Cf.17: Versus Adversity PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Penalosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lankari has chosen Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hans Lankari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Penalosa
vs
Lankari

165 cm
18
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerry Penalosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Lankari clinches with his opponent.

Lankari jumps into guard, dragging Penalosa to the mat.
Penalosa wants to stand but Lankari is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lankari is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Penalosa is looking to stand up but Lankari won't let him.
Penalosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lankari working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penalosa is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari has a closed guard, preventing Penalosa from standing up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lankari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lankari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penalosa throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Penalosa - just one landing.
Penalosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gerry Penalosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lankari moves away from the strike by Penalosa.
Penalosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lankari.

Lankari moves into the clinch.
Lankari has Penalosa pressed against the cage, preventing Penalosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penalosa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lankari's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lankari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Penalosa tries to break free but Lankari pushes him back against the cage.
Penalosa wants to break free but Lankari has control.

Lankari drags the fight down to the ground.
Lankari working a defensive guard here.

Lankari scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Penalosa lands with a straight right. Lankari didn't see that one coming.
Penalosa misses with an uppercut. Lankari saw that one coming.
Penalosa throws a hook but Lankari avoids it easily.
Lankari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penalosa looks to land a left hand but Lankari moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lankari.
Lankari tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari fails with the takedown.
Penalosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penalosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lankari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penalosa scores with a jab.
Penalosa misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Penalosa misses the target.
Lankari moves away from the strike by Penalosa.
Lankari swings for the body but Penalosa moves out of range.
Lankari drops his hands momentarily and Penalosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Lankari.
Penalosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Lankari rushes Penalosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Lankari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penalosa throws the left hand but Lankari avoids the punch easily.
Lankari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lankari blocks a jab.
Penalosa thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari misses with a double jab.

Lankari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lankari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penalosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lankari on the ground.
Lankari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penalosa defending well though.

Lankari decides to stand up.
Lankari slips a straight right by Penalosa.
Penalosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankari.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penalosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankari.
Lankari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penalosa misses with an uppercut. Lankari saw that one coming.
Penalosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lankari ducks under a wild hook from Penalosa.
Lankari shoots in but Penalosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penalosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankari.
Penalosa misses with a straight right.
Penalosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankari.
Penalosa loads up on a big right hand but Lankari slips the punch.
Penalosa lands with a hook. Lankari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Penalosa throws the left hand but Lankari avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Lankari.
Lankari blocks a jab.
Penalosa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Penalosa looks to land a right hand but Lankari moved out of range.
Penalosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penalosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Horrible takedown by Lankari or perhaps it was just good defense by Penalosa which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gerry Penalosa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lankari ducks under a wild hook from Penalosa.
Penalosa throws a big shot that misses.
Lankari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penalosa.
Penalosa throws a hook to the side of Lankari's head but Lankari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penalosa clobbers Lankari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Penalosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lankari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerry Penalosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankari ducks under a wild hook from Penalosa.
Penalosa throws a looping overhand right but Lankari ducks down to avoid it.
Lankari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penalosa.
Lankari fails to land the takedown.
Penalosa throws a jab when Lankari was well out of range.
Lankari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penalosa misses the jab.
Lankari lands a nice looking body kick.
Lankari has a takedown stuffed.
Penalosa misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lankari!
Penalosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Lankari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gerry Penalosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Lankari is breathing heavily.

Penalosa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lankari stops Penalosa from standing up.

Lankari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penalosa dives on top into guard.

Penalosa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lankari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lankari there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penalosa misses with a looping left.
Lankari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt.
Lankari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Penalosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lankari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penalosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penalosa misses with a straight left.
Lankari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penalosa.
Penalosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lankari. Lankari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Penalosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penalosa scores with the left hand. Lankari knows he should have avoided that one.
Penalosa cracks Lankari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lankari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lankari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown but Penalosa shows good takedown defense.
Lankari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lankari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Penalosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penalosa lunges at Lankari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lankari's hand.
Lankari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penalosa misses with a straight left.
Penalosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lankari slips a straight right by Penalosa.
Hans Lankari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lankari closes the distance and clinches up with Penalosa, looking for a takedown. Lankari pushes Penalosa against the cage but Penalosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Penalosa misses its intended target.
Penalosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lankari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penalosa loads up on a big right hand but Lankari slips the punch.
Penalosa misses with an uppercut.
Lankari defending well as Penalosa loads up on a big left hand.
Lankari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lankari tries to clinch up but Penalosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Lankari tries to move into range but Penalosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari blocks a jab.
Penalosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Penalosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penalosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Lankari moves into the clinch.
Penalosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Penalosa is trying to break the clinch but Lankari has him pressed against the cage.
Penalosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lankari trying to control the position but instead, Penalosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lankari into the cage.
Lankari prevents Penalosa from breaking the clinch.

Penalosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lankari walks into a stiff left hand from Penalosa.
Penalosa scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penalosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penalosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lankari.
Penalosa throws a jab when Lankari was well out of range.
Lankari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penalosa tries to avoid it but Lankari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penalosa to the ground. Penalosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penalosa scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Penalosa dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lankari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lankari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penalosa.
Penalosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Penalosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penalosa throws a shot from downtown. Lankari moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Penalosa as Lankari shoots in.
Penalosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gerry Penalosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Penalosa throws a lazy right hand but Lankari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penalosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penalosa throws a shot from downtown. Lankari moves away and avoids it.

Lankari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lankari lands in his opponent's guard.
Lankari trying to control the position from guard on top but Penalosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lankari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penalosa pushes Lankari off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Penalosa thuds his right hand into Lankari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lankari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Penalosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Lankari gets the takedown into side control.
Lankari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penalosa keeps working.

Lankari swings around for an armbar but Penalosa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lankari's guard.
Penalosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Penalosa gets to his feet - Lankari follows without any prompting.
Lankari tries to move into range but Penalosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penalosa misses with a straight right.
Lankari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Penalosa finds it's target.
Penalosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankari.
Penalosa throws a shot from downtown. Lankari moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Penalosa.
Penalosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lankari slips a jab from Penalosa.
Penalosa missing with a left hand there. Lankari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari takes one to the chin there.
Lankari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lankari there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lankari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Penalosa.
Penalosa lands a jab to the nose.
Penalosa clobbers Lankari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Penalosa misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Penalosa. That snapped Lankari's head back.
Lankari blocks a jab.
Penalosa throws a lazy right hand but Lankari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penalosa cracks Lankari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lankari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penalosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Penalosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Penalosa as Lankari shoots in.
Gerry Penalosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Lankari ducks right into an uppercut from Penalosa.
Penalosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lankari walks into a straight right hand from Penalosa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penalosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penalosa connects with a single shot there.
Lankari slips a jab from Penalosa.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penalosa as he jumps to the side.
Penalosa lands a really nice looking cross but Lankari seems unphased.
Penalosa throws a lazy right hand but Lankari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penalosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankari.
Gerry Penalosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lankari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penalosa misses with an uppercut.
Penalosa stuffs the takedown.
Penalosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penalosa looks to land a right hand but Lankari moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lankari walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penalosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Penalosa throws out a powerful jab.
Hans Lankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penalosa cracks Lankari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Penalosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penalosa, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Penalosa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heliodoro Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha Faarao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faarao has chosen Volbeat - The Human Instrument as his entrance music. Heliodoro Zuberi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Zuberi
vs
Faarao

160 cm
23
140 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

191 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heliodoro Zuberi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha Faarao!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faarao misses the shot to the body.
Zuberi wants to land a leg kick but Faarao is out of range.
Faarao throws a hook but Zuberi blocks it.
Faarao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Zuberi does no damage.
Faarao works Zuberi's body with a nice hook.
Faarao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Faarao throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuberi.
Faarao lands a slapping body shot.
Faarao punishes Zuberi's body with a nice straight punch.
Paha Faarao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuberi tries to bum rush Faarao with a series of wild strikes but Faarao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zuberi misses the body punch
and Faarao counters with a left to the body.
Zuberi fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuberi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faarao.
Faarao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuberi moves out of range of the strikes.
Faarao digs a good body shot into Zuberi's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi tries for a takedown but Faarao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faarao. Zuberi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown by Zuberi or perhaps it was just good defense by Faarao which made him look bad.
Zuberi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuberi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Faarao throws out a loose jab but Zuberi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuberi shoots for a takedown but Faarao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heliodoro Zuberi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faarao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zuberi at a distance.
Zuberi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faarao.
Zuberi throws a series of punches but Faarao avoids them all with ease.
Faarao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zuberi rather than just go for the knockout.
Zuberi moves out of range as Faarao strikes.
Faarao lands with a good body shot.
Faarao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zuberi moves out of range as Faarao strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faarao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuberi misses with a takedown
and Faarao counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuberi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faarao.
Donk. Faarao catches Zuberi right on the button with a cross.
Paha Faarao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuberi misses with a looping right.
Zuberi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faarao defends it nicely.
Faarao lands a jab to the head.
Zuberi with a poor takedown
and Faarao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faarao misses with a double jab

and Zuberi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Faarao won't allow Zuberi to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi is working hard here to advance position.

