Evil 9: Rise Of The Empire PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palle Runqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Graham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Palle Runqvist's chin.

Graham
vs
Runqvist

201 cm
26
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palle Runqvist!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runqvist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Graham cracks Runqvist with an open hand slap.

It looks like Palle Runqvist has been cut.
Graham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Runqvist's head.
Runqvist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graham defends it nicely.
Graham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Runqvist is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Graham.
Runqvist shoots and misses
and Graham counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Runqvist! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Graham!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monument Obelix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freely Flowing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obelix's entrance music is i'm stupid. A fine choice. Freely Flowing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Obelix
vs
Flowing

180 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monument Obelix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freely Flowing!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obelix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flowing defends well and Obelix ends up having to push Flowing into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Obelix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flowing lands an elbow inside that Obelix shrugs off.
Obelix takes an elbow to the temple.
Flowing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flowing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Obelix jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flowing walks away with a smile on his face. Obelix gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flowing throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flowing throws a head kick that misses.
Flowing looks to land a body kick but Obelix moved away.

Flowing closes the distance and clinches.
Flowing struggles to land a body shot inside as Obelix controls his hands.
Flowing misses with a body punch.
Flowing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flowing lands a nice elbow.
Flowing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Obelix fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monument Obelix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flowing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flowing lands an elbow just above Obelix 's eye.

Obelix manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Flowing looking to pass the guard.
Flowing trying to control but Obelix is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Flowing lying in Obelix's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Obelix decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Flowing taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monument Obelix!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Harley Love has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Love
vs
Harper

183 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harley Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Harper!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love doesn't manage to clinch there - Harper circles away.
Love lands a nice looking body shot.

Harper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Love is trying to defend but Harper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Harper working Love over with strikes.
Harper lands strikes from half guard.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love is looking to control Harper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Love avoid being mounted?
Love is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Love taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Love's head.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Harper there.
Harper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Love's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Love is looking to control Harper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Love avoid being mounted?
Harper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harper is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Harper dominating with strikes here.
Harper postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Love bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Harper and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Harper!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Boesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahamud Najib Osman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahamud Najib Osman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Boesh
vs
Najib Osman

173 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Boesh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahamud Najib Osman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Najib Osman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boesh but Boesh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Najib Osman moves to clinch but Boesh breaks away
and Boesh counters with a leg kick.
Boesh shoots in but Najib Osman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boesh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boesh misses with a double jab.
Najib Osman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boesh is fending him off so far but Najib Osman persists. Nope, Boesh circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonny Boesh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahamud Najib Osman.
Najib Osman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boesh counters with a straight right hand.

Boesh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Najib Osman, pushing him back against the cage.
Boesh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Najib Osman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Boesh.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boesh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Najib Osman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Najib Osman shoots for a takedown but Boesh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Boesh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Najib Osman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boesh is defending well.
Najib Osman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boesh avoids it.

Boesh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boesh shoots in and drives through. Najib Osman sprawls well.
Najib Osman wants to clinch
and Boesh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boesh throws a head kick but Najib Osman moves out of range.
Boesh with a poor takedown

and Najib Osman counters with a single leg into guard. Boesh didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Najib Osman trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Najib Osman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boesh shoots in for a double leg but Najib Osman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Najib Osman.
Boesh shoots in looking for a takedown but Najib Osman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boesh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boesh.
Boesh fakes the leg kick and cracks Najib Osman in the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Najib Osman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boesh.
Boesh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Najib Osman avoids it really well and circles away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Boesh enables Najib Osman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boesh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mahamud Najib Osman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Boesh fails with the takedown.

