Kumite 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RANE RAUNIZIO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RANE RAUNIZIO has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fernan
vs
RAUNIZIO

185 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Fernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, RANE RAUNIZIO!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RAUNIZIO takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
RAUNIZIO looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Fernan has managed to clinch.
RAUNIZIO prevents the takedown attempt.
Fernan can't get the takedown.
Fernan goes for a takedown in the clinch but RAUNIZIO prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Fernan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernan lands a good knee to the midsection. RAUNIZIO won't want to take too many of those.
Fernan misses with a knee strike.
Fernan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but RAUNIZIO blocks it with crossed arms.
Fernan misses with a knee to the head.
RAUNIZIO blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fernan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernan has RAUNIZIO pressed against the cage.
Fernan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Fernan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fernan manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fernan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but RAUNIZIO is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fernan lands a decent elbow from side control.
RAUNIZIO throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

Fernan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. RAUNIZIO knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Fernan.
RAUNIZIO tries to bench press Fernan off him but Fernan keeps the position.
RAUNIZIO throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
RAUNIZIO is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fernan is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernan cracks RAUNIZIO with a big right hand but RAUNIZIO just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fernan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fernan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fernan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fernan controlling the pace for now.
RAUNIZIO holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fernan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for RAUNIZIO because Fernan loaded up on that one.
RAUNIZIO takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fernan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fernan controlling the pace for now.
Fernan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fernan looking to control but RAUNIZIO is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fernan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for RAUNIZIO because Fernan loaded up on that one.
Fernan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fernan throws some wild stikes that RAUNIZIO manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fernan misses with a head shot.
RAUNIZIO is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fernan unloads with some shots from mount but RAUNIZIO bucks and avoids them well.

Fernan looking for a guillotine from mount but RAUNIZIO is having none of it.
RAUNIZIO avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fernan.
Fernan throws some wild stikes that RAUNIZIO manages to avoid easily.
RAUNIZIO tries to reverse the position but Fernan maintains control.
Fernan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
RAUNIZIO is squirming around, avoiding Fernan's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fernan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fernan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fernan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fernan misses with a head shot.
Fernan thowing shots but they're missing.
RAUNIZIO is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Fernan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fernan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but RAUNIZIO manages to avoid the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
RAUNIZIO defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Fernan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

RAUNIZIO tries to move into range but Fernan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fernan lands with a right hand.
Fernan scores with a kick to the midsection.

Fernan gets a clinch.
Fernan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but RAUNIZIO pulls him back up using the underhooks.
RAUNIZIO prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernan lands a knee to the head.

It looks like RANE RAUNIZIO has been cut.
Fernan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fernan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fernan misses with a knee to the head.
Fernan with a knee to the head.

Fernan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. RAUNIZIO can't fight it off and eventually Fernan manages to take the fight to the floor. RAUNIZIO looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robert Fernan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernan works over RAUNIZIO with some ground and pound from guard.
RAUNIZIO can't keep his opponent in guard - Fernan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RAUNIZIO avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fernan.
RAUNIZIO wants to control but Fernan is keeping busy.
RAUNIZIO avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fernan.

Fernan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fernan works his way into full mount!
Fernan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fernan landing strikes from the mount and RAUNIZIO is in trouble!
Fernan punching from mount but RAUNIZIO doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fernan landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RAUNIZIO is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fernan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fernan throwing strikes here but RAUNIZIO is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Fernan quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Fernan but it's paid off an RAUNIZIO is forced to tap! Nice work by Fernan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Fernan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hayao Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyypia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You'll never walk alone. Jari Hyypia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Miyazaki
vs
Hyypia

175 cm
21
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

195 cm
20
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hayao Miyazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Hyypia!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyazaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hyypia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyazaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hyypia misses the shot to the body.
Hyypia fails with the takedown

and Miyazaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki preventing the sweep.
Miyazaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hyypia on the ground.