Zuberi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faarao has managed to free his arm - good work.

Zuberi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faarao gets full guard.

That's four 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.
Zuberi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faarao is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Faarao swings for the body but Zuberi moves out of range.
Zuberi takes one to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Faarao.
Zuberi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Faarao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuberi was well out of range. Poor timing from Faarao.
Zuberi ducks under a wild hook from Faarao.
Faarao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zuberi thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paha Faarao 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.

Zuberi shoots and misses
and Faarao counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Faarao!
Faarao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zuberi.
Zuberi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuberi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faarao.
Faarao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuberi throws out the jab.
Zuberi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuberi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faarao.
Faarao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zuberi.
Faarao lands a jab to Zuberi's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuberi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faarao.
Faarao misses with a jab to the body
enabling Zuberi to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuberi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faarao looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuberi is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Faarao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zuberi doesn't seem phased though.
Faarao throws out a loose jab but Zuberi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faarao stuns Zuberi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zuberi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Faarao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zuberi has his takedown stuffed
and Faarao counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Zuberi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zuberi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zuberi looks to land a combination but Faarao avoids it well.
Faarao looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuberi is just out of range.
Zuberi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faarao.
Zuberi throws a nice looking combination but Faarao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faarao leaves Zuberi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heliodoro Zuberi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faarao lunges at Zuberi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zuberi's hand.

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.
Zuberi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faarao lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Faarao.
Faarao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Faarao thows a body shot but no joy.
Zuberi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zuberi throws a nice looking combination but Faarao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zuberi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Faarao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuberi.
Faarao misses with a looping right.
Faarao throws a body punch but Zuberi moves out of range.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown but Faarao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zuberi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faarao misses with a looping right.
Zuberi misses with a straight left.
Zuberi throws a leg kick but Faarao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zuberi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faarao with a hook.
Zuberi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heliodoro Zuberi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faarao scores with a shot to the body.
Zuberi misses with a straight left.
Faarao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuberi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faarao.
A big right from Zuberi misses.
A big right from Faarao misses.
Zuberi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Faarao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faarao sprawls well. Faarao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zuberi gets slowly back to his feet.

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.

Zuberi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Faarao!
Faarao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zuberi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuberi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Faarao is looking to escape.
Zuberi fails to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paha Faarao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Zuberi looks to score with a jab to the body but Faarao is just out of range.
Zuberi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faarao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuberi was well out of range. Poor timing from Faarao.
Zuberi throws the kick towards the body but Faarao avoids it.
Faarao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuberi moves away.
Faarao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuberi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faarao's corner calls for a 1-2. Faarao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Faarao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Zuberi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faarao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zuberi misses with a takedown
and Faarao counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuberi. Faarao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faarao looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuberi is just out of range.
Zuberi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuberi misses the shot to the body.
Faarao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zuberi.

Zuberi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Faarao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zuberi trying to control the position but Faarao is working away.
Zuberi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Zuberi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Faarao, who protects the arm well.
Faarao wants to control but Zuberi postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi wants to control for a moment but Faarao uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zuberi uses his free foot to push down on Faarao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faarao.
Faarao wants to hold on but Zuberi pushes him away.
Zuberi throwing strikes here but Faarao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Faarao has given up his back. Will we see Zuberi going for some submissions?

Faarao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zuberi.
Faarao is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zuberi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Faarao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zuberi gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zuberi looking for the RNC.
Faarao trying to control the position but Zuberi manages to sink in the hooks.
Faarao trying to get back to his feet but Zuberi is in full control for now.
Zuberi is not going to allow Faarao to sit and survive in this position.

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.
Faarao breaks Zuberi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Heliodoro Zuberi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Zuberi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faarao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faarao won't allow Zuberi to sweep him here.
Faarao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zuberi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuberi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Faarao's guard.
Zuberi throwing strikes from guard but Faarao blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heliodoro Zuberi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Faarao 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha Faarao!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Goldie Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Soutukorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Wilson
vs
Soutukorva

173 cm
20
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goldie Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Soutukorva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson gets a clinch.

