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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrkki Heilemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kristoff pollinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Heilemo
vs
pollinski

190 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

225 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrkki Heilemo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, kristoff pollinski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heilemo lunges at pollinski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by pollinski's hand.
Heilemo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heilemo tries to clinch there but pollinski circles away.
Heilemo fails with a takedown attempt.
Heilemo dives in and grabs pollinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. pollinski pushes down on Heilemo's head and hops out.
pollinski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Heilemo. That one must have hurt.
pollinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Heilemo.
Heilemo is looking to clinch.
Heilemo looks for a takedown but pollinski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrkki Heilemo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heilemo fails with the takedown.
Heilemo shoots in looking for a takedown. pollinski tries to sprawl out of it but Heilemo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. pollinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
pollinski misses with a takedown

and Heilemo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
pollinski keeping control of the position.
pollinski tries to get to full guard but Heilemo has control of the leg.
pollinski is trying to control but can't.
pollinski manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
pollinski is looking to stand up but Heilemo isn't so interested in that idea.
Heilemo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heilemo wants to stand but pollinski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
pollinski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heilemo is looking to advance position but pollinski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
pollinski controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heilemo wants to hold on but pollinski pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
pollinski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
pollinski working Heilemo over with strikes here.
pollinski controlling from mount.
pollinski throws some wild stikes that Heilemo manages to avoid easily.
Heilemo tries to hold on but pollinski postures up.
pollinski tries to control but Heilemo wriggling away.
Heilemo tries to lock up and control but pollinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
pollinski content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrkki Heilemo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Heilemo throws a series of punches but pollinski moves out of range.
pollinski shoots in looking for a takedown. Heilemo tries to sprawl out of it but pollinski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heilemo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
pollinski fails with the takedown.

Heilemo clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
pollinski misses with an elbow over the top.
pollinski presses Heilemo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
pollinski trying to land knees to the body.
pollinski is trying to break the clinch but Heilemo is controlling him.
pollinski fails to pull guard.
Jyrkki Heilemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kristoff pollinski.

pollinski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. pollinski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

pollinski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Heilemo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Heilemo tries a head kick but it misses.
pollinski fails with a takedown attempt.
pollinski misses with a takedown attempt

and Heilemo counters with a shoot takedown. pollinski fights it but they end up in guard.
pollinski is breathing heavily.
Heilemo is pushing down on pollinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. pollinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Heilemo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Heilemo wants to lay and pray for a moment but pollinski keeps working.
Heilemo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under pollinski.
Heilemo wants to free his trapped foot but pollinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heilemo wants to stand up but pollinski is controlling the position.
Heilemo is trying to control. pollinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Heilemo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

pollinski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Heilemo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Heilemo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Heilemo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Heilemo controlling the position easily from mount.
Heilemo throwing strikes here but pollinski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
pollinski is trying to stand but he's just given Heilemo his back.
pollinski trying to control the position but Heilemo manages to sink in the hooks.
Heilemo lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Heilemo is looking for the choke from the back position but pollinski is controlling his hands well.
Heilemo trying to control.
pollinski trying to get back to his feet but Heilemo is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrkki Heilemo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Heilemo with a poor takedown

and pollinski counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Heilemo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
pollinski controlling from side mount.

pollinski decides to stand back up.
Heilemo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heilemo wants to clinch

and pollinski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by pollinski.

pollinski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
pollinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
pollinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heilemo tries to clinch but pollinski moves away

and pollinski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Heilemo's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heilemo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Heilemo is pulling down on pollinski's head. It's preventing any offense from pollinski, at least for the moment.

pollinski stands up from Heilemo's guard - pollinski perhaps looking for a knockout.

Heilemo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
pollinski defending against the ground and pound.

pollinski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heilemo moves in looking to clinch but pollinski pushes him off.
pollinski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heilemo counters with a three punch combo that has pollinski backing up. pollinski nods at Heilemo to acknowledge the strikes.
Jyrkki Heilemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
pollinski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heilemo tries to avoid it but pollinski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heilemo to the ground. Heilemo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
pollinski walks into a stiff left hand from Heilemo.
Heilemo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has pollinski pinned against the cage. pollinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrkki Heilemo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heilemo shoots for a double leg takedown but pollinski sprawls well. He's pushed Heilemo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from pollinski misses its intended target.
Heilemo shoots in for a double leg but pollinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heilemo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heilemo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

pollinski forces Heilemo back against the cage and clinches.
Heilemo fails to pull guard.
Heilemo wants to break free but pollinski has control.
Heilemo is trying to break free.
Heilemo stalling in the clinch but pollinski improves position.