Boesh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Najib Osman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boesh to keep the fight standing.
Boesh tries to pull guard but Najib Osman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Najib Osman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boesh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boesh looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Najib Osman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Najib Osman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boesh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boesh closes the distance and clinches up with Najib Osman, looking for a takedown. Boesh pushes Najib Osman against the cage but Najib Osman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Boesh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Najib Osman tries to keep at a distance but Boesh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Najib Osman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boesh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Najib Osman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Najib Osman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Najib Osman or perhaps it was just good defense by Boesh which made him look bad.
Boesh shoots in looking for a takedown but Najib Osman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boesh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Najib Osman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boesh. That one must have hurt.
Boesh tries a head kick but it misses.
Najib Osman leaves Boesh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Najib Osman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boesh swivels and escapes.

Boesh gets a clinch.
Najib Osman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boesh just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Najib Osman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boesh's brow.
Boesh tries to pull guard but Najib Osman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Najib Osman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Boesh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boesh.
Boesh doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Najib Osman counters with a shoot takedown. Boesh fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Boesh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Najib Osman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Najib Osman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boesh keeping full guard, as Najib Osman tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mahamud Najib Osman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Najib Osman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boesh is fending him off so far but Najib Osman persists. Nope, Boesh circles away and we're back to standing.

Boesh instigates a clinch.

Boesh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Najib Osman uses from the top position.

Najib Osman gets to his feet. Boesh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Najib Osman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Boesh gets a clinch.
Boesh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boesh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Najib Osman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Najib Osman looking for a takedown.

Najib Osman breaks the clinch.

Boesh instigates a clinch.
Boesh tries to pull guard but Najib Osman won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesh tries to score a body lock takedown but Najib Osman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Boesh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Najib Osman manages to break the clinch.
Najib Osman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boesh tries to avoid it but Najib Osman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boesh to the ground. Boesh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Najib Osman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boesh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Boesh does no damage.
Boesh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Najib Osman's waist but Najib Osman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boesh off to one side.
Najib Osman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Najib Osman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boesh dives in and grabs Najib Osman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Najib Osman pushes down on Boesh's head and hops out.
Jonny Boesh is winning the standup battle so far.
Najib Osman fails with a takedown attempt.
Najib Osman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boesh is looking to clinch but Najib Osman is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Najib Osman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boesh tries to avoid it but Najib Osman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boesh to the ground. Boesh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Boesh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Najib Osman, pushing him back against the cage.
Boesh jumps guard but Najib Osman stands there with Boesh around his waist. Boesh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boesh is trying to force a seperation but Najib Osman has the dominant position.

Najib Osman breaks from the clinch.
Boesh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Najib Osman blocks a head kick by Boesh.
Najib Osman has his takedown stuffed
and Boesh counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonny Boesh.
I think Najib Osman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mahamud Najib Osman!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Grip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Suchacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suchacki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ide Prosto. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grip
vs
Suchacki

178 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Grip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Suchacki!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grip looks to clinch

and Suchacki counters by moving into the clinch.
Suchacki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grip landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grip using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grip throws an elbow that misses.
Grip landing knees to the head.

It looks like Michal Suchacki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grip connects with a knee to the head.
Suchacki looks winded!

Suchacki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grip regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suchacki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grip throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Grip trying to keep a closed guard but Suchacki is proving a slippery customer.
Suchacki passes into half guard.
Grip is refusing to be controlled, as Suchacki sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grip is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Grip blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suchacki.

Suchacki is trying to work for a kimura but Grip is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Suchacki stands up and beckons Grip to join him on the feet.
Suchacki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grip as he jumps to the side.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suchacki trying to hold on to Grip's head to control him but Grip postures up.
Suchacki is staying active underneath Grip, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suchacki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grip is pressing down on Suchacki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suchacki is holding on for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Suchacki controlling the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nate Grip.
Grip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suchacki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grip wants to clinch
and Suchacki counters with a one-two to the body.
Grip tries to clinch up but Suchacki circles away and keeps his distance.
Grip wants to clinch.

