Openweight MMA 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikhil Remao (ranked 6324 p4p, 141 weight class) and Zeru Subramaniam (ranked 5387 p4p, 122 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Remao
vs
Subramaniam

167 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

211 cm
25
243 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikhil Remao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeru Subramaniam!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subramaniam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remao fails with the takedown.
Subramaniam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Remao shoots in but no luck this time.

Subramaniam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Remao missing with punches from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Subramaniam in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Subramaniam connects with a nice short shot to Remao's temple.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Subramaniam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Subramaniam.
Subramaniam lands strikes from half guard.
Remao is trying to stand back up but Subramaniam is controlling him
Subramaniam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Subramaniam tries to stand but can't do so whilst Remao controls his leg.
Subramaniam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Remao trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Subramaniam wants to get back to his feet.
Remao has hold of Subramaniam's hands but Subramaniam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Subramaniam works his way into full mount!
Subramaniam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Remao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam lands a nice shot to the head.
Subramaniam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Subramaniam is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Subramaniam extends the arm and Remao is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeru Subramaniam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Brendan (ranked 5382 p4p, 126 weight class) and Suman Giovanni (ranked 5384 p4p, 124 weight class). Mohamed Brendan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Brendan
vs
Giovanni

185 cm
25
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

155 cm
25
133 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed Brendan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suman Giovanni!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giovanni looks for the body kick but Brendan saw that one coming.
Giovanni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brendan defends it nicely.
Giovanni doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Brendan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brendan.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brendan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Giovanni misses with a knee to the head.

Giovanni jumps guard and drags Brendan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan is looking to stand up but Giovanni won't let him.
Brendan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brendan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brendan trying to control but Giovanni is working from the bottom.
Giovanni 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.
Brendan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Giovanni's guard.
Giovanni is trying to keep Brendan in close.
Brendan trying to control but Giovanni is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brendan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Giovanni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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.
Giovanni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brendan's guard.
Giovanni throwing strikes from guard but Brendan blocks nicely.
Giovanni is looking to work some ground and pound but Brendan has wrist control.
Brendan is pulling down on Giovanni's head to control his posture.
Brendan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giovanni on the ground.

Brendan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brendan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mohamed Brendan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suman Giovanni.
Brendan throws a sloppy body shot
and Giovanni counters with a three punch combo that has Brendan backing up. Brendan nods at Giovanni to acknowledge the strikes.
Giovanni blocks a head kick by Brendan.
Brendan wants to clinch but Giovanni slips to the side
and Giovanni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Brendan darts in and clinches Giovanni up against the ropes.
Giovanni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Giovanni is trying to break the clinch but Brendan is controlling him.
Brendan has Giovanni pressed against the ropes, preventing Giovanni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Giovanni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Brendan breaks from the clinch.
Giovanni tries for a takedown but Brendan circles away easily

and Brendan counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brendan manages to break the clinch.
Brendan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Giovanni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brendan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giovanni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brendan's waist but Brendan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giovanni off to one side.

Brendan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brendan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Giovanni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Giovanni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giovanni working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brendan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Giovanni's guard.
Brendan trying to control but Giovanni is working from the bottom.
Brendan stays in close to Giovanni's body and controls the position.
Giovanni keeping full guard, as Brendan tries to pass.
Giovanni is pulling down on Brendan's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan wants to stand and escape but instead Giovanni has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovanni wants to pass the guard but Brendan is keeping the position.
Brendan striking off his back but it's not causing Giovanni any problems.
Brendan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brendan is trying to control the position but Giovanni postures up.
Giovanni throwing strikes from guard but Brendan blocks nicely.
Giovanni stopping the sweep attempt from Brendan.

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.
Brendan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Brendan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Giovanni is trying to maintain the position but Brendan is very close to passing his half guard.
Brendan is keen to just control but Giovanni is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Brendan there.
Mohamed Brendan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Giovanni tries to get to full guard but Brendan has control of the leg.
Giovanni is looking to control Brendan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Giovanni avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brendan is pressing down on Giovanni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Giovanni is holding on for now.
Brendan trying to control the pace.
Giovanni wants to improve his position but Brendan is controlling well.
Brendan sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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.
Brendan throwing shots but Giovanni is blocking nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Giovanni is trying to control but can't.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giovanni misses with a jab, cross combination.

Brendan has managed to clinch.

