MMA Helsinki - 53 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tysson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Sotaheimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ari Sotaheimo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tysson
vs
Sotaheimo

190 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
30
192 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tysson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Sotaheimo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotaheimo is looking to clinch but Tysson is avoiding it.
Sotaheimo scores with a leg kick.
Tysson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sotaheimo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Tysson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sotaheimo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tysson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sotaheimo lands a knee to the head.
Tysson avoiding damage.
Sotaheimo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tysson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tysson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sotaheimo's elbow.
Sotaheimo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tysson's face.
Stalling in the clinch from Tysson.
Sotaheimo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tysson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sotaheimo lands a good knee to the midsection. Tysson won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysson tries to stall but Sotaheimo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tysson misses with a body punch.
Sotaheimo lands a nice elbow.
Tysson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sotaheimo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sotaheimo lands an elbow just above Tysson 's eye.

Sotaheimo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Tysson goes down! Sotaheimo dives on top of him - Tysson manages to get guard.

Tysson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tysson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sotaheimo.
Oh Tysson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotaheimo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sotaheimo taking a breather here.
Sotaheimo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tysson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tysson seems to have got his legs back now.
Sotaheimo throws an elbow but Tysson slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotaheimo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tysson!
Tysson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sotaheimo.
Sotaheimo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sotaheimo landing strikes from the mount and Tysson is in trouble!
Sotaheimo controlling his opponent.
Tysson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sotaheimo on the ground.
Sotaheimo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotaheimo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tysson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sotaheimo.
Sotaheimo looking to control but Tysson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tysson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sotaheimo looking to ground and pound but Tysson is blocking nicely.
Sotaheimo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tysson is looking to escape.
Sotaheimo throwing strikes here but Tysson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tysson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sotaheimo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotaheimo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tysson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sotaheimo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sotaheimo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sotaheimo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sotaheimo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sotaheimo controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Sotaheimo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sotaheimo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sotaheimo.
Sotaheimo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sotaheimo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tysson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tysson ducks under a wild hook from Sotaheimo.
Tysson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sotaheimo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Sotaheimo.
Sotaheimo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sotaheimo ducks under a wild hook from Tysson.
Sotaheimo wants to counter with a clinch but Tysson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotaheimo misses with a looping right.
As Sotaheimo tries to get set, Tysson tries to push him back and clinch up but Sotaheimo manages to avoid the attempt.
Tysson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tysson lands with an uppercut that bounces Sotaheimo off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tysson is looking to clinch but Sotaheimo is avoiding it.
Sotaheimo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tysson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sotaheimo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sotaheimo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ari Sotaheimo seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotaheimo connects with the punch.
Tysson wants to clinch up but Sotaheimo keeps it at a distance.
As Tysson backs off Sotaheimo throws a huge counter combo but Tysson manages to avoid it all.
Tysson tries to clinch there but Sotaheimo circles away.
Tysson moves in looking to clinch but Sotaheimo pushes him off.
Sotaheimo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tysson's calf.

Tysson clinches with his opponent.
Sotaheimo connects with a knee to the head.
Sotaheimo lands a knee to the body.
Tysson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Sotaheimo.
Sotaheimo lands a big knee to the head and Tysson goes down! Sotaheimo pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Sotaheimo!
Ari Sotaheimo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gus Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minky Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minky Matthews has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bradley
vs
Matthews

165 cm
28
140 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

160 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gus Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minky Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matthews tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bradley digs a good hook to Matthews's body.

Bradley has managed to clinch.
Bradley trying to land knees to the body.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bradley has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradley to keep the fight standing.
Matthews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bradley lands a right hand.
Bradley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bradley misses with a knee strike.
Bradley lands an elbow inside that Matthews shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Bradley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gus Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minky Matthews.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley pushes Matthews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Bradley.
Bradley misses with a knee to the head.
Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bradley is pushing Matthews up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matthews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bradley lands a shot to the body.
Matthews looks winded!
Bradley misses with a knee to the head.
Bradley tries to land knees in the clinch but Matthews avoids the damage to the body.

Matthews has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bradley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews is hanging on to Bradley's back as he tries to escape.
Bradley's coaches at Grappling Pro Helsinki have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet.

Bradley showing good submission defense here.
Bradley wants to control his opponent's hands but Matthews gets his hands free.
Bradley is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is trying to break free.
Bradley trying to control the action but Matthews just sinks the hooks in.
Bradley prevents Matthews from getting a body triangle.
Bradley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bradley is in bad spot here.
Bradley trying to get back to his feet but Matthews is in full control for now.
Matthews tries to get the hooks in deep but Bradley pushed the leg off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bradley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bradley trying to get back to his feet but Matthews is in full control for now.
Bradley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Matthews is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bradley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bradley trying to control the hands but Matthews won't let him.
Our spies down at at Nordic Top Team inform us that Matthews has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matthews trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Bradley 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.

Bradley moves into the clinch.
Bradley lands an elbow just above Matthews 's eye.

It looks like Minky Matthews has been cut.
Bradley lands an elbow that stopped Matthews in his tracks for a moment.
Bradley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bradley.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bradley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matthews's defenses.
Bradley lands an elbow inside that Matthews shrugs off.
Matthews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews jumps guard but Bradley stands there with Matthews around his waist. Matthews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bradley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Matthews is rocked!
Bradley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Matthews with a big uppercut! Matthews tries to clinch up but Bradley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Matthews to the mat! Matthews covers up and Bradley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gus Bradley!
Our winner, Gus Bradley, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vihtori Kellolinnake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamil Koltun is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Koltun
vs
Kellolinnake

