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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Salammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Salammi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Baki Hanma's chin.

Salammi
vs
Hanma

180 cm
21
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Valhalla War Gear

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Salammi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma is looking to clinch but Salammi is avoiding it.
Salammi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanma blocks a head kick by Salammi.
A head kick lands from Salammi that sends Hanma to the canvas. Hanma tries to scramble back to his feet but Salammi brings him back down into side control.

Hanma is rocked!

It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Salammi cracks Hanma with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Salammi immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hanma is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Salammi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Salammi!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Brighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KEVEN TORRES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Brighton
vs
TORRES

182 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

198 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Brighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, KEVEN TORRES!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brighton throws a sloppy head kick and TORRES moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Brighton.
TORRES throws a sloppy head kick and Brighton moves out of range easily.
Brighton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
TORRES fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
TORRES tries to close the distance and clinch but Brighton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TORRES fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brighton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
TORRES misses with a head kick.

TORRES pushes Brighton up against the cage in a clinch.
Brighton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
TORRES is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brighton jumps guard but TORRES stands there with Brighton around his waist. Brighton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
TORRES is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brighton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Billy Brighton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KEVEN TORRES.
TORRES misses with a shot to the kidneys.
TORRES goes for a takedown attempt but Brighton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
TORRES on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brighton. Brighton obviously looking to wear him down.
TORRES looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
TORRES will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Brighton has TORRES up against the cage in a clinch.
Brighton avoiding damage as TORRES throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brighton.

Brighton has picked TORRES up - he's going for a ride! Brighton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Brighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
TORRES tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
TORRES tries to roll over but Brighton keeps him under control.
Brighton blocks the strikes from TORRES.
TORRES is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TORRES gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brighton stopping the sweep attempt from TORRES.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
TORRES wants to clinch but Brighton slips to the side

and Brighton counters with a nice double leg into side control. TORRES won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brighton trying to control the action but TORRES is working from the bottom.
TORRES tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brighton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Brighton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brighton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
TORRES working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TORRES is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brighton landing strikes from the mount and TORRES is in trouble!
TORRES is trying to escape the mount.
Brighton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
TORRES manages to regain half guard. Good work.
TORRES is trying to stand.

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

TORRES makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
TORRES tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Brighton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
TORRES wants to improve his position but Brighton is controlling well.
TORRES is pressing down on Brighton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
TORRES manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brighton tries to reverse the position but TORRES maintains control.

TORRES is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brighton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brighton!

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.
TORRES is trying to improve his position.
Brighton happy to just control the position for now.
Brighton lands a few punches from side control.
Brighton slows the pace down.

Brighton stands up and beckons TORRES to his feet.

That's six 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.
TORRES throws a head kick but Brighton moves out of range.

Brighton 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.
Brighton landing some decent shots from guard.
Brighton content to stall in guard here.
Brighton stopping the sweep attempt from TORRES.
TORRES doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

TORRES looking for a guillotine here but Brighton defends easily.
Brighton preventing the sweep.

Brighton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TORRES throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brighton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brighton trying to control the position from guard on top but TORRES is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brighton swats away the attempt to clinch by TORRES.

Brighton drives through with a takedown into guard.
TORRES keeping moving, preventing Brighton from controlling successfully.

TORRES isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brighton stacks TORRES on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brighton!
TORRES is trying to improve his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brighton is looking to take a break and control but TORRES is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TORRES gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
TORRES is looking to improve his position.
TORRES is pressing down on Brighton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

TORRES working for a triangle but Brighton defends it easily.

TORRES is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Brighton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - TORRES looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
TORRES tries to clinch but Brighton is having none of it.
Brighton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TORRES tries to clinch but Brighton moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from TORRES.