Giovanni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brendan shoots in and drives through. Giovanni sprawls well.
Giovanni steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brendan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giovanni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brendan avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Brendan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Brendan throws a head kick but Giovanni moves out of range.
Giovanni is looking for the big counter here.
Giovanni lands a two punch combo.
Mohamed Brendan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brendan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brendan wants it to stay on the feet.
Giovanni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Giovanni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brendan is looking to reverse the position.
Brendan wants to control but Giovanni postures up.

Giovanni tries for a kimura but Brendan is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brendan is looking to regain half guard here but Giovanni keeps moving and retains side control.
Giovanni throws an elbow but Brendan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brendan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brendan tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Brendan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brendan wants to get back to his feet but Giovanni drags him back down.
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.
An elbow from Giovanni crashes against the mat.

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.
Giovanni working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Giovanni wants to stand but Brendan has his arm trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Brendan moves into the clinch.
Giovanni gets underhooks to prevent Brendan's takedown attempt.

Brendan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brendan misses with a two punch combination.
Mohamed Brendan is winning the standup battle so far.
Giovanni shoots for a double leg takedown but Brendan sprawls well. He's pushed Giovanni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brendan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Giovanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giovanni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brendan circles away.
Mohamed Brendan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suman Giovanni.
Brendan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Giovanni steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brendan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni blocks a head kick by Brendan.
Giovanni misses with a kick to the body.
Brendan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Giovanni fails with the takedown.
Brendan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Giovanni fails with a takedown attempt.
Brendan looks to land a combination but Giovanni avoids it well.
Giovanni throws a counter combo.
Brendan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Giovanni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brendan swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brendan has closed the distance and engaged Giovanni in a clinch.

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

Brendan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Giovanni on his heels. He'll look to pass Giovanni's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Giovanni has his foot on Brendan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brendan works his way back into a safe position though.
Giovanni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brendan controls the pace.
Giovanni keeping full guard, as Brendan tries to pass.
Suman Giovanni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohamed Brendan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brendan sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Brendan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brendan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Brendan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Alejandro (ranked 5389 p4p, 128 weight class) and Gobinda Svatopluk (ranked 5386 p4p, 120 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alejandro
vs
Svatopluk

164 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

172 cm
25
148 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jessie Alejandro !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobinda Svatopluk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Alejandro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svatopluk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alejandro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Svatopluk shows good takedown defense.
Alejandro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svatopluk misses with a wild combination.
Svatopluk slaps away a takedown attempt from Alejandro , before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk blocks a leg kick.

Alejandro forces Svatopluk back against the ropes and clinches.
Alejandro is pressed up against the ropes. Svatopluk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alejandro down to the mat. Alejandro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alejandro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svatopluk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Svatopluk wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie Alejandro . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Svatopluk shows good takedown defense.
Svatopluk fails with the takedown.
Svatopluk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alejandro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alejandro looks to land a left hand but Svatopluk moved out of range nicely.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Svatopluk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Svatopluk tries to keep at a distance but Alejandro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alejandro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Svatopluk to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Svatopluk jumps into guard, dragging Alejandro to the mat.
Alejandro wants to stand and escape but instead Svatopluk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Svatopluk wants to control from the top but Alejandro keeps moving.
Svatopluk won't allow Alejandro to sweep him here.

Alejandro is looking for a triangle but Svatopluk pushes his legs off easily.
Svatopluk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Svatopluk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alejandro is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Alejandro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alejandro is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Svatopluk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four 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.
Alejandro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Svatopluk wants to pass the guard but Alejandro is defending well.
Svatopluk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alejandro wants to improve his position but Svatopluk is controlling well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alejandro tries to kick Svatopluk off but Svatopluk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alejandro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Alejandro has closed the distance and engaged Svatopluk in a clinch.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Svatopluk won't allow it.
Svatopluk gets underhooks to prevent Alejandro 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie Alejandro . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svatopluk leaning his opponent against the ropes.

Alejandro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Svatopluk regains guard immediately.
Alejandro preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro wants to stand but Svatopluk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alejandro wants to control from the top but Svatopluk keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro is really struggling to control Svatopluk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alejandro 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Svatopluk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alejandro leaves Svatopluk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Alejandro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svatopluk tries to avoid it but Alejandro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svatopluk to the ground. Svatopluk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Alejandro rushes Svatopluk and presses him up against the ropes.
Alejandro can't break the clinch.
Alejandro can't get the takedown.
Alejandro lands with a short shot to the head.
Svatopluk tries to land knees in the clinch but Alejandro avoids the damage to the body.
Alejandro stops a takedown attempt from Svatopluk.
Svatopluk scores with a shoulder strike.

