Infinity: Wed Night Fights PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Foster looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Foster
vs
Almeida

183 cm
29
190 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

196 cm
25
238 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster misses with a takedown attempt
and Almeida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foster misses with a takedown
and Almeida counters with a nice leg kick.
Sean Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Almeida counters with a low kick, right behind Foster 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Foster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Almeida counters with a nice leg kick.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Almeida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Almeida blocks a low kick nicely.
Foster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster tries for a takedown but Almeida circles away easily
and Almeida counters with an inside leg kick.
Foster tries to clinch there but Almeida circles away.
Foster tries for a takedown but Almeida circles away easily

and Almeida counters with a crisp right hand that drops Foster! Almeida lets Foster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Foster is rocked!

It looks like Sean Foster 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!
Foster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Almeida counters with a left to the body.
Oh Foster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foster wants to clinch up but Almeida keeps it at a distance.
Foster shoots and misses
and Almeida counters with a nice leg kick.
Foster tries for a takedown but Almeida circles away easily
and Almeida counters with a hugh head kick that removes Foster from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricardo Almeida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

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

James
vs
Liete

185 cm
26
150 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
20
152 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iain James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonis Liete!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liete keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liete lands a head shot.
Liete chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liete counters with a stiff right hand.
James tries to clinch but Liete moves out of range.
Liete lands a body shot.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liete blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from James.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liete manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liete misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liete lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from James - that will leave a mark!
James misses with a body kick.
James tries to clinch up
and Liete counters with a left and a right that stings James.

James is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
James switches off momentarily and Liete cracks him with a monster right hand! James topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Liete dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Liete!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tonis Liete!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Giggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Montferrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montferrand has chosen Big Joe Mufferaw as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Giggs
vs
Montferrand

184 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Giggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Montferrand!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Montferrand manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Giggs on his heels. He'll look to pass Giggs's guard now, I'm sure.
Giggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montferrand throws a strike but Giggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Giggs stopping the sweep attempt from Montferrand.
Giggs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Giggs wants to control from the top but Montferrand keeps moving.
Montferrand wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Montferrand wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montferrand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montferrand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Montferrand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montferrand just misses with a punch to the body.
Montferrand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Montferrand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Giggs 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.
Montferrand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Giggs pinned against the cage. Giggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Montferrand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Giggs counters with a good, hard body kick but Montferrand shrugs it off.
Wayne Giggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montferrand misses with a left hand
and Giggs counters with a left and a right that stings Montferrand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montferrand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giggs manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Montferrand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montferrand has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Giggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montferrand, pushing him back against the cage.
Montferrand managing to block the knees to the body from Giggs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Giggs obliges.
Montferrand looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montferrand's face.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Giggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Montferrand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Giggs tries to work over Montferrand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giggs.
A knee to the head by Giggs.

Montferrand is rocked!
Giggs landing knees to the body.
Montferrand is still on wobbly legs! Can Giggs finish him?
Giggs jerks Montferrand's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Montferrand drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Giggs goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Giggs because Montferrand was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Wayne Giggs!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

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

Badz
vs
Coleman

188 cm
25
170 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

188 cm
30
228 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing over 40$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bocco Badz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Badz moves into range and clinches up with Coleman.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Badz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Coleman regains guard immediately.
Badz won't allow Coleman to get back to his feet.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Badz tries to pass.
Badz trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Badz trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Badz wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Badz from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bocco Badz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Badz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Coleman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Badz on his heels. He'll look to pass Badz's guard now, I'm sure.
Badz looking to control but Coleman passes into half guard.
Badz tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Badz is trying to maintain the position but Coleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Badz dodges it nicely.
Badz is looking to improve his position.
Badz wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Badz.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Badz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Badz is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Badz slips nicely into half guard.
Coleman pushes Badz off looking to stand but Badz dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is refusing to be controlled, as Badz sits in half guard.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Coleman is not content to let Badz control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Badz controlling the action here.

Bocco Badz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Badz fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Coleman.
Badz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badz misses with a looping left.
Badz fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman tries to bum rush Badz with a series of wild strikes but Badz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Coleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Badz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coleman trying to control but Badz is working from the bottom.

Badz has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Coleman won't allow Badz to sweep him here.
Badz is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Coleman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Badz is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bocco Badz dominated that round.
That's time! Badz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coleman trying to control but Badz is working from the bottom.
Coleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coleman won't allow Badz to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Badz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman trying to control but Badz is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Reggie Coleman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Coleman gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badz is concentrating on defense, preventing Coleman from advancing position.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Badz is looking to improve his position.
Badz trying to control from the bottom.
Coleman tries to pass to full mount but Badz defends it.
Badz is looking to improve his position.

