FinnFight 4: Fight City PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petteri Vuorimaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

The Hammer
vs
Vuorimaa

198 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
233 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh The Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petteri Vuorimaa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuorimaa misses with a head kick.
Vuorimaa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The Hammer lands with a slapping head kick.
The Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
The Hammer tries to clinch but Vuorimaa moves away

and Vuorimaa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Hammer's guard now.
The Hammer wants to sweep here but Vuorimaa controlling him for the moment.

Vuorimaa stands and steps away. The Hammer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vuorimaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Vuorimaa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vuorimaa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Hammer's head.
Vuorimaa passes to side control.

Vuorimaa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vuorimaa controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorimaa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vuorimaa happy to just control the position for now.
The Hammer is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Hammer tries to escape but Vuorimaa is in control.
The Hammer defending against the ground and pound.
Vuorimaa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Vuorimaa decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Hammer to his feet.
The Hammer blocks a head kick by Vuorimaa.
The Hammer slips a jab from Vuorimaa.

Vuorimaa shoots in and bounces The Hammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vuorimaa forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuorimaa moves nicely into side control.
Vuorimaa looks gassed!
The Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Vuorimaa is dominant here and he's now got The Hammer's back!
Vuorimaa trying to control but The Hammer is having none of it.
The Hammer is looking to improve his position but Vuorimaa isn't that keen on the idea.
The Hammer tries to hold on but Vuorimaa pushes him away.

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.
Vuorimaa manages to capitalize on a mistake by The Hammer to take his back!

The Hammer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vuorimaa.
Vuorimaa trying to control.
The Hammer is in bad spot here.
The Hammer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petteri Vuorimaa 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.

Vuorimaa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vuorimaa wants to control but The Hammer is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vuorimaa working away.
Vuorimaa controls the position.
The Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.

Vuorimaa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Hammer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vuorimaa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vuorimaa is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorimaa with the ground and pound but The Hammer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vuorimaa in particular looking to stall.
The Hammer tries to get to full guard but Vuorimaa has control of the leg.
The Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petteri Vuorimaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Hammer looking to control.
Vuorimaa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Hammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Vuorimaa won't allow The Hammer to get back to his feet.
Vuorimaa postures up in The Hammer's guard and throws a big left but The Hammer blocks it.

Vuorimaa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The Hammer is looking to clinch.

Vuorimaa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Hammer's guard.
Vuorimaa trying to control but The Hammer is working from the bottom.
Vuorimaa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vuorimaa controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vuorimaa stands up from The Hammer's guard - Vuorimaa perhaps looking for a knockout.

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

The Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vuorimaa in particular looking to stall.
The Hammer is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer tries to get to full guard but Vuorimaa has control of the leg.
The Hammer is trying to maintain the position but Vuorimaa is very close to passing his half guard.
Vuorimaa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vuorimaa passes to full mount!
The Hammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Hammer regains half guard.

Vuorimaa escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petteri Vuorimaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vuorimaa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vuorimaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vuorimaa stopping the sweep attempt from The Hammer.
Vuorimaa trying to control but The Hammer is working from the bottom.
The Hammer can't keep his opponent in guard - Vuorimaa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vuorimaa passes to full mount!
The Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Vuorimaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Vuorimaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorimaa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vuorimaa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vuorimaa content just to control the position here.
The Hammer is working to get back to half guard.
Vuorimaa content just to control the position here.
The Hammer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

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.

Vuorimaa has hold of The Hammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Hammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vuorimaa punching from mount but The Hammer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The Hammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Hammer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer working to try and regain half guard.
The Hammer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vuorimaa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vuorimaa slows the pace down in half guard.
The Hammer has hold of Vuorimaa's hands but Vuorimaa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Hammer is looking to escape.
Vuorimaa controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vuorimaa is looking to take a break and control but The Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The Hammer actively working from the bottom here.