Svatopluk breaks from the clinch.
Jessie Alejandro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alejandro shoots for a double leg takedown but Svatopluk sprawls well. He's pushed Alejandro 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Svatopluk tries for a takedown but Alejandro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Svatopluk looks to move away, Alejandro throws a big counter combo but Svatopluk just gets out of the way.
Svatopluk shoots for a takedown but Alejandro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Svatopluk has managed to clinch.
Alejandro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Svatopluk smiles and moves away.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and Svatopluk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alejandro sprawls well. Alejandro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svatopluk gets slowly back to his feet.
Alejandro wants to clinch up but Svatopluk keeps it at a distance.
Alejandro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svatopluk moves in looking to clinch but Alejandro pushes him off.
Alejandro is looking for a counter combo.
Svatopluk throws a right hand that Alejandro ducks under and follows up with a left that Alejandro also avoids with ease.
Svatopluk fails with a takedown attempt.
Svatopluk is looking to clinch.
Alejandro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Svatopluk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svatopluk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gobinda Svatopluk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Svatopluk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svatopluk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alejandro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svatopluk somewhat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svatopluk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alejandro is defending well.
Jessie Alejandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
Svatopluk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alejandro walks away with a smile on his face. Svatopluk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Svatopluk as Alejandro shoots in.
Alejandro fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alejandro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Svatopluk's half guard.
Svatopluk is looking to control Alejandro 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svatopluk avoid being mounted?

Alejandro escapes and gets back to his feet.
Svatopluk throws a right and a left that Alejandro avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Alejandro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alejandro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Svatopluk scores with a decent looking hook.

Alejandro has Svatopluk up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Svatopluk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svatopluk shoots in for a double leg but Alejandro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alejandro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alejandro tries to clinch but Svatopluk moves out of range.
As Alejandro backs off Svatopluk throws a huge counter combo but Alejandro manages to avoid it all.
Gobinda Svatopluk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alejandro dives in and grabs Svatopluk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Svatopluk pushes down on Alejandro 's head and hops out.
Svatopluk scores with a push kick.
Alejandro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svatopluk dives in for a single leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svatopluk swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svatopluk misses with a head kick.
Svatopluk swings for the body but Alejandro moves out of range.
Svatopluk tries for a takedown but Alejandro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alejandro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svatopluk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alejandro somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Svatopluk is defended easily by Alejandro .
Svatopluk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alejandro moves into the clinch.
Svatopluk managing to block the knees to the body from Alejandro .
Alejandro stalling the fight.

Alejandro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Svatopluk uses from the top position.

Svatopluk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alejandro , up you get!
Alejandro tries for a takedown but Svatopluk circles away easily
and Svatopluk counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Svatopluk darts in and clinches Alejandro up against the ropes.

Svatopluk breaks from the clinch.
Jessie Alejandro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gobinda Svatopluk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alejandro throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gobinda Svatopluk.
I've got Svatopluk 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gobinda Svatopluk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ittai Amram (ranked 5381 p4p, 123 weight class) and Roman Agus (ranked 5383 p4p, 121 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Amram
vs
Agus

177 cm
25
141 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
223 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ittai Amram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Agus!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agus shoots in looking for a takedown. Amram tries to sprawl out of it but Agus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Amram manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Amram moves into the clinch.
Agus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amram smiles and moves away.

Amram has Agus up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram is trying to maintain a safe position but Agus gets an underhook and turns Amram into the ropes.

Agus jumps guard and drags Amram to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amram wants to get up but he can't break Agus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Amram trying to control but Agus is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Agus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amram defends it easily.
Agus has a closed guard, preventing Amram from standing up.
Agus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Agus controls Amram momentarily but Amram frees himself.
Agus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amram is controlling him.
Amram is looking to stand up but Agus won't let him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Amram.

Amram rushes Agus and presses him up against the ropes.

Agus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amram uses from the top position.

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

Agus pushes Amram off and scrambles back to his feet.
Agus goes for a double leg but Amram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Amram continues to drive forward.
Ittai Amram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Agus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amram.

Agus closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agus with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Agus manages to break the clinch.
Amram goes for a double leg but Agus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Agus continues to drive forward.
Agus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amram.
Amram shoots for a double leg takedown but Agus sprawls well. He's pushed Amram's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Amram as Agus shoots in.

