyrkki wasn't active enough on the ground.

Nyrkki has closed the distance and engaged Zombi in a clinch.
Nyrkki leaning his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyrkki has Zombi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zombi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Nyrkki breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nyrkki moves in looking to clinch but Zombi pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Zombi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krzysiek Zombi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalja Nyrkki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalja Nyrkki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nyrkki 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalja Nyrkki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonis Liete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mendoza
vs
Liete

178 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marvin Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonis Liete!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liete counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Liete shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendoza darts in looking for a takedown but Liete gets double underhooks and turns Mendoza into the cage.
Liete cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Liete.

Liete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Liete 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.
Mendoza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liete connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mendoza scrambles back to his feet.
Mendoza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liete avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Liete shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Mendoza is backing up but Liete catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Mendoza covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Liete Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonis Liete!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Korny Kornflake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonijs Neuzvaramais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kornflake comes to the cage accompanied by Killing time. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kornflake
vs
Neuzvaramais

215 cm
20
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Korny Kornflake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bonijs Neuzvaramais!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Neuzvaramais blocks the leg kick.
Kornflake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neuzvaramais looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korny Kornflake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Kornflake does no damage.
Kornflake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kornflake misses with a combination
and Neuzvaramais makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kornflake really felt that one!
Neuzvaramais steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kornflake.
An inside leg kick from Kornflake misses.
Neuzvaramais throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kornflake's waist but Kornflake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neuzvaramais off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Kornflake. Those never looked like landing.
Neuzvaramais moves forwards but Kornflake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neuzvaramais gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kornflake swats away the attempt to clinch by Neuzvaramais.
Kornflake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neuzvaramais looks for a takedown but Kornflake sprawls well.
Neuzvaramais darts in looking for a takedown but Kornflake gets double underhooks and turns Neuzvaramais into the cage.
Korny Kornflake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonijs Neuzvaramais.
Kornflake is pushing Neuzvaramais up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Neuzvaramais is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuzvaramais fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kornflake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kornflake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Kornflake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neuzvaramais showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kornflake.
Kornflake thows a leg kick but Neuzvaramais checks it
and Neuzvaramais counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kornflake stalks Neuzvaramais and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Neuzvaramais's face. Neuzvaramais staggers backwards, shaken.
Kornflake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neuzvaramais is able to avoid easily.
Kornflake misses with a wild combination.
Kornflake scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Bonijs Neuzvaramais has been cut.
Kornflake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornflake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neuzvaramais in his tracks.
Neuzvaramais misses with a takedown attempt - Kornflake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neuzvaramais misses with a double jab.
Kornflake cracks Neuzvaramais with an open hand slap.
Kornflake throws a nice looking combination but Neuzvaramais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neuzvaramais slips a jab and a cross from Kornflake.
Kornflake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neuzvaramais circles away quickly and effectively.