Brighton gets a clinch.
Brighton is pressed up against the cage. TORRES has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brighton down to the mat. Brighton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
TORRES tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brighton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brighton lands a few punches from side control.
TORRES is breathing heavily.
TORRES looking for a sweep but Brighton has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's one minute gone in the round.
TORRES keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brighton blocks TORRES's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
TORRES is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brighton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
TORRES can't escape the position.
Brighton wants to control the pace but TORRES is squirming around nicely.
TORRES is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.
TORRES slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
TORRES moves into full guard.
TORRES looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brighton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
TORRES moves into full guard.
TORRES wants to improve his position but instead Brighton has moved into half guard.
Brighton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for TORRES!
TORRES bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TORRES passes into half guard.
TORRES wants to free his trapped foot but Brighton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brighton blocking the ground and pound attempt from TORRES.
Brighton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
TORRES in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
TORRES looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brighton is trying to keep TORRES in close.
TORRES scoring with some ground and pound.

TORRES stands up and waves to Brighton to follow him.
Brighton moves in looking to clinch but TORRES pushes him off.

Brighton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming TORRES to the mat! TORRES manages to get full guard.
Brighton preventing the sweep.
TORRES manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brighton manages to get himself to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
TORRES lands a couple of elbows.

Brighton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
TORRES avoids the body shot from Brighton.
Some wild striking there from TORRES.
Brighton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from TORRES.
Billy Brighton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TORRES tries for a takedown but Brighton circles away easily

and Brighton moves into the clinch.
Brighton scores with a shoulder strike.
Brighton scores a nice knee to the body.
Brighton wants a takedown.

Brighton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, TORRES regains guard.
Brighton preventing the sweep.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brighton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brighton preventing the sweep.
Brighton advances position into side control!

Brighton decides to stand up, so the ref orders TORRES to his feet.
TORRES looks for a takedown but Brighton sprawls well.
Billy Brighton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KEVEN TORRES.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

TORRES gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brighton is working for takedown but TORRES is calmly controlling the position for now.

TORRES breaks the clinch.
Brighton misses with a jab, cross combination.

TORRES tries to keep at a distance but Brighton has taken the fight into the clinch.

TORRES breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
TORRES tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brighton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TORRES avoids the head kick by Brighton.
Brighton swats away the attempt to clinch by TORRES.
TORRES wants to clinch up but Brighton keeps it at a distance.

TORRES closes the distance and clinches.
Brighton wants a takedown.

TORRES tightens his grip and picks Brighton up, before dumping him to the ground. Brighton manages to land in guard.
TORRES scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as TORRES accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Billy Brighton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
TORRES pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brighton is keeping the position for now.
TORRES missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

TORRES drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brighton dives on top into guard.
TORRES is looking to sweep but instead, Brighton has passed into half guard.
TORRES wants to get back to full guard.
TORRES is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brighton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brighton's back!
Brighton is trying to stand back up.
TORRES lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Brighton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of TORRES's arms.
TORRES thows a strike but Brighton uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Brighton as he ends up in TORRES 's guard!
Brighton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brighton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
TORRES is not content to let Brighton control the position.
TORRES tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Brighton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Brighton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Brighton darts in and clinches TORRES up against the cage.
Brighton pressing his opponent against the cage.
TORRES fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brighton goes for a takedown attempt but TORRES pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brighton tries to clinch up

and TORRES counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
TORRES throws a strike but Brighton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
TORRES thows a big elbow that misses.
Brighton is trying to keep TORRES in close.
TORRES lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brighton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TORRES is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TORRES looking to pass the guard.
Brighton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brighton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brighton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brighton prevents TORRES from getting the reversal.

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.
TORRES throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
TORRES throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
TORRES gets back to half guard.
TORRES works his way to full guard. Good work.

Brighton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brighton trying to control the position from guard on top but TORRES is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TORRES throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TORRES looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brighton is one step ahead there.
Brighton advances position into side control!
TORRES is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brighton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brighton prevents TORRES from improving his position.
TORRES is pressing down on Brighton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
TORRES tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

TORRES is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
TORRES has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brighton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by TORRES.
TORRES swings wildly with an uppercut but Brighton uses good head movement to avoid it.

Brighton pulls guard successfully.
TORRES trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TORRES with a flurry of punches that miss.
TORRES chips away with some ground and pound.
TORRES trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

TORRES drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brighton dives on top into guard.
TORRES throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brighton stopping the sweep attempt from TORRES.

