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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



188 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
188 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cam Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Powers avoids the head kick by Marks.
Powers lands a nice hook to Marks's body. Marks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Powers misses with a straight right.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powers.
Marks slips a jab from Powers.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Marks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cam Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Marks gets a clinch.
Marks crunches a lovely knee into Powers's ribcage.
Powers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marks lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers prevents a body shot from Marks.
A shot in the inside from Marks.
Powers looking to slow down the pace here.
Powers lands a right hand.
Marks 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.
Marks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Powers's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powers avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marks.
Marks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Powers's face.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marks obliges.
Marks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marks tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
Marks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Powers working hard to break the clinch.
Marks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Powers lands with a light punch inside.
Powers wants a takedown.
Marks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Powers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers blocking some punches.
Powers looking to slow down the pace here.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Powers throws an elbow but misses.
Powers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cam Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
Marks lands an elbow inside.
Marks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Powers blocks it with crossed arms.
Marks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powers.
A frustrated look appears on Powers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Powers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Powers blocks it with crossed arms.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Powers is trying to stall.
Marks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
Powers looking to slow down the pace here.
Powers misses with a body punch.
Marks can't find room to land a body shot as Powers controls the action.
Powers avoiding damage as Marks throws knees to the body.
Powers misses with some punches.
Powers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marks obliges.
Powers has Marks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marks pushes Powers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Powers blocks it with crossed arms.
Marks misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powers.
Powers is trying to push Marks away but Marks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Powers avoiding damage as Marks throws knees to the body.
Powers working aggressively here.
Marks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marks scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Marks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powers has a couple of punches blocked by Marks.
Powers misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks looking to throw knees to the head but Powers is blocking nicely.
Powers tries for a takedown but Marks manages to get underhooks.
Powers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marks tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body.
Marks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marks scores with a shot to the side of Powers's head.
A short body shot lands from Marks as the two fighters clinch.
Powers is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marks lands an elbow that stopped Powers in his tracks for a moment.
Powers is trying to push Marks away but Marks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Powers misses with a punch on the inside.
Marks misses with a knee to the head.
Marks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Powers manages to break the clinch.
Marks swings for the body but Powers moves out of range.
Powers fails with the takedown.
Powers misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Marks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Powers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powers misses with a looping left.
Marks takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
Marks is looking to clinch but Powers is avoiding it.
Powers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marks.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Marks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marks's waist but Marks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powers off to one side.
Powers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marks doesn't seem bothered though.

Marks clinches up with Powers and pushes him back against the cage.
Powers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cam Marks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Powers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marks prevents a body shot from Powers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powers.
Powers is trying to force a seperation but Marks has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers scores with a shoulder strike.
Powers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
Powers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marks has him pressed against the cage.
Powers swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powers prevents a body shot from Marks.
Powers wants to stall.
Marks throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
Marks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Powers.
Cam Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
Powers is trying to break the clinch but Marks is controlling him.
Marks landing knees to the body.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Marks lands a good knee to the midsection. Powers won't want to take too many of those.
Marks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powers is defending well for now.
Marks lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powers avoids it.
Powers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marks's elbow.
Powers misses with a punch to the body.
Marks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Powers blocks a body shot from Marks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marks.
Powers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Marks.
Powers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powers taking a breather.
Powers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powers is trying to push Marks away but Marks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Marks.
Powers is trying to break free.
Marks throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marks gets through Powers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powers avoids it.
Marks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
Powers working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Marks.
Powers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Powers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marks tries to land knees in the clinch but Powers avoids the damage to the body.
Powers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marks misses with a knee strike.
Marks misses with a knee strike.
Powers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powers is trying to force a seperation but Marks has the dominant position.
Marks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marks prevents it.
Powers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powers misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Powers.
Powers is looking to break free of the clinch but Marks has double underhooks.
Powers tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Powers struggles to land a body shot inside as Marks controls his hands.
Powers stalling in the clinch but Marks improves position.
Powers has Marks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marks tries to land a knee to the head but Powers blocks with his arms.
Powers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Powers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marks avoids a wild elbow strike from Powers.
Marks misses with a knee to the head.
Powers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powers is looking to break free of the clinch but Marks has double underhooks.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Marks misses with an elbow strike.
Marks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Powers blocks it with crossed arms.
Marks trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cam Marks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!