Hyypia is looking for a triangle but Miyazaki pushes his legs off easily.
Miyazaki is pushing down on Hyypia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hyypia is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyazaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hyypia is looking to control Miyazaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hyypia avoid being mounted?

Hyypia looking for submissions off his back.
Hyypia wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia is trying to maintain the position but Miyazaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Hyypia is looking to improve his position.
Miyazaki seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Miyazaki is looking to advance position but Hyypia won't allow it.
Hyypia is refusing to be controlled, as Miyazaki sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hayao Miyazaki just wasn't active enough.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hyypia.

Hyypia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miyazaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hyypia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miyazaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hyypia but great work by Miyazaki.
Hyypia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Hyypia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hyypia looks gassed!
Miyazaki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Miyazaki is trying to control. Hyypia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hyypia is looking to improve his position.
Hyypia is pressing down on Miyazaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki slips nicely into half guard.

Hyypia looking for submissions off his back.
Hyypia is pressing down on Miyazaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hyypia wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Hyypia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyazaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyazaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miyazaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia keeping full guard, as Miyazaki tries to pass.
Hyypia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miyazaki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hyypia is proving hard to escape from.

Hyypia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyazaki uses it to pass to side control.
Miyazaki working the ground and pound but Hyypia is defending the strikes.
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 Hayao Miyazaki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Miyazaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hyypia's guard.

Hyypia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyazaki tries to stand but Hyypia is controlling from the bottom.

Hyypia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miyazaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hyypia trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hyypia is breathing heavily.

Hyypia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miyazaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hyypia.
Miyazaki wants to control but Hyypia is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia can't do much from the bottom here.

Miyazaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hyypia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyazaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hayao Miyazaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hyypia gets back to half guard.

Miyazaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hyypia sees it coming and defends easily.
Hyypia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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.
Hyypia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Miyazaki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hyypia.

Hyypia goes for an armbar but Miyazaki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hyypia looking for a sweep. Not yet Hyypia, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control but Hyypia is working from the bottom.
Hyypia trying to keep a closed guard but Miyazaki is proving a slippery customer.

Hyypia looking for a guillotine here but Miyazaki defends easily.

Hyypia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyazaki trying to control but Hyypia is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hyypia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miyazaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hyypia is keeping the position for now.

Hyypia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyazaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyazaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hyypia is trying to keep Miyazaki in close.
Miyazaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hyypia swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hyypia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyazaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Hyypia 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! This is the final round!

Hyypia doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Miyazaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hyypia is looking for a sweep. Miyazaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hyypia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Miyazaki is trying to work for a kimura but Hyypia is defending well.

Hyypia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyazaki wants to take a breather but Hyypia is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hyypia actively working from the bottom here.
Miyazaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hyypia won't allow Miyazaki to pass to mount.
Hyypia wants to get back to full guard but Miyazaki has mounted him!
Miyazaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hyypia is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyazaki tries to control but Hyypia wriggling away.
Miyazaki prevents Hyypia from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hyypia wants to control but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Hyypia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyazaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyazaki unloads with some shots from mount but Hyypia bucks and avoids them well.
Hyypia is working to get back to half guard.
Hyypia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyazaki tries to control but Hyypia wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyazaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyazaki trying to control but Hyypia is having none of it.
Hyypia is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyazaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyazaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hyypia is looking to escape.

Miyazaki wants to finish this one by submission but Hyypia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miyazaki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Miyazaki looking to secure an arm triangle but Hyypia defends it well.
Hyypia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hyypia regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hayao Miyazaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miyazaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayao Miyazaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timu Puruunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Yen
vs
Puruunen

182 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Yen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timu Puruunen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Puruunen gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puruunen.
Yen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Timu Puruunen has been cut.
Yen lands an elbow inside.
Puruunen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puruunen throws an elbow that misses.
Puruunen working aggressively here.
Puruunen tries to land a knee to the head but Yen blocks with his arms.
Yen lands a damaging elbow.
Yen avoids the elbow strike from Puruunen, against the cage.
Yen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yen lands a good knee to the midsection. Puruunen won't want to take too many of those.
Puruunen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yen .
Yen dodges an elbow strike from Puruunen.
Yen landing knees to the body.
Yen lands an elbow inside.
Yen blocks an elbow strike.
Puruunen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Puruunen looks gassed!
Yen lands an elbow just above Puruunen 's eye.
Yen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yen lands a nice elbow.
Puruunen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puruunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yen landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yen lands an elbow inside.
Yen landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Yen .

