HFNL 6: Blood and Gore PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oiva Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oiva Tuominen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tuominen
vs
Bad

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuominen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Bad!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Tuominen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuominen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tuominen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bad is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tuominen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bad's back instead.
Bad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad is desperately trying to improve his position but Tuominen has a good base and remains in mount.
Bad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tuominen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Tuominen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bad tries to hold on but Tuominen postures up.
Tuominen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bad wants to control but Tuominen is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Tuominen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bad turns into him and now he's in Tuominen's guard.
Bad trying to control but Tuominen is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tuominen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bad wants to pass the guard but Tuominen is keeping the position.
Bad wants to control from the top but Tuominen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bad won't allow Tuominen to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuominen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Bad will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tuominen tries for a takedown but Bad circles away easily

and Bad counters with a single leg into guard. Tuominen didn't expect that.
Bad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bad postures up in Tuominen's guard and throws a big left but Tuominen blocks it.
Bad wants to stand and escape but instead Tuominen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tuominen forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad trying to control here.
Bad tries to roll over but Tuominen keeps him under control.
Tuominen is looking to advance position but Bad won't allow it.
Bad is trying to control but can't.

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.
Bad is trying to control but Tuominen manages to pass to mount!
Tuominen looking to control but Bad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tuominen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bad to take his back!
Bad tries to escape the position.

Tuominen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bad is doing well to defend. Tuominen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bad is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oiva Tuominen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rolling Stones - Paint it black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hunt
vs
Neck

190 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Demonic Drugs

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neck tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.

Neck drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hunt is looking for a triangle but Neck pushes his legs off easily.
Neck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neck slips nicely into half guard.

Neck is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neck to get the leverage.
Neck is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
Neck is controlling the pace.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Neck has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Neck lands with a punch from half guard.
Neck wants to stand but Hunt has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Neck!
Neck sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Neck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neck wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neck is trying to stand.
Neck looks gassed!
Neck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Neck tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt is pressing down on Neck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Neck is holding on for now.
Neck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neck is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Neck counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Neck's best efforts.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Neck wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Neck is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Neck wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt trying to control here.

Neck is trying to work for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt gets full guard.
Neck is stalling in the full guard.

Hunt is looking for a triangle here but Neck uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Neck sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hunt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Neck keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Neck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Neck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Neck lands a couple of digs.
Neck trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Neck controlling him for the moment.
Neck passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.

Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neck wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt controls Neck momentarily but Neck frees himself.
Neck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Neck wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Neck wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt wants to hit a switch here but Neck passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunt there!
Pencil Neck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neck is breathing heavily.

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.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Neck is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Neck stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Neck tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Neck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt wants to control the position but Neck says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Neck is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neck to get the leverage.
Neck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Neck pulls his head out easily.
Neck tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hunt controls his leg.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neck controlling the action here.
Neck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Neck seems content to control.
Hunt is in trouble now - Neck has advanced to mount!
Neck with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt taking shots to the head.

It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.

Neck stands up from mount. Strange move.

Neck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Neck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neck preventing the sweep.
Neck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neck stands up over Hunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pencil Neck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Hunt tries for a takedown but Neck circles away easily

and Neck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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

Neck looking to break Hunt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hunt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Neck will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Neck is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position.
Neck misses with punches from the back.
Neck is trying to stick to Hunt's back but Hunt is turning into Neck. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Neck's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunt.
Neck wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Neck wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

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

Neck has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Neck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Neck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Hunt with a poor takedown

and Neck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Neck.
Neck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Neck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hunt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Neck working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck working the strikes but Hunt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to hold on to Neck's head to control him but Neck postures up.

Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt trying to hold on to Neck's head to control him but Neck postures up.
Hunt is trying 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.
Neck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pencil Neck.
Hunt fails with the takedown

and Neck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hunt's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Neck from controlling successfully.
Neck looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunt trying to control but Neck is working from the bottom.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neck is keeping the position for now.
Neck wants to sweep but no luck.

Neck is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Neck wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Neck landing a few strikes.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.

Neck decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Hunt 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.
Neck keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Neck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Hunt has gone for a leg lock! Neck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hunt's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hunt had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Neck is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hunt Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Neck's back instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pencil Neck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pencil Neck!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Carol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin comes into the arena with David guetta - Sexy bitch blaring out of the sound system. Steve Irwin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Irwin
vs
Carol

190 cm
22
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kendall Carol!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carol lands a head kick!
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carol.
Carol wants to clinch up but Irwin keeps it at a distance.

Irwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Carol manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Carol actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin trying to control from half guard but Carol is working away.

Carol 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 Irwin. Oh but Carol has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Irwin goes limp - he's gone! Carol jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kendall Carol!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehoff comes to the cage accompanied by Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood by Volbeat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mehoff
vs
Swanson

185 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Purity Fight Nutrition

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Mehoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.

Swanson clinches up with Mehoff and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Swanson on the inside.
Mehoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mehoff blocks an uppercut.
Mehoff fails to pull guard.
Mehoff is trying to break the clinch but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.

Mehoff breaks from the clinch.
Mehoff misses with the combination.
Swanson throws a right hand that Mehoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Mehoff also avoids with ease.

Swanson clinches with his opponent.

Mehoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Mehoff does no damage.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Mehoff pushes him off.
Swanson is looking to clinch but Mehoff is avoiding it.
Swanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mehoff circles away.

Swanson has Mehoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Mehoff tries for a takedown but Swanson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mehoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack Mehoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mehoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mehoff fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Mehoff.

Mehoff tries to keep at a distance but Swanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mehoff tries for a takedown but Swanson manages to get underhooks.

Mehoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mehoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson tries to clinch but Mehoff is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Mehoff misses.
Mehoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson.
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mehoff.
A swing and a miss from Mehoff.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Swanson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mehoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mehoff is retaining full guard.

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

Mehoff has an active guard here but Swanson has managed to pass into half guard.
Mehoff is breathing heavily.
Mehoff wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Swanson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehoff wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.

Mehoff actively working from the bottom here.
Swanson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mehoff.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Mehoff is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Swanson pulls his head out easily.
Swanson is keen to just control but Mehoff is a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson tries to clinch but Mehoff is having none of it.

Swanson feints and as Mehoff raises his hands in defense, Swanson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mehoff is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mehoff is on top in guard.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Mehoff controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Swanson 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.

Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mehoff.
Mehoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Mehoff, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Mehoff against the cage but Mehoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mehoff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mehoff. Mehoff obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson is looking to clinch.
Mehoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swanson wants to clinch but Mehoff slips to the side
and Mehoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mehoff swinging wilding here.

Swanson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mehoff tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Swanson easily slips into full mount!
Mehoff is trying to escape the mount.
Swanson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehoff is trying to reverse the position but instead Swanson has taken his back - oops!
Mehoff tries to break free.

Swanson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mehoff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Mehoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swanson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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.

Mehoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swanson controlling the action here.
Mehoff tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg.

Mehoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swanson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Swanson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mehoff is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mehoff misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Swanson decides to stand up.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Mehoff pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Mehoff misses.

Swanson clinches up with Mehoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mehoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Swanson won't allow it.
Swanson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mehoff wants to break free but Swanson has control.
Swanson looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehoff can't break the clinch.

Mehoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Mehoff counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Mehoff.
Mehoff dips to his left and cracks Swanson with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown by Mehoff or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson which made him look bad.
Jack Mehoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mehoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson swinging wilding here.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mehoff.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mehoff as he avoids it easily.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mehoff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Mehoff misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Mehoff scores with a four punch combination!
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mehoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Swanson misses with a combination
and Mehoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Mehoff does no damage.
Mehoff misses with a double jab.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swanson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mehoff counters with a nice body shot.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mehoff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mehoff lands in his opponent's guard.
Mehoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mehoff passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mehoff is looking for a kimura but Swanson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mehoff to get the leverage.
Mehoff is stalling here. Swanson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mehoff seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Swanson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mehoff tries to buck Swanson off but Swanson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff manages to work his way to half guard, despite Swanson's best efforts.
Mehoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mehoff.
Mehoff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Swanson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Mehoff actively working from the bottom here.
Mehoff trying to get back to full guard but Swanson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Swanson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mehoff is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Mehoff gets back to half guard.

Mehoff actively working from the bottom here.
Swanson wants to take a breather but Mehoff is having none of it.
Mehoff is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mehoff is working hard here to advance position.
Jack Mehoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mehoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mehoff.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Mehoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swanson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Swanson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Liv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Liv
vs
Barnes

183 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Liv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with the combination.
Liv shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Liv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Liv shoots in and bounces Barnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Liv 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.
Liv trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Liv looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Liv wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Liv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes postures up in Liv's guard and throws a big left but Liv blocks it.
Liv trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Liv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liv lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barnes!