Suchacki gets a double leg takedown into Grip's guard.
Suchacki preventing the sweep.
Grip knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suchacki on the ground.
Suchacki stops Grip from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suchacki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grip is trying to keep Suchacki in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Suchacki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suchacki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suchacki misses with a takedown attempt - Grip sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nate Grip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Suchacki.
Suchacki circles away from the clinch attempt

and Suchacki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Grip is defending against the submission attempts here by Suchacki.
Grip wants to control but Suchacki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nate Grip will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Suchacki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grip tries to clinch there but Suchacki circles away.
Grip closes the distance but Suchacki moves to the side

and Suchacki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grip's guard.
Grip keeping full guard, as Suchacki tries to pass.

Suchacki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grip, up you get!

Suchacki rushes Grip and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suchacki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grip misses with an elbow over the top.
Suchacki tries for a takedown but Grip manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suchacki backwards.
Grip stalling in the clinch but Suchacki improves position.
Grip throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suchacki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grip pulls his leg out and moves away.

Grip shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suchacki's guard.
Suchacki is breathing heavily.
Grip wants to control from the top but Suchacki keeps moving.
Grip tries to free his leg and advance position but Suchacki is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Suchacki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Suchacki has a closed guard, preventing Grip from standing up.
Grip slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nate Grip just wasn't active enough.
Grip tries to clinch but Suchacki is having none of it.
Grip is looking to clinch but Suchacki is avoiding it.
Grip tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Grip's head coaches at Joe to Pro that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Grip closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Suchacki quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grip trying to control from Suchacki's half guard. Suchacki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Grip is looking to work some ground and pound but Suchacki has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grip looking to pass the guard.
Grip throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grip wants to control from the top but Suchacki keeps moving.

Suchacki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suchacki has his hands on Grip's head, controlling the position.
Suchacki wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grip trying to control but Suchacki is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grip is looking to work some ground and pound but Suchacki has wrist control.
Grip not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

We're going to have a standup here because Nate Grip wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grip looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grip closes the distance but Suchacki moves to the side

and Suchacki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Suchacki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grip with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grip wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Grip dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michal Suchacki'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. This is the final round!

Grip defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suchacki.
Grip is looking to clinch but Suchacki is avoiding it.
Suchacki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grip is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nate Grip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Grip shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Suchacki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grip is working away from the top position though.
Suchacki gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suchacki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grip is one step ahead there.
Grip trying to control but Suchacki is working from the bottom.
Michal Suchacki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grip missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grip looking to sit in guard and control but Suchacki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Suchacki advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suchacki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Suchacki is looking to take a break and control but Grip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grip tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suchacki cracks Grip with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Grip tries to improve position but can't.

Suchacki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grip knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grip is not content to let Suchacki control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grip wants to get back to his feet but Suchacki drags him back down.
Grip is not content to let Suchacki control the position.

Suchacki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grip, who protects the arm well.

Suchacki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suchacki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suchacki trying to control the action but Grip is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suchacki has hold of Grip's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Grip seems comfortable defending it but Suchacki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Grip is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Grip is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Suchacki couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Suchacki!
Michal Suchacki 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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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rista Rpa (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.

Torres
vs
Rpa

182 cm
21
236 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Bad Man Clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rista Rpa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Torres lands.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rpa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rpa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.

Torres has closed the distance and engaged Rpa in a clinch.
Torres controlling the action here for a moment.
Rpa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torres to keep the fight standing.
Torres pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Torres blocking some punches.
Rpa blocks an elbow strike.
Torres is looking to take this one to the mat.
Torres controlling the action here for a moment.
Torres seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rpa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres misses with the combination.

Torres darts in and clinches Rpa up against the cage.
Torres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rpa pressing his opponent against the cage.