That has opened up Timu Puruunen's cut even more.
Yen lands a good knee to the midsection. Puruunen won't want to take too many of those.
Yen scores with a knee to the head.
Yen scores a nice knee to the body.
Yen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puruunen looking to slow down the pace here.
Yen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yen lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Yen .
Puruunen avoids the elbow strike from Yen , against the cage.
Yen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puruunen's defenses.
Yen lands a damaging elbow.
Yen lands a knee to the body.
Yen misses with a knee to the head.
Yen scores with a knee to the head.
Puruunen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Puruunen.
Yen connects with a knee to the head.
Puruunen fails to pull guard.
Yen lands an elbow inside.
Yen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puruunen pushes off an throws an elbow but Yen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puruunen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yen lands a nice knee to the body.
Yen lands an elbow just above Puruunen 's eye.
Puruunen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yen .

Puruunen gets control of Yen 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Puruunen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yen is looking to stand up but Puruunen won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen wants to stand and escape but Yen is having none of it.
Yen trying to control but Puruunen is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yen stops Puruunen from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puruunen wants to clinch up but Yen keeps it at a distance.

Puruunen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puruunen.
Puruunen tries to land knees in the clinch but Yen avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yen obliges.
Yen with a knee to the head.
Yen lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yen .
Yen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puruunen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yen scores a nice knee to the body.
Yen working Puruunen over with knees to the body.
Yen lands a knee to the head.
Yen lands an elbow inside that Puruunen shrugs off.
Yen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yen with a knee to the head.
Yen lands an elbow that stopped Puruunen in his tracks for a moment.
Yen scores a nice knee to the body.
Yen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Puruunen takes an elbow to the temple.
Yen lands an elbow inside that Puruunen shrugs off.
Yen scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yen lands a knee to the body.
Puruunen looking to stall.
Yen lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Yen .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen landing knees to the head.
Yen lands a nice knee to the body.
Yen throws an elbow but it misses.
Puruunen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puruunen blocks the elbow strike.
Puruunen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Puruunen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yen lands with a nice body kick.
Puruunen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yen scores with a kick to the body.
Yen throws a head kick but Puruunen moves out of range.
Puruunen moves in looking to clinch but Yen pushes him off.
Puruunen blocks a head kick by Yen .
Yen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Puruunen doesn't manage to clinch there - Yen circles away.
Yen tries a head kick but it misses.
Puruunen tries to clinch there but Yen circles away.
Puruunen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yen throws the kick towards the body but Puruunen avoids it.

Puruunen rushes Yen and presses him up against the cage.
Yen blocks an elbow strike from Puruunen.
Yen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yen avoids the elbow strike from Puruunen, against the cage.
Puruunen pushes off an throws an elbow but Yen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yen avoids the elbow strike from Puruunen, against the cage.
Puruunen lands a left hand.
Yen landing knees to the head.
Yen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puruunen's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yen obliges.
Yen avoids a wild elbow strike from Puruunen.
Puruunen is trying to maintain a safe position but Yen gets an underhook and turns Puruunen into the cage.

Puruunen decides to pull guard.
Puruunen working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yen trying to control but Puruunen is working from the bottom.

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.
Puruunen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Yen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timu Puruunen's cut.
That's time! Yen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Puruunen swats away the attempt to clinch by Yen .
Yen lands with a slapping head kick.
Puruunen blocks a head kick by Yen .
Yen misses with a head kick.