Powers cracks Marks with a good jab.
Powers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Powers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Powers works Marks's body with a nice hook.
Powers lands a right hook to the body.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Powers avoids it.
Powers jabs Marks right on the nose. Marks blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers thows a body shot but no joy.
Powers connects with a single shot there.
Marks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Powers.
Marks tries to clinch up but Powers circles away and keeps his distance.
Powers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cam Marks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powers. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powers cracks a nice hook into Marks's ribs.
Powers misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Marks clinches with his opponent.
Powers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Powers is looking for a takedown.
Powers blocks an elbow strike from Marks.
Marks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Powers misses with a punch on the inside.
Powers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Powers tries to break free but Marks pushes him back against the cage.
Marks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Powers is trying to break the clinch but Marks is controlling him.
Marks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powers is defending well for now.
Powers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Powers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Powers is looking for a takedown.
Powers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powers struggles to land a body shot inside as Marks controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Powers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cam Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
Marks prevents a body shot from Powers.
Powers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powers tries to break the clinch but Marks is controlling the position.
Marks looking to throw knees to the head but Powers is blocking nicely.
Marks misses with a body punch.
Powers takes a knee to the side of the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Powers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Powers works on Marks's body with a couple of short punches.
Marks stops a takedown attempt from Powers.
Powers misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powers avoids it.
Marks keeps control of Powers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Powers is trying to break the clinch but Marks has him pressed against the cage.
Kenny Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powers avoids the elbow strike from Marks, against the cage.
Marks blocks a body shot from Powers.
Powers misses with some punches.
Marks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Marks.
Marks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Powers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marks tries a knee to the head but Powers blocks it.
Powers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Powers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marks's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powers.
Powers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marks rather than just go for the knockout.
Powers tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Marks has Powers up against the cage in a clinch.
Marks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Powers avoids a wild elbow strike from Marks.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marks blocking some punches.
Powers tries to break the clinch but Marks is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powers tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powers.
Marks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cam Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Powers.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marks 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenny Powers!

Post fight, Kenny Powers stared into the camera and said 'You're fuckin' out! '.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pate Perhana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Tuner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.



177 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
162 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin
Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Perhana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Tuner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perhana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tuner scrambles back to his feet.
Tuner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Perhana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tuner. Tuner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Richard Tuner has been cut.
Perhana with a nice cross.

Tuner is rocked!
Perhana drops Tuner with a naaaaasty hook - Tuner is in real trouble here! Perhana dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Perhana!
Pate Perhana tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!



174 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
172 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 5 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodrigo Augusto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Augusto saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Augusto swivels and escapes.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Augusto shows good takedown defense.
Johnson wants to clinch.

Augusto takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Augusto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augusto is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Augusto sprawls well.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Augusto connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto has a takedown stuffed.
Augusto avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Augusto swivels and escapes.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Augusto defending against the ground and pound.
Augusto throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Johnson trying to control the action but Augusto is working from the bottom.
Augusto is trying to buck Johnson off.
Augusto is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Augusto is keeping him busy.
Johnson cracks Augusto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Augusto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augusto throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Johnson!
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusto punching from mount but Johnson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Augusto throwing strikes here but Johnson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Augusto misses with a head shot.
Augusto controlling from the full mount.
Augusto thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Augusto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Augusto sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Johnson wants to control but Augusto is having none of it.
Augusto tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Augusto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Augusto working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Johnson slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Augusto thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Augusto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodrigo Augusto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!