Amram tries to keep at a distance but Agus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Agus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amram smiles and moves away.

Amram has managed to clinch.

Agus pulls Amram into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amram trying to control the position from guard on top but Agus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agus wants to sweep here but Amram controlling him for the moment.

Amram stands and steps away. Agus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Agus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amram.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agus.
Amram stuffs the takedown attempt from Agus. Agus gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Agus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Agus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amram looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Agus has a takedown stuffed.
Agus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Agus tries to get set, Amram tries to push him back and clinch up but Agus manages to avoid the attempt.
Ittai Amram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Agus.
Amram shoots in for a takedown but Agus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Agus has Amram up against the ropes in a clinch.
Agus tries to pull guard but Amram forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Agus fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus has Amram pressed against the ropes, preventing Amram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Agus tries for a takedown but Amram manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Amram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amram taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amram drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Agus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amram after a bit of a struggle.
Agus is breathing heavily.
Amram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Agus.
Agus taking a breather.
Amram is trying to drag Agus to the mat but Agus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Amram is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Agus pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Amram pulls guard successfully.
Agus wants to control from the top but Amram keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Agus's guard.

Amram throws a big right hand that misses.
Amram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Agus is looking to sweep but instead, Amram has passed into half guard.
Amram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Agus keeps working.
Amram tries to stand and escape but Agus actually recovers to full guard.

Agus is looking for a triangle but Amram pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amram accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amram with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Agus is trying to keep Amram in close.

Agus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amram off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Agus shoots in but Amram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amram is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agus tries to clinch up but Amram circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Amram.
Agus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Amram counters by moving into the clinch.
Amram wants to break the clinch but can't.
Amram changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Agus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Amram fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Agus closes the distance and clinches up with Amram, looking for a takedown. Agus pushes Amram against the ropes but Amram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Amram clinches up with Agus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Agus jumps guard but Amram stands there with Agus around his waist. Agus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ittai Amram dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Amram fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amram wants to clinch up but Agus keeps it at a distance.
Agus dives in and grabs Amram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amram pushes down on Agus's head and hops out.
Amram pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Agus back to the ropes. Amram follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Amram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agus moves away.
Agus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Agus checks the leg kick.
Amram keeps the fight on the outside.
Amram swats away the attempt to clinch by Agus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Amram. No joy for Agus on that attempt.
Amram is looking for a counter combo.
Agus shoots in but Amram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ittai Amram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Agus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amram avoids it really well and circles away.
Amram thinks about countering with a head kick.
Agus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Amram clinches with his opponent.
Amram wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Amram as the two fighters clinch.
Amram drops down looking for an ankle pick but Agus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Amram closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Amram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agus can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amram stuffs the takedown attempt from Agus. Agus gets slowly back to his feet.

Amram moves into the clinch successfully.
Agus is trying to pull guard but Amram has him pressed against the ropes.
Amram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Agus wants a takedown but no success here.
Amram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amram is trying to break the clinch but Agus has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ittai Amram has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Agus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amram is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amram pulls guard.
Agus won't allow Amram to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amram is pulling down on Agus's head. It's preventing any offense from Agus, at least for the moment.
Amram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Agus controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.

Agus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Agus has managed to get both his arms back between Amram's legs - danger averted.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Amram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Amram misses with a head kick.
Amram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Agus as he avoids it easily.
Agus shoots in for a takedown but Amram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amram fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agus shoots for a double leg takedown but Amram sprawls well. He's pushed Agus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Amram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Amram throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ittai Amram showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amram 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ittai Amram!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dand Prem (ranked 5385 p4p, 127 weight class) and Ewart Soso (ranked 5388 p4p, 125 weight class). Dand Prem has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Prem
vs
Soso

188 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dand Prem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ewart Soso!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soso dives in and grabs Prem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes down on Soso's head and hops out.
Prem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soso sprawls well. Soso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prem gets slowly back to his feet.
Soso dives in and grabs Prem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes down on Soso's head and hops out.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Prem looks to land a combination but Soso avoids it well.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prem walks into a straight right hand from Soso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soso.
Soso tries to pull guard but Prem won't allow it.
Prem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soso or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso takes a shot to the head.

Prem ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Prem no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Prem controls Soso momentarily but Soso frees himself.
Prem is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Prem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Prem throwing shots but Soso is blocking nicely.
Soso tries to kick Prem off but Prem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prem wants to control but Soso is keeping him busy.
Prem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Prem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soso missing with punches from the bottom.