TORRES working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brighton has passed into half guard!

TORRES looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
TORRES is looking for a sweep. Brighton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brighton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Brighton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows TORRES to get to his feet.

That's six 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.
Brighton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brighton misses with the combination.
Brighton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

TORRES looking for a guillotine here but Brighton defends easily.
TORRES tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
TORRES wants to get back to his feet but Brighton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

TORRES manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brighton swats away the attempt to clinch by TORRES.
TORRES throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brighton's waist but Brighton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TORRES off to one side.
TORRES looks to clinch
and Brighton counters with an inside leg kick.

Brighton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brighton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
TORRES really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TORRES swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
TORRES is in all sorts of trouble here.
TORRES slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
TORRES is trying to get back to full guard.

TORRES looking for submissions off his back.
Brighton trying to control from half guard but TORRES is working away.
TORRES wants to improve his position but Brighton is controlling well.
TORRES moves into full guard.
KEVEN TORRES has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TORRES wants to stand but Brighton is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to KEVEN TORRES.
Well Brighton 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 for Billy Brighton!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Billy Brighton!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Billy Brighton!

Billy Brighton wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gage Asters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teo Pliskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Asters
vs
Pliskin

176 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

ev0lved Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gage Asters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teo Pliskin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pliskin but Pliskin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pliskin misses with a takedown attempt - Asters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Asters clinches up against the cage.
Asters prevents the takedown attempt.
Pliskin goes for a takedown attempt but Asters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gage Asters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teo Pliskin.

Asters moves into the clinch.
Pliskin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pliskin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pliskin lands with a straight right. Asters didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pliskin lands with a nice combination. Asters backs away looking to recover.

Asters has closed the distance and engaged Pliskin in a clinch.
Asters goes for a takedown attempt but Pliskin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asters wants to clinch up but Pliskin keeps it at a distance.
Asters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pliskin circles away.
Asters tries for a takedown but Pliskin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Pliskin.

Asters closes the distance and clinches.

Asters tightens his grip and picks Pliskin up, before dumping him to the ground. Pliskin manages to land in guard.
Asters trying to control but Pliskin is working from the bottom.
Pliskin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Asters puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin trying to control here.

Asters is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Pliskin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asters is breathing heavily.
Asters prevents Pliskin from improving his position.

Pliskin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pliskin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pliskin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pliskin is on top in guard.
Asters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asters keeping moving, preventing Pliskin from controlling successfully.
Asters is trying to keep Pliskin in close.
Pliskin tries to free his leg and advance position but Asters is retaining full guard.
Asters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pliskin wants to improve his position but Asters is controlling well.
Asters is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pliskin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pliskin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Asters is taking a breather. Pliskin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pliskin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pliskin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pliskin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pliskin, not yet.

Asters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Asters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pliskin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asters's guard.
Pliskin throwing strikes from guard but Asters blocks nicely.

Asters kicks Pliskin off and gets to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Asters drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pliskin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asters wants to get up but he can't break Pliskin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pliskin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pliskin, not yet.
Pliskin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asters preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pliskin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pliskin lands an upkick as Asters stands over him.
Asters wants to stand but Pliskin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Asters stays in close to Pliskin's body and controls the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pliskin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pliskin scores with a three punch combo!
Pliskin shoots and misses
and Asters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pliskin works over Asters's head and body with a nice combination.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin throws a combination that misses
letting Asters counter with a right hand.
Pliskin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Asters moves into the clinch.
Pliskin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pliskin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asters prevents it.
Asters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asters lands a knee to the head.
Asters connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pliskin's face.

Asters breaks the clinch.
Pliskin fails to land with a series of punches.
Asters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pliskin shoots in for a double leg but Asters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Asters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pliskin shoots in for a takedown but Asters shows good takedown defense.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Asters misses with a few strikes there.
Pliskin cracks Asters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Pliskin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pliskin working the body and head with strikes.
Pliskin scores with a couple of short elbows.