Johnson shoots in and bounces Augusto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Augusto's guard.
Johnson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Augusto.
Johnson trying to control the action but Augusto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Augusto gets back to full guard.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augusto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Augusto's legs - danger averted.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Augusto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Frank Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson passes Augusto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Augusto is working to get back to half guard.
Augusto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Augusto is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson fails to take his opponent's back.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Augusto is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Augusto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Augusto is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Augusto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Augusto is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson looking to control but Augusto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson landing shots from mount.

Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson 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.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Augusto has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get the hooks in deep but Augusto pushed the leg off.
Augusto looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Johnson is not going to allow Augusto to sit and survive in this position.
Johnson trying to control.
Augusto wants to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson has good solid back control here.
Johnson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Augusto could be in trouble here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson keeps control of the position as Augusto tries to break free.
Augusto is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Augusto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Augusto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Augusto continues to drive forward.

Augusto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Augusto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Frank Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Augusto has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Augusto did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.

Augusto actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Augusto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.

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

Augusto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Augusto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Augusto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Augusto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Augusto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Augusto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Augusto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson is keen to just control but Augusto is a slippery customer.
Augusto tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Johnson stands up from half guard.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Augusto shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Augusto lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Frank Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augusto goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Frank Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Augusto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augusto keeps working.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Augusto!
Augusto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Augusto really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Johnson!
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
65%

 

Undercard bout

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



180 cm
18
219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
195 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piggy Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Lote!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andy Lote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lote takes one on the button.
Lote tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lote somewhat.
Lote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rick circles away.
Rick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rick's corner calls for a 1-2. Rick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rick with a jab.

Lote is rocked!
Lote misses with a takedown
and Rick counters with a huge right that knocks Lote out cold! Rick is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Piggy Rick!
An out of breath Piggy Rick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
80%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhengtao Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Listen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhengtao Wei could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jared Listen's chin.



179 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
178 cm
26
195 lbs
12 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhengtao Wei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Listen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Listen throws a big shot that misses.
Wei throws a leg kick which misses Listen's front leg but catches the back leg as Listen tries to avoid it.
Wei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Listen. Those never looked like landing.
Listen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Jared Listen has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wei.
Wei looks for the body kick but Listen saw that one coming.
Wei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Listen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wei - that will leave a mark!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wei. That's going to slow Listen down.
Listen checks a leg kick.
Wei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Wei.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei wants to slow Listen down by chopping away at his legs.
Wei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jared Listen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Listen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wei misses with a body shot.
Wei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Listen's head backwards.
Wei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Listen - just one landing.
Listen moves out of range of the body kick from Wei.
Wei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Listen's sensitive parts.
Wei misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wei misses with a low kick.
Listen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wei.
Wei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Listen counters with a series of strikes. Wei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wei misses with a hook
enabling Listen to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhengtao Wei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Wei.
Wei walks into a straight right hand from Listen.
Wei lands with a nice combination. Listen backs away looking to recover.
Wei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Listen momentarily.
Wei throws a low kick, looking for Listen's leg but Listen calmly moves out of range.
Wei connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Wei has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei throws a nice looking combination but Listen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Listen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That has opened up Jared Listen's cut even more.
Nice defenses there by Wei.
Wei misses with a body shot
and Listen counters with a nice body shot.
Wei throws a poor cross that misses
and Listen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Listen throws an overhand right that drops Wei like a sack of potatoes! Listen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Listen!
Jared Listen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
51%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Forman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forman comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate. Friman has chosen Metallica - Damage Inc. as his entrance music. Valdemar Friman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



176 cm
35
160 lbs
22 - 12 - 0
168 cm
41
160 lbs
24 - 24 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Forman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Friman misses with a wild combination.

Friman closes the distance and clinches.
Forman misses with some punches.
Friman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Forman blocks it with crossed arms.
Friman misses with a knee strike.