Vuorimaa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. The Hammer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vuorimaa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Petteri Vuorimaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyoto Bachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Neuvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neuvonen has chosen DMX - Intro as his entrance music. Hyoto Bachida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bachida
vs
Neuvonen

190 cm
22
222 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyoto Bachida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Neuvonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bachida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Bachida seems content to control.
Neuvonen is trying to control but can't.
Bachida prevents Neuvonen from improving his position.
Neuvonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bachida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bachida's back!
Bachida is trying to break free.
Neuvonen is looking to control Bachida but Bachida is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Bachida fending off the submission attempt from Neuvonen.
Neuvonen wants to control but Bachida is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bachida can't escape the position.
Neuvonen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bachida is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Neuvonen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bachida knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bachida for a finish.
Bachida is trying to get back to his feet but Neuvonen has full control of the position and if anything, Bachida has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bachida is breathing heavily.

Bachida is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.

Neuvonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bachida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neuvonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bachida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bachida gets through Neuvonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bachida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bachida lands a nice elbow.
Bachida wants to break free but Neuvonen has control.
Nice elbow from Neuvonen.
Bachida throws an elbow but it misses.
Neuvonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bachida stalling.

Bachida manages to break the clinch.
Bachida tries to clinch but Neuvonen moves out of range.
Neuvonen is looking to clinch.
Bachida looks to land a left hand but Neuvonen moved out of range nicely.
Bachida misses with a double jab.
Bachida misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Bachida does no damage.
Neuvonen clinches but Bachida breaks the clinch

and Bachida counters by clinching up.
Neuvonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bachida is looking to break free of the clinch but Neuvonen has double underhooks.
Neuvonen missing with knees to the body.
Neuvonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bachida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neuvonen tries to land a knee to the head but Bachida blocks with his arms.
Bachida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Neuvonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bachida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bachida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neuvonen has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bachida manages to break the clinch.
Neuvonen ducks under a wild hook from Bachida.
Neuvonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Bachida sprawls well. He's pushed Neuvonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neuvonen darts in trying to clinch

and Bachida counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Neuvonen is working an open guard so Bachida takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Neuvonen checks a leg kick.

Bachida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bachida wants to stand but Neuvonen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Neuvonen trying to control the position.
Bachida controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuvonen wants to stand and escape but Bachida is having none of it.
Neuvonen looking to control but Bachida passes into half guard.
Neuvonen is looking for a sweep. Bachida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neuvonen looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

Bachida moves into range and clinches up with Neuvonen.

Bachida gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neuvonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bachida is working away from the top position though.
Neuvonen manages to get to full guard.

Bachida gets to his feet. Neuvonen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyoto Bachida 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.

Neuvonen thuds his shin into the meat of Bachida's side.
Neuvonen drops his hands momentarily and Bachida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bachida misses with a double jab.
Bachida fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Bachida.

Neuvonen is rocked!
Neuvonen dodges the punch combination from Bachida.
Hyoto Bachida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neuvonen shoots in but Bachida avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Bachida rushes Neuvonen and presses him up against the cage.

Bachida breaks from the clinch.
Neuvonen closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bachida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Bachida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neuvonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bachida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Neuvonen's guard.
Neuvonen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bachida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bachida stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bachida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bachida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bachida lands a two punch combo.
Neuvonen dodges the punch combination from Bachida.
Bachida misses with a low kick as Neuvonen jumps back.
Bachida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neuvonen as he jumps to the side.
Bachida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bachida closes the distance and clinches up with Neuvonen, looking for a takedown. Bachida pushes Neuvonen against the cage but Neuvonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Neuvonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bachida misses with the combination.
Hyoto Bachida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bachida moves into the clinch successfully.
Neuvonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bachida has double underhooks.
Neuvonen is working for takedown but Bachida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hyoto Bachida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Neuvonen.

Neuvonen breaks from the clinch.
Bachida clinches but Neuvonen breaks the clinch
and Neuvonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bachida wants to clinch.
Bachida misses with a two punch combination.