Pliskin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Asters has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pliskin but great work by Asters.
Pliskin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Asters's best efforts.
Pliskin is trying to control but can't.
Pliskin tries to roll over but Asters keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pliskin is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Asters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pliskin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Pliskin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asters.

Asters drives through and clinches with Pliskin against the cage.
Pliskin wants a takedown.

Asters pulls guard effortlessly.

Asters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Asters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pliskin manages to get himself to full guard.
Asters is stalling in the full guard.
Asters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Asters passes into half guard.

Asters stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pliskin to get to his feet.
Pliskin looks for a takedown but Asters sprawls well.
Pliskin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pliskin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asters circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pliskin shoots for a double leg takedown but Asters sprawls well. He's pushed Pliskin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pliskin shoots in looking for a takedown. Asters tries to sprawl out of it but Pliskin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pliskin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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 Gage Asters will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Asters throws a head kick that misses.

Asters forces Pliskin back against the cage and clinches.
Asters is trying to break the clinch but Pliskin has him pressed against the cage.

Pliskin has Asters pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pliskin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Asters tumbling to the mat - Pliskin dives into Asters's guard.
Asters wants to get back to his feet but Pliskin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Asters keeping full guard, as Pliskin tries to pass.
Pliskin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pliskin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pliskin trying to control but Asters is working from the bottom.

Pliskin has gone for a leg lock! Asters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pliskin's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asters gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pliskin shoots in looking for a takedown. Asters tries to sprawl out of it but Pliskin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asters fails with a takedown attempt.
Pliskin misses with a double jab

and Asters counters by moving into the clinch.
Pliskin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asters fails to pull guard.
Asters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pliskin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Asters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pliskin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin gets underhooks to prevent Asters's takedown attempt.
Asters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pliskin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pliskin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Asters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pliskin can't get the takedown.
Asters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pliskin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pliskin has Asters pressed against the cage.
Asters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asters can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asters tries for a takedown but Pliskin manages to get underhooks.
Pliskin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pliskin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pliskin.

Asters jumps guard.
Asters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Asters is looking to stand up but Pliskin isn't so interested in that idea.

Asters wriggles free and stands up.
Asters with a poor takedown

and Pliskin counters with a single leg into guard. Asters didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asters has Pliskin pulled in close to control his posture.
Pliskin lands a couple of digs.
Pliskin connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asters keeping full guard, as Pliskin tries to pass.
Pliskin is looking to work some ground and pound but Asters has wrist control.
Pliskin preventing the sweep.

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

Pliskin looking for a guillotine here but Asters defends easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Asters stands up and waves to Pliskin to follow him.
Asters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Asters clinches up against the cage.
Pliskin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asters.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin gets underhooks to prevent Asters's takedown attempt.
Pliskin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asters has him pressed against the cage.
Pliskin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asters gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pliskin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asters prevents it.
Pliskin prevents the takedown attempt.
Pliskin has Asters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pliskin has Asters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asters wants a takedown.
Asters throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asters stops a takedown attempt from Pliskin.

Pliskin manages to pull guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pliskin 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.
Pliskin being controlled here, momentarily.

Asters stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Asters tries to clinch there but Pliskin circles away.
Pliskin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asters pinned against the cage. Asters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asters scores with a hook to the body. Pliskin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's eight 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.
Pliskin shoots in but Asters avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Pliskin tries to keep at a distance but Asters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pliskin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pliskin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Asters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pliskin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asters has him pressed against the cage.
Pliskin has Asters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pliskin is working for takedown but Asters is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pliskin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Pliskin has hold of one of Asters's legs. Asters is fighting the takedown attempt but Pliskin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pliskin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pliskin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pliskin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asters lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pliskin!
Pliskin is squirming around, avoiding Asters's attempts to control the action.
Pliskin is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teo Pliskin 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. This is the final round!