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

and Heilemo counters with a nice double leg into side control. pollinski won't be happy with that.
Heilemo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Heilemo wants to stand but pollinski has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on pollinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heilemo is looking to take a break and control but pollinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
pollinski is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
kristoff pollinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heilemo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrkki Heilemo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremi Jeremiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jeremiski
vs
Rothschild

225 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremi Jeremiski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ren Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremiski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Jeremiski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rothschild was covering up waiting for the punch and Jeremiski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rothschild tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rothschild wants to stand up but Jeremiski is controlling him.
Rothschild manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothschild looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jeremiski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Rothschild sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rothschild wants to control the pace but Jeremiski is squirming around nicely.
Jeremiski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rothschild with shots to the head and body - Jeremiski looks very uncomfortable down there.

Jeremiski is rocked!

Rothschild working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jeremiski turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Rothschild off and cradles Jeremiski's limp body as Rothschild celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ren Rothschild!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zues Ziegfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziegfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thunderstruck. Zues Ziegfield has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ziegfield
vs
McGuire

192 cm
24
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

PhoQus Sports Nutrition and Fund Transfer

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zues Ziegfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziegfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Brian McGuire has been cut.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ziegfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziegfield misses with a telegraphed body shot

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

McGuire is looking for a kimura but Ziegfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGuire to get the leverage.
McGuire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziegfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.

McGuire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGuire looks gassed!
Ziegfield manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Ziegfield.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziegfield is retaining full guard.
Ziegfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.
McGuire prevents Ziegfield from getting back to his feet.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziegfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ziegfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziegfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziegfield. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziegfield throws out the jab.
Ziegfield lands a nice looking body shot.

Ziegfield lands a big shot that drops McGuire! Can he finish him?
Ziegfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Ziegfield is controlling well.
Ziegfield tries to stand and escape but McGuire is controlling the position.

Ziegfield stands up from half guard.
McGuire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ziegfield tries to avoid it but McGuire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ziegfield to the ground. Ziegfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Ziegfield.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ziegfield misses with a body punch

and McGuire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Ziegfield keeps moving.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziegfield is retaining full guard.
McGuire won't allow Ziegfield to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziegfield is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Ziegfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire slips under a jab from Ziegfield.
McGuire shoots in but Ziegfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.

McGuire shoots in and bounces Ziegfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ziegfield keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziegfield won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Ziegfield tries to stand but McGuire is controlling from the bottom.
Ziegfield postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
Ziegfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ziegfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziegfield won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.

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.

Ziegfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGuire, up you get!
Donk. McGuire catches Ziegfield right on the button with a cross.
Ziegfield misses with a hook.
Ziegfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zues Ziegfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziegfield loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziegfield.
Ziegfield misses with a double jab

and McGuire counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ziegfield's guard now.
McGuire looking to sit in guard and control but Ziegfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ziegfield won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziegfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGuire wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziegfield wants to get up but he can't break McGuire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ziegfield 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.
Ziegfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Ziegfield.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zues Ziegfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziegfield misses with a straight left.
A big right from Ziegfield misses.
Ziegfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Ziegfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziegfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziegfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ziegfield scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zues Ziegfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Ziegfield.
Nice body punch from Ziegfield.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire shoots in for a double leg but Ziegfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Ziegfield counters with a left to the body.
Ziegfield misses with a straight left.
Ziegfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziegfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ziegfield throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ziegfield misses with a double jab.
Ziegfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziegfield throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Ziegfield counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Ziegfield to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire slips under a jab from Ziegfield.
Good shot there by Ziegfield.
Ziegfield just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Ziegfield misses.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Ziegfield.
McGuire slips a jab from Ziegfield.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.

McGuire shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zues Ziegfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGuire trying to work for an americana but Ziegfield has managed to regain full guard.