Yen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Puruunen gets to his feet - Yen follows without any prompting.
Puruunen is looking to clinch but Yen is avoiding it.
Yen tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yen .
Puruunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yen throws a sloppy head kick and Puruunen moves out of range easily.
Puruunen tries to clinch there but Yen circles away.
Puruunen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Timu Puruunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen lands with a nice body kick.
Yen pushes Puruunen away with a front kick.
Donnie Yen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yen throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Yen .
Puruunen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yen .
Yen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Yen .
Puruunen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yen doesn't manage to clinch there - Puruunen circles away.
Yen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timu Puruunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Puruunen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yen , pushing him back against the cage.
Yen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Puruunen with a knee to the head.
Puruunen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puruunen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yen .
Puruunen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yen lands an elbow inside.
Donnie Yen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yen blocks an elbow strike.
Yen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puruunen can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Yen .
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puruunen.
Puruunen trying to land knees to the body.
Puruunen misses with a knee to the head.
Yen with a knee to the head.
Puruunen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puruunen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yen is defending well for now.
Yen lands an elbow just above Puruunen 's eye.
Puruunen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puruunen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yen is keeping busy.
Yen throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puruunen misses with an elbow over the top.
Yen avoiding damage as Puruunen throws knees to the body.
Puruunen trying to land knees to the body.
Yen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Puruunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Yen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puruunen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Yen .
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Puruunen.
Yen avoids a wild elbow strike from Puruunen.
Yen scores with a knee to the head.
Puruunen tries to break free but Yen pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puruunen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yen 's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Yen .
Timu Puruunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puruunen's face.
Puruunen pushes off an throws an elbow but Yen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puruunen missing with knees to the body.
Yen working Puruunen over with knees to the body.
Yen scores with a knee to the head.
Yen avoiding damage as Puruunen throws knees to the body.
Yen avoids a wild elbow strike from Puruunen.
Puruunen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yen lands an elbow just above Puruunen 's eye.

The cut above Timu Puruunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puruunen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Puruunen tries to pull guard but Yen holds him up against the cage and eventually Puruunen drops back down to his feet.
Yen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Yen !

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranjit Tamang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Menno Lorenz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menno Lorenz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tamang
vs
Lorenz

190 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ranjit Tamang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Menno Lorenz !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamang dodges the punch combination from Lorenz .
Lorenz throws a jab when Tamang was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Lorenz .
Lorenz misses with a two punch combination.
Tamang thows a body shot but no joy.
Tamang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamang takes a swing at Lorenz 's ribcage but misses.
Tamang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lorenz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamang.
Tamang takes a swing at Lorenz 's ribcage but misses.
Menno Lorenz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenz swings for the body but Tamang moves out of range.
Lorenz swings for the body but Tamang moves out of range.
Lorenz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamang.
Lorenz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tamang.
Lorenz connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamang. Lorenz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lorenz throws a looping overhand right but Tamang ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamang. Lorenz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lorenz moves away.
Lorenz misses with a two punch combination.
Lorenz connects with a nice looking jab.
Lorenz misses with an uppercut. Tamang saw that one coming.
Lorenz lands a lovely overhand right.
Lorenz throws the left hand but Tamang avoids the punch easily.
Tamang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lorenz catches Tamang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lorenz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lorenz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamang looks for a takedown but Lorenz sprawls well.
Menno Lorenz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lorenz scores with a jab.
Lorenz misses with a looping right.
Lorenz cracks Tamang with an open hand slap.
Lorenz lands with a right that hurts Tamang. Tamang looks to clinch but Lorenz throws a short knee that drops Tamang. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Menno Lorenz !

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Lindgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asheesh Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Lindgren
vs
Patel

189 cm
23
213 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

185 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Lindgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asheesh Patel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Patel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Patel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindgren defending well though.
Patel slows the pace down in half guard.
Lindgren is not content to let Patel control the position.
Patel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Patel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lindgren looking for submissions off his back.
Patel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Patel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lindgren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Patel wants to work for an arm triangle but Lindgren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patel not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lindgren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patel.
Patel prevents Lindgren from improving his position.
Patel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindgren's head.
Patel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lindgren actively working from the bottom here.
Lindgren tries to get to full guard but Patel has control of the leg.
Patel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Patel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Lindgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patel pulls his head out easily.