Friman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Friman is looking for a kimura but Forman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Friman to get the leverage.
Forman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Friman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Friman's back!
Forman looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Friman tries to break free.
Forman throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forman lands shots from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman turns into Forman and is now in his guard.
Friman is looking to work some ground and pound but Forman has wrist control.
Forman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman postures up in Forman's guard and throws a big left but Forman blocks it.

Forman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Forman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Forman looking to control.
Friman won't allow Forman to sweep him here.
Forman keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman distracts Forman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forman is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman preventing the sweep.
Friman tries to free his leg and advance position but Forman is retaining full guard.

Forman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Friman is aware though and is defending well.
Forman trying to control the position.
Friman passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Friman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Forman defends it well.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Forman defending well though.
Forman tries to get to full guard but Friman has control of the leg.
Friman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Friman connects with a nice short shot to Forman's temple.

Forman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friman pulls his head out easily.
Forman is not content to let Friman control the position.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Forman won't allow Friman to pass to mount.
Forman is trying to control but can't.
Friman uses his free foot to push down on Forman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Forman.
Forman is desperately trying to improve his position but Friman has a good base and remains in mount.
Friman lands a heavy elbow.
Forman is bucking up trying to escape but Friman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Forman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Friman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Friman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forman tries to reverse the position but Friman maintains control.
Forman tries to hold on but Friman pushes him away.
The referee warns Forman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Friman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Forman looks a forlorn figure.
Friman lands a nice shot to the head.
Forman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Forman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Forman trying to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Friman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Friman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdemar Friman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Crunch! Forman slams his shin into Friman's torso.
Good shot there by Forman.
Friman lands a nice looking body kick.
Friman misses with the combination.
Friman scores with a shot to the body.
Forman dodges the punch combination from Friman.
Forman blocks the body kick.
Friman lands a jab to the head.
Forman misses with the combination.
Friman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Forman ducks under a wild hook from Friman.

Friman drives through and clinches with Forman against the cage.
Friman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Forman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forman tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Friman.
Friman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forman.
Friman crunches a lovely knee into Forman's ribcage.
Friman struggles to land a body shot inside as Forman controls his hands.
Friman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friman prevents a body shot from Forman.
Forman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Forman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Forman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Friman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forman can't find room to land a body shot as Friman controls the action.
Friman prevents a body shot from Forman.

Friman has Forman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Friman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Forman tumbling to the mat - Friman dives into Forman's guard.
Forman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forman pulls Friman in close to prevent any damage.
Friman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forman is keeping the position for now.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman scoring with some ground and pound.
Forman is trying to control the position but Friman postures up.
Forman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Friman pushing down on Forman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Friman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Friman is nestled in close to Forman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman is thwarting Forman's attempts to control the position.

Friman wants to work for an arm triangle but Forman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Friman is thwarting Forman's attempts to control the position.
Forman is trying is best to control the position here.
Forman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Friman working his ground and pound in the gym.
Forman tries to get to full guard but Friman has control of the leg.
Friman tries to pass to full mount but Forman defends it.
Forman wants to control but Friman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Forman manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Forman is looking to sweep but instead, Friman has passed into half guard.
Forman is pressing down on Friman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Friman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Friman wants to pass the guard but Forman is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Friman postures up and lands a big shot to Forman's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdemar Friman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Forman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Friman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Forman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Forman wants it to stay on the feet.
Forman throws a leg kick but Friman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Friman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forman throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Friman scores with a jab.
Friman throws a right and a left that Forman avoids nicely.
Friman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Forman.
Friman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Forman does no damage.
Forman delivers a nice body kick.
Friman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forman looks to land a right hand but Friman moved out of range.
No joy there for Friman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Friman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forman throws out a loose jab but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Forman connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Friman.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Forman is just out of range.
Forman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Friman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Forman thinking.
Red Forman is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Forman finds it's target.
Forman lands an overhand right.
Forman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Forman throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Forman.
A head kick misses from Friman.
Red Forman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Friman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Forman throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Forman lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forman thuds his right hand into Friman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Forman cracks Friman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Forman throws a right and a left that Friman avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forman. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Forman moves out of range as Friman throws a body kick.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from Forman.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Forman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friman.
Forman defending well as Friman loads up on a big left hand.
Friman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friman misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman blocks a head kick by Friman.
Forman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Friman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forman shoots in looking for a takedown. Friman tries to sprawl out of it but Forman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Friman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Forman throws a hook but Friman blocks it.
Forman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Red Forman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman cracks Forman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Friman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Forman misses.
Friman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forman moves away.
Forman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Friman doesn't seem bothered though.
Forman punishes Friman's body with a nice straight punch.
Forman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red Forman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Forman misses with a wild body shot.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forman.
Friman misses with a wild combination.
Friman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Forman rather than just go for the knockout.
Friman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forman is looking to slow Friman down with leg kicks.
Valdemar Friman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Friman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forman thuds his right hand into Friman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forman moves out of range of the body kick from Friman.
Friman fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Forman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forman thows a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Forman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friman 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdemar Friman!
S C
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by One. Zotov has chosen Мы расправи as his entrance music. 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.