Asters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asters shoots in and drives through. Pliskin sprawls well.
Pliskin tries for a takedown but Asters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pliskin misses with a double jab

and Asters counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asters.
Asters has Pliskin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pliskin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pliskin goes for a takedown attempt but Asters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pliskin circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pliskin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gage Asters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teo Pliskin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pliskin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asters as he jumps to the side.
Pliskin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pliskin shoots for a double leg takedown but Asters sprawls well. He's pushed Pliskin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asters fails with the takedown
and Pliskin counters with a two punch combo.
Asters stuffs the takedown.
Asters lands a head kick!

Asters has managed to clinch.
Pliskin stalling in the clinch but Asters improves position.

Asters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asters misses with a takedown attempt

and Pliskin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asters trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pliskin wants to pass the guard but Asters is keeping the position.
Teo Pliskin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pliskin preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pliskin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pliskin lands a nice forearm strike.
Pliskin scoring with punches from side control.
Asters prevents Pliskin from improving position.
Pliskin moves into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Pliskin.
Asters trying desperately to get to his feet.

Pliskin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Asters has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pliskin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asters is trying to stand.
Pliskin raining down shots from the mount!
Asters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pliskin landing strikes from the mount.
Asters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pliskin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Asters is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Pliskin.
Pliskin avoids the attempt from Asters to control.
Pliskin wants to control the pace but Asters is squirming around nicely.

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.
Pliskin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asters looks a forlorn figure.

Pliskin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Asters has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Asters!
Asters stopping the sweep attempt from Pliskin.
Asters would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Asters is stalling in the full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Asters stopping the sweep attempt from Pliskin.
Asters scoring with some ground and pound.
Asters advances position into side control!
Pliskin sneaks back into half guard.
Pliskin is trying to control but can't.
Pliskin is not content to let Asters control the position.

That's six 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.

Asters decides to stand up.
Nice takedown defense from Asters. No joy for Pliskin on that attempt.
Asters tries to clinch there but Pliskin circles away.
Pliskin lands a two punch combo.
Pliskin misses with a double jab

and Asters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pliskin manages to get to full guard.
Pliskin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Asters!
Pliskin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asters looks a forlorn figure.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Asters tries to lock up and control but Pliskin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pliskin lands a big elbow.
Asters is trying desperately to improve position.
Asters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Asters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gage Asters!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max McRiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Rujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRiot kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Insomnium - The Killjoy. Max McRiot had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McRiot
vs
Rujo

187 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
211 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rujo gets a takedown into half guard.

McRiot is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rujo pulls his head out easily.

Rujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Rujo is looking for a kimura here.
Rujo is looking to advance position but McRiot won't allow it.

McRiot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McRiot gets back to full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rujo tries to free his leg and advance position but McRiot is retaining full guard.
Rujo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

McRiot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rujo rolls with it to try and escape but McRiot cranks on the arm and Rujo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max McRiot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hala Alen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouko Jassikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jouko Jassikka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Alen
vs
Jassikka

175 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Attliction

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hala Alen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouko Jassikka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alen shoots in and bounces Jassikka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jassikka controls Alen momentarily but Alen frees himself.

Jassikka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alen preventing the sweep.
Alen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alen pushes down on Jassikka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alen controlling the pace.
Alen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jassikka is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alen pulls his head out easily.
Alen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Jassikka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jassikka looks gassed!

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.
Alen stalling.
Alen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jassikka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alen.
BOOM! Alen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jassikka is trying to escape the mount.
Alen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jassikka because Alen loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alen unloads with some shots from mount but Jassikka bucks and avoids them well.
Alen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jassikka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alen.
Alen controlling from the full mount.

Alen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jassikka manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Hala Alen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Alen takes a swing at Jassikka's ribcage but misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alen misses with a wild body shot.

Alen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jassikka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jassikka is being controlled here.
Jassikka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jassikka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jassikka is trying to control Alen's posture but Alen avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jassikka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jassikka is looking to improve his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jassikka trying to control but Alen postures up.
Jassikka is looking for a sweep. Alen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jassikka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jassikka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jassikka for as long as he can get away with.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jassikka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jassikka is keeping the position for now.
Alen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jassikka's guard.
Alen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

Jassikka looking for submissions off his back.
Alen tries to pass to full mount but Jassikka defends it.
Well, if Alen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Jassikka actively working from the bottom here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Alen seems to be working for a kimura but Jassikka defends the submission attempt.

