VFC 13: Gastsped PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjork Gudmundsdottir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Edmarker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Niklas Edmarker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Gudmundsdottir
vs
Edmarker

170 cm
20
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

157 cm
22
136 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Lucid Nutrition

Valhalla War Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjork Gudmundsdottir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Edmarker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmarker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gudmundsdottir as he jumps to the side.
Edmarker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmarker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmarker is looking to clinch.
Gudmundsdottir throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edmarker.
Niklas Edmarker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gudmundsdottir throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Gudmundsdottir.
Gudmundsdottir keeps the fight on the outside.
Edmarker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gudmundsdottir is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmarker shoots in and drives through. Gudmundsdottir sprawls well.
Gudmundsdottir goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Edmarker scores with a takedown into Gudmundsdottir's guard.
Edmarker slips nicely into half guard.

Edmarker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Edmarker seems to be looking for submissions.
Edmarker looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudmundsdottir looks like he's trying to stand up.

Edmarker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gudmundsdottir defends it well.
Edmarker is looking to advance position but Gudmundsdottir won't allow it.

Edmarker is working for a kimura but Gudmundsdottir is defending it quite comfortably.

Edmarker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edmarker is working for a kimura but Gudmundsdottir is defending it quite comfortably.
Edmarker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Gudmundsdottir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Edmarker.

Gudmundsdottir has left one of his arms exposed and Edmarker doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gudmundsdottir screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niklas Edmarker!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bumpy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murdara Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdara Uchiha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Uchiha

192 cm
22
153 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bumpy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murdara Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a head kick that stumbles Uchiha and the fighters go to the mat.

Uchiha is rocked!

It looks like Murdara Uchiha has been cut.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uchiha is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Uchiha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson postures up.
Uchiha seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Uchiha trying to control the position.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uchiha on the ground.
Uchiha looking for a sweep. Not yet Uchiha, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uchiha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bumpy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Uchiha. Uchiha gets slowly back to his feet.
Uchiha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uchiha looks gassed!
Uchiha seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Johnson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Uchiha is backing up but Johnson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Uchiha covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Johnson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bumpy Johnson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubadub Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorius Millrapids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sanford
vs
Millrapids

210 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

recos laboratory

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubadub Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorius Millrapids!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubadub Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millrapids misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Millrapids.
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Millrapids moves out of range easily.
Millrapids misses with an uppercut.

Millrapids closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanford to the mat! Sanford manages to get full guard.
Sanford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Millrapids is controlling him.
Millrapids pushes down on Sanford's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Millrapids wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Millrapids not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Millrapids drops an elbow to the side of Sanford's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Millrapids missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Millrapids is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet.

Millrapids is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millrapids looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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.
Millrapids passes to side control.
Millrapids tries to move to mount but Sanford blocks the move with his legs.
The strikes coming from Millrapids are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Millrapids crashes against the mat.
Millrapids tries to move to mount but Sanford blocks the move with his legs.
Sanford is trying to buck Millrapids off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millrapids in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sanford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Millrapids moves out of range easily.
Sanford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Millrapids.
A head kick misses from Sanford.
Sanford throws a head kick but Millrapids moves out of range.
A cross from Sanford lands.
Millrapids throws the left hand but Sanford avoids the punch easily.
Sanford lands a two punch combo.
Sanford tries a head kick but it misses.
Millrapids avoids the head kick by Sanford.
Sanford is breathing heavily.
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanford misses with a head kick.

Millrapids closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Millrapids misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Millrapids seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Millrapids in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Millrapids fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Millrapids landing a few strikes.
The strikes coming from Millrapids are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanford parries the strikes from Millrapids easily there. Millrapids is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanford to escape.
Sanford gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Millrapids fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregorius Millrapids dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sanford misses with a two punch combination.
Millrapids showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanford.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Millrapids looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Millrapids is rocked!
Sanford tries a head kick but it misses.
Millrapids is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanford finish him?
Sanford throws a head kick that misses.
Sanford misses with a head kick.
Millrapids throws a half hearted mid kick.
Millrapids seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanford circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Millrapids drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sanford follows Millrapids to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rubadub Sanford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Alves has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Stevenson's chin.

Stevenson
vs
Alves

161 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
132 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.

Stevenson rushes Alves and presses him up against the cage.

Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pablo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson scores with a push kick.
Stevenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevenson pinned against the cage. Stevenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevenson misses with a low kick.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stevenson throws a chopping leg kick but Alves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stevenson misses with a body kick.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peter Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Alves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Alves with that takedown attempt.

Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.

Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peter Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.

Stevenson clinches with his opponent.

Stevenson breaks the clinch.

Stevenson clinches up with Alves and pushes him back against the cage.

Stevenson has Alves pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stevenson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alves tumbling to the mat - Stevenson dives into Alves's guard.
Stevenson passes Alves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Alves looks gassed!
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ville Lumme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Wallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lumme
vs
Wallis

188 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Lumme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Wallis!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumme avoids the head kick by Wallis.
Lumme shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Lumme.