Coleman stands up from half guard.
Badz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coleman backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman dodges the punch combination from Badz.

Coleman looking to score a takedown here. Badz is defending well but Coleman drives through and ends up in Badz's guard.
Badz is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Reggie Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Badz is looking for a triangle here but Coleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Coleman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Coleman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Badz, who protects the arm well.
Badz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Badz wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badz gets full guard.
Coleman being controlled here momentarily.
Badz is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Badz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Badz is keeping the position.
Badz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coleman wants to stand but Badz is controlling his posture from full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bocco Badz just wasn't active enough.
Badz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman is looking to pass into half guard but Badz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Badz is in guard.
Badz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Badz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
Coleman pushes Badz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Badz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman is not content to let Badz control the position.
Coleman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Badz is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badz wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Badz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Badz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Badz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Badz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Badz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Coleman is trying to defend but Badz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Badz prevents Coleman from standing back up.
Badz controlling the pace.
Badz is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Badz trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bocco Badz just wasn't active enough.

Badz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coleman quickly recovers to half guard.
Coleman is trying to stand up here but Badz is controlling him well.
Badz wants to pass to mount but Coleman is defending the position.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Badz is trying to control the action in half guard but Coleman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coleman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Badz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Badz trying to control from half guard but Coleman is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bocco Badz just wasn't active enough.

Coleman feints and as Badz raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Badz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Coleman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Coleman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Badz has one of Coleman's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badz prevents Coleman from moving into mount.
Badz sneaks back into half guard.
Badz tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Badz trying to control but Coleman postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badz is looking to improve his position.
Coleman wants to control but Badz is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bocco Badz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Badz 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bocco Badz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hullu Harri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyyrikki Takaraivo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Takaraivo
vs
Harri

179 cm
28
220 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

176 cm
25
210 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hullu Harri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harri throws a shot to the body.
Takaraivo misses with a body shot.
Harri lands a nice looking body shot.
Takaraivo tries to land a front kick but Harri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Harri misses.
A combination from Harri does no damage.
Harri misses with a hook. Takaraivo ducked under it nicely.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Harri throws a body punch but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Harri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harri clobbers Takaraivo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takaraivo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harri.
Takaraivo moves out of range of the body kick from Harri.
Takaraivo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Harri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takaraivo on the side of the head.
Harri fails with a takedown attempt.
Harri misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Harri moves out of range easily.
Takaraivo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takaraivo motions for Harri to come forward. Takaraivo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Harri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takaraivo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Harri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takaraivo is trying to defend but Harri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

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

Harri trying to work for an americana but Takaraivo has managed to regain full guard.

Harri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takaraivo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takaraivo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takaraivo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo tries to stand but Harri is controlling his head.
Harri can't do much from the bottom here.
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!
Harri tries to bench press Takaraivo off him but Takaraivo keeps the position.
Harri is still trying to improve position.
Harri keeping his opponent close.
Takaraivo wants to stand but Harri has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harri is looking for a sweep.
Harri keeps trying to improve his position.
Takaraivo wants to stand but Harri has his arm trapped.
Harri tries to buck Takaraivo off but Takaraivo is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harri wants to control but Takaraivo postures up.
Harri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harri tries to roll over but Takaraivo keeps him under control.

Harri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harri wants to control but Takaraivo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harri is looking for a sweep. Takaraivo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harri manages to get to full guard.
Harri wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hullu Harri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Takaraivo misses with an uppercut. Harri saw that one coming.
Harri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takaraivo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takaraivo slips a jab from Harri.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takaraivo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harri lands a nice looking body shot.
Takaraivo swats away the attempt to clinch by Harri.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takaraivo throws out a leg kick but Harri moves out of range and Takaraivo only half commits.
Harri blocks the body kick.
Harri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harri avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harri.
Hullu Harri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaraivo misses with a double jab
and Harri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harri lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takaraivo.
Harri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takaraivo misses with a body kick.
Harri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harri blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Harri misses with a few strikes there.
Harri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takaraivo rather than just go for the knockout.
Harri looks to land a combination but Takaraivo avoids it well.
Harri blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Harri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harri misses with a looping left.
Harri throws a head kick but Takaraivo moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takaraivo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Takaraivo slips under a jab.
A head kick from Takaraivo lands but Harri takes it in his stride.
Harri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hullu Harri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harri misses with a combination
and Takaraivo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takaraivo blocks a head kick by Harri.
Harri jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Harri tries to score with a low kick but Takaraivo moves his leg out of the way.
Harri throws a series of punches but Takaraivo avoids them all with ease.
Harri throws a big shot that misses.
Harri falls off balance throwing a combination

and Takaraivo counters by moving into the clinch.
Harri tries to pull guard but Takaraivo holds him up against the cage and eventually Harri drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harri is looking to take this one to the mat.