Jassikka actively working from the bottom here.

Jassikka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jassikka's head.

Jassikka is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jassikka doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Alen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Alen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jassikka keeping moving, preventing Alen from controlling successfully.
Jassikka trying to control the position.
Alen wants to control from the top but Jassikka keeps moving.
Jassikka is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jassikka wants to sweep but no luck.
Alen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Alen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alen advances position into side control!

Alen has hold of Jassikka's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jassikka seems comfortable defending it but Alen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jassikka is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jassikka is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Alen couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hala Alen!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Risto Ruskea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Wilander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus Wilander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ruskea
vs
Wilander

180 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

recos laboratory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Ruskea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Wilander!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruskea throws a front kick that sends Wilander stumbling back into the cage.
Wilander tries to clinch up but Ruskea circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilander is looking to clinch but Ruskea is avoiding it.
Wilander doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruskea circles away.
Ruskea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Ruskea moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilander gets underhooks to prevent Ruskea's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruskea blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruskea looking for a takedown.
Ruskea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Risto Ruskea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruskea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilander looks to clinch
and Ruskea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Wilander rushes Ruskea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilander has Ruskea pushed against the cage.
Ruskea blocks an elbow strike from Wilander.
Wilander tries a knee to the head but Ruskea blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilander throws an elbow but misses.
Ruskea blocks an elbow strike from Wilander.
Wilander stalling in the clinch.

Wilander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wilander looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilander content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ruskea trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilander sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruskea tries to reverse the position but Wilander maintains control.
Wilander controlling from mount.
Wilander looking to control but Ruskea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilander prevents Ruskea from getting the reversal.
Wilander sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
I looks like Wilander might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wilander looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilander controlling from mount.
Ruskea tries to hold on but Wilander pushes him away.
Wilander tries to control but Ruskea wriggling away.
Ruskea working to try and regain half guard.
Ruskea tries to hold on but Wilander pushes him away.
Ruskea is squirming around, avoiding Wilander's attempts to control the action.
Ruskea is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wilander controlling from mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Markus Wilander just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Wilander. No joy for Ruskea on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruskea misses with a low kick.

Wilander has Ruskea up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilander lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Risto Ruskea has been cut.
Ruskea prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilander tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilander throws an elbow but misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Wilander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ruskea can't fight it off and eventually Wilander manages to take the fight to the floor. Ruskea looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruskea keeping moving, preventing Wilander from controlling successfully.
Ruskea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilander not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Ruskea keeps moving.
Wilander is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Wilander 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.
Wilander trying to control but Ruskea is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Markus Wilander just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Ruskea.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Ruskea closes the distance and clinches.
Ruskea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilander has Ruskea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruskea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilander can't break the clinch.

Wilander lands a takedown into guard.
Ruskea can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilander trying to control the pace.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wilander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilander wants to take a breather but Ruskea is having none of it.

Ruskea is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilander pulls his head out easily.
Ruskea is breathing heavily.
Wilander looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilander wants to pass the guard but Ruskea is defending well.
Wilander is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilander is tying to control. Ruskea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilander avoids the head kick by Ruskea.

That's eight 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.
Ruskea misses with a head kick.
Wilander darts in trying to clinch
and Ruskea counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ruskea misses with a looping left.
Ruskea circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ruskea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wilander's guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wilander wants to sweep here but Ruskea controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Wilander pushes Ruskea off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ruskea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilander is looking to clinch.
Wilander tries to clinch but Ruskea moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Wilander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Risto Ruskea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ruskea scores with a hook.
Wilander tries to clinch there but Ruskea circles away.
Ruskea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruskea circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ruskea counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilander seems keen to control Ruskea's posture.
Ruskea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruskea stopping the sweep attempt from Wilander.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruskea is one step ahead there.
Wilander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruskea's guard.
Wilander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ruskea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilander trying to control but Ruskea is working from the bottom.
Wilander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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.
Ruskea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilander avoids the head kick by Ruskea.
Ruskea missing with a left hand there. Wilander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilander clinches but Ruskea breaks the clinch

and Ruskea counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wilander!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilander tries to reverse the position but Ruskea maintains control.
Wilander is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wilander is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ruskea controlling from the full mount.
Wilander working to try and regain half guard.
Wilander wants to hold on but Ruskea pushes him away.
Wilander keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wilander wants to control but Ruskea is having none of it.