180 cm
38
145 lbs
15 - 21 - 0
160 cm
31
137 lbs
13 - 13 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin


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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 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maksim Zotov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zotov cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Nelson 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.
Zotov lands a front kick.
Zotov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Zotov throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Zotov throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Zotov throws a leg kick that misses.
Zotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Zotov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Zotov darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Nelson avoiding damage as Zotov throws knees to the body.
Zotov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Nelson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Zotov is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov is trying to control but can't.
Zotov is looking to improve his position.
Nelson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zotov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zotov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson stops Zotov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zotov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Zotov fails to advance to Nelson's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov with a couple of short strikes.
Zotov thowing shots but they're missing.

Zotov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zotov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.

Zotov looking for a guillotine from mount but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.

Zotov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nelson is surviving well by controlling Zotov's body position as best he can.
Zotov with shots to the head and body - Nelson looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.

Zotov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nelson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zotov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nelson because Zotov loaded up on that one.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Zotov maintains control.
Zotov wants to take Nelson's back here but Nelson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nelson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Zotov seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.

Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Zotov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zotov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov fails to move to back control.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Zotov maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been informed that Zotov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Zotov has hold of Nelson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nelson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.

Zotov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nelson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nelson shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson is trying to escape the mount but Zotov keeps good control and instead manages to take Nelson's back.
Nelson wants to escape the position.

Zotov looking for the choke but no joy.
Nelson tries to roll but Zotov sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Zotov dominated that round.
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.


Zotov looks for the body kick but Nelson saw that one coming.
Zotov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nelson.
Zotov is looking to land body kicks.
Zotov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nelson blocks a low kick nicely.
Zotov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zotov misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Skyler Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zotov throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Nelson moves out of range of the leg kick from Zotov.
That kick from Zotov tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zotov.
Zotov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Zotov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zotov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zotov, right into the meat.
Zotov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zotov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maksim Zotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zotov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zotov throws a head kick that misses

and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zotov sees it coming and defends easily.

Nelson is working for a kimura but Zotov is defending it quite comfortably.
Zotov is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zotov manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Zotov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zotov looking to control.

Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Zotov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zotov manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Zotov's guard.

Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zotov wants to sweep but no luck.
Zotov controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Zotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zotov, not yet.
Zotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson 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.
Zotov wants to sweep but no luck.

Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zotov controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.

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

Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Zotov working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov wants to sweep but no luck.

Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Zotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zotov, not yet.

Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zotov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Zotov's legs - danger averted.

Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Zotov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zotov manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Zotov's guard.

Zotov has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Zotov is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson advances to half guard.