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.
Patel throwing shots but Lindgren is blocking nicely.
Patel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lindgren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lindgren is looking to improve his position.
Patel is keen to just control but Lindgren is a slippery customer.

Patel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lindgren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patel not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindgren defending well though.
Patel stalling.
Lindgren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lindgren.
Patel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Asheesh Patel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Patel takes a swing at Lindgren's ribcage but misses.
Patel thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Patel finds it's way through Lindgren's defenses.
Lindgren misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lindgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Patel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lindgren drops back looking for a leg! Patel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Patel manages to kick Lindgren off! Lindgren jumps back into Patel's guard.
Patel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lindgren manages to get himself to full guard.

Lindgren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patel is aware though and is defending well.
Patel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Patel throwing strikes from guard but Lindgren blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lindgren staying out of range there.
Patel thuds a left hand into Lindgren's body.
Lindgren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patel but Patel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Patel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Patel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lindgren is desperately trying to improve his position but Patel has a good base and remains in mount.
Lindgren is in a horrible position here. Patel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Patel looking to control but Lindgren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Patel controlling his opponent.
Patel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Patel landing punches.
Patel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Patel unloads with some shots from mount but Lindgren bucks and avoids them well.
Patel looking to finish with strikes here!
Patel looking to finish with strikes here!
Lindgren is working to get back to half guard.
Lindgren bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Lindgren 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lindgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patel is striking but Lindgren is not phased and passes to half guard.
Patel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Patel wants to stand but Lindgren is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Patel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lindgren throws a big right hand that misses.
Patel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lindgren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lindgren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patel.

Lindgren looking for submissions off his back.
Lindgren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindgren defending well though.
Patel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lindgren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lindgren.

Lindgren has his foot on Patel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patel works his way back into a safe position though.
Patel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lindgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Patel trying to control but Lindgren is working from the bottom.
Lindgren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patel.
Patel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lindgren keeping moving, preventing Patel from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asheesh Patel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Patel takes a swing at Lindgren's ribcage but misses.
Lindgren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patel throws a head kick that misses
and Lindgren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Patel throws a nice looking combination but Lindgren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lindgren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patel swivels and escapes.
Patel throws a right hand that Lindgren ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindgren also avoids with ease.
Lindgren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patel counters with a right hand to the body.
Leo Lindgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patel lands a lovely overhand right.
Lindgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lindgren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Lindgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindgren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patel circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Patel misses.
Lindgren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel catches Lindgren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Patel.
Patel cracks Lindgren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Lindgren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Patel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lindgren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lindgren's back!
Patel is looking to control Lindgren but Lindgren is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lindgren has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Patel doesn't have the hooks in and Lindgren manages to turn into his guard.

Patel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Patel connects with a jab.
Asheesh Patel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindgren fails with a takedown attempt.
Patel lands a head shot.
Patel lands with a straight right. Lindgren didn't see that one coming.
Asheesh Patel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Lindgren both land. Nice combination.
Lindgren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lindgren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lindgren throws the kick towards the body but Patel avoids it.
Patel throws a nice looking combination but Lindgren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patel just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindgren misses with a wild combination.

Patel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lindgren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Patel is in Lindgren's guard.
Patel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Lindgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patel defends it easily.
Patel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Patel slips nicely into half guard.
Patel is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren is looking for a sweep. Patel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Patel seems content to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Asheesh Patel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Patel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindgren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Patel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lindgren's guard.
Patel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Patel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asheesh Patel has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lindgren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lindgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patel defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asheesh Patel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patel 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asheesh Patel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

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

Boyka
vs
Rua

194 cm
20
244 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

PhoQus Sports Nutrition and Fund Transfer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicholas Rua!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Nicholas Rua has been cut.
Rua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boyka misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boyka's sensitive parts.
Rua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily.
Boyka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rua.
Boyka throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
Rua lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boyka will feel that in the morning.
Rua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rua scores with a kick to the body.
Rua lands a nice looking body kick.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boyka.
Boyka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from Rua.
A solid body kick from Rua.
Rua scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boyka's head.

