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Undercard bout

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

Benet
vs
Igor

200 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
27
289 lbs
4 - 9 - 2

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Benet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Igor!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Benet misses.
Benet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Igor misses with a series of wild punches.
Benet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Igor.
Horrible takedown by Benet or perhaps it was just good defense by Igor which made him look bad.
Benet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igor misses with a two punch combination.
Benet shoots for a double leg takedown but Igor sprawls well. He's pushed Benet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Igor throws a combination that misses

and Benet counters with a head kick that drops Igor to the mat! Igor scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Igor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Igor looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benet fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Benet. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benet feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Benet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Igor is proving hard to escape from.

Igor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benet defends well.
Benet looking to pass the guard.

Benet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Igor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benet has managed to get both his arms back between Igor's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benet decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Benet wants to clinch up but Igor keeps it at a distance.
Benet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Benet instigates a clinch.

Benet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benet shoots for a takedown but Igor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Igor counters with a nice uppercut.
Benet closes the distance and clinches up with Igor, looking for a takedown. Benet pushes Igor against the cage but Igor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benet misses with a two punch combination.
Igor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Igor tries to avoid it but Benet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Igor to the ground. Igor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benet looks for a takedown but Igor sprawls well.
Igor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Igor.
Benet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Igor sprawls well. Igor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benet gets slowly back to his feet.
Benet shoots in and drives through. Igor sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Igor.
Benet scores with a push kick.
Igor connects with a right hand. Benet shakes it off.
Benet fails with the takedown.
Benet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Igor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benet circles away quickly and effectively.
Igor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Benet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Igor. No joy for Benet on that attempt.
Igor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Igor takes one on the button.

Igor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benet trying to control here.

Igor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Igor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Igor wants to stand but Benet is controlling his posture from full guard.

Igor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Igor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Igor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benet is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Igor wants to get up but he can't break Benet's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benet is looking to clinch.
Mike Benet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Igor avoids the head kick by Benet.
Benet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benet.
A jab from Igor does it's job there.
Igor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benet stuffs the takedown attempt from Igor. Igor gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Benet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Igor.
Benet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Igor circles away.
Benet shoots in but Igor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benet wants it to stay on the feet.
Igor swats away the attempt to clinch by Benet.
Nice sprawl there from Igor as Benet shoots in.

That's four 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.
Benet tries for a takedown but Igor circles away easily
and Igor counters with a three punch combo that has Benet backing up. Benet nods at Igor to acknowledge the strikes.
Igor tries for a takedown but Benet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Igor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benet somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Igor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Igor throws a series of punches but Benet moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Igor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Benet scores with a three punch combo!
Benet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benet looks for a takedown but Igor sprawls well.
Igor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benet sprawls well. Benet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Igor gets slowly back to his feet.
Benet scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benet wants to clinch.
Benet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Igor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Igor pushes Benet off and gets back to his feet.
Benet wants to clinch up but Igor keeps it at a distance.
Benet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Igor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benet clinches but Igor breaks the clinch

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Igor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Igor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Igor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Igor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Igor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Igor gets to his feet. Benet looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor keeps the fight on the outside.
Benet slips a jab from Igor.
Igor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benet fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Benet.
Benet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Igor circles away.
Igor swats away the attempt to clinch by Benet.
Benet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Igor counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Igor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Igor wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Benet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Igor's head.
Benet throws the kick towards the body but Igor avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Igor.
Benet wants to clinch but Igor slips to the side
and Igor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Igor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Igor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Igor 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Igor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Synel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Synel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Synel
vs
Gaines

190 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Synel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Synel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Synel looks for a takedown but Gaines sprawls well.
Synel swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaines.
Synel slips under a jab.

Gaines moves into the clinch.

Gaines pulls guard effortlessly.

Gaines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Synel is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines has Synel pulled in close to control his posture.
Synel wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Synel won't allow Gaines to sweep him here.
Gaines looking to control.
Synel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Synel wants to pass the guard but Gaines is keeping the position.
Gaines has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

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

Gaines shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gaines showed some decent athleticism there.

Gaines seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Synel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gaines seems to be working for a kimura but Synel defends the submission attempt.
Gaines thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines slows the pace down in half guard.
Synel trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Synel tries for a takedown but Gaines sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Synel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaines sprawls well. Gaines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Synel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Synel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaines fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four 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.

Gaines feints and as Synel raises his hands in defense, Gaines changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gaines throws and elbow that misses. Synel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gaines's guard. Nice move by Synel!
Gaines is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Synel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaines looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaines working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Synel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Gaines dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gaines prevents a takedown attempt there.

Gaines wants the takedown. Synel is fighting it off but Gaines persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Synel's guard against the cage.
Gaines is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gaines trying to control the position from guard on top but Synel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaines slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Synel wants to sweep here but Gaines controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines wants to control from the top but Synel keeps moving.
Gaines 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.
Gaines wants to stand but Synel is controlling his posture from full guard.

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.
Synel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaines is one step ahead there.
Gaines trying to control the position from guard on top but Synel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Gaines gets a takedown into half guard.
Gaines has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Synel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Gaines is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gaines is looking to advance position but Synel won't allow it.
Gaines tries to stand but can't do so whilst Synel controls his leg.

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.
Gaines perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Synel wants to control but Gaines is keeping busy.
Synel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaines trying to control the action but Synel is working from the bottom.
Synel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Gaines 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Synel blocks a head kick by Gaines.
Synel blocks the body kick.
Synel fails to land the takedown.
Synel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaines's waist but Gaines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Synel off to one side.

Gaines moves into range and clinches up with Synel.

Gaines manages to break the clinch.
Gaines misses with an attempted mid kick.

Gaines rushes Synel and presses him up against the cage.
Gaines has Synel pushed against the cage.

Gaines ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gaines no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gaines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Synel is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Synel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaines has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Synel has managed to get both his arms back between Gaines's legs - danger averted.
Synel wants to pass the guard but Gaines is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Synel wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Gaines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Synel looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Gaines closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Gaines decides to return to a standing position.
Gaines fails with an attempt to clinch.
Synel moves in looking to clinch but Gaines pushes him off.
Synel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaines circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Synel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Synel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gaines counters with a nice double leg into side control. Synel won't be happy with that.
Synel tries to buck Gaines off but Gaines is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaines wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Synel, who protects the arm well.

Gaines stands up.

Gaines shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gaines trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines tries to stand but can't do so whilst Synel controls his leg.
Gaines stalling.
Blake Synel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Gaines is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Synel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaines pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Gaines comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gaines 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 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Gaines!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan has chosen Moskau as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gaines
vs
Vanovcan

186 cm
25
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

153 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Gaines!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gaines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vanovcan sprawls well initially but Gaines persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vanovcan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Vanovcan working for a triangle but Gaines defends it easily.

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

Vanovcan working for a triangle but Gaines defends it easily.
Gaines wants to stand but Vanovcan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gaines tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanovcan is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan controls Gaines momentarily but Gaines frees himself.
Gaines slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vanovcan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaines sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaines is sitting in close to Vanovcan's body. Vanovcan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gaines is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gaines is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vanovcan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justina Vanovcan!
Justina Vanovcan is the new bantamweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Maleady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Tyson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maleady
vs
Tyson

173 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Maleady!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a double jab.

Tyson scores a takedown into full mount!
Tyson with shots to the head and body - Maleady looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tyson thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Tyson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Maleady wants to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Maleady is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tyson landing strikes from the mount and Maleady is in trouble!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maleady takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tyson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Tyson!
Matt Tyson is the new welterweight champion!