Bachida shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bachida was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Neuvonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Bachida is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Neuvonen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bachida prevents Neuvonen from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bachida with shots to the head and body - Neuvonen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bachida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Neuvonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neuvonen manages to get to full guard.
Neuvonen wants to sweep here but Bachida controlling him for the moment.
Bachida content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Bachida gets to his feet - Neuvonen follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bachida misses with a double jab
and Neuvonen counters with a body kick that stops Bachida in his tracks momentarily.
Bachida throws a body kick the misses
and Neuvonen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Bachida moves into the clinch.

Bachida has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Neuvonen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Neuvonen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bachida gets his way!
Bachida is not going to allow Neuvonen to sit and survive in this position.
Neuvonen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bachida has good solid back control here.
Neuvonen trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyoto Bachida dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bachida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bachida misses with the combination.
Bachida 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.
Neuvonen blocks a head kick by Bachida.
Bachida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neuvonen is out of range and Bachida settles back down.
Neuvonen tries to clinch up

and Bachida counters with a shoot takedown. Neuvonen fights it but they end up in guard.
Neuvonen looking to control.
Neuvonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Neuvonen, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bachida is looking to stand up but Neuvonen won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Neuvonen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bachida uses it to pass to side control.
Bachida taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bachida working away.
Neuvonen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Neuvonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bachida trying to control but Neuvonen is having none of it.
Neuvonen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Neuvonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Neuvonen manages to regain half guard. Good work.

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.
Bachida drops an elbow to the side of Neuvonen's head.
Bachida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neuvonen pushes Bachida off looking to stand but Bachida dives back in and keeps control.
Neuvonen wants to control but Bachida is keeping busy.

Bachida decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

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

Bachida decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bachida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neuvonen can do to turn this around?
Bachida throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bachida throws a head kick that misses.

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

Bachida stands up from half guard.
Neuvonen thows a body kick. Bachida tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Neuvonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neuvonen tries to clinch but Bachida is having none of it.
Neuvonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bachida circles away.
Bachida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neuvonen tries to clinch but Bachida moves out of range.
Bachida tries to close the distance and clinch but Neuvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bachida misses with a wild body shot.
Neuvonen moves away from the strike by Bachida.
Neuvonen misses with a takedown attempt

and Bachida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neuvonen wants to get back to his feet.
Bachida is nestled in close to Neuvonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bachida controlling the action here.

Bachida gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bachida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neuvonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bachida gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Neuvonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Neuvonen wants a takedown.

Bachida is trying to trip Neuvonen. He has hold of a leg but Neuvonen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bachida persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Neuvonen keeping full guard, as Bachida tries to pass.

Neuvonen is working an open guard so Bachida takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neuvonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hannu Neuvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bachida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bachida lands in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyoto Bachida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bachida 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 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyoto Bachida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: bad boy - cascada. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lundgren
vs
Kolmiokuristus

185 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren tries to clinch up but Kolmiokuristus circles away and keeps his distance.

Kolmiokuristus feints and as Lundgren raises his hands in defense, Kolmiokuristus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kolmiokuristus won't allow Lundgren to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lundgren holds on and takes a little breather.
Lundgren keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
Kolmiokuristus slips nicely into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to mount his opponent but Lundgren defends it.
Lundgren throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Lundgren is defending well.
Kolmiokuristus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lundgren keeps working.
Lundgren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kolmiokuristus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kolmiokuristus's back!
Lundgren lands shots from the back.
Kolmiokuristus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lundgren keeps control of the position easily here as Kolmiokuristus tries to buck him off.
Lundgren doesn't have the hooks in and Kolmiokuristus manages to turn into his guard.
Lundgren trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lundgren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kolmiokuristus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lundgren has his hands on Kolmiokuristus's head, controlling the position.
Kolmiokuristus stands and throws Lundgren's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kolmiokuristus working away.

Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lundgren is trying to control Kolmiokuristus's posture but Kolmiokuristus avoids it.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kolmiokuristus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lundgren wants to control but Kolmiokuristus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lundgren wants to get back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus looks gassed!

