UnFC Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Pavelic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Cash Pocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Cash Pocket will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Pavelic
vs
Cash Pocket

187 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Attliction

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Pavelic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Cash Pocket!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Pavelic. No joy for Cash Pocket on that attempt.

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

Pavelic is looking for a kimura but Cash Pocket is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pavelic to get the leverage.
Cash Pocket regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pavelic.

Pavelic drops back looking for a leg! Cash Pocket is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cash Pocket manages to kick Pavelic off! Pavelic jumps back into Cash Pocket's guard.
Pavelic content to stall in guard here.
Pavelic really is a fat lump.
Pavelic trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash Pocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavelic stands and throws Cash Pocket's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pavelic working the strikes but Cash Pocket uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pavelic passes to full mount!
Pavelic tries to control but Cash Pocket wriggling away.

Pavelic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cash Pocket has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cash Pocket!
Pavelic 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.
Pavelic keeping full guard, as Cash Pocket tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cash Pocket drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pavelic dives on top into guard.
Cash Pocket avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pavelic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cash Pocket will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pavelic preventing the sweep.
Pavelic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pavelic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cash Pocket is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pavelic, into his guard.
Pavelic is breathing heavily.

Pavelic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cash Pocket 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 Pavelic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavelic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cash Pocket off and has taken his back!

Pavelic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Pavelic goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Cash Pocket escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Pavelic tries to roll over but Cash Pocket keeps him under control.

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

Pavelic has his foot on Cash Pocket's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cash Pocket works his way back into a safe position though.

Pavelic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cash Pocket doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cash Pocket manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavelic looking to control.
Pavelic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cash Pocket is one step ahead there.

Pavelic has his foot on Cash Pocket's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cash Pocket works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavelic wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Pavelic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pavelic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Pavelic tries for a kimura but Cash Pocket is defending well.
Cash Pocket tries to bench press Pavelic off him but Pavelic keeps the position.

Pavelic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cash Pocket rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pavelic's guard! Nice work there by Cash Pocket!

Cash Pocket drops back looking for a leg! Pavelic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pavelic manages to kick Cash Pocket off! Cash Pocket jumps back into Pavelic's guard.

Pavelic is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cash Pocket has his hands clasped together but Pavelic extends an breaks Cash Pocket's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pavelic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Pavelic!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wooped Allday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and el viz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). viz has chosen Shadow Skanking as his entrance music. el viz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Allday
vs
viz

185 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Attliction

Lucid Nutrition
Russian Experiments

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wooped Allday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, el viz!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
viz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Allday is looking to clinch but viz is avoiding it.
Allday misses with a series of wild punches.
Allday lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Allday.
viz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allday misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by viz or perhaps it was just good defense by Allday which made him look bad.

viz tries to keep at a distance but Allday has taken the fight into the clinch.
Allday wants to break the clinch but can't.
viz taking a breather.

viz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
viz dodges the punch combination from Allday.
viz is looking to slow Allday down with leg kicks.
Allday tries for a takedown but viz circles away easily
and viz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Allday.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allday lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
viz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Allday has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Allday stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Allday looks to land a combination but viz avoids it well.
Allday is breathing heavily.
viz lands a front kick.

Allday tries to keep at a distance but viz has taken the fight into the clinch.
viz looking for a takedown.

viz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
viz looks to clinch

so Allday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Allday drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and viz dives on top into guard.
viz forces his way into half guard.
Allday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
viz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Allday with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Allday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
viz working over Allday with some ground and pound. Allday looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
viz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
viz is pressing down on Allday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Allday is holding on for now.
Allday wants to get back to full guard.
Allday is working hard here to advance position.
Allday trying to get back to full guard but viz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Allday tries to reverse the position but viz maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allday sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Allday is trying to stand back up but viz is controlling him
Allday manages to get to full guard.
Allday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in viz's guard.
Allday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Allday fails to land a wild elbow strike.
viz is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
viz can't do much from the bottom here.
Allday is trying to ground and pound but viz uses the momentary lack of control by Allday to regain half guard.
viz is trying to get back to full guard.
Allday stops viz from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
viz tries for a takedown but Allday circles away easily

and Allday counters with a single leg into guard. viz didn't expect that.
Wooped Allday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of el viz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of viz's head.
Allday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Allday wants to pass the guard but viz is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

viz clinches up against the cage.
viz throws an elbow but it's blocked.