Wilson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Soutukorva defends it.
Wilson is thwarting Soutukorva's attempts to control the position.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Soutukorva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson controlling the action here.
Soutukorva is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wilson 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.
Soutukorva keeping hold of Wilson's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soutukorva but Soutukorva pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Wilson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soutukorva is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson prevents Soutukorva from standing back up.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Soutukorva defends it.

Wilson is looking for a kimura but Soutukorva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soutukorva trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soutukorva tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Wilson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soutukorva throws an elbow but misses.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soutukorva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soutukorva throws a head punch that misses.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson connects with a high kick.
Soutukorva slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goldie Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soutukorva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wilson throws a right hand that Soutukorva ducks under and follows up with a left that Soutukorva also avoids with ease.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Soutukorva avoids them all with ease.

Soutukorva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soutukorva won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Soutukorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soutukorva postures up.
Soutukorva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soutukorva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilson shoots and misses

and Soutukorva counters by clinching up.

Soutukorva has clasped his hands together around Wilson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Wilson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soutukorva's best efforts.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soutukorva is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.

Wilson pushes Soutukorva off and gets back to his feet.

Soutukorva rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soutukorva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soutukorva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Soutukorva avoids it well.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Soutukorva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wilson!

Soutukorva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wilson turns into him and now he's in Soutukorva's guard.
Soutukorva is breathing heavily.
Wilson looking to sit in guard and control but Soutukorva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soutukorva wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soutukorva stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Wilson wriggles free and stands up.
Soutukorva shoots in but Wilson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson misses with a takedown

and Soutukorva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soutukorva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goldie Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soutukorva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soutukorva trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soutukorva defends well.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soutukorva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Wilson working for a triangle but Soutukorva defends it easily.
Wilson wants to stand up but Soutukorva is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soutukorva 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.
Soutukorva wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Soutukorva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson controls Soutukorva momentarily but Soutukorva frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Soutukorva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wilson dives in and grabs Soutukorva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soutukorva pushes down on Wilson's head and hops out.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.

Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soutukorva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soutukorva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soutukorva has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Soutukorva blocks nicely.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soutukorva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soutukorva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soutukorva is keeping the position for now.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Soutukorva keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soutukorva throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Wilson shoots and misses
enabling Soutukorva to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson darts in trying to clinch

and Soutukorva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soutukorva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Soutukorva breaks from the clinch.
Wilson throws a head kick that Soutukorva semi-blocks.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Soutukorva moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goldie Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Soutukorva won't allow it.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soutukorva gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soutukorva.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed

and Soutukorva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soutukorva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Soutukorva working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson seems a little lost for a moment, as Soutukorva dominates the positioning.
Wilson tries to bench press Soutukorva off him but Soutukorva keeps the position.
Wilson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Soutukorva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Soutukorva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Soutukorva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Soutukorva wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Soutukorva has control of an arm but Wilson manages to advance to Soutukorva's back!
Soutukorva trying to control but not successfully.

Wilson is persistently looking for the submission but Soutukorva is defending it well.

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.
Soutukorva holding both Wilson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Wilson looking to hold on to the position here but Soutukorva rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Soutukorva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Soutukorva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soutukorva 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Soutukorva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Sade has chosen Kill The Afterlife by Audiotist as his entrance music. Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Mylly's chin.

Mylly
vs
Alphonse Francois de Sade

173 cm
21
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

187 cm
20
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Mylly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Sade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mylly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mylly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from de Sade.
Mylly just misses with a punch to the body.
de Sade slips under a jab.
Mylly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mylly just misses with a punch to the body.
de Sade misses with a body shot.
Mylly shoots in for a double leg but de Sade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
de Sade clobbers Mylly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mylly just misses with a punch to the body.
de Sade throws a jab but it's blocked by Mylly.
Mylly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
de Sade lands a right hand.
Mylly wants a takedown but no success here.
de Sade is leaning against Mylly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

de Sade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mylly with a jab.
The fighters circling - Mylly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mylly throws a hook to the side of de Sade's head but de Sade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
de Sade is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mylly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mylly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - de Sade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mylly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as de Sade sprawls well. de Sade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mylly gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mylly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mylly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mylly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and de Sade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mylly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but de Sade avoids it really well and circles away.
Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
de Sade slips under a jab.
Mylly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mylly throws a shot from downtown. de Sade moves away and avoids it.
Matt Mylly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mylly throws a combination that misses