Kolmiokuristus is trying to work for a kimura but Lundgren is defending well.
Lundgren is trying to maintain the position but Kolmiokuristus is very close to passing his half guard.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Peter Lundgren just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Lundgren closes the distance and clinches.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to break free.

Lundgren manages to break the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the head kick by Lundgren.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Lundgren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lundgren tries to clinch up but Kolmiokuristus circles away and keeps his distance.

Lundgren closes the distance and clinches.
Kolmiokuristus has Lundgren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lundgren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lundgren manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolmiokuristus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolmiokuristus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolmiokuristus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lundgren throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Lundgren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lundgren is looking to clinch but Kolmiokuristus is avoiding it.
Lundgren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the head kick by Lundgren.
Lundgren tries to clinch up but Kolmiokuristus circles away and keeps his distance.
Lundgren wants to clinch.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown but Lundgren sprawls well.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lundgren pinned against the cage. Lundgren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lundgren as he jumps to the side.
Peter Lundgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lundgren's head backwards.
Lundgren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus moves in looking to clinch but Lundgren pushes him off.
Lundgren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kolmiokuristus's calf.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a sloppy right hand. Lundgren should have avoided that one.
Lundgren closes the distance but Kolmiokuristus moves to the side

and Kolmiokuristus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lundgren keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lundgren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolmiokuristus on the ground.
Kolmiokuristus moves into full mount! Lundgren won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Kolmiokuristus pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Kolmiokuristus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lundgren wants to hold on but Kolmiokuristus pushes him away.
Lundgren looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lundgren controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't have the hooks in and Lundgren manages to turn into his guard.
Kolmiokuristus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lundgren!
Lundgren is just holding on here. Kolmiokuristus manages to take his back.
Lundgren trying to control the position but Kolmiokuristus manages to sink in the hooks.

Kolmiokuristus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lundgren defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kolmiokuristus gets his hands free as Lundgren looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lundgren manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kolmiokuristus's guard. Nice work there by Lundgren.
Kolmiokuristus is breathing heavily.
Kolmiokuristus keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Peter Lundgren just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lundgren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lundgren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lundgren clinches but Kolmiokuristus breaks the clinch

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

Kolmiokuristus 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.
Lundgren wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundgren wants to stand and escape but Kolmiokuristus is having none of it.
Lundgren is striking but Kolmiokuristus is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kolmiokuristus blocks the strikes from Lundgren.
Lundgren is looking to control Kolmiokuristus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lundgren avoid being mounted?
Kolmiokuristus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren is pressing down on Kolmiokuristus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lundgren pulls Kolmiokuristus in close to prevent any damage.
Lundgren looking to control.
Lundgren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kolmiokuristus manages to get himself to full guard.
Lundgren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Kolmiokuristus keeps moving.

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.
Lundgren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lundgren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lundgren content to stall in guard here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Peter Lundgren just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lundgren looks to clinch

and Kolmiokuristus counters with a takedown into side control.
Lundgren manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kolmiokuristus's best efforts.
Kolmiokuristus moves nicely into side control.

Kolmiokuristus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kolmiokuristus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws a strike aimed at the side of Lundgren's head but Lundgren avoids it well.
Lundgren tries to improve position but can't.
Kolmiokuristus working away.
Lundgren tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kolmiokuristus easily slips into full mount!

Kolmiokuristus working for a guillotine from mount but Lundgren is in no mood to give up.
Lundgren is looking to get to half guard.

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.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lundgren regains half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the action in half guard but Lundgren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lundgren manages to get to full guard.
Lundgren managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kolmiokuristus 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kolmiokuristus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Siilasvuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daan Ron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjalmar Siilasvuo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Siilasvuo
vs
Ron

187 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hjalmar Siilasvuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daan Ron!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ron clinches up with Siilasvuo and pushes him back against the cage.
Siilasvuo works on Ron's body with a couple of short punches.
Siilasvuo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Daan Ron has been cut.
Siilasvuo misses with the head strike.
Ron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Siilasvuo has him pressed against the cage.
Siilasvuo pushes off an throws an elbow but Ron leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Siilasvuo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Siilasvuo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ron tries to close the distance and clinch but Siilasvuo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ron walks into a left hand.