It looks like Uri Boyka has been cut.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua scores with a kick to the body.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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

Boyka is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Boyka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Rua darts in and clinches Boyka up against the cage.
Boyka seems to have got his legs back now.

Rua manages to break the clinch.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Rua lands a big head kick that sends Boyka tumbling to the mat! Rua takes a step backwards and waves Boyka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boyka avoids the head kick by Rua.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily.
Boyka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Boyka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Rua instigates a clinch.
Boyka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Boyka can't break the clinch.
Boyka being controlled against the cage.
Rua is trying to stall.
A knee to the head by Rua.
Rua has Boyka pressed against the cage, preventing Boyka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boyka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
Rua lands a head kick!
Rua cracks the inside of Boyka's front leg.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Boyka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whack! Rua lands a heavy head kick that drops Boyka. The ref tackles Rua to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Boyka was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Nicholas Rua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Silliard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacobi Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silliard
vs
Wilson

190 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Silliard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacobi Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Silliard is avoiding it.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Silliard circles away.

Wilson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silliard tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Silliard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Silliard works to full guard.
Wilson wants to stand but Silliard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silliard is controlling Wilson's posture.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Silliard pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.

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.
Wilson wants to stand but Silliard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silliard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silliard trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Silliard stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Silliard is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Silliard.
Wilson dives in and grabs Silliard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silliard pushes down on Wilson's head and hops out.
Silliard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Silliard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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.
Wilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Silliard moves into the clinch.
Wilson looks gassed!

Silliard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wilson can't fight it off and eventually Silliard manages to take the fight to the floor. Wilson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Silliard from controlling successfully.
Wilson wants to stand but Silliard is controlling the position.
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 Kevin Silliard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Silliard tries a head kick but it misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilson.
An elbow from Wilson crashes against the mat.

Wilson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silliard to his feet.
Wilson tries to clinch but Silliard moves away

and Silliard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silliard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Silliard tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silliard pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilson is trying to stand back up but Silliard is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilson tries to kick Silliard off but Silliard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silliard controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Silliard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silliard misses the shot to the body.
Silliard tries a head kick but it misses.
Silliard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson darts in trying to clinch

and Silliard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wilson's guard.
Silliard is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.
Silliard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silliard wants to clinch but Wilson slips to the side
and Wilson counters with a three punch combo that has Silliard backing up. Silliard nods at Wilson to acknowledge the strikes.
Silliard swinging wildly here.

Wilson rushes Silliard and presses him up against the cage.

Wilson breaks the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Silliard.

Silliard is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Silliard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wilson gets caught flat footed, as Silliard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silliard advances position into side control!
Wilson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Silliard laying and praying for a moment but Wilson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wilson is trying to stand.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silliard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wilson is trying to stand back up but Silliard is controlling him
Silliard controlling the pace.
Wilson pushes Silliard off looking to stand but Silliard dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Silliard seems to be looking for submissions.

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.
Silliard stalling.

Silliard seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silliard was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silliard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobi Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silliard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silliard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silliard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silliard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Silliard!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Epeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Grekulovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Epeen
vs
Grekulovic

182 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

169 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Epeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dragan Grekulovic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grekulovic tries to bum rush Epeen with a series of wild strikes but Epeen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epeen is looking to clinch but Grekulovic is avoiding it.
Epeen moves out of range of the strikes.
Grekulovic misses the shot to the body.
Epeen slips under a jab.
Epeen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epeen throws out a leg kick but Grekulovic moves out of range and Epeen only half commits.

Epeen has taken the fight to the clinch.