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.
Ruskea wants to control the pace but Wilander is squirming around nicely.
Ruskea prevents Wilander from getting the reversal.
Ruskea unloading with bombs!
Ruskea tries to control but Wilander wriggling away.
Wilander gets back to half guard.
Wilander wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruskea lands a nice short elbow.
Wilander tries to roll over but Ruskea keeps him under control.
Ruskea is keen to just control but Wilander is a slippery customer.
Ruskea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wilander is trying is best to control the position here.
Ruskea trying to control the action but Wilander is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilander wants to clinch up but Ruskea keeps it at a distance.
Ruskea keeps Wilander at a distance using the push kick.
Ruskea throws a nice looking combination but Wilander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruskea connects with a high kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wilander tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruskea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Ruskea slams his shin into Wilander's torso.
Wilander blocks a head kick by Ruskea.
A swing and a miss from Ruskea.
Ruskea wants to slow Wilander down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilander tries to clinch
and Ruskea counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilander thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wilander darts in trying to clinch
letting Ruskea counter with a right hand.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ruskea misses.
Wilander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilander tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruskea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wilander's knee momentarily.

That's eight 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.
Ruskea throws a sloppy head kick and Wilander moves out of range easily.
Ruskea doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wilander decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruskea's guard.
Ruskea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruskea can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilander wants to control but Ruskea is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruskea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilander is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea keeping moving, preventing Wilander from controlling successfully.
Wilander is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ruskea being controlled here, momentarily.
Wilander wants to pass the guard but Ruskea is keeping the position.
Wilander sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Despite being in the dominant position, Markus Wilander just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Ruskea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Risto Ruskea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ruskea tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilander clinches but Ruskea breaks the clinch
and Ruskea counters with a nice body kick.

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

Wilander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilander is tying to control. Ruskea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruskea is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilander's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilander's back!
Ruskea is trying to stick to Wilander's back but Wilander is turning into Ruskea. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ruskea's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wilander.
Ruskea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilander trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruskea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruskea throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Ruskea looking for a guillotine here but Wilander defends easily.
Wilander stopping the sweep attempt from Ruskea.
Ruskea keeping moving, preventing Wilander from controlling successfully.
Ruskea wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilander closes the distance but Ruskea moves to the side
and Ruskea counters with a body kick.

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.
Wilander closes the distance but Ruskea moves to the side
and Ruskea counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilander shrugs it off.
Ruskea throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilander tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ruskea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilander won't be happy with that.
Markus Wilander has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruskea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruskea wants to control but Wilander is keeping him busy.
Ruskea creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilander sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wilander manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilander trying to control from the bottom.
Ruskea is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wilander!

Ruskea has control of Wilander's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wilander regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wilander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruskea avoids the attempt from Wilander to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilander sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wilander is trying to maintain the position but Ruskea is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilander slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilander is controlling Ruskea's posture.
Wilander wants to sweep here but Ruskea controlling him for the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wilander controls Ruskea momentarily but Ruskea frees himself.
Ruskea wants to control from the top but Wilander keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ruskea throws a sloppy head kick and Wilander moves out of range easily.
Wilander wants to clinch
and Ruskea counters with a leg kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruskea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruskea throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruskea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilander's head.
Wilander wants to clinch
and Ruskea counters with a nice kick to the body.
Risto Ruskea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilander takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea misses with a hook to the body

and Wilander counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruskea won't be happy with that.
Wilander wants to control but Ruskea is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Wilander tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruskea being controlled for a moment.
Ruskea sneaks back into half guard.
Wilander wants to take a breather but Ruskea is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea tries to roll over but Wilander keeps him under control.
Wilander trying to mount his opponent but Ruskea defends it.
Ruskea is refusing to be controlled, as Wilander sits in half guard.
Wilander prevents Ruskea from improving his position.