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

Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zotov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maksim Zotov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Zotov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zotov throws out a leg kick but Nelson moves out of range and Zotov only half commits.
A head kick misses from Zotov.
Zotov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Zotov misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Zotov.
Zotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zotov cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Zotov feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
A shot to the body from Zotov misses

and Nelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zotov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zotov is looking to reverse the position.
Zotov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zotov, who protects the arm well.
Zotov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Zotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Nelson has his foot on Zotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zotov works his way back into a safe position though.
Zotov stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Zotov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.

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

Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zotov pulls his head out easily.

Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Zotov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zotov passes to full mount!
Nelson regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zotov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Zotov eventually gives up the hold.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Zotov has control of the leg.

Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maksim Zotov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Nelson looking for submissions off his back.

Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zotov pulls his head out easily.
Zotov stalling.
Zotov trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Zotov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Zotov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson is staying active underneath Zotov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skyler Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zotov uses his free foot to push down on Nelson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nelson.

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 Skyler Nelson.
I think Zotov 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksim Zotov!

After the fight, Maksim Zotov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylwester Karwowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karwowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Enter Sandman. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!



188 cm
29
214 lbs
10 - 7 - 0
185 cm
38
220 lbs
27 - 37 - 2
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sylwester Karwowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 37 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karwowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karwowski avoids it really well and circles away.

Karwowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kim's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kim trying to control but Karwowski postures up.
Karwowski is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.
Karwowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwowski is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now.

Kim is defending against the submission attempts here by Karwowski.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Karwowski has control of the leg.

Kim is defending against the submission attempts here by Karwowski.
Karwowski misses with a head shot. Kim uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski trying to move into half guard but instead Kim has managed to sweep!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karwowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kim!
Kim tries to lock up and control but Karwowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karwowski throws some wild stikes that Kim manages to avoid easily.
Kim working to try and regain half guard.

Karwowski working for a submission but Kim is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karwowski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kim turns into him and now he's in Karwowski's guard.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karwowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Karwowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karwowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control but Karwowski is working from the bottom.
Kim landing some decent shots from guard.
Karwowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kim!

Karwowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kim has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kim!
Karwowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim preventing the sweep.
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!
Kim wants to control from the top but Karwowski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylwester Karwowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!



Kim drives through with a takedown into Karwowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kim stands up over Karwowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karwowski wants to improve his position but instead Kim has moved into half guard.
Kim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karwowski defending well though.
Kim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karwowski is trying to stand up here but Kim is controlling him well.
Karwowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Karwowski is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Karwowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim thows a huge punch but Karwowski dodges it nicely.
Karwowski is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karwowski avoid being mounted?
Karwowski tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
Karwowski trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Karwowski tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Karwowski is pressing down on Kim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kim prevents Karwowski from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim postures up.

Kim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karwowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kim has Karwowski in his guard.
Karwowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kim's head.
We've been hearing that Karwowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Karwowski throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karwowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwowski throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karwowski defends well.
Kim pulls Karwowski in close to prevent any damage.
Karwowski trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Karwowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim preventing the sweep.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kim is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sylwester Karwowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karwowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.



Kim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karwowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karwowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Karwowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kim can't keep his opponent in guard - Karwowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Karwowski is trying to work for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Karwowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kim!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwowski throwing strikes here but Kim is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Karwowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kim has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kim!
Kim won't allow Karwowski to sweep him here.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Karwowski is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Karwowski.
My spies in LOD Gym Now with StandUP inform me that Kim has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Karwowski controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Sylwester Karwowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sylwester Karwowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwowski controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
Karwowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Sylwester Karwowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kim looks for a takedown but Karwowski sprawls well.

Karwowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kim did well to prevent Karwowski getting side control.
Kim is trying to stand.
Karwowski is looking to stall here but Kim recovers full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kim is looking for a triangle here but Karwowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to remain calm as Karwowski controls from the top position.
Karwowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kim for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kim is being controlled here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Sylwester Karwowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kim tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Karwowski counters with a shoot takedown. Kim fights it but they end up in guard.
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karwowski trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karwowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jin Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylwester Karwowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karwowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylwester Karwowski!