Prem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prem is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Soso is staying active underneath Prem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Prem has managed to clinch.
Soso misses with a knee strike.
Prem misses with a body punch.
Soso wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soso throws an elbow that misses.
Prem has Soso pressed against the ropes, preventing Soso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prem tries to pull guard but Soso won't allow it.
Soso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soso managing to block the knees to the body from Prem.
Prem is trying to maintain a safe position but Soso gets an underhook and turns Prem into the ropes.
Prem jumps guard but Soso stands there with Prem around his waist. Prem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Prem manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso throws a head kick that misses.

Prem moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dand Prem dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Prem closes the distance and clinches up with Soso, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes Soso against the ropes but Soso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prem tries for a takedown but Soso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prem misses with a takedown attempt - Soso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soso throws a head kick that misses.
Soso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prem has time to react.
Soso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Prem defends well and Soso ends up having to push Prem into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prem as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso tries for a takedown but Prem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soso is fending him off so far but Prem persists. Nope, Soso circles away and we're back to standing.
Prem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Soso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Prem clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso can't get the takedown.

Soso breaks the clinch.
Soso tries for a takedown but Prem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soso is breathing heavily.
Prem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soso's waist but Soso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prem off to one side.
Prem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soso.
Soso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Prem with that takedown attempt.
Prem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Prem lands with a slapping head kick.
Soso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prem pinned against the ropes. Prem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soso throws a sloppy head kick and Prem moves out of range easily.
Prem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soso is fending him off so far but Prem persists. Nope, Soso circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Soso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prem.
Soso throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soso tries to clinch up but Prem circles away and keeps his distance.
Soso throws a head kick but Prem moves out of range.
Prem doesn't manage to clinch there - Soso circles away.
Prem darts in looking for a takedown but Soso gets double underhooks and turns Prem into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Prem with that takedown attempt.
Soso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prem doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Prem misses.
Soso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prem.
Soso dives in and grabs Prem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes down on Soso's head and hops out.

Prem instigates a clinch.

Prem manages to pull guard.
Prem keeping full guard, as Soso tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prem wants to sweep but no luck.
Prem seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Prem 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Prem with a lazy takedown attempt

and Soso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Prem is trying to pull guard but Soso has him pressed against the ropes.

Soso manages to break the clinch.
Soso misses with a head kick.
Soso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.
Prem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prem closes the distance but Soso moves to the side

and Soso counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Prem manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.

Prem gets control of Soso's arms and successfully pulls guard. Prem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso wants to control from the top but Prem keeps moving.
Dand Prem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prem trying to keep a closed guard but Soso is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soso wants to control from the top but Prem keeps moving.
Soso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prem's guard.
Soso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soso wants to control from the top but Prem keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prem swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soso defends it nicely.
Prem takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soso misses with a head kick.
Prem half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Prem instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soso stops a takedown attempt from Prem.
Prem jumps guard but Soso stands there with Prem around his waist. Prem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Prem is trying to drag Soso to the mat but Soso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

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

Soso moves into the clinch.
Soso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Prem is working for takedown but Soso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Soso to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soso lands with a slapping head kick.
Soso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soso shoots in looking for a takedown. Prem tries to sprawl out of it but Soso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Prem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prem is looking to counter the offense by Soso and move into the clinch.
Soso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prem's waist but Prem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soso off to one side.
Prem goes for a double leg but Soso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Soso continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soso misses with a few strikes there.
Prem tries for a takedown but Soso circles away easily

and Soso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ewart Soso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewart Soso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Oneil (ranked 4420 p4p, 109 weight class) and Snorri Aquila (ranked 4199 p4p, 101 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Peter Oneil has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Peter Oneil seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Oneil
vs
Aquila

180 cm
18
134 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

192 cm
25
222 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Oneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snorri Aquila!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aquila swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oneil.
Oneil tries for a takedown but Aquila circles away easily

and Aquila counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aquila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aquila misses the shot to the body.
Oneil has his takedown stuffed

and Aquila counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aquila.
Aquila pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

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

Aquila moves into the clinch successfully.
Oneil tries to pull guard but Aquila forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aquila pulls guard.
Aquila 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.
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.
Aquila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oneil's guard.

Aquila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aquila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oneil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquila on the ground.
Aquila 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.

Aquila 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.

Aquila stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oneil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aquila pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Aquila closes the distance and clinches.