198 cm
25
259 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vihtori Kellolinnake!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kellolinnake's sensitive parts.
Kellolinnake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kellolinnake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koltun manages to avoid it.
Kellolinnake takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Koltun tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kellolinnake.
We've been told by Koltun's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kellolinnake dips to his left and cracks Koltun with an uppercut!
Koltun doesn't manage to clinch there - Kellolinnake circles away.
Koltun slips under a jab.
Koltun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kellolinnake in his tracks.
Koltun blocks a head kick by Kellolinnake.
Koltun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kellolinnake swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kellolinnake scores with a jab to the head.
Kellolinnake throws a low kick but Koltun avoids it.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Koltun tests Kellolinnake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kellolinnake throws a front kick aimed at Koltun's knee but Koltun avoids it well.
Koltun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koltun tries to clinch but Kellolinnake is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun misses with an uppercut. Kellolinnake saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Kellolinnake
and Kellolinnake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koltun cracks Kellolinnake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koltun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koltun throws an overhand right that lands on Kellolinnake's shoulder, as Kellolinnake tries to avoid the shot.
Koltun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koltun throws a sloppy head kick and Kellolinnake moves out of range easily.
Kellolinnake delivers a nice body kick.
Kellolinnake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kellolinnake misses with a hook. Koltun ducked under it nicely.
Koltun defending well as Kellolinnake loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun tries to clinch but Kellolinnake is having none of it.
Koltun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koltun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kellolinnake, right into the meat.
Koltun connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kellolinnake scores with a hook.
Kellolinnake misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is looking to clinch but Kellolinnake is avoiding it.
Koltun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koltun throws a right hand that Kellolinnake ducks under and follows up with a left that Kellolinnake also avoids with ease.
Kellolinnake cracks Koltun with an open hand slap.
Kellolinnake buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake tries to land a leg kick but Koltun saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Koltun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kellolinnake throws a right hand that misses
and Koltun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Kellolinnake coming out on top.
Kellolinnake lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Koltun.
Kellolinnake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Kellolinnake is rocked!
Kellolinnake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A clash of legs there as Koltun blocks the low kick.
Kellolinnake throws a nice looking combination but Koltun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koltun walks into a left hand.
Kellolinnake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koltun's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellolinnake looks to land a combination but Koltun avoids it well.
Kellolinnake moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Kellolinnake misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kellolinnake misses the target.
Koltun is looking to clinch.
Kellolinnake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kellolinnake throws a sloppy head kick
and Koltun counters with a nice body kick.
Kellolinnake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Koltun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kellolinnake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Kellolinnake.
Koltun is looking to counter with a body kick.
Koltun moves out of range of the leg kick from Kellolinnake.

Koltun has Kellolinnake up against the cage in a clinch.
Koltun lands a right hand.
Koltun blocking some punches.
Koltun misses with a punch on the inside.
Kellolinnake blocks an uppercut.

Koltun manages to break the clinch.
Koltun keeps Kellolinnake at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Koltun forces Kellolinnake back against the cage and clinches.
Kellolinnake lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Koltun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kellolinnake working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Koltun.
Koltun lands an uppercut.
Kellolinnake lands with a left to the head.
Koltun is struggling to control the position.
Kellolinnake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Koltun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koltun scores with a jab.
Kellolinnake throws a body shot but no joy.
Kellolinnake is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Koltun.
Koltun throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kellolinnake.
Koltun is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kellolinnake connects with an inside leg kick.
Koltun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Kamil Koltun will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kellolinnake tries to score with a low kick but Koltun moves his leg out of the way.

Koltun forces Kellolinnake back against the cage and clinches.
Koltun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koltun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Koltun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kellolinnake misses the shot to the body.
Koltun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kellolinnake cracks a nice hook into Koltun's ribs.
Kellolinnake lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koltun takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake lands a nice shot that snaps Koltun's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kellolinnake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koltun can pounce on him.
A big left from Koltun misses.
A cross from Koltun lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kellolinnake lands a jab.
Kellolinnake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun blocks a head kick by Kellolinnake.
Kellolinnake tries to score with a low kick but Koltun moves his leg out of the way.
Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koltun misses with a series of wild punches.
Kellolinnake is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Koltun misses the target.
Vihtori Kellolinnake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kellolinnake throws a leg kick
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
Kellolinnake ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Kellolinnake throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koltun scores with a leg kick.
Koltun throws a body punch but Kellolinnake moves out of range.
Kellolinnake throws a leg kick that misses.
Kellolinnake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koltun cracks Kellolinnake with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun thumps Kellolinnake with a low kick.
Kellolinnake misses with a low kick.
As Kellolinnake backs away, Koltun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koltun misses with a looping left.
Kellolinnake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koltun throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kellolinnake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koltun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kellolinnake.

It looks like Kamil Koltun has been cut.
Kellolinnake ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Koltun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Koltun.
A little jabbing left from Kellolinnake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kellolinnake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koltun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kellolinnake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koltun slips a jab from Kellolinnake.
Koltun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koltun fails to land with a series of punches.
Koltun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kellolinnake misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koltun. That's going to slow Kellolinnake down.
Kellolinnake slips a straight right by Koltun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kellolinnake throws a low kick, looking for Koltun's leg but Koltun calmly moves out of range.
Koltun misses with a leg kick.
Koltun moves out of range of the leg kick from Kellolinnake.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Kellolinnake tries to work over Koltun's front leg with a kick but Koltun checks it.
Koltun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Kellolinnake misses the target.
Koltun throwing a counter right hand but Kellolinnake manages to avoid it.
Kellolinnake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koltun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koltun avoids the head kick by Kellolinnake.
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kellolinnake throws a hook but Koltun blocks it.
Koltun throws a leg kick which misses Kellolinnake's front leg but catches the back leg as Kellolinnake tries to avoid it.
Kellolinnake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Kellolinnake throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun throws a sloppy head kick and Kellolinnake moves out of range easily.
Koltun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kellolinnake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koltun checks it well.
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!
Koltun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kellolinnake throws a hook but Koltun blocks it.
Kellolinnake lands a jab to the head.
Koltun checks the leg kick.
Koltun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koltun scores with a kick to the body.
Koltun cracks Kellolinnake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koltun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kellolinnake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koltun staying out of range there.
Koltun wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kellolinnake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 Kamil Koltun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kamil Koltun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kellolinnake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koltun feints and then cracks Kellolinnake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kellolinnake down.
Koltun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kellolinnake's sensitive parts.
Koltun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kellolinnake.
Koltun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koltun throws a head kick that misses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Koltun! Kellolinnake is out on his feet! Koltun rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kellolinnake is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kellolinnake is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Koltun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasqs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Barnes
vs
Velasqs

195 cm
30
210 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

209 cm
37
216 lbs
14 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Velasqs!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barnes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Velasqs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Velasqs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top!