Ron looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Siilasvuo!
Siilasvuo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Siilasvuo is trying desperately to improve position.
Ron dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siilasvuo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Siilasvuo is defending against the submission attempts here by Ron.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ron is pressing down on Siilasvuo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siilasvuo is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siilasvuo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Siilasvuo tries to get to full guard but Ron has control of the leg.
Ron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siilasvuo keeps working.
Siilasvuo wants to get back to full guard.
Siilasvuo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Siilasvuo is looking to clinch but Ron is avoiding it.

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.
Siilasvuo with a poor takedown

and Ron counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ron looks gassed!
Ron trying to control but Siilasvuo is working from the bottom.
Siilasvuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Siilasvuo, not yet.
Ron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ron trying to control the position from guard on top but Siilasvuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siilasvuo has a closed guard, preventing Ron from standing up.
Ron trying to control the position from guard on top but Siilasvuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Siilasvuo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siilasvuo has control of Ron's left arm, preventing Ron from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Siilasvuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ron is one step ahead there.
Siilasvuo keeping moving, preventing Ron from controlling successfully.
Siilasvuo striking off his back but it's not causing Ron any problems.
Ron wants to control from the top but Siilasvuo keeps moving.
Siilasvuo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ron's guard.
Ron is controlling Siilasvuo's posture.
Siilasvuo throws a big right hand that misses.
Siilasvuo 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.

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.
Ron working a defensive guard here.
Ron has his hands on Siilasvuo's head, controlling the position.
Siilasvuo throws and elbow that misses. Ron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Siilasvuo's guard. Nice move by Ron!
Siilasvuo keeping moving, preventing Ron from controlling successfully.

Despite being in the dominant position, Daan Ron just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ron slips under a jab.
Siilasvuo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ron throws a head kick that misses.
Ron scores with a head kick.
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 Hjalmar Siilasvuo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daan Ron's cut.
That's time! Siilasvuo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ron misses with a head kick.
Siilasvuo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Siilasvuo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Ron moves into range and clinches up with Siilasvuo.
Ron is pressed up against the cage. Siilasvuo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ron down to the mat. Ron avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ron tries to clinch there but Siilasvuo circles away.
Ron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Siilasvuo.
Ron drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ron is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Siilasvuo.

Ron is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siilasvuo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ron manages to avoid it.
Ron is still on wobbly legs! Can Siilasvuo finish him?
Ron looks to land a combination but Siilasvuo avoids it well.
Ron seems to have recovered his senses.
Siilasvuo scores with the left hand. Ron knows he should have avoided that one.
Siilasvuo looks to land a combination but Ron avoids it well.
Ron misses with a series of wild punches.
Siilasvuo blocks the body kick.
Ron ducks under a wild hook from Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo throws the left hand but Ron avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siilasvuo throws a head kick but Ron moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siilasvuo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ron throws a sloppy head kick and Siilasvuo moves out of range easily.
Ron tries a low kick but Siilasvuo avoids it.
Siilasvuo throws a sloppy body shot
and Ron counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Siilasvuo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Siilasvuo throws an off balance right hand
and Ron counters with a head kick.
Ron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Siilasvuo. No joy for Ron on that attempt.
Ron avoids the head kick by Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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

Siilasvuo is looking for a kimura here.
Ron trying to hold on to Siilasvuo's head to control him but Siilasvuo postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ron works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ron pulls Siilasvuo in close to his closed guard and prevents Siilasvuo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siilasvuo postures up.
Ron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Siilasvuo is controlling him.
Ron wants to sweep here but Siilasvuo controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siilasvuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siilasvuo looking to pass the guard.
Siilasvuo takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siilasvuo is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Siilasvuo misses with a body shot.
Ron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Siilasvuo misses with an uppercut

so Ron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Siilasvuo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Siilasvuo lands a heavy elbow.
Ron taking shots to the head.
Siilasvuo with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siilasvuo cracks Ron with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Siilasvuo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Siilasvuo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ron tries to lock up and control but Siilasvuo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siilasvuo landing shots from mount.
Siilasvuo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ron wants to control but Siilasvuo is having none of it.
Ron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siilasvuo with a couple of short strikes.
Ron is trying desperately to improve position.
Hjalmar Siilasvuo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ron is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalmar Siilasvuo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daan Ron's cut.
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!