Torres has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rpa regains guard immediately.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Rpa has wrist control.
Rpa being controlled here, momentarily.
Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rpa looking to control.
Torres lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres works over Rpa with some ground and pound from guard.
Rpa wants to stand but Torres is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rpa is proving hard to escape from.
Torres postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
Torres distracts Rpa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Torres working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rpa's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rpa's head.
Torres is in close to Rpa's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres working some strikes from top position.
Torres chips away with some ground and pound.
Torres connects with a couple of short punches.
Torres is working Rpa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torres is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Rpa is rocked!
Torres stands up over Rpa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rpa is still in real trouble! Can Torres finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres loads up on a big left hand. Rpa felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Torres looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rpa can't hide his disappointment, as Torres celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Torres!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Torres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ernesti Koppinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Mustalaanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koppinen comes to the cage accompanied by Kontra - Sankarit salapoliiseina. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Koppinen
vs
Mustalaanen

172 cm
23
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesti Koppinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pentti Mustalaanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Koppinen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koppinen.
Koppinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mustalaanen moves into the clinch.

Koppinen manages to break the clinch.
Pentti Mustalaanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustalaanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koppinen avoids the head kick by Mustalaanen.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mustalaanen.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Mustalaanen.
Mustalaanen working the strikes but Koppinen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Koppinen trying to control but Mustalaanen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koppinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mustalaanen.
Koppinen trying to control but Mustalaanen postures up.
Koppinen is looking to improve his position.
Koppinen trying to control here.
Mustalaanen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Koppinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mustalaanen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mustalaanen's back!
Mustalaanen tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustalaanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mustalaanen holding both Koppinen 's hands and preventing any damage.

Mustalaanen is having to fend off submission attempts from Koppinen, who is looking to sink in the choke. Koppinen doesn't have the hooks in though and Mustalaanen manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.

Koppinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mustalaanen passes into half guard.
Mustalaanen wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen trying to control but Mustalaanen postures up.
Mustalaanen prevents Koppinen from standing back up.
Mustalaanen looks to land a strike but Koppinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mustalaanen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koppinen is trying to control the position but Mustalaanen postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koppinen keeping moving, preventing Mustalaanen from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pentti Mustalaanen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Koppinen throws a sloppy head kick and Mustalaanen moves out of range easily.
Koppinen has been working on his balance at EVIL Smackdown Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mustalaanen.
Koppinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Mustalaanen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustalaanen stops Koppinen from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mustalaanen with a hook.
Mustalaanen avoids the head kick by Koppinen.
Koppinen keeps the fight on the outside.

Mustalaanen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koppinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koppinen seems keen to control Mustalaanen's posture.
Mustalaanen trying to control but Koppinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koppinen keeping full guard, as Mustalaanen tries to pass.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mustalaanen has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koppinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mustalaanen defends it easily.

Koppinen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mustalaanen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mustalaanen darts in trying to clinch

and Koppinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernesti Koppinen!
A victorious Ernesti Koppinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teras Kassit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Worldwide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kassit
vs
Worldwide

177 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teras Kassit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mister Worldwide!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worldwide moves out of range as Kassit throws a body kick.
Kassit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kassit throws a head kick that misses.
Worldwide takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kassit throws the kick towards the body but Worldwide avoids it.
A head kick misses from Kassit.
Kassit lands a glancing blow to the side of Worldwide's head.
Kassit is looking to land body kicks.
Kassit throws a head kick but Worldwide moves out of range.
Kassit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Worldwide if he has to take too many more of those.

Kassit moves into the clinch.

Kassit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Worldwide has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kassit tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassit thuds his shin into the meat of Worldwide's side.

Kassit clinches up against the cage.
Kassit lands with a short shot to the head.
Kassit looking to throw knees to the head but Worldwide is blocking nicely.
Kassit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Worldwide.
Kassit presses Worldwide against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kassit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Kassit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kassit misses with a kick to the body.
Kassit misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Worldwide checks a leg kick.
Kassit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kassit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kassit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kassit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kassit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kassit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teras Kassit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassit misses with a body kick.
Kassit lands with a slapping head kick.

Kassit has managed to clinch.
Kassit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kassit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worldwide is defending well for now.
Kassit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Worldwide.
Worldwide jumps guard but Kassit stands there with Worldwide around his waist. Worldwide gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kassit with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worldwide is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kassit to keep the fight standing.
Kassit'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.
Kassit looking to throw knees to the head but Worldwide is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Kassit.
Kassit stalling against the cage.
Worldwide tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kassit smiles and moves away.
Teras Kassit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Worldwide.
Worldwide stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kassit.
Kassit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Teras Kassit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kassit moves into the clinch.
Worldwide tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Worldwide pulls Kassit into guard.