Epeen breaks the clinch.
Grekulovic throws a hook to the side of Epeen's head but Epeen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grekulovic blocks a head kick by Epeen.
Dragan Grekulovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grekulovic checks a low kick from Epeen.
Grekulovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epeen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Epeen scoring well with a low kick there.
Grekulovic misses the jab.
Grekulovic avoids the head kick by Epeen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epeen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Dragan Grekulovic has been cut.
Epeen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grekulovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epeen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Vinny Epeen has been cut.
Epeen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grekulovic is able to avoid easily.
Grekulovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grekulovic throws a series of punches but Epeen avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epeen tries a low kick but Grekulovic avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Grekulovic blocks the low kick.
Grekulovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Epeen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grekulovic misses with an uppercut. Epeen saw that one coming.
Epeen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epeen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grekulovic throws an overhand right that lands on Epeen's shoulder, as Epeen tries to avoid the shot.
Epeen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epeen misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epeen.
Epeen blocks a jab.
Grekulovic blocks a leg kick.
Grekulovic misses with a looping right.
Grekulovic misses with a looping left.
Grekulovic throws an overhand right that lands on Epeen's shoulder, as Epeen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epeen.
Grekulovic moves in looking to clinch but Epeen pushes him off.
Grekulovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epeen throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grekulovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grekulovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epeen.
Grekulovic throws a hook but Epeen avoids it easily.
Grekulovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grekulovic blocks a head kick by Epeen.
Grekulovic scores with a jab to the body.
Epeen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grekulovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grekulovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grekulovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grekulovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grekulovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Grekulovic clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Epeen as Grekulovic tries to tie him up.
Epeen wants to get back to striking at distance but Grekulovic won't allow it.

Epeen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grekulovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grekulovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grekulovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grekulovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Epeen drives through and clinches with Grekulovic against the cage.

Epeen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grekulovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epeen.
Grekulovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epeen.
Grekulovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epeen. Epeen obviously looking to wear him down.
Grekulovic throws a jab when Epeen was well out of range.

Grekulovic gets a clinch.

Epeen breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epeen.
Grekulovic looks gassed!
Epeen ducks under a wild hook from Grekulovic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epeen.
Epeen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epeen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Epeen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epeen, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Epeen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Epeen thumps Grekulovic with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epeen lands with a kick to the temple. Grekulovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick lands there from Epeen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grekulovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grekulovic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Epeen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grekulovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Epeen.
Epeen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epeen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Epeen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Epeen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Epeen moves into range and clinches up with Grekulovic.
Grekulovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Epeen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epeen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Epeen breaks from the clinch.
Epeen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epeen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Epeen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epeen, right into the meat.
Epeen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grekulovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epeen.
Epeen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Epeen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Epeen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grekulovic loads up on a big right hand but Epeen slips the punch.
Epeen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grekulovic's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Grekulovic misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epeen.
Grekulovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grekulovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Epeen is just out of range.
Grekulovic misses with a looping left.
Epeen ducks under a wild hook from Grekulovic.
Epeen thumps Grekulovic with a low kick.
Epeen is looking to slow Grekulovic down with leg kicks.
Epeen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Epeen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grekulovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epeen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Epeen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grekulovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Epeen.
Grekulovic is breathing heavily.
Epeen keeps Grekulovic at a distance using the push kick.

Epeen takes the fight into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grekulovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epeen can pounce on him.
Epeen lands with a thumping leg kick.

Epeen moves into range and clinches up with Grekulovic.

Epeen breaks the clinch.
Epeen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Epeen tries to close the distance and clinch but Grekulovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Epeen rushes Grekulovic and presses him up against the cage.
Epeen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grekulovic is defending well for now.
Grekulovic working hard to break the clinch.
Grekulovic is trying to break free.

Epeen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick from Epeen.
Grekulovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epeen can pounce on him.
Epeen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Epeen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Epeen is looking to slow Grekulovic down with leg kicks.
Epeen throws a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Epeen.
Epeen throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Grekulovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Epeen.
Grekulovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epeen dodges the punch combination from Grekulovic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epeen.
Epeen lands with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epeen, right into the meat.
Epeen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Epeen cracks the inside of Grekulovic's front leg.
Epeen lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Epeen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Epeen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Epeen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grekulovic can do to turn this around?