Velasqs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Velasqs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velasqs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Velasqs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasqs is retaining full guard.
Velasqs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.

Velasqs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Velasqs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Velasqs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velasqs's guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Velasqs is a slippery customer.

Velasqs actively working from the bottom here.

Velasqs actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes controlling the pace.

Velasqs looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is controlling the pace.

Velasqs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Velasqs won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasqs wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.

Velasqs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Velasqs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Velasqs looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnes pushes past his half guard into mount!
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasqs gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cain Velasqs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Velasqs fails with a takedown attempt.
Velasqs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velasqs, right into the meat.
Velasqs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Barnes counters with a quick kick to the body but Velasqs blocks it.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Velasqs avoids them all with ease.
Velasqs wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Velasqs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasqs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Ben Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasqs.
Velasqs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasqs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Velasqs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick but Velasqs moves out of range.
Velasqs slips a jab from Barnes.
Velasqs lands a jab.
Velasqs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Velasqs.
Velasqs throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasqs tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Velasqs tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes jabs at Velasqs's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Velasqs with that takedown attempt.
Velasqs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Velasqs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velasqs cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Velasqs catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Velasqs misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes checks a low kick from Velasqs.
Velasqs throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
Velasqs misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Velasqs is breathing heavily.
Velasqs misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes thumps Velasqs with a low kick.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velasqs is defended easily by Barnes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasqs somewhat.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Velasqs is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
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!
Velasqs is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Velasqs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Velasqs throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Velasqs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Velasqs shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Velasqs.
Barnes slips a jab from Velasqs.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab lands there for Velasqs.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Barnes dominated that second round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasqs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Velasqs's head.
Velasqs fails with the takedown.

Velasqs feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Velasqs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Velasqs tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Velasqs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Velasqs has Barnes in his guard.

Velasqs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes passes Velasqs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Velasqs looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes prevents Velasqs from improving his position.

Velasqs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasqs wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Barnes is pressing down on Velasqs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Velasqs is holding on for now.
Velasqs wants to get back to full guard.

Velasqs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cain Velasqs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Velasqs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.

Velasqs actively working from the bottom here.
Velasqs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Velasqs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Cain Velasqs has been cut.
Cain Velasqs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasqs.
Barnes throws the left hand but Velasqs avoids the punch easily.
Velasqs tries a quick counter leg kick but Barnes is wise to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Velasqs tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Velasqs blocks with his arms.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Velasqs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasqs tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Velasqs drops back down to his feet.
Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velasqs tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Ben Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasqs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Barnes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnes 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 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Las Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Kakkipylly (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.

Mambo
vs
Kakkipylly

185 cm
26
194 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

190 cm
31
194 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Las Mambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Kakkipylly!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mambo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Kakkipylly moves into the clinch successfully.
Mambo tries for a takedown but Kakkipylly manages to get underhooks.

Kakkipylly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mambo fails with a takedown attempt.

Mambo clinches.
Kakkipylly misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakkipylly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Mambo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kakkipylly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Kakkipylly has closed the distance and engaged Mambo in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kakkipylly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mambo's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Mambo fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mambo has been working on his balance at GDanceClub, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kakkipylly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Las Mambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mambo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kakkipylly can't fight it off and eventually Mambo manages to take the fight to the floor. Kakkipylly looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakkipylly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mambo scoring with some ground and pound.
Kakkipylly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kakkipylly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mambo's guard.

Mambo is trying to control the position but Kakkipylly postures up.
Kakkipylly won't allow Mambo to sweep him here.
Mambo 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.
Mambo working a defensive guard here.

Kakkipylly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kakkipylly moves into the clinch.
Kakkipylly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kakkipylly trying to land knees to the body.
Mambo avoids the elbow strike from Kakkipylly, against the cage.

Kakkipylly breaks from the clinch.
Kakkipylly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Kakkipylly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Mambo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kakkipylly to the ground. Mambo is now in Kakkipylly's guard.
Kakkipylly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mambo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakkipylly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mambo with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly is wriggling around but Mambo manages to pass to half guard.

Kakkipylly kicks Mambo off and gets back to his feet.

Kakkipylly darts in and clinches Mambo up against the cage.

Kakkipylly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mambo fails with a takedown attempt.
Mambo dives in and grabs Kakkipylly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kakkipylly pushes down on Mambo's head and hops out.
Kakkipylly is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pikku Kakkipylly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kakkipylly scores with a kick to the body.
Kakkipylly throws a nice inside leg kick.

Kakkipylly rushes Mambo and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakkipylly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mambo can't get the takedown.
Mambo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mambo fails to pull guard.

Kakkipylly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mambo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kakkipylly counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mambo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kakkipylly forces Mambo back against the cage and clinches.
Kakkipylly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mambo's defenses.
Mambo looking to stall.
Mambo takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Las Mambo has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kakkipylly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mambo's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Kakkipylly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Las Mambo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mambo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kakkipylly quickly recovers to half guard.
Kakkipylly is positioning himself well to prevent Mambo advancing to mount.
Kakkipylly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kakkipylly preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kakkipylly is looking to escape.
Kakkipylly tries to roll over but Mambo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakkipylly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Mambo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kakkipylly as he works his way to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mambo throwing strikes but missing.
Kakkipylly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mambo is working Kakkipylly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kakkipylly trying to keep a closed guard but Mambo is proving a slippery customer.
Kakkipylly managing to control the position.
Las Mambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mambo trying to control but Kakkipylly is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mambo throws an elbow that misses. Kakkipylly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mambo's guard. Nice move by Kakkipylly!