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

Ziegfield has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziegfield throws a shot to the body.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Ziegfield. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziegfield connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ziegfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ziegfield with a nice cross.
Ziegfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ziegfield lands with a shot to the body.
Ziegfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Ziegfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ziegfield is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziegfield throws a combination that misses

and McGuire counters with a shoot takedown. Ziegfield fights it but they end up in guard.
Ziegfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
Ziegfield keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
Ziegfield keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
Brian McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziegfield trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zues Ziegfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ziegfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zues Ziegfield!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petteri Pyykkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Virne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Frank Klepacki - Anticipating. Petteri Pyykkonen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Virne
vs
Pyykkonen

187 cm
22
262 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

198 cm
25
245 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petteri Pyykkonen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pyykkonen fails with the takedown.
Pyykkonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virne.
Virne throws a nice looking combination but Pyykkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Virne drops Pyykkonen with a beautiful combination! Pyykkonen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Virne is looking for the KO!

Pyykkonen is rocked!

It looks like Petteri Pyykkonen has been cut.
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!
Virne connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Pyykkonen to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Virne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jarppi Virne!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Levander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beat You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levander comes to the cage accompanied by Juha Vainio : Levanterin Kulli. Beat You will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Levander
vs
You

192 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Levander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beat You !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levander wants to clinch up but You keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Levander.

Levander clinches up against the cage.

Levander has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed You clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You turns into Levander and is now in his guard.
Levander striking off his back but it's not causing You any problems.
Levander trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Levander tries to land a sweep but no joy.

You drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and You jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Levander throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
You should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
You seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Levander wants to get back to his feet but You is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
You throwing strikes from guard but Levander blocks nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Levander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You throws a right hand that Levander ducks under and follows up with a left that Levander also avoids with ease.
Levander shoots in but no luck this time.
Levander walks into a straight right hand from You .
You swats away the attempt to clinch by Levander.
You displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
You shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Levander moves in looking to clinch but You pushes him off.
Levander shoots and misses

and You decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Levander's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Levander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
You 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Levander can't keep his opponent in guard - You advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levander wants to get back to his feet.
You scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Levander is looking for a sweep. You is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levander tries to regain full guard. Instead though, You has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Levander is squirming around, avoiding You 's attempts to control the action.
Levander wants to hold on but You pushes him away.
You with a couple of short strikes.

You looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Levander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Levander tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Levander is looking to improve his position but You isn't that keen on the idea.
Levander tries to hold on but You postures up.
Levander is breathing heavily.

You has control of Levander's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Levander regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Levander working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levander swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

You has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Levander is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beat You !

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yngve yngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Whittington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

yngo
vs
Whittington

185 cm
24
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yngve yngo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Whittington!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Whittington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Whittington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
yngo wants to sweep here but Whittington controlling him for the moment.
Whittington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whittington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whittington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whittington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whittington throws and elbow that misses. yngo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whittington's guard. Nice move by yngo!
Whittington pulls yngo in to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from yngo. No joy for Whittington on that attempt.

Whittington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Whittington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whittington with the ground and pound but yngo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
yngo wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whittington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
yngo is trying to keep Whittington in close.
yngo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
yngo trying to keep a closed guard but Whittington is proving a slippery customer.
Whittington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whittington.
Whittington misses with a takedown attempt - yngo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yngve yngo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Whittington.
yngo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whittington walks forward, straight into a front kick from yngo.
Whittington looks gassed!
yngo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
yngo throws a head kick but Whittington moves out of range.
yngo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Whittington keeps the fight on the outside.
yngo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from yngo lands but Whittington takes it in his stride.

It looks like Cedric Whittington has been cut.

yngo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Whittington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
yngo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
yngo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whittington is looking to escape.
Whittington is in all sorts of trouble here.
yngo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
yngo prevents Whittington from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
yngo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whittington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whittington is working to get back to half guard.
Whittington holds on for dear life.
yngo looking to finish with strikes here!
Whittington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
yngo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whittington is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whittington holds on for dear life, controlling yngo's posture momentarily.
Whittington is trying to escape the mount.
Whittington just holding on.
Whittington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Whittington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thud! ouch! good body kick from yngo - that will leave a mark!
Whittington closes this distance looking for a takedown but yngo circles away.
yngo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whittington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
yngo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

