helsinki Fighting League: 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Llewelyn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the ring accompanied by Like a surgeon. Carter has chosen Scooter - Fire as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Edwards
vs
Carter

192 cm
44
237 lbs
39 - 15 - 0

198 cm
42
279 lbs
43 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 39 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Llewelyn Carter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Edwards misses.
Carter moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Carter wants to counter the offense by Edwards and move into the clinch position.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Carter saw that one coming.
Carter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards thows a body kick. Carter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carter blocks the body kick.
Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Llewelyn Carter has been cut.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards thuds his shin into the meat of Carter's side.
Carter looks winded!

Edwards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards just content to control the position.
Edwards trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Edwards grinds an elbow into Carter's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Edwards.
Edwards tries to advance to mount but can't.

Edwards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Edwards working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An elbow from Edwards crashes against the mat.
Carter is letting Edwards control him for a moment.
Edwards throws a strike aimed at the side of Carter's head but Carter avoids it well.
Edwards working the strikes but Carter uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.

Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.
Carter is not content to let Edwards control the position.
Edwards works his way into side control.
Edwards trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Edwards in side control, throwing shots but Carter defends.
Edwards sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Edwards tries to move to mount but Carter blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edwards tries to score with some ground and pound. Carter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carter stops Edwards from passing to mount.
Carter tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Edwards trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carter taking shots to the head.
Edwards working Carter over with strikes here.

That has opened up Llewelyn Carter's cut even more.
Edwards lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Llewelyn Carter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Llewelyn Carter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Blake Edwards!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Blake Edwards waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gio Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Heskey (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.

Orsini
vs
Heskey

183 cm
19
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gio Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emile Heskey!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orsini has taken the fight to the clinch.

Heskey manages to break the clinch.

Orsini takes the fight into the clinch.
Orsini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orsini prevents the takedown attempt.

Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heskey shoots and misses
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heskey thinking.

Heskey closes the distance and clinches.
Orsini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heskey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heskey tries to break free but Orsini pushes him back against the ropes.
Orsini tries to circle away but Heskey has him pinned against the ropes.

Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orsini duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heskey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Heskey looks winded!
Orsini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Orsini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Orsini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Heskey darts in looking for a takedown but Orsini gets double underhooks and turns Heskey into the ropes.
Gio Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emile Heskey.
Orsini jabs Heskey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orsini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heskey doesn't seem bothered though.
Orsini lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Orsini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orsini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orsini is trying to break the clinch but Heskey has him pressed against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heskey jumps guard but Orsini turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.

Orsini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heskey doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Orsini counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Heskey down! Orsini is looking to finish but Heskey is intelligently defending himself.

Heskey is rocked!
Orsini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Heskey is still in real trouble! Can Orsini finish him?
Orsini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heskey's guard.

Orsini stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Heskey to get to his feet.

Orsini gets a clinch.

Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heskey seems to have recovered his senses.

Orsini has Heskey up against the ropes in a clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini throws a combination. Heskey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orsini scores with a jab to the body.
Heskey shoots and misses
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Heskey takes a jab right on the kisser.

Orsini closes the distance and pushes Heskey back into the ropes.

Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heskey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orsini's waist but Orsini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heskey off to one side.
Orsini is working the combinations to good effect here.

Orsini gets a clinch.
Orsini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heskey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orsini smiles and moves away.

Orsini pushes Heskey up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heskey wants to break free but Orsini has control.
Heskey fails to pull guard.
Orsini working hard to break the clinch.

Orsini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gio Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heskey backs up against the ropes.

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

Orsini breaks the clinch.
Heskey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orsini counters with a right hand to the body.

Orsini clinches.

Orsini breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Orsini forces Heskey back against the ropes and clinches.
Orsini wants to get back to striking at distance but Heskey won't allow it.

Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heskey doesn't manage to clinch there - Orsini circles away.
It looked like Orsini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heskey.
Heskey looks to clinch
and Orsini counters with a right hand to the body.
Orsini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Heskey gets control of Orsini's arms and successfully pulls guard. Heskey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orsini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heskey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heskey is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini controlling from the top position.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Heskey has wrist control.
Heskey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Orsini manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heskey is looking to improve his position.

Orsini decides to stand and escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heskey slips a jab and a cross from Orsini.
Heskey tries for a takedown but Orsini circles away easily
and Orsini counters with a two punch combo.
Orsini lands with a right hand.

Orsini clinches.