Wilander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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

and Ruskea counters with a shoot takedown. Wilander fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruskea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilander controls Ruskea momentarily but Ruskea frees himself.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wilander is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruskea's guard.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Ruskea keeps moving.

Ruskea looking for a guillotine here but Wilander defends easily.
Ruskea is trying to keep Wilander in close.
Ruskea wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilander wants to control from the top but Ruskea keeps moving.
Wilander won't allow Ruskea to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Ruskea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruskea has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Markus Wilander!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Risto Ruskea!

The fight ends as a draw!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Patterson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Romano
vs
Patterson

180 cm
20
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

MMA's Best Nutrition
Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson blocks a head kick by Romano.
Patterson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Romano has closed the distance and engaged Patterson in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Romano.
Patterson tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Patterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Romano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Romano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Patterson is rocked!
Romano connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Patterson badly! Patterson tumbles to the floor and Romano stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Romano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Loe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyota Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loe comes to the cage accompanied by AC\DC "Sin city". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Loe
vs
Machida

187 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
208 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harald Loe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyota Machida!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loe can pounce on him.
Lyota Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Loe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loe can pounce on him.
Machida looks gassed!
Machida tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Loe clinches.
Loe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Lyota Machida has been cut.
Loe avoiding damage.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Machida jumps guard but Loe stands there with Machida around his waist. Machida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Loe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida tries to pull guard but Loe holds him up against the cage and eventually Machida drops back down to his feet.
Harald Loe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyota Machida.
Loe lands an elbow inside.
Loe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Loe prevents it.
Machida has Loe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Loe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loe cracks the inside of Machida's front leg.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loe. Loe obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Loe.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.

Loe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Loe drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
Loe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Lyota Machida's cut even more.
Loe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.

Loe breaks the clinch.
Loe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loe.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loe is looking to clinch.
Machida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Loe stuffs the takedown.

Loe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Loe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machida tries to pull guard but Loe won't allow it.

Machida jumps into guard, dragging Loe to the mat.

Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Loe from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loe passes Machida's right leg, so he's now in 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!
Loe moves nicely into side control.
Loe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Loe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Loe landing strikes.
Loe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Machida tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Loe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machida taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Machida that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Loe 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.

Loe has hold of Machida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida avoids a series of strikes thrown by Loe.
The referee warns Machida that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Loe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Loe lands a big elbow - Machida is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Machida is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Harald Loe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quickius Rapidus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Edberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rapidus
vs
Edberg

194 cm
20
213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
207 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Lightning Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quickius Rapidus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Edberg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapidus fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rapidus clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Rapidus.
Rapidus is trying to break the clinch but Edberg has him pressed against the cage.
Rapidus is trying to break free.
Rapidus is trying to break the clinch but Edberg has him pressed against the cage.

Edberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapidus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Edberg throws a quick inside leg kick.

Rapidus clinches up against the cage.

Edberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapidus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rapidus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Edberg does no damage.
Rapidus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Edberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rapidus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rapidus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edberg doesn't seem bothered though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Edberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Edberg knocks Rapidus to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Rapidus is rocked!
Rapidus struggling a bit here.
Oh Rapidus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapidus trying his best to control but Edberg has mounted him.
Rapidus seems to have got his legs back now.

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.
Edberg looking to control but Rapidus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rapidus wants to control but Edberg is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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.
Rapidus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Edberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapidus keeps working.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Edberg not doing much here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rapidus trying to control here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stefan Edberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rapidus avoids the head kick by Edberg.
A head kick by Edberg - that's a beauty! Rapidus is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Edberg can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stefan Edberg!
Stefan Edberg is the new light heavyweight champion!

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