Raising the hell PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Pirinen
vs
Ukko

192 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Pirinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonttu Ukko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pirinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pirinen pushing down on Ukko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Pirinen 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.

Ukko is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Pirinen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Pirinen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ukko is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Pirinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Veli Pirinen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Mussaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mussaka
vs
Vargas

185 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Mussaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enrico Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vargas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Mussaka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vargas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mussaka works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mussaka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mussaka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mussaka wants to control but Vargas is keeping him busy.
Vargas regains half guard, as Mussaka was trying to land strikes.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mussaka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussaka thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vargas to regain full guard.
Mussaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
Mussaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mussaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
Mussaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mussaka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mussaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mussaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas has momentary wrist control but Mussaka slips an elbow through the middle.
Mussaka throws and elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mussaka's guard. Nice move by Vargas!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vargas wants to stand but Mussaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vargas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mussaka wants to sweep here but Vargas controlling him for the moment.
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Mussaka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mussaka pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.

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

Mussaka drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
Mussaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
Mussaka throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Mussaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mussaka working some strikes from top position.
Mussaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mussaka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vargas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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.
Mussaka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mussaka slips nicely into half guard.
Vargas looks gassed!
Mussaka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vargas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mussaka throws a strike but Vargas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mussaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Mussaka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mussaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vargas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vargas leaves Mussaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vargas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mussaka keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Mussaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Vargas which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Mussaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussaka shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Mussaka pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Mussaka looking for a takedown.
Vargas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vargas fails to pull guard.

Mussaka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vargas is trying to stand.
Mussaka looks to land a strike but Vargas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mussaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mussaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mussaka.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mussaka throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Mussaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mussaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mussaka throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussaka stands and throws Vargas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Vargas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mussaka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mussaka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vargas to see if he's OK.
Mussaka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mussaka working the head with strikes.
Mussaka in side control, throwing shots but Vargas defends.
The strikes coming from Mussaka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mussaka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mussaka is trying to ground and pound but Vargas uses the momentary lack of control by Mussaka to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussaka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mussaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mussaka stops Vargas from getting back to his feet.
Mussaka slips a nice elbow through Vargas's hands, connecting with Vargas's forehead.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mussaka.
Mussaka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mussaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mussaka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mussaka.
Vargas clinches but Mussaka breaks the clinch

and Mussaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vargas won't be happy with that.
Vargas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mussaka throwing strikes but Vargas manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vargas stands up.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mussaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mussaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Mussaka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vargas has worked his arm free - good work by Vargas!
Mussaka scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mussaka decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vargas stuffs the takedown attempt from Mussaka. Mussaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Mussaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepi Mussaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mussaka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussaka thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
Mussaka throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Mussaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mussaka.
Mussaka misses with a head shot. Vargas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mussaka trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.

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.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mussaka throwing strikes but missing.
Mussaka throws a big right hand that misses.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Mussaka from controlling successfully.
Mussaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enrico Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mussaka lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sepi Mussaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mussaka, 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 for Sepi Mussaka!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Sepi Mussaka!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Sepi Mussaka!

Sepi Mussaka wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sinister - Leviathan. Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tuominen
vs
Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki

195 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Tuominen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tuominen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kvadratichnie Schtaniki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to escape but Tuominen is in control.
Tuominen wants to take a breather but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tuominen.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has a closed guard, preventing Tuominen from standing up.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tuominen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is pressed up against the cage. Tuominen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kvadratichnie Schtaniki down to the mat. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Teemu Tuominen has been cut.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tuominen misses with a low kick.

Tuominen clinches up with Kvadratichnie Schtaniki and pushes him back against the cage.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to break free but Tuominen has control.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to circle away but Tuominen has him pinned against the cage.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuominen won't allow it.
Tuominen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuominen has him pressed against the cage.
Tuominen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuominen prevents Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from breaking the clinch.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to break the clinch but Tuominen has him pressed against the cage.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki can't break the clinch.
Tuominen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki managing to block the knees to the body from Tuominen.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeps control of Tuominen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tuominen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuominen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teemu Tuominen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuominen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tuominen jumps guard but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki stands there with Tuominen around his waist. Tuominen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to break free.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to break the clinch but Tuominen is controlling him.
Tuominen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tuominen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuominen is breathing heavily.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Tuominen stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki follows into mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tuominen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tuominen tries to get out of the position.
Tuominen tries to hold on but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki postures up.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a head kick that half lands.

Teemu Tuominen's cut is getting worse.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki. Tuominen shrugs it off though.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a head kick that stumbles Tuominen and the fighters go to the mat.

Tuominen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tuominen is working an open guard so Kvadratichnie Schtaniki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Tuominen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki connects with a superb combination that knocks Tuominen out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kvadratichnie Schtaniki before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Tuominen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasper Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Naama
vs
Smith

200 cm
23
265 lbs
8 - 9 - 1

210 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasper Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a jab.
Naama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Naama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Naama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith trying to control the action but Naama is working from the bottom.

Smith decides to stand back up.
Smith with a hook.
Naama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Naama to the mat! Naama manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Naama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Naama manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Naama's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Naama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Naama tries to get out of the position.
Naama is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naama is keeping the position for now.
Smith pushing down on Naama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Naama is working away.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Naama is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Naama is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.

Smith seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Naama is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jasper Smith!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kane
vs
Klein

195 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

210 cm
25
240 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ashton Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Klein!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein is looking to clinch.
Klein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kane.

It looks like Hans Klein has been cut.
Klein tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.

Kane lands a left and a right that send Klein crashing to the mat, dazed. Kane thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klein circles away.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klein tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klein to the ground. Klein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kane.

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.

Kane drops Klein with a beautiful combination! Klein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kane is looking for the KO!
Klein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klein at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands with a big right hook that stumbles Klein - he's out on his feet here! Kane follows up with another monster hook that separates Klein from consciousness! Klein falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Kane stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ashton Kane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rozafa Arben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Filikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arben comes into the arena with P.O.D. - The Messenjah blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Arben
vs
Filikovic

198 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
208 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arben comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arben lands a nice hook to Filikovic's body. Filikovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arben stuffs the takedown attempt from Filikovic. Filikovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Filikovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Marko Filikovic has been cut.
Arben's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arben duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Filikovic is rocked!
Filikovic looks gassed!
Arben lands with a right and another and another! Filikovic is in big trouble! Arben lands again and this time it's lights out for Filikovic! A quality knockout there for Arben.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rozafa Arben!