Ron takes a kick to the side of the head.

Ron looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Siilasvuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ron throws a big right hand that misses.
Ron seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ron trying to control the position from guard on top but Siilasvuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ron controlling from the top position.
Ron wants to pass the guard but Siilasvuo is keeping the position.
Ron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siilasvuo is trying to control the position but Ron postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Siilasvuo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ron shoots in and drives through. Siilasvuo sprawls well.
Siilasvuo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ron's head.
A jab from Siilasvuo misses.
Siilasvuo throws a low kick but Ron avoids it.
A cross from Siilasvuo lands.
A head kick by Ron misses
and Siilasvuo counters with a head kick.
Ron throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo stuffs the takedown attempt from Ron. Ron gets slowly back to his feet.
Hjalmar Siilasvuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daan Ron.
Ron closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siilasvuo circles away.
Ron throws a head kick but Siilasvuo moves out of range.
Daan Ron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Siilasvuo gets caught flat footed, as Ron shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Siilasvuo keeping full guard, as Ron tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ron trying to control the position from guard on top but Siilasvuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siilasvuo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ron's guard.
Siilasvuo preventing the sweep.
Siilasvuo landing with the ground and pound.
Ron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ron is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ron wants to sweep but no luck.
Ron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ron controls Siilasvuo momentarily but Siilasvuo frees himself.

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

Ron gets a takedown into half guard.
Ron works his way into side control.
Siilasvuo wants to control but Ron postures up.
Ron controls the position.
Ron lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo tries to improve position but can't.
Siilasvuo is trying to work for a sweep but Ron has mounted him!
Siilasvuo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ron trying to control but Siilasvuo is having none of it.
Siilasvuo is trying desperately to improve position.
Siilasvuo is working hard here to advance position.
Ron thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Daan Ron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siilasvuo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hjalmar Siilasvuo.
Well Siilasvuo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjalmar Siilasvuo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert DeWebb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Goebbels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeWebb
vs
Goebbels

180 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown 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, Robert DeWebb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Goebbels!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeWebb is looking to slow Goebbels down with leg kicks.
Robert DeWebb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goebbels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeWebb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeWebb throws a series of punches but Goebbels moves out of range.
Goebbels misses with a takedown attempt - DeWebb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goebbels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from DeWebb misses.
DeWebb misses with a wild body shot.

DeWebb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

DeWebb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeWebb throws a leg kick that misses.
DeWebb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goebbels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeWebb throws a head kick that misses.
DeWebb goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

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

Goebbels is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, DeWebb has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeWebb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goebbels on the ground.
DeWebb is trying to stand up here but Goebbels is controlling him well.

Goebbels is working for a submission of some sort.
Goebbels looks gassed!

Goebbels is working for a kimura but DeWebb is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goebbels trying to pass the guard but DeWebb defending well.
DeWebb looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goebbels wants to free his trapped foot but DeWebb is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeWebb lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DeWebb lands with a cross.
DeWebb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeWebb tries to clinch up.
DeWebb wants to clinch up but Goebbels keeps it at a distance.
Goebbels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robert DeWebb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Goebbels.
DeWebb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goebbels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by DeWebb there.
DeWebb lands with a kick to the temple. Goebbels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Goebbels is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeWebb cracks a nice hook into Goebbels's ribs.
Goebbels is still on wobbly legs! Can DeWebb finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeWebb is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Goebbels hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert DeWebb!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dj Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henk Balhoofd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dj Hall has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dj Hall seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hall
vs
Balhoofd

162 cm
22
164 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dj Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henk Balhoofd!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Balhoofd feints and as Hall raises his hands in defense, Balhoofd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hall looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Balhoofd won't allow Hall to sweep him here.