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

Worldwide working for a triangle but Kassit defends it easily.
Worldwide looks winded!
Kassit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Kassit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Worldwide moves out of range as Kassit throws a body kick.
Worldwide avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kassit tries to land a front kick but Worldwide steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Worldwide blocks a head kick by Kassit.

Kassit drives through and clinches with Worldwide against the cage.
Kassit crunches a lovely knee into Worldwide's ribcage.
Kassit landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Kassit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kassit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Worldwide is breathing heavily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worldwide on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Worldwide tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kassit smiles and moves away.
Kassit cracks the inside of Worldwide's front leg.
Worldwide has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kassit finds it's way round the side to connect with Worldwide's head.
Kassit throws a head kick that misses.
Teras Kassit is winning the standup battle so far.
Kassit misses with a body kick.
Kassit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kassit misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassit misses with a head kick.
Kassit looks to land a body kick but Worldwide moved away.
Kassit throws a front kick aimed at Worldwide's knee but Worldwide avoids it well.
Kassit tries a head kick but it misses.

Kassit forces Worldwide back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kassit.
Worldwide fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kassit gets through Worldwide's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worldwide is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kassit to keep the fight standing.
Teras Kassit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Worldwide.
Nice elbow from Kassit.
Kassit throws an elbow that misses.

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

Kassit clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kassit gets through Worldwide's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kassit misses with a knee to the head.
Worldwide takes an elbow to the forehead.
Worldwide fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Worldwide is trying to pull guard but Kassit has him pressed against the cage.
Kassit lands with a left to the head.
Kassit tries to land knees in the clinch but Worldwide avoids the damage to the body.
Kassit lands a nice shot to the body.
Kassit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kassit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Worldwide avoids the head kick by Kassit.
A jab lands there for Kassit.
Kassit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Worldwide blocks a head kick by Kassit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kassit moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worldwide tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kassit smiles and moves away.
Kassit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worldwide can do to turn this around?
Kassit throws a head kick that Worldwide semi-blocks.
Kassit tries a head kick but it misses.
Kassit is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worldwide 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.
Kassit thuds his shin into the meat of Worldwide's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teras Kassit dominated that second round.
That's time! Kassit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kassit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Worldwide takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Kassit has managed to clinch.
Kassit is stalling here.
Kassit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Worldwide.
Kassit is trying to maintain a safe position but Worldwide gets an underhook and turns Kassit into the cage.
Kassit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kassit tries a knee to the head but Worldwide blocks it.
Kassit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Worldwide backwards.
Kassit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Worldwide pulls Kassit into guard.

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

Worldwide working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kassit has passed into half guard!
Worldwide takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Worldwide is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kassit pulls his head out easily.

Worldwide looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Worldwide looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassit passes to side control.
Worldwide is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kassit off and has taken his back!
Worldwide not allowing Kassit to control his hands.

Kassit defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Worldwide's arms.
You can see the frustration on Kassit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Worldwide looking to break Kassit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kassit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Worldwide will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Worldwide working for the choke.
Kassit tries to break free.

Worldwide looking to break Kassit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kassit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Worldwide will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kassit just trying to survive but Worldwide is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kassit tries to break free.

Worldwide is persistently looking for the submission but Kassit is defending it well.

Worldwide patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Worldwide working for a choke but Kassit is defending well.
Kassit controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kassit wants to control his opponent's hands but Worldwide gets his hands free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kassit is trying to stand back up.
Mister Worldwide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teras Kassit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Worldwide is persistently looking for the submission but Kassit is defending it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mister Worldwide.
I think Kassit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teras Kassit!
The defeated Mister Worldwide had this to say: 'He was a better dude today'.