and de Sade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hand to the body from de Sade.
Mylly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. de Sade's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Sade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
de Sade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mylly backwards.
de Sade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
de Sade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
de Sade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mylly backwards.
de Sade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Mylly is rocked!
de Sade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Mylly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mylly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
de Sade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mylly backwards.
A short right from de Sade.
de Sade lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mylly to his knees! de Sade keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atleetti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beyonce - Halo. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bradley
vs
Atleetti

184 cm
22
181 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hunter Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atleetti walks into a jab.
BOOM! Bradley lands a beautiful left hook that drops Atleetti. Atleetti tries to recover but Bradley is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Atleetti lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Bradley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Rakuuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onni Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rakuuna might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Company - Bad Company. Jokinen has chosen Dub FX - Rude Boy as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rakuuna
vs
Jokinen

184 cm
20
141 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

175 cm
20
136 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rakuuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Onni Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Jokinen does no damage.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Rakuuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from Rakuuna.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rakuuna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Jokinen takes a swing at Rakuuna's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Rakuuna throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rakuuna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taisto Rakuuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna connects with a crisp jab.
Rakuuna throws a leg kick that misses.
Rakuuna throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Rakuuna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rakuuna takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakuuna slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakuuna is just out of range.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Rakuuna.
Rakuuna avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
A big left from Rakuuna misses.
Rakuuna throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rakuuna thows a body shot but no joy.
Rakuuna tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Rakuuna's head but Rakuuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Rakuuna misses its intended target.
Rakuuna avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Rakuuna scores with a body shot.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Rakuuna.
Rakuuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Rakuuna throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.

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.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Rakuuna.
Rakuuna tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rakuuna lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Rakuuna moves out of range easily.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rakuuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rakuuna wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Rakuuna is out of range.
Rakuuna scores with a punch to the head.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rakuuna rather than just go for the knockout.
Rakuuna tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Rakuuna avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to move into range but Rakuuna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rakuuna misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Rakuuna.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rakuuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rakuuna avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Rakuuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakuuna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Rakuuna is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Rakuuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Rakuuna blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rakuuna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rakuuna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Rakuuna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rakuuna lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
Rakuuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rakuuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rakuuna tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rakuuna circles away quickly and effectively.
Rakuuna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rakuuna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rakuuna fails with the takedown.
Rakuuna misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Taisto Rakuuna will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rakuuna is defended easily by Jokinen.
Good work by Jokinen as he checks the leg kick.
Rakuuna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rakuuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Rakuuna throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen swings for the body but Rakuuna moves out of range.
Rakuuna lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Rakuuna.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rakuuna moves away from the strike by Jokinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rakuuna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Rakuuna's body.
Nice defenses there by Rakuuna.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen swings for the body but Rakuuna moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakuuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rakuuna digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Rakuuna misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Jokinen.
Rakuuna misses with a two punch combination.
Rakuuna swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Rakuuna.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rakuuna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rakuuna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rakuuna tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the cage.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rakuuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rakuuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rakuuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rakuuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rakuuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rakuuna misses with a punch to the body.
Rakuuna struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Jokinen.
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen digs a right hand underneath Rakuuna's ribcage. Rakuuna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
A short left from Rakuuna.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rakuuna.
Jokinen is working Rakuuna over against the cage.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Rakuuna controls the action.
Jokinen lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rakuuna fails to land.
A body shot lands from Jokinen.
Rakuuna misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rakuuna.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jokinen.
A body shot lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen digs a right hand into Rakuuna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rakuuna's gas tank.
Rakuuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rakuuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rakuuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rakuuna is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Jokinen cracks Rakuuna with a nice body shot.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rakuuna.
Rakuuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rakuuna digs a right hand into Jokinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jokinen's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rakuuna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Rakuuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Rakuuna works on Jokinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Rakuuna misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rakuuna's elbow.
Rakuuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rakuuna has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen is working Rakuuna over against the cage.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rakuuna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rakuuna scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Rakuuna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rakuuna.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna lands with a light punch inside.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rakuuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jokinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rakuuna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rakuuna backwards.
Rakuuna lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
Rakuuna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
Rakuuna misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Rakuuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rakuuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rakuuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Rakuuna throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Rakuuna throws a front kick that sends Jokinen stumbling back into the cage.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rakuuna has time to react.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rakuuna throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Rakuuna moves out of range.
Rakuuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jokinen throws a jab when Rakuuna was well out of range.
A big left from Rakuuna misses.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Rakuuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Rakuuna.
Rakuuna throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jokinen lands with a hook. Rakuuna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Rakuuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakuuna moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Rakuuna throws a chopping leg kick but Jokinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a nice looking combination but Rakuuna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rakuuna.
Rakuuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakuuna blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Rakuuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Rakuuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Rakuuna moves out of range.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rakuuna is able to avoid easily.
Rakuuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Rakuuna.
Jokinen walks into a jab.
Rakuuna scoring well with a low kick there.
Rakuuna lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna lands with a shot to the body.
Rakuuna thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rakuuna's knee momentarily.
A big left from Rakuuna misses.
Rakuuna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Rakuuna misses its intended target.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Rakuuna avoids nicely.
Rakuuna throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rakuuna throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rakuuna throws a one two combo.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Rakuuna throws a sloppy body shot
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Jokinen misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Rakuuna moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakuuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rakuuna lands an overhand right.
Rakuuna scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - Rakuuna had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Rakuuna is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Rakuuna moves out of range.
Rakuuna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakuuna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jokinen scores with a body shot.
Rakuuna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Jokinen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sabrina, Boys. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Stigu
vs
Mela