Oneil turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Oneil working away.
Oneil tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Aquila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Oneil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aquila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oneil is breathing heavily.
Aquila struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Oneil swings around for an armbar but Aquila sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oneil's guard.
Aquila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Aquila stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Oneil tries to keep at a distance but Aquila has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aquila takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aquila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Aquila's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oneil backwards.

Aquila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oneil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peter Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aquila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aquila feints a jab promting Oneil to slip. Aquila then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oneil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oneil shoots for a double leg takedown but Aquila sprawls well. He's pushed Oneil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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

Aquila turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Aquila decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oneil to his feet.

Aquila closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oneil's guard.

Aquila decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oneil, up you get!

Aquila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Aquila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snorri Aquila dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Oneil doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Aquila counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oneil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Aquila to keep the fight standing.
Oneil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Aquila to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aquila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aquila tries to land a front kick but Oneil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oneil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oneil or perhaps it was just good defense by Aquila, which made it look bad.
Oneil fails with the takedown.
Oneil closes the distance and clinches up with Aquila, looking for a takedown. Oneil pushes Aquila against the ropes but Aquila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aquila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aquila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aquila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aquila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aquila 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.
Aquila slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aquila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Aquila seems content to control.
Let's hope that Aquila has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Aquila drops an elbow to the side of Oneil's head.
Aquila 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.

Oneil is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aquila is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Oneil is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snorri Aquila!

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sudarshan Yaakov (ranked 3762 p4p, 96 weight class) and Jonathon Harel (ranked 3806 p4p, 97 weight class). Sudarshan Yaakov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yaakov
vs
Harel

175 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sudarshan Yaakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathon Harel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yaakov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yaakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harel circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Harel.
Yaakov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yaakov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Harel ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yaakov stopping the sweep attempt from Harel.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harel can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Harel has control of Yaakov's left arm, preventing Yaakov from doing any damage.
Harel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Harel is looking to sweep but instead, Yaakov has passed into half guard.
Yaakov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harel trying to control here.
Harel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yaakov.
Yaakov forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harel is looking to control Yaakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harel avoid being mounted?
Yaakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yaakov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Harel controls his leg.
Harel is staying active underneath Yaakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yaakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yaakov prevents Harel from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harel is controlling Yaakov's trapped leg to prevent Yaakov from advancing to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yaakov wants to take a breather but Harel is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Yaakov drives through with a takedown into Harel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yaakov manages to pass to side control.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yaakov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harel defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yaakov is working for a submission of some sort.
Harel tries to roll over but Yaakov keeps him under control.
Yaakov wants to control but Harel is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harel is trying to stand up here but Yaakov is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harel pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Harel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harel wants to control from the top but Yaakov keeps moving.
Harel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yaakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yaakov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Harel trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yaakov is pulling down on Harel's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harel preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yaakov moves out of range as Harel throws a body kick.
Harel shoots in for a takedown but Yaakov shows good takedown defense.

Harel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harel is looking to stand back up but Yaakov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harel.
Yaakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harel can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yaakov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yaakov throwing strikes but missing.
Yaakov works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harel trying to control from the bottom.
Yaakov trying to control from half guard but Harel is working away.
Yaakov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yaakov misses with a head shot. Harel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Harel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Harel wants to hit a switch here but Yaakov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harel there!
Yaakov trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yaakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harel is looking to escape.
Yaakov throws some wild stikes that Harel manages to avoid easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harel tries to hold on but Yaakov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sudarshan Yaakov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Harel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaakov.

Yaakov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harel can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Yaakov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaakov is looking to take a break and control but Harel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yaakov fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaakov advances to mount.
Harel can't escape the position.
Yaakov tries to control but Harel wriggling away.
Harel is desperately trying to improve his position but Yaakov has a good base and remains in mount.
Yaakov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Harel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yaakov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaakov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harel is working to get back to half guard.
Yaakov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Harel can't escape the position.
Yaakov tries to control but Harel wriggling away.
Harel is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harel is looking to escape.
Yaakov controlling his opponent.
Harel is controlling an arm, preventing Yaakov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Yaakov content just to control the position here.
Yaakov throwing strikes here but Harel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

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.
Harel is looking to get to half guard.
Yaakov trying to control but Harel is having none of it.
Harel is trying to escape the mount.
Harel tries to hold on but Yaakov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaakov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sudarshan Yaakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yaakov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sudarshan Yaakov!