Balhoofd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Balhoofd has Hall in his guard.

Balhoofd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Balhoofd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Balhoofd 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.
Balhoofd keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balhoofd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Balhoofd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Balhoofd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hall has picked Balhoofd up and slammed him! Balhoofd can't keep hold of the triangle and Hall manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall working away.
Hall in side control lands a decent elbow.
Balhoofd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balhoofd struggling a bit here.
Balhoofd is trying to get back to half guard.
Balhoofd sneaks back into half guard.

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.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hall misses with a takedown

and Balhoofd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balhoofd wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balhoofd wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.

Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balhoofd trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall keeping full guard, as Balhoofd tries to pass.
Balhoofd is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balhoofd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Balhoofd from controlling successfully.
Balhoofd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Balhoofd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Balhoofd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Balhoofd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balhoofd trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is staying active underneath Balhoofd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Balhoofd seems to be looking for submissions.
Balhoofd is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

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

Balhoofd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Balhoofd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henk Balhoofd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Balhoofd shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balhoofd fails with the takedown

and Hall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Balhoofd actively working from the bottom here.

Balhoofd is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Balhoofd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balhoofd trying to get back to full guard but Hall takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hall avoids the attempt from Balhoofd to control.
Balhoofd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henk Balhoofd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall manages to capitalize on a mistake by Balhoofd to take his back!
Balhoofd is trapped and Hall is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Balhoofd looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hall.
Balhoofd breaks Hall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Balhoofd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hall looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hall looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hall!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balhoofd keeps working.
Balhoofd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hall's best efforts.
Balhoofd gets back to full guard.
Balhoofd is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.

Balhoofd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hall passes into half guard.
Balhoofd regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Balhoofd throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hall uses it to pass to side control.

Hall tries for a kimura but Balhoofd is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balhoofd is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall trying to control the action but Balhoofd is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Balhoofd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balhoofd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Balhoofd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt

and Balhoofd counters with a single leg into guard. Hall didn't expect that.
Balhoofd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balhoofd forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Balhoofd seems content to control.
Balhoofd wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Balhoofd is just content to waste time from the top position. Hall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Balhoofd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balhoofd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balhoofd is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Hall can't keep his opponent in guard - Balhoofd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Balhoofd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Balhoofd works his way into side control.

Balhoofd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henk Balhoofd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hall tries to clinch up.
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Balhoofd counters with a takedown into side control.

Balhoofd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balhoofd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Balhoofd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hall is trying to control Balhoofd's posture but Balhoofd avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balhoofd wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balhoofd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Balhoofd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Balhoofd seems to be looking for submissions.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Balhoofd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balhoofd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Balhoofd seems to be looking for submissions.
Balhoofd wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Balhoofd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Balhoofd.

Balhoofd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balhoofd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hall clinches.

Balhoofd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hall uses from the top position.
Hall won't allow Balhoofd to sweep him here.

Balhoofd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall won't allow Balhoofd to sweep him here.

Balhoofd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall won't allow Balhoofd to sweep him here.
Dj Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balhoofd working a defensive guard here.
Hall won't allow Balhoofd to sweep him here.
Balhoofd controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Balhoofd tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Balhoofd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall wants to control from the top but Balhoofd keeps moving.
Balhoofd trying to control the position.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Balhoofd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Balhoofd trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.

Balhoofd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hall is looking to improve his position.

Balhoofd wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Balhoofd is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henk Balhoofd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balhoofd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henk Balhoofd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Raju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Raju
vs
Rodgers

185 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Takomo

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Raju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raju.
Raju misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Rodgers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Raju is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Raju looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Raju has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rodgers. Oh but Raju has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rodgers goes limp - he's gone! Raju jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Teppo Raju!