198 cm
19
272 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
273 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Mela!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stigu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mela defending well as Stigu loads up on a big left hand.
Mela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Mela.
Mela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stigu tries to avoid it but Mela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stigu to the ground. Stigu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mela dives in and grabs Stigu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stigu pushes down on Mela's head and hops out.
A swing and a miss from Stigu.
Stigu tries to close the distance and clinch but Mela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mr Stigu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Mela.
Stigu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mr Stigu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mela blocks a jab.
Stigu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stigu tries to hold on but Mela postures up.
Stigu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mela.
Mela avoids the attempt from Stigu to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mela goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stigu is on top in guard.
Mela is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stigu is controlling him.

Mela wriggles free and stands up.
Stigu dips to his left and cracks Mela with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stigu thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stigu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mela clinches up against the cage.

Mela decides to pull guard.
Mela wants to stand up but Stigu is controlling him.
Mela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stigu stays in close to Mela's body and controls the position.
Stigu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stigu thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mela scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stigu throws the left hand but Mela avoids the punch easily.

Mela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stigu, pushing him back against the cage.

Mela breaks the clinch.
Stigu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stigu walks away with a smile on his face. Mela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stigu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Nice combo by Stigu! Oh, that's hurt him - Mela falls to the canvas and Stigu follows him into side control.

It looks like Heikki Mela has been cut.
Mela looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stigu cracks Mela with a big right hand but Mela just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mela tries to bench press Stigu off him but Stigu keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stigu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stigu lands a nice forearm strike.
Stigu throws an elbow but Mela slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stigu in side control, throwing shots but Mela defends.
Stigu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mela keeps working.
Stigu is trying to ground and pound but Mela uses the momentary lack of control by Stigu to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stigu throws a strike but Mela avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Stigu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Mela's cut.
That's time! Stigu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A looping hook to the body misses from Stigu. Mela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heikki Mela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mela moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Mela clinches with his opponent.

Mela successfully pulls guard.
Mela pulls Stigu in to control the position.
Mela keeping moving, preventing Stigu from controlling successfully.

Mela pushes Stigu off and gets back to his feet.
Stigu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mela moves into the clinch.

Mela drags the fight down to the ground.
Mela is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mela wants to sweep here but Stigu controlling him for the moment.
Stigu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mela kicks Stigu off and gets to his feet.
Mela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stigu pinned against the cage. Stigu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stigu looks to throw the jab but Mela is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stigu misses the jab.
Mela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Mela shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stigu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mela tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mela working Stigu over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela wants to control but Stigu is keeping him busy.