yngo darts in and clinches Whittington up against the cage.
yngo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
yngo is looking to control Whittington's arms but Whittington gets an underhook and turns him. Now yngo has his back to the cage.
Whittington takes an elbow to the temple.
Whittington takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from yngo.
yngo stops a takedown attempt from Whittington.
Whittington looking for a takedown.
Yngve yngo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Whittington.
yngo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Whittington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. yngo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
yngo lands a knee to the body.
Whittington is breathing heavily.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Whittington's ribcage.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Whittington's ribcage.
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from yngo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whittington tries for a takedown but yngo manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for yngo.
Whittington takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
yngo lands a knee to the body.
yngo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
yngo scores with a knee to the head.
yngo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
yngo stops a takedown attempt from Whittington.
yngo working Whittington over with knees to the body.
Whittington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but yngo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
yngo working Whittington over with knees to the body.
Whittington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. yngo fights it off and pushes away nicely.

yngo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whittington avoiding damage as yngo throws knees to the body.
yngo prevents the takedown attempt.
Whittington tries to score a body lock takedown but yngo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
yngo with a knee to the head.
Whittington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. yngo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cedric Whittington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but yngo swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
yngo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whittington's calf.
yngo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whittington shoots in for a takedown but yngo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whittington shoots in for a takedown but yngo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
yngo fails with an attempt to clinch.
yngo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Whittington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Whittington working over yngo with some ground and pound. yngo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Whittington.
Whittington lands strikes from half guard.
Whittington lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whittington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whittington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Whittington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Whittington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whittington misses with a head shot. yngo uses the momentum to regain guard.
yngo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whittington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whittington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four 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.
yngo is trying to keep Whittington in close.
yngo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whittington.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Whittington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? yngo is fending him off so far but Whittington persists. Nope, yngo circles away and we're back to standing.
yngo throws a head kick that Whittington semi-blocks.

Whittington shoots in and bounces yngo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Whittington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as yngo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whittington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whittington is looking to work some ground and pound but yngo has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whittington throwing strikes but missing.
Whittington throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yngve yngo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Whittington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Whittington with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from yngo as Whittington shoots in.
Whittington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yngve yngo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Whittington.
yngo lands a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for yngo.
yngo lands with a nice body kick.
Whittington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick from yngo.
yngo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Whittington walks forward, straight into a front kick from yngo.

yngo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
yngo scores with a knee to the head.
yngo scores a nice knee to the body.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for yngo.
yngo is looking to control Whittington's arms but Whittington gets an underhook and turns him. Now yngo has his back to the cage.
Whittington has yngo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. yngo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whittington looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. yngo obliges.
yngo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whittington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Whittington wants a takedown.
yngo working Whittington over with knees to the body.
yngo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Whittington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from yngo.

yngo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whittington shoots in but yngo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Whittington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whittington is defended easily by yngo.
Whittington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Whittington avoids the head kick by yngo.
Whittington shoots in but yngo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
yngo throws a nice head kick!

Whittington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. yngo sprawls well initially but Whittington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
yngo taking some punishment here, with Whittington in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
yngo is trying to get back to full guard.
Whittington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whittington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
yngo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whittington.
Whittington lands strikes from half guard.
Whittington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed yngo's head.
Whittington throwing shots but yngo is blocking nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

yngo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whittington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittington landing with the ground and pound.
Whittington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whittington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whittington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whittington throwing strikes but missing.
yngo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whittington.
Whittington throws a big right hand that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whittington.
Yngve yngo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
yngo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whittington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whittington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Whittington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Whittington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has yngo pinned against the cage. yngo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A chopping leg kick lands by yngo.
A thudding body kick lands there by yngo!
yngo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Whittington takes a step back to recover.
yngo looks to land a body kick but Whittington moved away.
yngo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whittington closes the distance and clinches up with yngo, looking for a takedown. Whittington pushes yngo against the cage but yngo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whittington has a takedown stuffed.
yngo delivers a nice body kick.

yngo forces Whittington back against the cage and clinches.
yngo lands an elbow that stopped Whittington in his tracks for a moment.
Cedric Whittington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yngve yngo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
yngo blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yngve yngo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for yngo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngve yngo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tirawit Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Mutanaama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kokin
vs
Mutanaama

185 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tirawit Kokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Mutanaama!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutanaama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mutanaama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mutanaama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Mutanaama.