Orsini breaks the clinch.
Orsini throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Heskey stumbling backwards into the ropes! Heskey bounces back off the ropes towards Orsini, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Orsini lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Orsini celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gio Orsini!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani McPetteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bentiels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentiels has chosen Savages by Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McPetteri
vs
Bentiels

185 cm
18
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
209 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Machiavelli Boutique

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani McPetteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Bentiels!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPetteri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bentiels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McPetteri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Jim Bentiels has been cut.

Bentiels rushes McPetteri and presses him up against the ropes.
Bentiels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bentiels misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McPetteri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bentiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McPetteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bentiels struggles to land a body shot inside as McPetteri controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McPetteri misses with some punches.
McPetteri wants to get back to striking at distance but Bentiels won't allow it.
Bentiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPetteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bentiels's elbow.

Bentiels manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPetteri pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bentiels clinches with his opponent.

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

Bentiels clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bentiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentiels prevents McPetteri from breaking the clinch.
Bentiels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McPetteri's defenses.
McPetteri taking a breather.
McPetteri has had enough of the clinch but Bentiels keeps him there for the moment.
Bentiels looking to throw knees to the head but McPetteri is blocking nicely.
McPetteri avoiding damage as Bentiels throws knees to the body.
Bentiels tries to land a knee to the head but McPetteri blocks with his arms.
Bentiels tries to work over McPetteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bentiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McPetteri is defending well for now.
McPetteri is trying to stall.

McPetteri breaks the clinch.
McPetteri misses with a head kick.
McPetteri swats away the attempt to clinch by Bentiels.
As Bentiels backs away, McPetteri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McPetteri throws a half hearted mid kick.

Bentiels moves into the clinch successfully.
McPetteri lands a nice uppercut.
McPetteri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bentiels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McPetteri is defending well for now.
Bentiels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bentiels misses with a knee strike.

Bentiels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McPetteri lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPetteri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bentiels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McPetteri keeps the fight on the outside.
McPetteri blocks a head kick by Bentiels.
McPetteri circles away from the clinch attempt.
McPetteri looks to land a body kick but Bentiels moved away.

Bentiels has McPetteri up against the ropes in a clinch.

Bentiels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bentiels moves out of range as McPetteri throws a body kick.

McPetteri lands a big head kick that sends Bentiels tumbling to the mat! McPetteri takes a step backwards and waves Bentiels back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Bentiels has taken the fight to the clinch.
McPetteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPetteri wants to break the clinch but can't.
McPetteri is looking to break free of the clinch but Bentiels has double underhooks.
Bentiels tries to land knees in the clinch but McPetteri avoids the damage to the body.
Bentiels looking to throw knees to the head but McPetteri is blocking nicely.
Bentiels has McPetteri pressed against the ropes, preventing McPetteri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McPetteri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bentiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McPetteri blocks it with crossed arms.
Bentiels struggles to land a body shot inside as McPetteri controls his hands.
Bentiels blocks a body shot from McPetteri.
Bentiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McPetteri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McPetteri taking a breather.
Bentiels throws an elbow but it misses.
Bentiels tries a knee to the head but McPetteri blocks it.
Bentiels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Bentiels breaks from the clinch.
Jim Bentiels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bentiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Bentiels darts in and clinches McPetteri up against the ropes.

Bentiels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bentiels wants to clinch.
Bentiels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McPetteri.
McPetteri misses with a head kick.

Bentiels clinches up against the ropes.
McPetteri tries to break free but Bentiels pushes him back against the ropes.
Bentiels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McPetteri tries to stall but Bentiels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McPetteri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bentiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McPetteri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bentiels throws an elbow that misses.
McPetteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Bentiels uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPetteri working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bentiels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bentiels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McPetteri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPetteri throws a body kick that misses.
McPetteri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bentiels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bentiels tries a head kick but it misses.
Bentiels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Bentiels has closed the distance and engaged McPetteri in a clinch.

Bentiels manages to break the clinch.

Bentiels pushes McPetteri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bentiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

McPetteri breaks from the clinch.
McPetteri misses with a body kick.
Bentiels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McPetteri keeps the fight on the outside.
Jim Bentiels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bentiels throws a head kick but McPetteri moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bentiels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McPetteri avoiding damage as Bentiels throws knees to the body.
Bentiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McPetteri blocks it with crossed arms.
Bentiels misses with a knee to the head.
Bentiels tries to land knees in the clinch but McPetteri avoids the damage to the body.