Kakkipylly stands up and waves to Mambo to follow him.
Kakkipylly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakkipylly wants to land a leg kick but Mambo is out of range.
Kakkipylly delivers a nice body kick.
Mambo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kakkipylly counters with an inside leg kick.

Kakkipylly clinches.
Mambo wants to break free but Kakkipylly has control.
Kakkipylly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Kakkipylly breaks the clinch.
Mambo blocks a head kick by Kakkipylly.
Mambo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kakkipylly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakkipylly scores with a head kick.
Kakkipylly lands a front kick.

Kakkipylly moves into the clinch.

Mambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kakkipylly lands a head kick!
Mambo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kakkipylly, which made it look bad.

Kakkipylly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kakkipylly.
Mambo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mambo dodges an elbow strike from Kakkipylly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mambo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kakkipylly tries to land knees in the clinch but Mambo avoids the damage to the body.

Kakkipylly is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mambo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kakkipylly to the mat. Kakkipylly regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kakkipylly keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully.
Kakkipylly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mambo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kakkipylly is looking to stand up but Mambo isn't so interested in that idea.
Mambo wants to stand but Kakkipylly is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kakkipylly pulls Mambo in close to his closed guard and prevents Mambo from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Kakkipylly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Las Mambo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Mambo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Kakkipylly.
It looked like Mambo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kakkipylly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mambo if he has to take too many more of those.
Kakkipylly keeps Mambo at a distance using the push kick.
Kakkipylly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kakkipylly circles away.
Kakkipylly raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakkipylly connects with a solid leg kick.

Kakkipylly has managed to clinch.
Kakkipylly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakkipylly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mambo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mambo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kakkipylly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mambo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kakkipylly defends it nicely.
Mambo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kakkipylly scores with a leg kick.
Mambo has his takedown stuffed

and Kakkipylly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Las Mambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kakkipylly breaks from the clinch.
Kakkipylly stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mambo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mambo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mambo tries for a takedown but Kakkipylly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kakkipylly - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakkipylly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mambo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakkipylly. Kakkipylly obviously looking to wear him down.

Kakkipylly gets a clinch.

Kakkipylly breaks from the clinch.
Mambo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mambo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Kakkipylly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mambo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mambo missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kakkipylly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kakkipylly rushes Mambo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kakkipylly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Las Mambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakkipylly lands an elbow just above Mambo 's eye.
Mambo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow that misses.
Kakkipylly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kakkipylly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mambo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakkipylly after a bit of a struggle.
Kakkipylly managing to block the knees to the body from Mambo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly lands a damaging elbow.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Kakkipylly breaks from the clinch.
Kakkipylly misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakkipylly tries a head kick but it misses.
Mambo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kakkipylly.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kakkipylly, which made it look bad.

Kakkipylly forces Mambo back against the cage and clinches.
Kakkipylly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mambo blocks an elbow strike.
Kakkipylly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mambo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Kakkipylly!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau comes to the cage accompanied by Number of the Bollywood. Talentti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold. Epeli Nailatikau could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommi Talentti's chin.

Nailatikau
vs
Talentti

172 cm
28
162 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

167 cm
29
164 lbs
13 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talentti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nailatikau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Talentti on the side of the head.
Nailatikau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Talentti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nailatikau throws an overhand right that lands on Talentti's shoulder, as Talentti tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Nailatikau's head coaches at Bad Pluto! (17 Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nailatikau throws a sloppy body shot

and Talentti counters with a single leg into guard. Nailatikau didn't expect that.
Talentti postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talentti passes Nailatikau's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Talentti is trying to work for a kimura but Nailatikau is defending well.
Talentti is thwarting Nailatikau's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nailatikau is defending against the submission attempts here by Talentti.
Nailatikau is trying to get back to full guard.

Talentti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nailatikau wants to control but Talentti is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Talentti is looking for a kimura here.
Talentti throwing shots but Nailatikau is blocking nicely.
Nailatikau is looking to improve his position.

Talentti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Talentti wants to pass to mount but Nailatikau is defending the position.

Talentti is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nailatikau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nailatikau lands a head shot.
Nailatikau throws a nice looking combination but Talentti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nailatikau lands with a hook. Talentti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nailatikau misses with a straight right.
Talentti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Epeli Nailatikau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nailatikau looks to throw the jab but Talentti is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau looks to score with a jab to the body but Talentti is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nailatikau cracks Talentti with a good jab.
Nailatikau lands the left hand.
Nailatikau throws out a loose jab but Talentti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talentti slips a jab from Nailatikau.
Talentti walks into a stiff left hand from Nailatikau.
Talentti dives in and grabs Nailatikau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nailatikau pushes down on Talentti's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nailatikau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Talentti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nailatikau sprawls well. Nailatikau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Talentti gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talentti fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Talentti moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Nailatikau scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Tommi Talentti has been cut.
Nailatikau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talentti can do to turn this around?
Nailatikau missing with knees to the body.
Nailatikau trying to land knees to the body.
Nailatikau landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Talentti has Nailatikau pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Talentti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nailatikau tumbling to the mat - Talentti dives into Nailatikau's guard.
Nailatikau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Talentti's guard.