Takaraivo manages to break the clinch.
Takaraivo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takaraivo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harri throws a body punch but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Takaraivo throws a leg kick which misses Harri's front leg but catches the back leg as Harri tries to avoid it.
Harri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harri throws a combination that misses
and Takaraivo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takaraivo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harri just misses with a punch to the body.
Harri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harri throws a shot from downtown. Takaraivo moves away and avoids it.
Harri takes a swing at Takaraivo's ribcage but misses.

Takaraivo tries to keep at a distance but Harri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takaraivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harri has a couple of punches blocked by Takaraivo.
Harri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takaraivo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hullu Harri.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harri throws a punch but it's blocked by Takaraivo.
Harri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takaraivo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hullu Harri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Takaraivo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takaraivo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takaraivo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaraivo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harri throws an overhand right that lands on Takaraivo's shoulder, as Takaraivo tries to avoid the shot.
Harri misses with a double jab.
Harri tries to close the distance and clinch but Takaraivo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harri misses with a wild combination.
Takaraivo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harri scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo tries to clinch but Harri is having none of it.
Takaraivo is looking to slow Harri down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Takaraivo misses
and Harri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takaraivo. Takaraivo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A left and a right from Harri both land. Nice combination.
Takaraivo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harri misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Harri misses.
Harri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harri throws a jab when Takaraivo was well out of range.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harri misses with a left hand
and Takaraivo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harri's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Harri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Harri misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Harri moves out of range.
Takaraivo swinging wildly here.
Harri throws an off balance right hand
and Takaraivo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Harri throws a body punch but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Takaraivo tries to clinch but Harri is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Harri.
Harri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaraivo manages to avoid it.
Harri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harri falls off balance throwing a combination

and Takaraivo counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Harri fails to land.
Takaraivo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Harri fails to land.
Takaraivo blocks an uppercut.

Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harri throws a body punch but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Takaraivo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Harri moves out of range easily.
Harri swinging wildly here.
Takaraivo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takaraivo avoids the head kick by Harri.
Harri slips a jab and a cross from Takaraivo.
Harri misses with a few strikes there.
Takaraivo throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo pushes Harri away with a front kick.
Harri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harri connects with a jab.
Harri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takaraivo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takaraivo cracks the inside of Harri's front leg.
Takaraivo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harri. Takaraivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harri looks to score with a jab to the body but Takaraivo is just out of range.
Harri misses with the combination.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Harri moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takaraivo slips a straight right by Harri.
Takaraivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harri.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hullu Harri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harri misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hullu Harri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hullu Harri!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seifer Almasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylla Ei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almasy's entrance music is The Black Mages - Force Your Way. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Almasy
vs
Ei

188 cm
29
215 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

210 cm
23
281 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seifer Almasy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ei throws a right and a left that Almasy avoids nicely.
Almasy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Ei misses.
Ei scores with a three punch combo!
Ei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ei is looking to score with low kicks.
Ei stuffs the takedown attempt from Almasy. Almasy gets slowly back to his feet.
Ei lands a head shot.
Ei misses with a wild combination.

Almasy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ei wants to get back to his feet.
Ei is staying active underneath Almasy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Almasy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ei defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ei is looking for a sweep. Almasy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Almasy drops an elbow to the side of Ei's head.
Almasy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ei wants to get back to his feet.
Ei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Almasy.
Ei has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ei wants to get back to his feet.
Almasy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ei is refusing to be controlled, as Almasy sits in half guard.
Ei wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almasy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ei is trying to stand back up but Almasy is controlling him
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almasy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Almasy 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.
Almasy throwing shots but Ei is blocking nicely.
Almasy trying to advance position but Ei counters by regaining guard.
Ei keeping full guard, as Almasy tries to pass.
Almasy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Almasy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Almasy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Almasy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ei's head.
Almasy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almasy throws a big right hand that misses.
Almasy is looking to work some ground and pound but Ei has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei is controlling Almasy's posture.
Ei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ei keeping moving, preventing Almasy from controlling successfully.
Almasy stops Ei from standing up.
Almasy working some strikes from top position.
Almasy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ei wants to stand and escape but Almasy is having none of it.
Almasy lands a couple of elbows.
Almasy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ei's head.
Ei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almasy won't allow Ei to get back to his feet.
Ei trying to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almasy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ei keeping moving, preventing Almasy from controlling successfully.
Almasy lands a couple of digs.
Almasy tries to free his leg and advance position but Ei is retaining full guard.
Almasy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Almasy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almasy postures up and lands a big shot to Ei's brow.