Mutanaama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kokin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mutanaama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mutanaama tries to move to mount but Kokin blocks the move with his legs.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama wants to control but Kokin postures up.
Mutanaama is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kokin is staying active.
Mutanaama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kokin's best efforts.
Mutanaama is staying active underneath Kokin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mutanaama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kokin is keen to just control but Mutanaama is a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kokin misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutanaama. Kokin does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Mutanaama feints and as Kokin raises his hands in defense, Mutanaama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mutanaama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kokin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutanaama.

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

Mutanaama has gone for a leg lock! Kokin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mutanaama's guard.

Mutanaama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kokin uses it to pass to side control.
Mutanaama looks gassed!
Mutanaama is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mutanaama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mutanaama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mutanaama gets full guard.
Mutanaama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kokin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Mutanaama working for a guillotine from mount but Kokin is in no mood to give up.
Kokin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mutanaama on the ground.
Mutanaama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kokin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kokin tries to lock up and control but Mutanaama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Mutanaama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mutanaama misses with a takedown attempt - Kokin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kokin throws a hook but Mutanaama avoids it easily.
A big right from Kokin misses.

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

Kokin is defending against the submission attempts here by Mutanaama.
Mutanaama is trying to control the action in half guard but Kokin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mutanaama looking to finish with strikes here!

Mutanaama goes for an armbar but Kokin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kokin.
Mutanaama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kokin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mutanaama's guard.
Kokin trying to control but Mutanaama is working from the bottom.

Mutanaama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kokin defends well.
Mutanaama has a closed guard, preventing Kokin from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pelle Mutanaama!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daan Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zai Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Good night my little friends. . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Overeem
vs
Goro

196 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
258 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

:: Happy Pills ::

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daan Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zai Goro!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goro keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
Daan Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Overeem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overeem. That's going to slow Goro down.
Overeem scores with a leg kick.
Goro looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem throws a combination. Goro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Zai Goro has been cut.
Overeem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Overeem.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Goro is avoiding it.

Goro tries to keep at a distance but Overeem has taken the fight into the clinch.

Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Overeem.

That has opened up Zai Goro's cut even more.

Overeem has Goro up against the cage in a clinch.

Overeem breaks the clinch.
Goro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Overeem pinned against the cage. Overeem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem looks to land a combination but Goro avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Overeem.
Overeem throws a right and a left that Goro avoids nicely.
Overeem tries to clinch but Goro moves out of range.
Overeem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Overeem thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goro if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Overeem moves into the clinch successfully.

Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem scores with a head kick.
Overeem lands with a nice combination. Goro backs away looking to recover.
Overeem lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Overeem lands but Goro takes it in his stride.
Overeem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

The cut above Zai Goro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Overeem. That one must have hurt.
Goro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Overeem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Overeem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Overeem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Overeem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goro manages to avoid it.

Overeem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goro fails to pull guard.
Daan Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zai Goro.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Goro as he connects with a hook.
Goro shoots in for a double leg but Overeem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Overeem.
Goro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overeem.
Overeem throws a right hand that Goro ducks under and follows up with a left that Goro also avoids with ease.
Goro looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goro with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Overeem.
Overeem misses with the combination.

Goro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goro showed some decent athleticism there.
Goro is looking to advance position but Overeem won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goro stalling.
Overeem is looking to escape.
Goro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goro wants to pass the guard but Overeem is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem is trying to stand back up but Goro is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daan Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zai Goro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Overeem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Overeem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goro is defending well for now.
Overeem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goro can do to turn this around?

Goro pulls Overeem into guard.

Goro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Goro working for a triangle but Overeem defends it easily.

Goro is working an open guard so Overeem takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem stuffs the takedown attempt from Goro. Goro gets slowly back to his feet.
Goro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Overeem. Overeem obviously looking to wear him down.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goro motions for Overeem to come forward. Goro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem clinches but Goro breaks the clinch

and Goro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Overeem has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Goro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Overeem moves into the clinch successfully.

Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goro!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Goro in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Overeem is looking to break free of the clinch but Goro has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Overeem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

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

Overeem rushes Goro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Goro has him pressed against the cage.

Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goro fails to land the takedown.
Daan Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zai Goro.
Goro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Overeem throws a nice looking combination but Goro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Overeem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Overeem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goro.
Overeem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Goro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Overeem!