During a confident post fight interview, Sylwester Karwowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.



186 cm
31
180 lbs
18 - 18 - 0
184 cm
32
184 lbs
18 - 13 - 1
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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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 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juho Pennanen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane closes the distance and clinches up with Pennanen, looking for a takedown. Keane pushes Pennanen against the cage but Pennanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Keane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pennanen!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Keane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Keane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pennanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing good reports from Keane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pennanen is trying to get back to half guard.

Keane tries for a kimura but Pennanen is defending well.

Keane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pennanen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Keane but great work by Pennanen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen misses with the ground and pound.
Keane is trying to get back to half guard.
Pennanen throws an elbow but Keane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Keane is looking for a sweep.

Pennanen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pennanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Pennanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.

Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pennanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Keane actively working from the bottom here.

Keane looking for submissions off his back.

Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pennanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Pennanen trying to control the action but Keane is working from the bottom.
Pennanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pennanen is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.
Pennanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Pennanen thows a huge punch but Keane dodges it nicely.
Pennanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pennanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pennanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Keane tries to roll over but Pennanen keeps him under control.
Pennanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pennanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pennanen pulls his head out easily.

Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pennanen pulls his head out easily.

Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pennanen pulls his head out easily.
Pennanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Pennanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pennanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keane actively working from the bottom here.
Pennanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pennanen prevents Keane from improving his position.
Keane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pennanen.
Pennanen throwing shots but Keane is blocking nicely.
Keane works his way to full guard. Good work.

Keane working for a triangle but Pennanen defends it easily.
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!

Keane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pennanen defends well.
Pennanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Keane has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pennanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Keane looking for subs off his back but Pennanen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Keane wants to get back to full guard.
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 Roy Keane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Good exchange - Pennanen coming out on top.
Pennanen throws out a loose jab but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennanen throws a series of punches but Keane moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pennanen looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
Pennanen tried to score with a low kick but Keane checks it.
Pennanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pennanen wants to clinch up but Keane keeps it at a distance.
Pennanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pennanen looks to land a combination but Keane avoids it well.
Roy Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Pennanen. Those never looked like landing.
Keane slips a straight right by Pennanen.

Keane pushes Pennanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Keane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pennanen after a bit of a struggle.
Pennanen can't find room to land a body shot as Keane controls the action.
Keane tries to score a body lock takedown but Pennanen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pennanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pennanen gets underhooks to prevent Keane's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Keane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keane tries to pull guard but Pennanen won't allow it.
Keane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pennanen after a bit of a struggle.
Keane misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keane has hold of one of Pennanen's legs. Pennanen is fighting the takedown attempt but Keane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Keane trying to move into half guard but instead Pennanen has managed to sweep!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Keane has his foot on Pennanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pennanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Pennanen throwing strikes from guard but Keane blocks nicely.
Keane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pennanen throwing strikes but missing.

Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pennanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pennanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roy Keane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Pennanen from controlling successfully.

Keane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pennanen defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pennanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pennanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pennanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pennanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Keane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pennanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pennanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Keane has wrist control.
Pennanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pennanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pennanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pennanen advances position into side control!
Keane is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Pennanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Keane is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pennanen off and has taken his back!

Keane working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Keane is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pennanen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

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

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

Keane is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pennanen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane is hanging on to Pennanen's back as he tries to escape.

Keane looking for the choke but no joy.
Pennanen tries to escape but Keane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Keane is persistently looking for the submission but Pennanen is defending it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Keane looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennanen tries to escape but Keane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Keane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


Pennanen connects with a body shot.
Keane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pennanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keane drops his hands momentarily and Pennanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pennanen connects with a right hand. Keane shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Pennanen.
Pennanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keane.
Roy Keane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pennanen feints with a jab and clips Keane right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Keane is sent crashing into the canvas and Pennanen leaps in for the kill! Keane tries to get to his feet but Pennanen is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Keane is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juho Pennanen!
An out of breath Juho Pennanen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brah At Hammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brah At Hammed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from At Hammed.
At Hammed throws a leg kick but Ventura checks it.