Neuzvaramais clinches up with Kornflake and pushes him back against the cage.
Neuzvaramais jumps guard but Kornflake stands there with Neuzvaramais around his waist. Neuzvaramais gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kornflake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kornflake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kornflake can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neuzvaramais manages to break the clinch.
Neuzvaramais slips a jab and a cross from Kornflake.
Kornflake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neuzvaramais moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kornflake is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kornflake throws a series of punches but Neuzvaramais moves out of range.
Neuzvaramais fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kornflake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Neuzvaramais misses with a head kick.
Kornflake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neuzvaramais cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kornflake scores with a hook.
Neuzvaramais takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Danga de danga de dang - Kornflake scores with a four punch combination!
Kornflake is breathing heavily.
Neuzvaramais shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kornflake as he avoids it easily.
Kornflake connects with a body shot.
Kornflake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neuzvaramais shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kornflake sprawls well. Kornflake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neuzvaramais gets slowly back to his feet.
Kornflake throws a right hand that Neuzvaramais ducks under and follows up with a left that Neuzvaramais also avoids with ease.
Neuzvaramais is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kornflake is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Neuzvaramais.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuzvaramais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neuzvaramais is defended easily by Kornflake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Kornflake.
Kornflake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neuzvaramais.
Kornflake stuffs the takedown.
Kornflake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neuzvaramais checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Kornflake misses.
Kornflake throws a nice looking combination but Neuzvaramais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kornflake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kornflake.
Kornflake throws a series of punches but Neuzvaramais avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korny Kornflake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bonijs Neuzvaramais's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kornflake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neuzvaramais moves forwards but Kornflake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neuzvaramais darts in looking for a takedown but Kornflake gets double underhooks and turns Neuzvaramais into the cage.
Kornflake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neuzvaramais can't get the takedown.
Kornflake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neuzvaramais's efforts to push away.
Kornflake stalling the fight.
Neuzvaramais takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kornflake.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kornflake for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Kornflake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kornflake throws a right hand that Neuzvaramais ducks under and follows up with a left that Neuzvaramais also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kornflake, as that shot connected.
Kornflake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kornflake tries to bum rush Neuzvaramais with a series of wild strikes but Neuzvaramais uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korny Kornflake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neuzvaramais fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kornflake avoids it really well and circles away.
Korny Kornflake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonijs Neuzvaramais.
A combination from Kornflake does no damage.
Kornflake throws a body punch but Neuzvaramais moves out of range.
Neuzvaramais has a takedown stuffed.
Neuzvaramais shoots in looking for a takedown. Kornflake tries to sprawl out of it but Neuzvaramais keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kornflake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neuzvaramais slips a jab and a cross from Kornflake.
Kornflake throws a chopping leg kick but Neuzvaramais manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornflake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neuzvaramais circles away quickly and effectively.
Kornflake misses with a wild body shot.
Korny Kornflake is winning the standup battle so far.
Kornflake fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Neuzvaramais is out of range.
Kornflake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kornflake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kornflake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Neuzvaramais counters with a shoot takedown. Kornflake fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Kornflake has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Neuzvaramais has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Neuzvaramais escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kornflake misses with a shot to the body
and Neuzvaramais counters with a series of strikes. Kornflake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neuzvaramais closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kornflake circles away.
Neuzvaramais shoots for a double leg takedown but Kornflake sprawls well. He's pushed Neuzvaramais's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kornflake cracks Neuzvaramais with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kornflake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Kornflake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornflake scores with a nice strike.
Neuzvaramais goes for a double leg but Kornflake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kornflake continues to drive forward.
Neuzvaramais jumps guard but Kornflake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Kornflake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kornflake checks a leg kick.
Kornflake throws a series of punches but Neuzvaramais moves out of range.
Kornflake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Neuzvaramais showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kornflake.
Kornflake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Kornflake.
Kornflake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Neuzvaramais moves into the clinch.
Kornflake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Neuzvaramais up against the cage.
Neuzvaramais jumps guard but Kornflake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kornflake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Kornflake.
Kornflake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kornflake misses with a series of wild punches.
Neuzvaramais shoots for a double leg takedown but Kornflake sprawls well. He's pushed Neuzvaramais's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neuzvaramais looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kornflake is fending him off so far but Neuzvaramais persists. Nope, Kornflake circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Neuzvaramais tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kornflake defends well and Neuzvaramais ends up having to push Kornflake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kornflake lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kornflake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kornflake swinging wildly here.
Neuzvaramais tries to clinch up but Kornflake circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korny Kornflake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bonijs Neuzvaramais's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kornflake throws a series of punches but Neuzvaramais moves out of range.
Neuzvaramais shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kornflake as he avoids it easily.
Neuzvaramais uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kornflake.
Kornflake fails to land with a series of punches.
Kornflake swinging wildly here.
Kornflake connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neuzvaramais is defended easily by Kornflake.
Neuzvaramais misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kornflake misses with the combination.
Neuzvaramais will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korny Kornflake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonijs Neuzvaramais.
Kornflake scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuzvaramais throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kornflake's waist but Kornflake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neuzvaramais off to one side.
Neuzvaramais is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kornflake.
Neuzvaramais shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kornflake defends it nicely.
Neuzvaramais misses with a series of wild punches.
Kornflake connects with a nice looking jab.
Kornflake scores with a three punch combo!
Neuzvaramais shoots for a takedown but Kornflake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kornflake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Neuzvaramais avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kornflake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornflake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neuzvaramais misses with a wild body shot.
Kornflake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neuzvaramais circles away quickly and effectively.
Kornflake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neuzvaramais has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kornflake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kornflake misses with a series of wild punches.
Neuzvaramais feints and then cracks Kornflake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kornflake down.
Neuzvaramais shoots for a double leg takedown but Kornflake sprawls well. He's pushed Neuzvaramais's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kornflake lands a right hook to the body.
Neuzvaramais is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Neuzvaramais misses with an uppercut.
Kornflake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Kornflake.
Kornflake misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuzvaramais shoots in looking for a takedown but Kornflake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neuzvaramais's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Neuzvaramais closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some wild striking there from Kornflake.
Neuzvaramais looks for a takedown but Kornflake sprawls well.
Kornflake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kornflake lands a jab-cross combination.
Korny Kornflake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kornflake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kornflake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neuzvaramais makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kornflake really felt that one!
Some wild striking there from Kornflake.
Neuzvaramais connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kornflake throws a series of punches but Neuzvaramais avoids them all with ease.
Neuzvaramais has a takedown stuffed.
Kornflake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kornflake with a nice cross.
Kornflake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neuzvaramais.
Kornflake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korny Kornflake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kornflake moves out of range as Neuzvaramais throws a body kick.
Kornflake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kornflake thuds his right hand into Neuzvaramais's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neuzvaramais looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kornflake connects with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korny Kornflake!
Korny Kornflake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hullu Harri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Harri
vs
Takaraivo

176 cm
24
210 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

179 cm
27
220 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Fast

North

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hullu Harri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harri clinches up with Takaraivo and pushes him back against the cage.
Takaraivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Harri.
Takaraivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takaraivo walks away with a smile on his face. Harri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takaraivo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takaraivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Harri does no damage.