Talentti controls Nailatikau momentarily but Nailatikau frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Talentti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Talentti wants to sweep here but Nailatikau controlling him for the moment.
Nailatikau looking to pass the guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Talentti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nailatikau is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nailatikau stays in close to Talentti's body and controls the position.
Nailatikau won't allow Talentti to get back to his feet.
Nailatikau wants to pass the guard but Talentti is keeping the position.
Nailatikau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nailatikau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talentti staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Talentti is defended easily by Nailatikau.
Nailatikau throws a lazy right hand but Talentti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nailatikau looks to throw the jab but Talentti is out of range.
Talentti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nailatikau.
Talentti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nailatikau swings for the body but Talentti moves out of range.
Talentti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Nailatikau misses.
And Talentti tries to counter it with a takedown but Nailatikau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Nailatikau does it's job there.
Nailatikau throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau looks to land a combination but Talentti avoids it well.

Nailatikau clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nailatikau.
Nailatikau trying to land knees to the body.
Nailatikau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talentti avoids it.
Talentti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nailatikau missing with knees to the body.
Nailatikau lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nailatikau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Nailatikau landing knees to the body.
Talentti avoiding damage as Nailatikau throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Epeli Nailatikau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommi Talentti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Talentti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau misses with a few strikes there.
Talentti wants to counter the offense by Nailatikau and move into the clinch position.
Nailatikau lands a jab to Talentti's midsection.
Talentti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talentti.
Nailatikau misses the shot to the body.
Talentti shoots in for a double leg but Nailatikau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nailatikau looks to throw the jab but Talentti is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talentti goes for a double leg but Nailatikau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nailatikau continues to drive forward.
Epeli Nailatikau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Talentti.
Nailatikau scores with a body shot.

Nailatikau has managed to clinch.
Nailatikau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nailatikau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Talentti's brow.
Talentti avoiding damage as Nailatikau throws knees to the body.
Nailatikau crunches a lovely knee into Talentti's ribcage.
Nailatikau trying to land knees to the body.
Talentti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nailatikau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nailatikau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talentti is defending well for now.
Talentti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nailatikau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nailatikau lands a knee to the head.
Nailatikau pushes off an throws an elbow but Talentti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nailatikau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talentti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau is pressed up against the cage. Talentti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nailatikau down to the mat. Nailatikau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Talentti shoots in but no luck this time.
Talentti closes the distance and clinches up with Nailatikau, looking for a takedown. Talentti pushes Nailatikau against the cage but Nailatikau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Nailatikau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nailatikau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Nailatikau closes the distance and clinches.
Nailatikau with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nailatikau.
Talentti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nailatikau scores with a shot to the side of Talentti's head.
Talentti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nailatikau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talentti avoids it.
Nailatikau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talentti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Nailatikau.
Epeli Nailatikau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nailatikau lands a left hand.

Talentti is rocked!
Nailatikau lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Talentti is still on wobbly legs! Can Nailatikau finish him?
Still in the clinch, Nailatikau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nailatikau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Talentti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nailatikau lands a big knee to the head and Talentti goes down! Nailatikau pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Epeli Nailatikau!
After winning the bout, Epeli Nailatikau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penaali has chosen Immortal Technique - Obnoxius as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Berganovic
vs
Penaali

186 cm
30
180 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

180 cm
33
178 lbs
18 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slobo Berganovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Penaali!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penaali lands with a good body shot.
Penaali swinging wildly here.
Penaali misses with an uppercut.
Penaali connects with a crisp jab.
Berganovic 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.
Berganovic tries for a takedown but Penaali circles away easily
and Penaali counters with a nice uppercut.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berganovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penaali throws a one two combo.
Penaali connects with a right hand. Berganovic shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berganovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penaali's hands.
Penaali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Penaali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berganovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Arvo Penaali has been cut.
Berganovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Penaali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penaali swings for the body but Berganovic moves out of range.
Berganovic is looking to chop away at Penaali's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berganovic throws a hook to the side of Penaali's head but Penaali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penaali misses with a few strikes there.
Penaali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Penaali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berganovic defends it nicely.
Berganovic throwing a counter right hand but Penaali manages to avoid it.
Berganovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penaali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slobo Berganovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Penaali.
Penaali lands a jab-cross combination.
Slobo Berganovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penaali misses with a wild combination.
Berganovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berganovic, right into the meat.
Penaali leaves Berganovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berganovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berganovic misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Berganovic misses its intended target.
Penaali has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Penaali.
Penaali doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Berganovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Penaali counters with a straight right hand.
Berganovic tries to clinch

and Penaali counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Penaali seems to be looking for submissions.
Penaali looks to land a strike but Berganovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Berganovic trying to control the position.

Berganovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penaali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penaali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berganovic wants to get back to his feet but Penaali is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Berganovic working for a triangle but Penaali defends it easily.
Penaali landing with the ground and pound.
Penaali is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penaali chips away with some ground and pound.
Penaali works over Berganovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Penaali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penaali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penaali throwing strikes from guard but Berganovic blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic wants to stand but Penaali is controlling the position.

Berganovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penaali defends well.
Penaali preventing the sweep.
Berganovic trying to strike off his back.
Penaali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penaali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berganovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penaali's guard.

Berganovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penaali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berganovic stopping the sweep attempt from Penaali.
Penaali is trying to keep Berganovic in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arvo Penaali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Berganovic looks to land a combination but Penaali avoids it well.
Penaali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berganovic.
Berganovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berganovic throws a jab when Penaali was well out of range.
Penaali throws a right hand that Berganovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Berganovic also avoids with ease.
Berganovic is looking to counter the offense by Penaali and move into the clinch.
Penaali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Berganovic throws a hook but Penaali blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Berganovic.
Berganovic misses with an uppercut. Penaali saw that one coming.
Penaali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berganovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Penaali's head.
Penaali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berganovic.
Nice jab there from Berganovic.
Berganovic looks to land a left hand but Penaali moved out of range nicely.
Penaali misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penaali checks a low kick from Berganovic.
Arvo Penaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penaali digs a good body shot into Berganovic's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berganovic tries to work over Penaali's front leg with a kick but Penaali checks it.
Penaali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berganovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penaali.
Penaali misses with a two punch combination.
Penaali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berganovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Penaali.
Berganovic misses with a double jab
and Penaali counters with a nice body shot.
Penaali walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick from Berganovic misses.
Berganovic misses with a hook