Lumme looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lumme trying to pass the guard but Wallis defending well.
Lumme throwing shots but Wallis is blocking nicely.
Wallis tries to roll over but Lumme keeps him under control.
Lumme wants to get back to his feet.

Lumme decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wallis stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumme throws a one two combo.
Lumme looks for a takedown but Wallis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Lumme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallis avoids a kick to the body.
Ville Lumme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumme tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lumme moves in looking to clinch but Wallis pushes him off.
Wallis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Wallis scores a takedown into full mount!

Wallis has hold of Lumme's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lumme manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wallis content just to control the position here.
Wallis landing strikes from the mount and Lumme is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lumme throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wallis. What's that going to do exactly?
Wallis avoids the attempt from Lumme to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumme is breathing heavily.
Wallis looking to control but Lumme is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Wallis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lumme manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lumme can't do much from the bottom here.
Lumme is not content to let Wallis control the position.
Lumme being controlled for a moment.
Wallis blocks the strikes from Lumme.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallis is looking to take a break and control but Lumme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Wallis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lumme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lumme avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wallis.

Wallis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lumme has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wallis but great work by Lumme.
Wallis is not content to let Lumme control the position.
Lumme is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wallis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wallis wants to control but Lumme postures up.

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.
Lumme wants to control but Wallis is keeping him busy.
Wallis trying to remain calm as Lumme controls from the top position.
Wallis is trying to control Lumme's posture but Lumme avoids it.
Lumme landing a few strikes.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wallis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallis showed some decent athleticism there.
Lumme is not content to let Wallis control the position.
Lumme tries to get to full guard but Wallis has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lumme forces Wallis back against the cage and clinches.
Lumme has Wallis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wallis is trying to break free.
Wallis just leaning against Lumme, taking a breather.

Lumme has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wallis uses from the top position.

Lumme looking for a guillotine here but Wallis defends easily.
Lumme wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wallis manages to pass to side control.
Lumme is staying active underneath Wallis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallis trying to pass the guard but Lumme defending well.

Lumme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wallis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wallis is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumme is looking for a sweep. Wallis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lumme looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lumme counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lumme.
Wallis jumps guard but Lumme stands there with Wallis around his waist. Wallis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wallis fails to pull guard.
Ville Lumme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Wallis.

Lumme turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lumme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lumme is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wallis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wallis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallis looking for submissions off his back.
Lumme wants to control but Wallis is keeping him busy.
Wallis is trying to control but can't.

Lumme is working for a kimura but Wallis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lumme wants to control but Wallis is keeping him busy.
Lumme sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lumme is nestled in close to Wallis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wallis is holding on to half guard well.
Lumme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallis keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumme uses his free foot to push down on Wallis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wallis.

Lumme working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lumme trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Lumme has hold of Wallis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wallis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wallis is squirming around, avoiding Lumme's attempts to control the action.
Wallis tries to improve his position but instead Lumme has taken his back!

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

Lumme is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wallis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wallis for a finish.
Lumme is not going to allow Wallis to sit and survive in this position.
Lumme is trying to stick to Wallis's back but Wallis is turning into Lumme. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lumme's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wallis.
Wallis looking to pass the guard.
Lumme trying to control the position.
Lumme can't keep his opponent in guard - Wallis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lumme tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lumme is looking to control Wallis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lumme avoid being mounted?
Lumme wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Lumme dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wallis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lumme counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lumme lands with a nice combination. Wallis backs away looking to recover.
Wallis keeps the fight on the outside.
Lumme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lumme lands the left hand.
Lumme shoots and misses

and Wallis counters with a shoot takedown. Lumme fights it but they end up in guard.
Wallis won't allow Lumme to sweep him here.
Lumme working a defensive guard but Wallis passes into half guard.
Wallis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lumme knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rod Wallis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lumme wants to control but Wallis is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lumme manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lumme trying to keep a closed guard but Wallis is proving a slippery customer.
Wallis stands and throws Lumme's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumme wants to control but Wallis postures up.
Wallis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lumme down.
Wallis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wallis is looking to take a break and control but Lumme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallis lands some shots froms side control.

Wallis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lumme is not content to let Wallis control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumme is trying to get back to half guard.

Wallis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lumme is looking for a sweep.
Wallis is looking to take a break and control but Lumme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Wallis decides to stand back up. Wallis steps back and let's Lumme get back to his feet.
Lumme is looking to land body kicks.
Lumme tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wallis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wallis wants to control from the top but Lumme keeps moving.

Lumme pushes Wallis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lumme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lumme shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wallis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lumme's guard.
Lumme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lumme keeping moving, preventing Wallis from controlling successfully.
Wallis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lumme trying to keep a closed guard but Wallis is proving a slippery customer.
Wallis works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lumme keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A nice combination there by Lumme.
Lumme tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wallis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lumme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wallis is stalling here.
Wallis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lumme pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lumme wants to clinch up but Wallis keeps it at a distance.
Wallis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lumme to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Wallis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wallis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Wallis!