Harri closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takaraivo's guard.
Harri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harri passes into half guard.
Harri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harri trying to mount his opponent but Takaraivo defends it.
Takaraivo is trying to stand up here but Harri is controlling him well.

Harri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harri tries to pass to full mount but Takaraivo defends it.
Harri is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Takaraivo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harri throwing strikes from guard but Takaraivo blocks nicely.
Harri working some strikes from top position.
Harri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Harri 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.
Harri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harri 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.
Harri won't allow Takaraivo to get back to his feet.
Harri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takaraivo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harri wants to pass the guard but Takaraivo is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harri pushes down on Takaraivo's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Harri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takaraivo sees it coming and defends easily.

Harri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Harri wants to work for an arm triangle but Takaraivo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harri is looking to advance position but Takaraivo won't allow it.
Takaraivo wants to get back to his feet.
Harri is pressing down on Takaraivo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takaraivo is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takaraivo is just riding it out for now. Harri eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Harri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takaraivo defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab, jab by Takaraivo - just one landing.

Takaraivo darts in and clinches Harri up against the cage.
Harri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takaraivo smiles and moves away.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Harri looks to land a left hand but Takaraivo moved out of range nicely.
Harri takes a swing at Takaraivo's ribcage but misses.
Takaraivo slips a jab and a cross from Harri.
Takaraivo lands with a nice body punch.

Takaraivo drops Harri with a beautiful combination! Harri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takaraivo is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takaraivo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hullu Harri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaraivo throws the kick towards the body but Harri avoids it.
Harri throws a head kick but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harri misses the shot to the body.
Takaraivo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takaraivo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harri.
Harri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takaraivo counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Harri is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
Nyyrikki Takaraivo 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
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Maczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maczynsky's entrance music is Hymn. A fine choice. Juha Ahokas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Maczynsky
vs
Ahokas

201 cm
24
270 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

192 cm
29
288 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

North

North
Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Maczynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maczynsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahokas misses with a hook.
Maczynsky connects with a leg kick. Ahokas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maczynsky thuds his shin into the meat of Ahokas's side.
Juha Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maczynsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahokas. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas moves out of range as Maczynsky throws a body kick.
Maczynsky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maczynsky misses with a hook to the body
and Ahokas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maczynsky throws a sloppy head kick and Ahokas moves out of range easily.
Maczynsky seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maczynsky throws a front kick aimed at Ahokas's knee but Ahokas avoids it well.
Ahokas misses with a looping left.
Maczynsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Maczynsky's head but Maczynsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maczynsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maczynsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maczynsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahokas blocks a head kick by Maczynsky.
Maczynsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maczynsky.
A combination from Ahokas does no damage.
Maczynsky ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas lands a jab to Maczynsky's midsection.
Ahokas checks a leg kick.
Maczynsky throws a head kick that misses.
Maczynsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maczynsky. Ahokas shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maczynsky looks to land a combination. Ahokas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Juha Ahokas has been cut.
The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maczynsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut. Maczynsky saw that one coming.
Ahokas slips a jab and a cross from Maczynsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ahokas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ahokas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maczynsky sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maczynsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Maczynsky regains half guard, as Ahokas was trying to land strikes.
Ahokas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maczynsky tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maczynsky to regain full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maczynsky looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maczynsky pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Ahokas is looking to work some ground and pound but Maczynsky has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maczynsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juha Ahokas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ahokas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahokas misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maczynsky.
Maczynsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maczynsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ahokas cracks a nice hook into Maczynsky's ribs.
Maczynsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahokas's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maczynsky tries to avoid it but Ahokas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maczynsky to the ground. Maczynsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maczynsky misses with a double jab.
Maczynsky lands a head kick!
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Maczynsky's head but Maczynsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ahokas has a takedown stuffed.
Ahokas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maczynsky.
Jab by Ahokas.
Maczynsky takes one on the button.
Ahokas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Maczynsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ahokas.
Maczynsky misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maczynsky. Ahokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Ahokas misses.
Maczynsky walks into a straight right hand from Ahokas.
Ahokas with a hook.
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!
Ahokas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maczynsky circles away.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ahokas misses with a hook
and Maczynsky finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ahokas blocks a leg kick.
Ahokas lands a lovely overhand right.
That kick from Maczynsky tenderised Ahokas's leg. Ahokas is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maczynsky.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.
Maczynsky tries to score with a low kick but Ahokas moves his leg out of the way.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas throws a right hand that misses
and Maczynsky counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Maczynsky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maczynsky scores with a nice head shot.
Maczynsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maczynsky as he avoids it easily.
Maczynsky pushes Ahokas away with a front kick.
Maczynsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maczynsky lands a big head kick that sends Ahokas tumbling to the mat! Maczynsky takes a step backwards and waves Ahokas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mike Maczynsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Maczynsky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maczynsky dips to his left and cracks Ahokas with an uppercut!

Ahokas is rocked!
Ahokas looks up at the clock. Bad move! Maczynsky lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ahokas. Maczynsky pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Maczynsky!
A victorious Mike Maczynsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.