and Penaali counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Berganovic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Berganovic breaks from the clinch.
Berganovic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Penaali counters with a single leg into guard. Berganovic didn't expect that.
Penaali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berganovic is looking to sweep but instead, Penaali has passed into half guard.
Berganovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic is looking to escape.
Penaali winds up and cracks Berganovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penaali is nestled in close to Berganovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penaali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berganovic's head.
Penaali with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Penaali lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penaali wants to take a breather but Berganovic is having none of it.
Penaali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berganovic is staying active underneath Penaali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic wants to get back to his feet.
Penaali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berganovic is trying to stand back up but Penaali is controlling him
Berganovic has hold of Penaali's hands but Penaali slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berganovic wants to control but Penaali is keeping busy.
Berganovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Berganovic kicks off Penaali and gets to his feet.
Penaali scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penaali. Berganovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penaali takes a swing at Berganovic's ribcage but misses.
Berganovic misses with an uppercut.
Berganovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic misses with a leg kick.
Berganovic throws an overhand right that lands on Penaali's shoulder, as Penaali tries to avoid the shot.
Penaali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Berganovic misses.
Nice shot by Penaali.
Arvo Penaali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penaali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Berganovic rushes Penaali and presses him up against the cage.
Berganovic stops a takedown attempt from Penaali.
Penaali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Berganovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Berganovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berganovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Penaali circles away.
Penaali defending well as Berganovic loads up on a big left hand.
Berganovic swings for the body but Penaali moves out of range.
Penaali cracks Berganovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arvo Penaali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Berganovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penaali connects with the punch.
Penaali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berganovic throws a leg kick but Penaali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Penaali is looking for the big counter here.
Berganovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Penaali circles away.
Penaali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good standup being displayed there by Berganovic as he connects with a hook.
Berganovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penaali goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Berganovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Penaali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berganovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Berganovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berganovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Penaali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penaali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berganovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berganovic.
Penaali slips under a jab from Berganovic.
Penaali avoids the body shot from Berganovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berganovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Penaali avoids the head kick by Berganovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berganovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penaali ducks under a wild hook from Berganovic.
Berganovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penaali feints the counter takedown.
A head kick by Berganovic misses
and Penaali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penaali connects with a jab.

Penaali scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penaali controls the position.
Berganovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penaali scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Berganovic to see if he's OK.
Berganovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penaali slips a nice elbow through Berganovic's hands, connecting with Berganovic's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic has hold of Penaali's hands but Penaali slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penaali winds up and cracks Berganovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berganovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berganovic.

Berganovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penaali landing some decent shots from guard.
Penaali won't allow Berganovic to get back to his feet.
Berganovic wants to hit a switch here but Penaali passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berganovic there!
Berganovic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Berganovic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Penaali is looking for a triangle but Berganovic pushes his legs off easily.
Penaali trying to strike off his back.
Berganovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Penaali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penaali wants to sweep here but Berganovic controlling him for the moment.

Penaali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berganovic won't allow Penaali to sweep him here.
Slobo Berganovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berganovic wants to control from the top but Penaali keeps moving.

Penaali looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Penaali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Penaali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berganovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berganovic passes Penaali's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Penaali!
Post fight, an emotional Arvo Penaali said 'mo frazier thinks he´s a great fighter, his attitude is crap and i just wanna destroy him in anyway i can. ey boss give me a chance and let me send him to hospital....forever. '.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manres comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aqualung - Jethro Tull kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Maurice McDonald is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

McDonald
vs
Manres

180 cm
37
184 lbs
37 - 21 - 1

182 cm
38
187 lbs
27 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Manres!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manres manages to avoid it.

Manres shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
Manres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Manres throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald controls Manres momentarily but Manres frees himself.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manres on the ground.
Manres trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Manres drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Manres is looking to score with low kicks.
Manres shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
Manres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Manres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maurice McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Manres's knee but Manres avoids it well.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manres tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maurice McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Manres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manres off to one side.
McDonald throws a leg kick

so Manres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manres being controlled here momentarily.
Manres chips away with some ground and pound.
Manres trying to move into half guard but instead McDonald has managed to sweep!

Manres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

McDonald has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Manres to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McDonald is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Manres pulls down on the head and he's put McDonald to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ludwig Manres!
Ludwig Manres is the new welterweight champion!

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RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ormond Gudenschwagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerjalainen has chosen krolithika as his entrance music. 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!

Gudenschwagger
vs
Kerjalainen

172 cm
30
155 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

179 cm
35
168 lbs
31 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Valhalla Fight Wear

SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ormond Gudenschwagger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keijo Kerjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gudenschwagger is looking to clinch but Kerjalainen is avoiding it.
Kerjalainen misses with a body kick.
Kerjalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kerjalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kerjalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gudenschwagger to score with a decent uppercut.
Kerjalainen misses with a looping right.
Kerjalainen misses with a straight left.
Kerjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Gudenschwagger moves away and avoids it.
Gudenschwagger tried to counter with a leg kick but Kerjalainen avoided it.
Gudenschwagger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Kerjalainen moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gudenschwagger working aggressively here.
Kerjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Gudenschwagger controls the action.
Kerjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gudenschwagger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gudenschwagger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gudenschwagger backwards.
Kerjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
A short left from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kerjalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kerjalainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kerjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kerjalainen as Gudenschwagger tries to tie him up.
Kerjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kerjalainen digs a right hand underneath Gudenschwagger's ribcage. Gudenschwagger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gudenschwagger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kerjalainen backwards.
Kerjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gudenschwagger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gudenschwagger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerjalainen blocks a body shot from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Gudenschwagger avoids it by throwing Kerjalainen back against the cage.
Gudenschwagger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gudenschwagger lands a nice uppercut.
Gudenschwagger working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with the head strike.
Gudenschwagger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerjalainen controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Gudenschwagger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kerjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kerjalainen working aggressively here.
Gudenschwagger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kerjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Gudenschwagger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kerjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gudenschwagger tries to pull guard but Kerjalainen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kerjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gudenschwagger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gudenschwagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kerjalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gudenschwagger blocks a body shot from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kerjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gudenschwagger.
A right handed body shot lands from Gudenschwagger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen prevents a body shot from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gudenschwagger has a couple of punches blocked by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger pushes Kerjalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kerjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gudenschwagger's elbow.
Kerjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gudenschwagger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerjalainens head.
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gudenschwagger misses with the head strike.