Ei is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ei is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ei clinches.
Almasy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almasy controlling the action here for a moment.
Ei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Almasy.
Almasy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Almasy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Almasy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ei wants to stall.
I was talking to Almasy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ei struggles to land a body shot inside as Almasy controls his hands.
Almasy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ei tries to land a knee to the head but Almasy blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ei obliges.
Almasy tries a knee to the head but Ei blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almasy takes a shot to the head.
Ei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Almasy is trying to drag Ei to the mat but Ei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seifer Almasy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Almasy.
Almasy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ei landing knees to the head.
Ei tries to work over Almasy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Almasy.
Almasy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ei is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almasy tries to land a knee to the head but Ei blocks with his arms.
Ei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Almasy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ei tries a knee to the head but Almasy blocks it.
Almasy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almasy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ei's elbow.
Almasy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almasy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Almasy.
Almasy goes for a takedown attempt but Ei pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Almasy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ei's guard.
Almasy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Almasy throwing strikes but missing.
Almasy is looking to work some ground and pound but Ei has wrist control.
Almasy is in close to Ei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ei wants to stand but Almasy is controlling the position.
Almasy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seifer Almasy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almasy throwing strikes but missing.
Ei keeping full guard, as Almasy tries to pass.
Ei wants to stand up but Almasy is controlling him.
Almasy wants to control from the top but Ei keeps moving.
Ei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Almasy cracks Ei with a solid left hand.
Ei has Almasy pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almasy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Almasy is working Ei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ei has momentary wrist control but Almasy slips an elbow through the middle.
Ei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ei wants to stand up but Almasy is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ei looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almasy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Almasy throwing strikes from guard but Ei blocks nicely.
Ei keeping moving, preventing Almasy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seifer Almasy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Almasy instigates a clinch.
Almasy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Almasy looking to stall.
Ei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Almasy avoids it.
Ei misses with a knee to the head.
Almasy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ei blocks it with crossed arms.
Ei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Almasy's elbow.
Ei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Seifer Almasy has been cut.

Almasy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ei is pulling down on Almasy's head to control his posture.
Ei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almasy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almasy stops Ei from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ei keeping moving, preventing Almasy from controlling successfully.
Almasy throwing strikes from guard but Ei blocks nicely.
Almasy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ei wants to get back to his feet but Almasy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Almasy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ei wants to stand up but Almasy is controlling him.
Almasy wants to control from the top but Ei keeps moving.
Almasy postures up and lands a big shot to Ei's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almasy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ei wants to stand up but Almasy is controlling him.
Almasy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Almasy.
Ei is controlling Almasy's posture.
Ei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Almasy lands a couple of elbows.
Almasy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seifer Almasy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almasy looking to pass the guard.
Ei trying to keep a closed guard but Almasy is proving a slippery customer.
Almasy tries to free his leg and advance position but Ei is retaining full guard.
Almasy trying to control but Ei is working from the bottom.

Ei has his feet on Almasy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ei lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Almasy backs up against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Almasy.
A combination from Ei does no damage.
Almasy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Almasy moves into the clinch.
Almasy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ei prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seifer Almasy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Almasy on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kylla Ei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ei tries to throw a body punch but Almasy avoids it by throwing Ei back against the cage.
Ei has a couple of punches blocked by Almasy.
A nice left hand lands by Ei.
Ei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almasy managing to block the knees to the body from Ei.
Knees in the clinch landing for Almasy.
Almasy tries for a takedown but Ei manages to get underhooks.

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 Seifer Almasy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Almasy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peerless Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werkka Easterlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Easterlund's choice of entrance music: Harbinger of Sorrow. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Swagger
vs
Easterlund

191 cm
24
191 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
27
196 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peerless Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Werkka Easterlund!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooh a lovely combination from Easterlund sends Swagger down but not out. Easterlund dives into side control looking to finish.

Swagger is rocked!

It looks like Peerless Swagger has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Swagger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oh Swagger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Easterlund is working for a kimura but Swagger is defending it quite comfortably.
Easterlund looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Swagger seems to have got his legs back now.

Easterlund is working for a kimura here but Swagger manages to reverse the position and he's now in Easterlund's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Easterlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swagger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Easterlund is tightening it up a little... Swagger has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Swagger reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Swagger taps out! Nice BJJ there by Easterlund!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Werkka Easterlund!
Our winner, Werkka Easterlund, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.