Mela maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stigu could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mela has cracked it and Stigu is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mela!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heikki Mela!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacGregor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). Jussi Apila will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

MacGregor
vs
Apila

171 cm
22
169 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
162 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Crashforce Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Apila!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Apila misses.
Apila misses the shot to the body.
Apila lands with an uppercut that bounces MacGregor off the cage and back into rage.
MacGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Jussi Apila has been cut.
MacGregor throws a jab when Apila was well out of range.
MacGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apila.
MacGregor tries to clinch up.
MacGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apila moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Apila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacGregor blocks the body kick.
Apila connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacGregor's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGregor manages to avoid it.
MacGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Apila is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacGregor rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
MacGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Apila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacGregor.
Apila throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from MacGregor misses.
A shot to the body from Apila misses
and MacGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGregor cracks a nice hook into Apila's ribs.
Apila throws a shot to the body.
MacGregor with a hook.
MacGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by MacGregor.
MacGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Apila misses its intended target.
Apila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacGregor throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor misses with a shot to the body
and Apila counters with a right hand to the body.
Apila misses with a body shot
and MacGregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apila thinking.
Apila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apila cracks MacGregor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Apila shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Apila was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Apila avoids the attempt from MacGregor to control.
Apila with good strikes from the mount here!

MacGregor is rocked!
MacGregor takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Apila's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jussi Apila!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Horner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horner comes to the cage accompanied by Roky Erickson - Stand For The Fire Demon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Horner
vs
Rokka

180 cm
24
196 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Horner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horner lands a jab-cross combination.
Horner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rokka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rokka throws out a leg kick but Horner moves out of range and Rokka only half commits.
Rokka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Horner.
Mike Horner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka drops his hands momentarily and Horner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rokka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Horner is able to avoid easily.
Horner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horner lunges at Rokka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rokka's hand.
Horner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rokka's head backwards.
Horner misses with a head kick.
Rokka blocks a head kick by Horner.
Horner looks to land a combination but Rokka avoids it well.
Horner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rokka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horner misses the jab.

Rokka forces Horner back against the cage and clinches.
Rokka lands an elbow that stopped Horner in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Mike Horner has been cut.
Rokka has Horner pressed against the cage, preventing Horner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horner wants to break free but Rokka has control.
Rokka throws an elbow that misses.
Rokka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rokka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Horner up against the cage.

Horner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horner avoids the head kick by Rokka.
A telegraphed right hand from Horner misses the target.
Rokka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rokka.
Rokka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horner connects with a high kick.
Rokka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Horner's calf.
Horner throws a head kick but Rokka moves out of range.
Horner fails to land with a series of punches.
Horner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horner looks to land a left hand but Rokka moved out of range nicely.
Horner scores with a nice right hand.
Rokka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rokka scores with a head kick.
Horner throws a head kick that misses.
Horner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rokka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rokka scores with a spinning back kick!
Horner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rokka throws a hook but Horner blocks it.
Horner throws a head kick that misses

and Rokka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Horner wants to get back to striking at distance but Rokka won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Horner's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Horner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horner scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rokka thumps Horner with a low kick.
Rokka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horner throws a head kick but Rokka moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka tries to clinch there but Horner circles away.
A combination from Horner does no damage.
Horner blocks a head kick by Rokka.
Horner throws a head kick but Rokka moves out of range.
Rokka blocks a head kick by Horner.
Rokka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rokka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horner cracks Rokka with an open hand slap.
Horner cracks Rokka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Rokka counters by clinching up.
Rokka lands an elbow inside that Horner shrugs off.
Horner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Horner tries to break the clinch but Rokka is controlling the position.
Rokka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Rokka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Horner wants to break free but Rokka has control.
Rokka keeps control of Horner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka is pushing Horner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rokka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Horner takes a shot to the head.
Rokka slows down the pace here.
Rokka lands an elbow just above Horner 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horner takes an elbow to the temple.
Rokka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Veli Rokka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Horner's cut.
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.

Horner throws a wild body kick that Rokka sees coming a mile off.
Horner misses with a head kick.
Rokka tries a head kick but it misses.
Horner scores with a punch to the head.
Horner throws a head kick but Rokka moves out of range.
Rokka scores with a nice body kick.
Rokka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horner throws a good cross that connects.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rokka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rokka throws a leg kick that misses.
Horner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horner throws a wild body kick that Rokka sees coming a mile off.
Horner throws a head kick that misses.
Rokka lands a front kick.
Rokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horner throws a sloppy head kick and Rokka moves out of range easily.
Horner throws a lazy head kick
and Rokka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rokka slips under a jab from Horner.
Horner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Rokka moves into the clinch successfully.
Rokka leaning against his opponent.
Rokka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka stalling the fight.
Horner dodges an elbow strike from Rokka.
Horner avoids a wild elbow strike from Rokka.