Gudenschwagger breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kerjalainen.
A lazy body kick from Kerjalainen
and Gudenschwagger counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gudenschwagger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gudenschwagger under the eye.
Gudenschwagger throws the kick towards the body but Kerjalainen avoids it.
Gudenschwagger connects with an inside leg kick.
Gudenschwagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kerjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kerjalainen. Gudenschwagger does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kerjalainen rushes Gudenschwagger and presses him up against the cage.
Kerjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kerjalainen lands a left hand.
Kerjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Gudenschwagger controls the action.
Gudenschwagger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gudenschwagger digs a right hand underneath Kerjalainen's ribcage. Kerjalainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kerjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gudenschwagger backwards.
Kerjalainen prevents a body shot from Gudenschwagger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keijo Kerjalainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gudenschwagger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A decent looking cross lands there for Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen checks the leg kick.
Kerjalainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kerjalainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gudenschwagger takes one on the button.
Gudenschwagger scores with a shot to the body.
Kerjalainen throws a body kick that misses.
Gudenschwagger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gudenschwagger. Kerjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gudenschwagger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerjalainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kerjalainen! But no joy.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gudenschwagger counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerjalainen throws a hook but Gudenschwagger blocks it.
Gudenschwagger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gudenschwagger takes one to the side of the head.
Gudenschwagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen works the jab nicely.
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!
Gudenschwagger takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger misses with a straight left.
Kerjalainen checks a low kick from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gudenschwagger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keijo Kerjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gudenschwagger counters with a good low kick that Kerjalainen was not able to check.
Gudenschwagger blocks a head kick by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kerjalainen just manages to avoid it.
Kerjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gudenschwagger moves away.
Gudenschwagger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gudenschwagger misses with a straight left.
Kerjalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kerjalainen needs to keep his hands up - Gudenschwagger had a free shot at his head there.

Kerjalainen is rocked!

It looks like Keijo Kerjalainen has been cut.
Kerjalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerjalainen with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Gudenschwagger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gudenschwagger is looking to land body kicks.
Kerjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gudenschwagger counters with a nice body kick.
Gudenschwagger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gudenschwagger throws a body shot but no joy.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerjalainen scores with a leg kick.
Kerjalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen wants to clinch up but Gudenschwagger keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Gudenschwagger misses the target.
Kerjalainen misses with an uppercut.
Gudenschwagger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kerjalainen in his tracks.
Kerjalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger tries a low kick but Kerjalainen avoids it.
Gudenschwagger tries to land a front kick but Kerjalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kerjalainen cracks Gudenschwagger with a right hand to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gudenschwagger!
Kerjalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kerjalainen misses with a straight left.
Kerjalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kerjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerjalainen checks a leg kick.
Keijo Kerjalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gudenschwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kerjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gudenschwagger misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gudenschwagger misses the target.
Gudenschwagger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kerjalainen on the side of the head.
Kerjalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Gudenschwagger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gudenschwagger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gudenschwagger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gudenschwagger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gudenschwagger defending well as Kerjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Gudenschwagger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerjalainen is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keijo Kerjalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kerjalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gudenschwagger slips a jab from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kerjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gudenschwagger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kerjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Gudenschwagger finish him?
Gudenschwagger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gudenschwagger moves in looking to clinch but Kerjalainen pushes him off.
Gudenschwagger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kerjalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from Kerjalainen.

Gudenschwagger lands a big head kick that sends Kerjalainen tumbling to the mat! Gudenschwagger takes a step backwards and waves Kerjalainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gudenschwagger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kerjalainen! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger drops his hands momentarily and Kerjalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gudenschwagger lands with an uppercut that bounces Kerjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Kerjalainen misses with a looping right.
Gudenschwagger avoids the body shot from Kerjalainen.
Both fighters circling a little - Gudenschwagger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Gudenschwagger blocks the leg kick.
Kerjalainen works Gudenschwagger's body with a nice hook.

Gudenschwagger cracks Kerjalainen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kerjalainen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gudenschwagger finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen lands a head shot.