Bentiels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jani McPetteri is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPetteri tries a head kick but it misses.
Bentiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bentiels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPetteri manages to avoid it.
McPetteri throws a sloppy head kick and Bentiels moves out of range easily.
McPetteri throws a body kick that misses.
McPetteri scores with a nice body kick.

Bentiels pushes McPetteri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bentiels blocks a body shot from McPetteri.
McPetteri tries to circle away but Bentiels has him pinned against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McPetteri.
Bentiels trying to land knees to the body.

Bentiels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bentiels avoids the head kick by McPetteri.
McPetteri wants to slow Bentiels down by chopping away at his legs.
McPetteri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bentiels is able to avoid easily.
McPetteri throws a sloppy head kick and Bentiels moves out of range easily.
Bentiels punishes McPetteri's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentiels moves out of range as McPetteri throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bentiels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bentiels throws a body punch but McPetteri moves out of range.
McPetteri thumps Bentiels with a low kick.

Bentiels pushes McPetteri up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McPetteri blocks it with crossed arms.
McPetteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McPetteri stalling in the clinch but Bentiels improves position.
Bentiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bentiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bentiels is breathing heavily.
McPetteri slowing the pace effectively.
McPetteri is trying to stall.
Bentiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.

McPetteri breaks from the clinch.
McPetteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bentiels rushes McPetteri and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bentiels lands a knee to the head.
Bentiels tries to land knees in the clinch but McPetteri avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bentiels.
Bentiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McPetteri.
McPetteri working hard to break the clinch.
McPetteri looking to stall.

McPetteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bentiels wants to clinch.
McPetteri looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from McPetteri.
McPetteri is looking to slow Bentiels down with leg kicks.
McPetteri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bentiels closes the distance and clinches.
McPetteri managing to block the knees to the body from Bentiels.
McPetteri tries a body shot but Bentiels blocks it.

Bentiels breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bentiels.
Bentiels is looking to clinch.
Bentiels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bentiels tries to clinch up.
McPetteri thinks about countering with a head kick.
McPetteri throws the kick towards the body but Bentiels avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bentiels blocks a head kick by McPetteri.
Bentiels checks a low kick from McPetteri.
Bentiels avoids a kick to the body.
Bentiels fails with an attempt to clinch.
McPetteri tried to counter with a leg kick but Bentiels avoided it.
McPetteri throws a quick inside leg kick.
McPetteri keeps the fight on the outside.
McPetteri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McPetteri throws a head kick that misses.
McPetteri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bentiels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Bentiels's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bentiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bentiels tries to close the distance and clinch up but McPetteri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McPetteri swats away the attempt to clinch by Bentiels.
Bentiels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bentiels has taken the fight to the clinch.

McPetteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McPetteri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Bentiels blocks the leg kick.
McPetteri keeps the fight on the outside.
McPetteri thinks about countering with a head kick.
McPetteri throws a head kick that misses.
Bentiels lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentiels takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McPetteri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bentiels.
McPetteri throws a head kick but Bentiels moves out of range.
McPetteri misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bentiels closes the distance and pushes McPetteri back into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentiels throws an elbow that misses.
McPetteri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bentiels struggles to land a body shot inside as McPetteri controls his hands.
Bentiels looking to throw knees to the head but McPetteri is blocking nicely.
Bentiels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bentiels trying to land knees to the body.
Bentiels lands an elbow inside.
Bentiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McPetteri is defending well for now.
McPetteri misses with a short punch on the inside.

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

Bentiels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bentiels tries a knee to the head but McPetteri blocks it.
Bentiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McPetteri avoids it.

McPetteri breaks from the clinch.
Bentiels throws a nice outside leg kick.
McPetteri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bentiels has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McPetteri.
Jani McPetteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPetteri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bentiels. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bentiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McPetteri just leaning against Bentiels, taking a breather.
Bentiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McPetteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McPetteri misses with a punch to the body.

McPetteri manages to break the clinch.
McPetteri throws a low kick but Bentiels moves out of range easily.
Bentiels throws out a loose jab but McPetteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bentiels moves to clinch but McPetteri breaks away
and McPetteri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bentiels tries to close the distance and clinch but McPetteri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bentiels wants to clinch.
McPetteri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bentiels just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McPetteri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentiels wants to clinch.

Bentiels instigates a clinch.
Bentiels missing with knees to the body.
McPetteri blocks a body shot from Bentiels.
Bentiels tries a knee to the head but McPetteri blocks it.
McPetteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bentiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McPetteri.
McPetteri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bentiels scores with a hook to the body.