Horner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rokka wants to clinch.
Horner throws a sloppy head kick
and Rokka makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Horner really felt that one!

Rokka clinches up with Horner and pushes him back against the cage.

Horner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses.
Horner misses with a kick to the body.

Rokka closes the distance and pushes Horner back into the cage.
Rokka keeps control of Horner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Horner is trying to break the clinch but Rokka is controlling him.
Rokka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rokka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Horner's brow.
Horner tries to break the clinch but Rokka is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Horner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rokka stalling the fight.
Rokka lands an elbow just above Horner 's eye.

Horner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horner misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Horner misses
and Rokka counters with a thumping low kick.
Horner throws a head kick that misses.
Rokka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rokka walks into a straight right hand from Horner.
Horner throws a sloppy head kick and Rokka moves out of range easily.
Horner throws a push kick but Rokka slaps the foot to one side.
Rokka feints and then cracks Horner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horner down.
Veli Rokka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horner misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horner throws a head kick that misses
letting Rokka counter with a right hand.
Rokka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horner.
Rokka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Horner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rokka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horner throws a leg kick which misses Rokka's front leg but catches the back leg as Rokka tries to avoid it.
Horner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rokka can pounce on him.
Horner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rokka backs up against the cage.
A head kick by Horner misses

and Rokka counters by moving into the clinch.
Rokka controlling the action here for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Horner blocks the elbow strike.
Rokka stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rokka throws an elbow but misses.
Horner letting Rokka take a breather here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rokka throws an elbow but misses.
Rokka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Horner up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rokka throws an elbow but misses.
Horner is trying to break the clinch but Rokka is controlling him.
Rokka lands a nice elbow.
Horner wants to get back to striking at distance but Rokka won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Rokka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Horner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Horner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rokka counters with an outside leg kick.
Horner throws a sloppy head kick
and Rokka counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Rokka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horner.
Rokka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horner throws a push kick but Rokka slaps the foot to one side.
Rokka moves out of range of the body kick.

Rokka moves into the clinch.
Rokka slows down the pace here.
Horner wants to get back to striking at distance but Rokka won't allow it.
Rokka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Mike Horner's cut is getting worse.
Horner avoids a wild elbow strike from Rokka.
Rokka has Horner pressed against the cage, preventing Horner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rokka throws an elbow that misses.
Rokka lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka lands a damaging elbow.
Rokka lands an elbow inside that Horner shrugs off.

Mike Horner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rokka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Horner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rokka leaning against his opponent.
Rokka stalling in the clinch but Horner improves position.
Rokka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Horner wants to break free but Rokka has control.
Rokka misses with an elbow over the top.
Rokka misses with an elbow over the top.
Rokka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mike Horner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Veli Rokka.
A head kick by Horner misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rokka.

Rokka gets a clinch.
Rokka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horner is keeping busy.
Rokka misses with an elbow over the top.

Horner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Horner throws a sloppy head kick
and Rokka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horner misses with a combination
and Rokka counters with a good, hard body kick but Horner shrugs it off.
Rokka misses the jab.
Horner connects with a right hand. Rokka shakes it off.
Rokka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horner's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horner.
The crowd cheers as Horner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rokka doesn't seem phased though.
Rokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Rokka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rokka takes one on the button.
Rokka avoids the head kick by Horner.
Horner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horner misses with an uppercut. Rokka saw that one coming.
Horner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horner.
Horner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rokka feints and then cracks Horner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horner down.
Horner throws a right and a left that Rokka avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Horner misses the target.
Horner clobbers Rokka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rokka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rokka checks a low kick from Horner.
Horner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rokka.
Veli Rokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Horner.
Rokka tries to clinch but Horner moves out of range.
Horner throws a sloppy head kick
and Rokka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Horner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rokka moves out of range of the body kick from Horner.
Horner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rokka, right into the meat.
Horner misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rokka. That's going to slow Horner down.
Horner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rokka is out of range.
A slow jab from Rokka misses its intended target.
Rokka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rokka slips a jab and a cross from Horner.
Horner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rokka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Horner takes a step back to recover.
Horner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rokka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rokka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horner throws a sloppy head kick
and Rokka counters with a nice body kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Rokka!