Goro is working for a guillotine from mount but Overeem frees his head quite easily.
Overeem is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Goro trying to control but Overeem is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Overeem is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Overeem and Goro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Goro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Goro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overeem is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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 Daan Overeem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zai Goro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Goro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goro misses with a takedown attempt
and Overeem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goro with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Overeem counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goro.
Daan Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zai Goro.
Overeem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Overeem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goro's sensitive parts.
Goro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Overeem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Zai Goro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overeem slows down the pace here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem leaves Goro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Overeem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daan Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem misses with a combination

and Goro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Overeem's guard now.
Goro postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.

Overeem pushes Goro off and gets back to his feet.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Goro misses with a takedown
and Overeem counters with a three punch combo that has Goro backing up. Goro nods at Overeem to acknowledge the strikes.
Overeem throws a looping overhand right but Goro ducks down to avoid it.
Goro with a poor takedown

and Overeem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goro with a poor takedown
and Overeem makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Goro circles away.
Overeem feints and then cracks Goro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goro down.
Goro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Overeem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Goro counters with a shoot takedown. Overeem fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goro trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem wants to stand up but Goro is controlling him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overeem has his feet on Goro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Goro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Overeem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Goro counters with a takedown into side control.

Goro tries for a kimura but Overeem is defending well.
Goro trying to control the action but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Zai Goro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Overeem!
Zai Goro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro misses with a head shot.

Goro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Overeem is now in Goro's guard. A big mistake from Goro there, giving up the dominant position!
Overeem trying to control but Goro is working from the bottom.
Goro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Overeem stands up from Goro's guard - Overeem perhaps looking for a knockout.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daan Overeem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paquito del Pilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markku Oramo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markku Oramo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

del Pilar
vs
Oramo

190 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

203 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Valhalla War Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paquito del Pilar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markku Oramo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
del Pilar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oramo throws a right hand that del Pilar ducks under and follows up with a left that del Pilar also avoids with ease.
del Pilar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Oramo clinches up against the cage.
Oramo tries to throw a body punch but del Pilar avoids it by throwing Oramo back against the cage.
Oramo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of del Pilars head.
Oramo lands a body punch.

Oramo breaks the clinch.

Oramo instigates a clinch.
Oramo cracks del Pilar with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oramo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Oramo.
del Pilar is breathing heavily.
Oramo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oramo lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Oramo.
Oramo lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Oramo to work.
Oramo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oramo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oramo lands with a short shot to the head.
Oramo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of del Pilar backwards.
Oramo lands a right hand that snaps the head of del Pilar backwards.

Oramo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
del Pilar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Oramo clinches up against the cage.

Oramo manages to break the clinch.
Oramo scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
del Pilar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oramo cracks a nice hook into del Pilar's ribs.
Oramo cracks del Pilar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Oramo moves into range and clinches up with del Pilar.
A short right from Oramo on the inside.
Oramo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oramo.
Oramo lands a body shot.
Oramo lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Oramo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oramo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oramo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oramo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Oramo.
Oramo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oramo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt del Pilar or not.
Oramo is pushing del Pilar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oramo lands an uppercut.

Oramo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oramo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Oramo darts in and clinches del Pilar up against the cage.
Oramo digs a right hand into del Pilar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on del Pilar's gas tank.
Oramo lands with a light punch inside.
Oramo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oramo working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oramo presses del Pilar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oramo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oramo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oramo digs a right hand underneath del Pilar's ribcage. del Pilar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Oramo.
Oramo lands a left hand.
Oramo scores with a hook to the body.
Oramo lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oramo.
Oramo lands on the inside with an uppercut.

del Pilar is rocked!
Oramo lands a body punch.
Oramo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oramo lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
del Pilar looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Oramo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Pilar dodges an elbow strike from Oramo.
del Pilar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
del Pilar blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Oramo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oramo connects with a nice looking jab.
del Pilar is looking to clinch but Oramo is avoiding it.
del Pilar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paquito del Pilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oramo throws a nice looking combination but del Pilar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
del Pilar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oramo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops del Pilar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! del Pilar looks to clinch but Oramo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! del Pilar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Markku Oramo!
Markku Oramo is the new heavyweight champion!