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

Bentiels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McPetteri, pushing him back against the ropes.
McPetteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McPetteri fails to land.
McPetteri is trying to break the clinch but Bentiels is controlling him.
McPetteri swings wildly with an uppercut but Bentiels uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPetteri throws a punch but it's blocked by Bentiels.
McPetteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McPetteri is trying to force a seperation but Bentiels has the dominant position.
McPetteri blocks an elbow strike from Bentiels.
Bentiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McPetteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McPetteri wants to stall.
McPetteri holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
McPetteri takes an elbow to the temple.
McPetteri just leaning against Bentiels, taking a breather.
McPetteri misses with a knee strike.
Bentiels misses with a knee to the head.
Jim Bentiels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McPetteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Bentiels.
I've got Bentiels 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jim Bentiels!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jim Bentiels!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jim Bentiels!

Jim Bentiels wins by unanimous decision!
Jim Bentiels gave a mention to Machiavelli Boutique in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NatalieJayne Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Andersson
vs
Williams

182 cm
19
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

165 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Max Octane Fight Wear
Machiavelli Boutique

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, NatalieJayne Williams!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Andersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Andersson.
Andersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Andersson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams moves forwards but Andersson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andersson works over Williams's head and body with a nice combination.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andersson but Andersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lukas Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NatalieJayne Williams.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Andersson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Andersson pushes him away.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersson as he avoids it easily.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Lukas Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersson swivels and escapes.
Andersson throws a counter high kick but Williams was just alert enough to avoid it.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andersson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andersson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams moves out of range as Andersson throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Andersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Williams looks winded!
Andersson misses with a kick to the body.
Andersson stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson is looking for a counter combo.
Andersson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Andersson pushes him away.
Williams avoids the head kick by Andersson.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams avoids the head kick by Andersson.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Andersson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams blocks a head kick by Andersson.
Despite the aggression on Williams's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Andersson.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.

Williams clinches up with Andersson and pushes him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Andersson working hard to break the clinch.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andersson misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williams slips a jab and a cross from Andersson.
Williams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Williams tries for a takedown but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lukas Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Lukas Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Andersson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andersson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersson tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Andersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Andersson throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lukas Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NatalieJayne Williams.
Andersson lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andersson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Andersson against the ropes but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Williams looks to move away, Andersson throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Williams tries to clinch but Andersson moves out of range.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andersson lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick from Andersson lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Andersson against the ropes but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Andersson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andersson throws a head kick that half lands.

Williams is rocked!
Andersson connects with a combination that backs up Williams into the ropes. Andersson lands a flurry of punches that gets past Williams's guard. Williams is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Andersson bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukas Andersson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman comes to the ring accompanied by Old Firm Casuals - Better start running. The key to victory for Nate Freeman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Freeman
vs
Snow

188 cm
22
194 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

186 cm
29
189 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freeman to the mat! Freeman manages to get full guard.
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Snow stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Snow clinches up against the ropes.
Snow taking a breather.

Freeman manages to break the clinch.

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

Freeman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Snow keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Snow is controlling him.

Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freeman throws a right hand that Snow ducks under and follows up with a left that Snow also avoids with ease.
Freeman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt.
Snow 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freeman as he jumps to the side.
Snow darts in trying to clinch
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt.
Freeman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nate Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman stuffs the takedown attempt from Snow. Snow gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Freeman misses.
Snow darts in looking for a takedown but Freeman gets double underhooks and turns Snow into the ropes.
Freeman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nate Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Freeman drops Snow with a nice combination! Freeman dives into Snow's guard, looking to finish!

Snow is rocked!

It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman wants to get up but he can't break Snow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Snow is still in real trouble! Can Freeman finish him?
Snow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.

Snow is working an open guard so Freeman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snow wants to counter the offense by Freeman and move into the clinch position.
Snow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snow closes the distance and pushes Freeman back into the ropes.
Freeman stops a takedown attempt from Snow.
A frustrated look appears on Freeman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Snow prevents Freeman from breaking the clinch.
Freeman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freeman can't break the clinch.
Snow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freeman tries to circle away but Snow has him pinned against the ropes.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Snow has him pressed against the ropes.
Freeman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Snow has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Freeman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman lands with a hook. Snow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Freeman loads up on a big right hand but Snow slips the punch.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Snow is out of range.
Snow wants to clinch but Freeman slips to the side

and Freeman counters with a right hand that sends Snow tumbling to the canvas! Can Freeman finish him? He dives into Snow's guard looking to do just that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snow is controlling Freeman's posture.
Snow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Freeman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Freeman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Snow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Freeman sprawls well. Freeman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snow gets slowly back to his feet.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt
and Freeman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Freeman lands the left hand.
Freeman lands with a good body shot.
Freeman connects with a right hand. Snow shakes it off.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt
and Freeman counters with a straight right hand.