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.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Liv goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Liv is breathing heavily.
Liv looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.

Liv is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Liv throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Liv pushes a forearm under Barnes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Barnes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Liv!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juuso Salminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fury's choice of entrance music: Ready to fight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Salminen
vs
Fury

175 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Salminen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Salminen trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Salminen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fury struggling a bit here.
Fury keeping his opponent close.

Salminen stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salminen throws a shot to the body.
Salminen shoots in but no luck this time.
Salminen looks for a takedown but Fury sprawls well.
Juuso Salminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salminen wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salminen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fury finds it's way round the side to connect with Salminen's head.

Salminen feints and as Fury raises his hands in defense, Salminen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fury is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salminen is controlling him.
Salminen trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Salminen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fury is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salminen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salminen trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Salminen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fury gets to his feet. Salminen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Salminen misses with a takedown
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juuso Salminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salminen is breathing heavily.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Salminen is just out of range.
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salminen.
Salminen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Fury will probably get the nod.
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.

Some wild striking there from Fury.
Salminen misses with a hook. Fury ducked under it nicely.
Salminen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fury counters with a series of strikes. Salminen will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salminen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salminen showed some decent athleticism there.
Fury tries to kick Salminen off but Salminen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is trying to maintain the position but Salminen is very close to passing his half guard.
Fury has hold of Salminen's hands but Salminen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fury manages to get to full guard.
Salminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury wants to get back to his feet but Salminen passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fury works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fury is breathing heavily.

Fury is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salminen cracks Fury with a solid left hand.
Salminen wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Salminen stays in close to Fury's body and controls the position.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fury has his foot on Salminen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salminen works his way back into a safe position though.
Salminen trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Salminen 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.
Salminen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Salminen from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Salminen misses with a takedown attempt
and Fury counters with a three punch combo that has Salminen backing up. Salminen nods at Fury to acknowledge the strikes.

Fury changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salminen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fury has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Salminen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Fury will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Salminen with a poor takedown
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salminen fails with a takedown attempt.

Fury shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salminen's guard.
Fury looking to pass the guard.

Fury stands up from Salminen's guard - Fury perhaps looking for a knockout.
Salminen clinches but Fury breaks the clinch
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salminen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Salminen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Juuso Salminen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fury can't do much from the bottom here.
Fury is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Salminen is controlling him well.
Fury is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salminen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salminen wants to pass to mount but Fury is defending the position.
Fury is trying to maintain the position but Salminen is very close to passing his half guard.
Salminen trying to control from Fury's half guard. Fury has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Fury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Salminen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

Salminen stands up and waves to Fury to follow him.
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown. Salminen tries to sprawl out of it but Fury keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salminen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juuso Salminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salminen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salminen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fury counters with a three punch combo that has Salminen backing up. Salminen nods at Fury to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juuso Salminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salminen has his takedown stuffed
and Fury counters with a series of strikes. Salminen will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Fury.
I've got Fury 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fury!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antti Rannanjarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rannanjarvi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stonehenge by Spinal Tap. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rannanjarvi
vs
Virtanen

195 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Dark Knight Design
Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Rannanjarvi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen moves out of range as Rannanjarvi strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rannanjarvi - that will leave a mark!
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Virtanen is rocked!

It looks like Juhani Virtanen has been cut.
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Virtanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Rannanjarvi finish him?
Antti Rannanjarvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Virtanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Virtanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Rannanjarvi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Virtanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rannanjarvi dives on top into guard.
Rannanjarvi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rannanjarvi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Virtanen looking for a guillotine here but Rannanjarvi defends easily.
Virtanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rannanjarvi controls the pace.

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.

Virtanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rannanjarvi passes into side control.
A lull in the action here as Rannanjarvi stalls from top position.
Virtanen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rannanjarvi's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rannanjarvi controlling the action here.
Virtanen is controlling Rannanjarvi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rannanjarvi is controlling the pace.

Virtanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Virtanen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rannanjarvi pulls his head out easily.
Virtanen looks gassed!
Rannanjarvi slows the pace down in half guard.
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Rannanjarvi is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Rannanjarvi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juhani Virtanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Virtanen tries to clinch up.
Rannanjarvi misses the jab.
Rannanjarvi throws a series of punches but Virtanen moves out of range.
A big head kick from Rannanjarvi and Virtanen is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Virtanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rannanjarvi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rannanjarvi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virtanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virtanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rannanjarvi is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen wants to control but Rannanjarvi passes easily into half guard.

Virtanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rannanjarvi slows the pace down in half guard.
Virtanen is pressing down on Rannanjarvi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.

Virtanen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rannanjarvi escapes and throws Virtanen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rannanjarvi controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Virtanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Rannanjarvi controls the position from side control.
Rannanjarvi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virtanen keeps working.
Virtanen is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Virtanen prevents Rannanjarvi from moving into mount.
Virtanen looks to move to half guard but instead Rannanjarvi has passed into mount! Damn!
Virtanen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rannanjarvi trying to control but Virtanen is having none of it.
Rannanjarvi content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Rannanjarvi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juhani Virtanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rannanjarvi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Rannanjarvi.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Rannanjarvi! Virtanen is out on his feet! Rannanjarvi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Virtanen is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Virtanen is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Rannanjarvi!
Antti Rannanjarvi is the new featherweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vootele Purustaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McGuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Purustaja's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stemm - Face The Pain. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Purustaja
vs
McGuy

160 cm
18
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

169 cm
22
133 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vootele Purustaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason McGuy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Purustaja misses.
McGuy tries to clinch but Purustaja is having none of it.
Purustaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuy wants to clinch up but Purustaja keeps it at a distance.

McGuy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Purustaja to the mat! Purustaja manages to get full guard.
Purustaja 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.
McGuy forces his way into half guard.
Purustaja is staying active underneath McGuy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGuy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Purustaja flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from McGuy.
Purustaja gets full guard.
McGuy wants to control from the top but Purustaja keeps moving.

Purustaja is working an open guard so McGuy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Purustaja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Purustaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuy.
Vootele Purustaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuy tries to clinch but Purustaja moves out of range.
Purustaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Purustaja is breathing heavily.
Purustaja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Purustaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Purustaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuy.
McGuy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Purustaja dodges the punch combination from McGuy.
McGuy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Purustaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Purustaja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuy counters with a one-two to the body.

McGuy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McGuy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Purustaja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Purustaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Purustaja wanted to stand there but McGuy had control of the position.
Purustaja with a nice head shot there.
Purustaja postures up.

McGuy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Purustaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Purustaja postures up in McGuy's guard and throws a big left but McGuy blocks it.
McGuy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Purustaja.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuy has control of Purustaja's left arm, preventing Purustaja from doing any damage.
McGuy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGuy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Purustaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Purustaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuy wants to stand and escape but Purustaja is having none of it.
McGuy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuy 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.
Purustaja thows a big elbow that misses.

McGuy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Purustaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGuy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Purustaja manages to get himself to full guard.

Purustaja pushes McGuy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Purustaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuy tries to clinch there but Purustaja circles away.
McGuy tries to clinch up.
Purustaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Purustaja swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuy.

McGuy has Purustaja up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuy has a couple of punches blocked by Purustaja.
McGuy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGuy swings wildly with an uppercut but Purustaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Purustaja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason McGuy dominated that 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.

McGuy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Purustaja's waist but Purustaja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGuy off to one side.
McGuy moves in looking to clinch but Purustaja pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Purustaja.
Purustaja misses with a few strikes there.

McGuy closes the distance and clinches.
The is referee keeping an eye on McGuy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuy lands a shot to the body.
McGuy stalling in the clinch but Purustaja improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purustaja is pressed up against the cage. McGuy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Purustaja down to the mat. Purustaja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuy throws a sloppy head kick and Purustaja moves out of range easily.
Purustaja throws a right and a left that McGuy avoids nicely.
Purustaja misses with a double jab
and McGuy counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vootele Purustaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason McGuy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Purustaja displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

McGuy is rocked!
Purustaja falls off balance throwing a combination

and McGuy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGuy is still in real trouble! Can Purustaja finish him?
McGuy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGuy winds up and cracks Purustaja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuy seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Purustaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGuy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Purustaja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

McGuy looking to isolate an arm here. Purustaja doesn't see it coming and as McGuy extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by McGuy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason McGuy!
Jason McGuy is the new bantamweight champion!