At Hammed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than At Hammed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ventura is looking for a sweep.
Ventura keeps trying to improve his position.

At Hammed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ventura can't do much from the bottom here.
Ventura is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but At Hammed is staying active.
At Hammed has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ventura gets back to half guard.
Ventura trying to control here.
Ventura is staying active underneath At Hammed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura trying to control here.
At Hammed is trying to control the action in half guard but Ventura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

At Hammed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ventura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ventura is controlling At Hammed's trapped leg to prevent At Hammed from advancing to side control.

At Hammed wants to work for an arm triangle but Ventura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ventura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
At Hammed has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ventura tries to hold on but At Hammed pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

At Hammed swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ventura is now in At Hammed's guard. A big mistake from At Hammed there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries to free his leg and advance position but At Hammed is retaining full guard.
Ventura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ventura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
At Hammed lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ventura!

At Hammed has control of Ventura's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ventura regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ventura throws a big elbow that misses.
At Hammed wants to sweep but no luck.
At Hammed trying to control the position.
At Hammed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there.
Ventura wants to control from the top but At Hammed keeps moving.
Ventura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of At Hammed's head.
At Hammed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
At Hammed working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
At Hammed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ventura moves into full guard.
Ventura looking to control.
Ventura looking to control but At Hammed passes into half guard.
Ventura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
At Hammed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
At Hammed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing At Hammed from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod.
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.


At Hammed lands a really nice looking cross but Ventura seems unphased.
Ventura tries to clinch but At Hammed moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from At Hammed. Ventura shrugs it off though.
At Hammed lands a high kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from At Hammed. Ventura shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

At Hammed moves into the clinch.
Ventura struggles to land a body shot inside as At Hammed controls his hands.
At Hammed can't break the clinch.
At Hammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ventura blocks it with crossed arms.
Ventura swings wildly with an uppercut but At Hammed uses good head movement to avoid it.
At Hammed tries to land knees in the clinch but Ventura avoids the damage to the body.
Ventura blocks an uppercut.

At Hammed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
At Hammed misses with the body kick
and Ventura counters with a right hand to the body.
At Hammed throws a head kick but Ventura moves out of range.
At Hammed tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura moves out of range of the body kick.
Ventura pivots, looking for a leg kick but At Hammed is out of range and Ventura settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Ventura blocks the low kick.
Ventura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. At Hammed doesn't seem bothered though.
Ventura misses with a looping left.
At Hammed lands a nice shot that snaps Ventura's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Ventura. No joy for At Hammed on that attempt.

Ventura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ventura avoiding damage as At Hammed throws knees to the body.
At Hammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ventura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down At Hammed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Ventura.
Ventura swings wildly with an uppercut but At Hammed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but At Hammed avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the cage.
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!
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with At Hammed's elbow.
At Hammed lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura misses with the head strike.
Ventura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
At Hammed misses with a punch on the inside.
At Hammed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ventura is working At Hammed over against the cage.
Ventura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ventura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to At Hammed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
At Hammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ventura blocks it with crossed arms.
Ventura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ventura scores with a shot to the side of At Hammed's head.

At Hammed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ventura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ventura.
Ventura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Ventura.
Ventura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. At Hammed doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ventura finds it's target.
Ventura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
At Hammed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ventura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! At Hammed scrambles back to his feet.

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

At Hammed is rocked!

It looks like Brah At Hammed has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ventura moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh At Hammed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ventura pushes At Hammed against the cage and as At Hammed bounces back, Ventura cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Ventura follows up with more strikes but At Hammed was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura is the new heavyweight champion!
As Anthony Ventura got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition & Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry.'.
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