Kerjalainen darts in and clinches Gudenschwagger up against the cage.
Kerjalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gudenschwagger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen keeps control of Gudenschwagger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gudenschwagger misses with a punch to the body.
Gudenschwagger trying to stall but Kerjalainen improves his position.
Nice body punch from Kerjalainen - that landed with a thud.
Gudenschwagger is working Kerjalainen over against the cage.
Gudenschwagger presses Kerjalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kerjalainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerjalainen working aggressively here.
Gudenschwagger tries to throw a body punch but Kerjalainen avoids it by throwing Gudenschwagger back against the cage.
Gudenschwagger trying to land knees to the body.
Gudenschwagger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kerjalainen lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen blocks a body shot from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kerjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kerjalainen misses with some punches.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Keijo Kerjalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
Gudenschwagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerjalainen pushes Gudenschwagger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gudenschwagger has a couple of punches blocked by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gudenschwagger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerjalainen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gudenschwagger throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger tries to stall but Kerjalainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gudenschwagger throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gudenschwagger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kerjalainen blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerjalainen controls his hands.
Kerjalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gudenschwagger misses with a punch to the body.
Gudenschwagger is leaning against Kerjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gudenschwagger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerjalainen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gudenschwagger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kerjalainen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gudenschwagger scores with a shot to the side of Kerjalainen's head.
Kerjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gudenschwagger takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerjalainen tries to work over Gudenschwagger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gudenschwagger presses Kerjalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gudenschwagger misses with a punch to the body.
Kerjalainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ormond Gudenschwagger clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kerjalainen works Gudenschwagger's body with a nice hook.
Kerjalainen works the jab nicely.
Gudenschwagger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kerjalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen looks to clinch
and Gudenschwagger counters with a good, hard body kick but Kerjalainen shrugs it off.
Kerjalainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gudenschwagger blocks a jab.
Gudenschwagger tried to counter with a leg kick but Kerjalainen avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gudenschwagger throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen moves out of range as Gudenschwagger throws a body kick.
Kerjalainen misses with an uppercut. Gudenschwagger saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kerjalainen misses.
Gudenschwagger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Gudenschwagger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kerjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger tries to score with a low kick but Kerjalainen moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kerjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gudenschwagger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gudenschwagger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kerjalainen looks to land a right hand but Gudenschwagger moved out of range.
Gudenschwagger moves away from the strike by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gudenschwagger takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen tries to clinch up.
Gudenschwagger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gudenschwagger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kerjalainen tries to clinch
and Gudenschwagger counters with a good low kick that Kerjalainen was not able to check.
Gudenschwagger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Gudenschwagger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kerjalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gudenschwagger stuns Kerjalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gudenschwagger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gudenschwagger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gudenschwagger scores with a jab. Kerjalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kerjalainen takes a swing at Gudenschwagger's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from Gudenschwagger finds it's target.
Kerjalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gudenschwagger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gudenschwagger is looking to score with low kicks.
Kerjalainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gudenschwagger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gudenschwagger thows a leg kick but Kerjalainen checks it
and Kerjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerjalainen digs a good body shot into Gudenschwagger's ribs.
Kerjalainen misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Kerjalainen blocks the low kick.
Kerjalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gudenschwagger throws a leg kick that misses.
Kerjalainen moves out of range as Gudenschwagger throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger defending well as Kerjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Gudenschwagger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kerjalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerjalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gudenschwagger slips a straight right by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger scores with a push kick.
Gudenschwagger misses with a low kick as Kerjalainen jumps back.
Gudenschwagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kerjalainen throws out the jab.
Kerjalainen missing with a left hand there. Gudenschwagger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Gudenschwagger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gudenschwagger's calf.
Gudenschwagger throws a leg kick but Kerjalainen moved away.
A slow jab from Kerjalainen misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Kerjalainen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kerjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kerjalainen takes a swing at Gudenschwagger's ribcage but misses.
Kerjalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kerjalainen misses with a head kick.
Kerjalainen misses with an uppercut
and Gudenschwagger counters with a thumping low kick.
Gudenschwagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerjalainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gudenschwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook
and Gudenschwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kerjalainen misses with a leg kick.
Gudenschwagger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gudenschwagger is just out of range.
Gudenschwagger looks for the body kick but Kerjalainen saw that one coming.
Kerjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Gudenschwagger steps away.
Kerjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger misses with a body kick.
Gudenschwagger feints and then cracks Kerjalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kerjalainen down.
Kerjalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kerjalainen scores with a head kick. Gudenschwagger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gudenschwagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger moves out of range as Kerjalainen strikes.
Gudenschwagger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kerjalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ormond Gudenschwagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with an uppercut. Gudenschwagger saw that one coming.
Gudenschwagger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kerjalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kerjalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gudenschwagger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kerjalainen misses with an uppercut
and Gudenschwagger counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gudenschwagger tries to clinch
and Kerjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kerjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Gudenschwagger's shoulder, as Gudenschwagger tries to avoid the shot.
Kerjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger slips under a jab from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger walks into a stiff left hand from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger connects with a leg kick. Kerjalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kerjalainen moves out of range as Gudenschwagger throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kerjalainen at a distance.
Kerjalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gudenschwagger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gudenschwagger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gudenschwagger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gudenschwagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger throws a leg kick but Kerjalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gudenschwagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gudenschwagger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerjalainen.
Keijo Kerjalainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kerjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Gudenschwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gudenschwagger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kerjalainen.
Gudenschwagger slips under a jab from Kerjalainen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with a straight left.
Gudenschwagger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kerjalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kerjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gudenschwagger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kerjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Gudenschwagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerjalainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gudenschwagger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid body kick from Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gudenschwagger throws a body punch but Kerjalainen moves out of range.
Kerjalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kerjalainen slips a straight right by Gudenschwagger.
Kerjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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 Ormond Gudenschwagger.
I think Kerjalainen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Kerjalainen!
Keijo Kerjalainen is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Keijo Kerjalainen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Royler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Beginning of the End. Royler has chosen Metallica - Fuel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dave Collins had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Collins
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178 cm
41
175 lbs
37 - 25 - 1

180 cm
35
182 lbs
29 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 37 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Royler!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Royler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Royler.
A head kick misses from Royler.
Royler avoids the body shot from Collins.
Royler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Royler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Royler.
Royler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Royler checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Royler takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Royler.
Collins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Royler checks it well.
Roy Royler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Royler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Royler pinned against the cage. Royler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Royler! But no joy.
Royler scores with a leg kick.
Collins swings for the body but Royler moves out of range.
Collins is looking to wear down Royler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Royler lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Royler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Royler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Royler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collins throws a nice head kick!
Royler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Royler.
Royler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royler misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Royler lands but Collins takes it in his stride.
Royler misses with a hook.
Collins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Royler.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Royler moves out of range easily.
Royler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Collins scores with a head kick.
Royler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Collins is rocked!
Collins gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Royler gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Royler!
Post fight, Roy Royler stared into the camera and said 'Not talking so much shit now, are we? I challenge Cajun Xander, a fight to the death!'.

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