Epeen gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Epeen manages to break the clinch.
Epeen throws a head kick that half lands.
Epeen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grekulovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grekulovic throws a looping overhand right but Epeen ducks down to avoid it.
Epeen throws a sloppy head kick and Grekulovic moves out of range easily.
Epeen lands a high kick!
A lazy body kick from Grekulovic
and Epeen counters with a head kick.
Epeen defending well as Grekulovic loads up on a big left hand.
Grekulovic throws a nice looking combination but Epeen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Epeen moves into range and clinches up with Grekulovic.
Grekulovic scores with a shot to the side of Epeen's head.

Epeen breaks the clinch.
Grekulovic digs a good body shot into Epeen's ribs.
Epeen moves away from the strike by Grekulovic.
Epeen clinches but Grekulovic breaks the clinch
and Epeen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epeen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Epeen clinches with his opponent.

Epeen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grekulovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epeen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Epeen clinches with his opponent.

Epeen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epeen blocks a jab.
Epeen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grekulovic's head.
Epeen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grekulovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epeen, right into the meat.
Grekulovic throws a hook but Epeen avoids it easily.
Epeen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grekulovic's calf.
Epeen blocks a jab.
Epeen scoring well with a low kick there.
Epeen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Epeen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grekulovic.
Epeen is looking to slow Grekulovic down with leg kicks.
Grekulovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Grekulovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Epeen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Epeen scores with a kick to the body.
Grekulovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grekulovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grekulovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epeen.
Epeen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grekulovic's sensitive parts.
Grekulovic throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Epeen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grekulovic.
Epeen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epeen scoring well with a low kick there.
Epeen is looking to clinch.
Epeen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grekulovic. That did some damage!

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

Epeen breaks from the clinch.
Grekulovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grekulovic throws a shot from downtown. Epeen moves away and avoids it.
Epeen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grekulovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Epeen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grekulovic's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epeen.
Epeen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epeen thumps Grekulovic with a low kick.
Epeen scores with a head kick.
Epeen lands with a nice body kick.
Grekulovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epeen can pounce on him.
Epeen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grekulovic.
Epeen scores with a leg kick.
Epeen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Epeen.
Grekulovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epeen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grekulovic.
Epeen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grekulovic throws a hook but Epeen blocks it.

Epeen takes the fight into the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grekulovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Grekulovic clinches up against the cage.

Epeen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epeen slips under a jab.
Epeen throws a leg kick but Grekulovic moved away.
Epeen thumps Grekulovic with a low kick.
Epeen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epeen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epeen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epeen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grekulovic takes a step back to recover.
Grekulovic misses the shot to the body.
Epeen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Epeen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grekulovic.
Epeen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grekulovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Epeen.
Grekulovic thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grekulovic throws a hook but Epeen avoids it easily.
Epeen tried to score with a low kick but Grekulovic checks it.
Epeen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epeen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epeen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grekulovic checks the leg kick.
Epeen throws a low kick, looking for Grekulovic's leg but Grekulovic calmly moves out of range.
Epeen walks into a left hand.
Vinny Epeen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grekulovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epeen moves away.
Epeen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grekulovic.
Grekulovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epeen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Epeen.
Epeen lands a front kick.
Grekulovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Epeen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grekulovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epeen can pounce on him.
Grekulovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epeen. Epeen obviously looking to wear him down.
Epeen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epeen scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Epeen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from Epeen.
Grekulovic swinging wildly here.
Epeen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epeen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grekulovic's sensitive parts.
Epeen throws a head kick that Grekulovic semi-blocks.
Epeen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grekulovic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Grekulovic clinches.
Epeen tries to circle away but Grekulovic has him pinned against the cage.

Epeen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragan Grekulovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Grekulovic tries to keep at a distance but Epeen has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Epeen!