viz breaks the clinch.
Allday misses with a wild combination.
viz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allday counters with a one-two to the body.
Allday with a hook.
viz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allday as he jumps to the side.
viz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allday throws a right and a left that viz avoids nicely.
Allday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allday buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allday scores with a jab to the head.
Allday tries to clinch but viz moves out of range.
viz keeps the fight on the outside.
viz doesn't manage to clinch there - Allday circles away.
viz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooped Allday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of el viz.
viz punishes Allday's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
viz is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
viz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
viz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
viz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
viz cracks Allday with a right hand to the side of the head.
viz closes the distance and clinches up with Allday, looking for a takedown. viz pushes Allday against the cage but Allday circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

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

viz seems to be looking for submissions.
Allday manages to get to full guard.
viz stands up over Allday, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allday keeping full guard, as viz tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
viz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Allday is proving hard to escape from.

Allday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but viz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
viz is looking to stand up but Allday won't let him.
Allday wants to sweep here but viz controlling him for the moment.
Allday controls viz momentarily but viz frees himself.
Allday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. viz manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
viz keeping moving, preventing Allday from controlling successfully.

Allday gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Allday takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allday swinging wilding here.
Allday tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Allday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
viz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allday.
viz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Allday counters by moving into the clinch.
viz lands a nice shot to the body.
Allday tries to break the clinch but viz is controlling the position.
Allday wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Allday is trying to break the clinch but viz has him pressed against the cage.

viz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allday clinches but viz breaks the clinch

and viz counters with a shoot takedown. Allday fights it but they end up in guard.
Allday throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
viz wants to control from the top but Allday keeps moving.
Allday trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Allday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Allday is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

viz breaks from the clinch.
Allday shoots in but viz avoids the takedown attempt easily.

viz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

viz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
viz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Allday counters with a takedown into side control.
viz is trying to improve his position.
viz struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wooped Allday will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Allday shoots in for a double leg but viz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allday swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting viz counter with a right hand.
Allday misses with a double jab
and viz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allday misses with a wild combination.
Allday closes this distance looking for a takedown but viz circles away.
No luck for viz with that takedown attempt.
Allday circles away from the clinch attempt.

viz instigates a clinch.

viz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allday tries a low kick but viz avoids it.
viz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
viz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
viz wants to clinch.
viz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
viz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but viz swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wooped Allday. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Allday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
viz pushes Allday off looking to stand but Allday dives back in and keeps control.
Allday seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but viz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Allday is looking to stall here but viz recovers full guard.
Allday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
viz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Allday decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
viz scores with a sloppy right hand. Allday should have avoided that one.
Allday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by viz.
Allday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
viz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Allday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Allday trying to control from half guard but viz is working away.
viz is trying to stand back up but Allday is controlling him
Allday is tying to control. viz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

viz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!

viz closes the distance and clinches.

viz breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
viz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allday has time to react.
Allday throws a series of punches but viz avoids them all with ease.
Allday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around viz's waist but viz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allday off to one side.
viz takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Allday clinches up against the cage.

viz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allday scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allday clinches but viz breaks the clinch
and viz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Allday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
viz misses with a takedown
and Allday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allday with a poor takedown
and viz counters with a nice body shot.
viz works over Allday's head and body with a nice combination.
viz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Allday. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allday.
Allday closes the distance and lands a one-two.
viz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allday.
viz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
viz throws a right and a left that Allday avoids nicely.
Wooped Allday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
viz misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Allday gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
viz lands a two punch combo.