That has opened up Jon Snow's cut even more.
Nate Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow tries to clinch up
and Freeman counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Freeman!
During a confident post fight interview, Nate Freeman 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
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalkalukko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Soderberg
vs
Jalkalukko

179 cm
39
186 lbs
27 - 20 - 0

190 cm
42
200 lbs
30 - 34 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Knockout power

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 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg throws a shot from downtown. Jalkalukko moves away and avoids it.
Jalkalukko darts in looking for a takedown but Soderberg gets double underhooks and turns Jalkalukko into the ropes.

Jalkalukko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soderberg quickly recovers to half guard.
Jalkalukko trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Jalkalukko prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Jalkalukko is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Jalkalukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jalkalukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Jalkalukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Jalkalukko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Soderberg still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Soderberg has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jalkalukko tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
Jalkalukko is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Jalkalukko stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg throwing strikes but Jalkalukko manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Soderberg is looking to regain half guard here but Jalkalukko keeps moving and retains side control.

Jalkalukko is trying to get an arm triangle but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg is not content to let Jalkalukko control the position.
Soderberg regains half guard.
Soderberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soderberg is trying to control but Jalkalukko manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Jalkalukko wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Jalkalukko postures up.
Soderberg can't escape the position.
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.
Jalkalukko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jalkalukko is stalling here but it's allowed Soderberg to get half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Jalkalukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soderberg is looking to control Jalkalukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Soderberg won't allow Jalkalukko to pass to mount.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Jalkalukko's head to control him but Jalkalukko postures up.

Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jalkalukko pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jalkalukko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jalkalukko controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jalkalukko staying out of range there.
Jalkalukko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Soderberg gets a takedown into half guard.
Jalkalukko wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Soderberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jalkalukko looking to control.
Soderberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jalkalukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Soderberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jalkalukko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Soderberg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jalkalukko has passed into half guard!
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg wants to control but Jalkalukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jalkalukko wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well.
Jalkalukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soderberg defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
Jalkalukko throwing strikes but missing.
Jesse Jalkalukko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jalkalukko forces his way into half guard.
Jalkalukko wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.

Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Jalkalukko from controlling successfully.

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

Soderberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jalkalukko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soderberg has managed to get both his arms back between Jalkalukko's legs - danger averted.
Soderberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soderberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jalkalukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soderberg's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.

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

Jalkalukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jalkalukko advances to half guard.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Jalkalukko's head to control him but Jalkalukko postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalkalukko controlling the action here.

Jalkalukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Rufus Soderberg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jalkalukko dives in for a single leg takedown but Soderberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
A swing and a miss from Jalkalukko.
Soderberg misses with a takedown attempt - Jalkalukko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jalkalukko feints a counter leg kick.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soderberg but Soderberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soderberg takes a swing at Jalkalukko's ribcage but misses.
Jalkalukko throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko staying out of range there.
Soderberg misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick.
Soderberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jalkalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jalkalukko. Soderberg shrugs it off though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalkalukko shoots in but no luck this time.
Rufus Soderberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko scores with a head kick.
Soderberg avoids the head kick by Jalkalukko.
Soderberg misses with a shot to the body
and Jalkalukko counters with a head kick. That will keep Soderberg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jalkalukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soderberg jabs Jalkalukko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jalkalukko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soderberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Soderberg.
Soderberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jalkalukko eats them both and turns towards Soderberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jalkalukko slips under a jab from Soderberg.
Jalkalukko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jalkalukko swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Soderberg counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Soderberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalkalukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Soderberg.
Jalkalukko misses the shot to the body.
Jalkalukko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Soderberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jalkalukko tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Jalkalukko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jalkalukko wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soderberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Jalkalukko defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soderberg trying to control but Jalkalukko is working from the bottom.
Soderberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Jalkalukko keeps moving.
Jalkalukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Jalkalukko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jalkalukko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jalkalukko trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg is pressing down on Jalkalukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Soderberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jalkalukko defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jalkalukko with a flurry of punches that miss.

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 Rufus Soderberg.
I think Soderberg 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Rufus Soderberg!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!