Allday closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Allday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Allday trying to control from viz's half guard. viz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Allday sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed viz's guard.
Allday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Allday prevents viz from improving his position.
Allday throwing shots but viz is blocking nicely.
el viz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Allday seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but viz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wooped Allday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allday, 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 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wooped Allday!

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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 Gala Zar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapio Lapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gala Zar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zar
vs
Lapio

200 cm
18
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Top MMA Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gala Zar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapio Lapio!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapio moves out of range of the leg kick from Zar.
Zar misses with a series of wild punches.
Zar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zar misses with a few strikes there.
Lapio looks for a takedown but Zar sprawls well.
Zar throws a right and a left that Lapio avoids nicely.
Lapio tries for a takedown but Zar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zar throws a leg kick but Lapio checks it.
Zar misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zar as he avoids it easily.
Gala Zar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Lapio.
Zar missing with a left hand there. Lapio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lapio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zar is fending him off so far but Lapio persists. Nope, Zar circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Zar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lapio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lapio looks gassed!
A thudding body kick lands there by Zar!
Zar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lapio.

Zar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lapio jumps guard but Zar stands there with Lapio around his waist. Lapio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zar.
Lapio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zar smiles and moves away.
Zar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zar drops Lapio with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lapio! Zar dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gala Zar!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Apassi Pekkarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Your Mom (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.

Pekkarinen
vs
Mom

178 cm
22
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Apassi Pekkarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Your Mom!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mom gets caught flat footed, as Pekkarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen wants to pass the guard but Mom is keeping the position.

Pekkarinen 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.
Pekkarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mom swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Pekkarinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pekkarinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pekkarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pekkarinen stays in close to Mom's body and controls the position.
Mom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Pekkarinen drops back looking for a leg! Mom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mom manages to kick Pekkarinen off! Pekkarinen jumps back into Mom's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pekkarinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pekkarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Your Mom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch but Mom is avoiding it.
Mom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pekkarinen.
Mom swinging wilding here.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mom looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mom.

It looks like Apassi Pekkarinen has been cut.
Mom misses with a wild combination.
Pekkarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mom throws a combination that misses

so Pekkarinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Mom blocks nicely.
Mom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pekkarinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen is breathing heavily.
Pekkarinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pekkarinen staying calm.
Pekkarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mom wants to get back to his feet but Pekkarinen drags him back down.
Pekkarinen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mom's legs.

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.
Pekkarinen moves into full mount!
Pekkarinen controlling the position easily from mount.

Pekkarinen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pekkarinen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mom because Pekkarinen loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apassi Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apassi Pekkarinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pekkarinen throws a right hand that Mom ducks under and follows up with a left that Mom also avoids with ease.
Mom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Mom misses.

Pekkarinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Pekkarinen digs a right hand into Mom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mom's gas tank.
Pekkarinen is stalling here.
Mom has had enough of the clinch but Pekkarinen keeps him there for the moment.
Mom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pekkarinen stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Pekkarinen.
Mom prevents a body shot from Pekkarinen.

Pekkarinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Pekkarinen keeping moving, preventing Mom from controlling successfully.
Mom is breathing heavily.
Pekkarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mom stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkarinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pekkarinen has his foot on Mom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mom works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Mom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mom trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
Pekkarinen wants to sweep here but Mom controlling him for the moment.

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

Pekkarinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pekkarinen pulls Mom in close to prevent any damage.

Pekkarinen has his foot on Mom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mom works his way back into a safe position though.

Pekkarinen has his feet on Mom's thighs here. He's pushed Mom off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mom screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apassi Pekkarinen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Riot VII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampsa Pikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Riot VII could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sampsa Pikari's chin.

Riot VII
vs
Pikari

185 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

162 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Lucid Nutrition

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Riot VII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Pikari!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pikari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Riot VII blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pikari.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sampsa Pikari!